What Do you Think about this Build?

jtgolden1s · Apr 21, 2015

Hi, I am going to build a new Rig and I have picked out my components that I am thinking about purchasing. Please review and let me know what you think! I will add another 295x2 when they are much cheaper or maybe even the 395 x2( I have read they will work together in Crossfire).

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Thanks!

Eximo · Apr 21, 2015

Lots and lots of issues.

$1400 budget, give me a few.

Eximo · Apr 21, 2015

Wait a second. There is no CPU listed? Do you have a Haswell E CPU and X99 motherboard already?

You won't be able to crossfire 390 series cards with 290 series cards...

Eximo · Apr 21, 2015

I don't think you can manage a pair of radiators from a pair of R9-295X2 in that case.

Well I suppose one on the back and one up top. Would be a little strange, and it would limit the CPU cooler choices somewhat, or there might be length issues with the hoses.

JackNaylorPE · Apr 21, 2015

I'm not seeing it.... lotta money being spent on things that bring no return and lesser price stuff will perform better.

-Case looks cool for a while but eventually, it's shortcomings reduce that initial "wow that's different" feeling. Coist is pushing you into sub quality choices further down.

-HD. See above. A 2 TB Seagate SSHD is same price

PSU - A quality 1050 watt unit would be a better choice with one, if 1350 - 1500 w/ 2 ... Two draw 1000+ watts on their own ... X99 CPU can hit 230 overclocked.

What resolution and what uses ?

I can't see investing $2k in an GFX cards that are about to be "last generation" in 6 weeks or so.

How you gonna cool all that ?

500 + 500 + 230 = 1230 watts of cooling .... with just 60% provided by rads, ya need about 738 watts.

With 120mm fans at 1250 rpm in push / pull ya need 10 x 120mm or (2) 360mm rads + (1) 480 + 20 fans
With 120mm fans at 1400 rpm in push / pull ya need 9 x 120mm or (3) 360mm rads + 18 fans
With 120mm fans at 1800 rpm in push / pull ya need 7 x 120mm or (1) 360mm rads + (1) 480 + 14 fans

jtgolden1s · Apr 21, 2015

I do lack expierence building, so i appreciate any and all help. What case would you recommend? I want to game in 4k, that is why i wanted the 295 x2 and then purchase another one later one. Will that power supply not handle 2 of these cards? I am going to purchase the i7 5820k. I want a great machine that will fame in 4k with excellent fps. Thanks again.

Eximo · Apr 22, 2015

Well you are over-paying on the R9-295X2 by about $300 for a start. As for the rest of it: something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($656.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Core Edition Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($656.50 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($178.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Rosewill RHTS-8206 5.1 Channel Headset ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2751.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 10:39 EDT-0400

mrhippo900 · Apr 22, 2015

Eximo :

I think this build is good, but you should probably (If you are spending that much on system) Get a liquid cooler instead of an Air cooler for the CPU. Something like a Corsair H100i-H110.

EDIT: Maybe a larger case too, because if you are gonna have 2 295x2 that are also liquid cooled you are gonna need more room.

Eximo · Apr 22, 2015

Not really room for it, there are two liquid coolers on the GPUs, at least per the future plan.

mrhippo900 · Apr 22, 2015

Eximo :

Why not 2 980s instead? Pretty much the same if not cheaper priced, also pretty even when it comes to performance.

mrhippo900 · Apr 22, 2015

Heres something with a little bit more room, also less money, because you are not paying for an extra 800w to power those monstrosities 295x2s.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($543.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($543.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Rosewill RHTS-8206 5.1 Channel Headset ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2503.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 11:28 EDT-0400

jtgolden1s · Apr 22, 2015

mrhippo900 :

Eximo :

I think this build is good, but you should probably (If you are spending that much on system) Get a liquid cooler instead of an Air cooler for the CPU. Something like a Corsair H100i-H110.

EDIT: Maybe a larger case too, because if you are gonna have 2 295x2 that are also liquid cooled you are gonna need more room.

Thanks for the recommendations. What case would you recommend? I really like the Thermaltake Level 10 GT. Also, the plan is to purchase 1 295 x2 initially and purchase another when I have the budget for it. Should be 4k proof for the future with 2 of them.

Thanks!

mrhippo900 · Apr 23, 2015

Get 2 980s, there is not competition, even a 2 970s beat a 295x2.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_970_SLI/20.html

Eximo · Apr 23, 2015

And yet 3 or 4 GTX980 is somewhat difficult to deal with, whereas two R9-295X2 can easily fit in crossfire capable motherboards.

mrhippo900 · Apr 23, 2015

Eximo :

Again R9 295x2 Barely uses its second GPU, you can even look it up if you want, its been a recurring problem in them. I would recommend it if it didn't have that problem. Thats why he should go 2 980s.

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