- Mar 3, 2012
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After three years I am back to get input on my next build. I recieved great advice from this community last time "CAD/FEA Workstation - $3000 Budget - Any input?" so here I submit for your feedback my insane, over the top, face-melting gaming and FEA build.
Approximate Purchase Date: Before 5-31-2015
Budget Range: Essentially unlimited.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I have upgraded that Sandybridge rig with a Quadro K4200 and it will remain as my primary CAD modeling machine. The software I use for FEA (Creo Simulate) does not leverage GPU computing but it will use all 16 threads of the 5960X. That leaves me free to run gaming GPUs in my new machine. I want to drive my new Seiki Pro 40" 4K 60Hz monitor at 60FPS 4K with just about anything.
Parts Not Required: KVM
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever PC Part Picker says is cheapest at the time
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: I am a Corsair Fanboi. I absolutely love my 650D and my new K70 RGB and M65 RGB. Seriously kick myself for not having a decent mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse before.
Overclocking: Yes.
SLI or Crossfire: 2X SLI
Monitor Resolution: 3840X2160. I want to get a pair of 23" 1080P monitors to run in portrait on either side of the 40" 4K and add some extra Epic to games like DiRT Rally.
Additional Comments: You guys had fantastic advice last time. This one is mostly a brag session but if I've overlooked anything or there are options I've not thought of I'm all ears.
Here is a link to my PC Part Picker build list
You will notice a "Starter Pack" as well. Cash flow dictates that I build this in two phases. This month has $5G and next month will be the rest.
Case:
Graphite Series™ 760T Arctic White Full-Tower Windowed Case
I adore my Obsidian 650D. They will look good together.
PSU:
AX1500i Digital ATX Power Supply — 1500 Watt Fully-Modular PSU
Overkill.
Motherboard:
ASUS X99-DELUXE
My choice after watching/reading countless X99 MOBO reviews. This thing is flat out pretty. Plus JJ seems like a cool dude.
CPU:
Intel® Core™ i7-5960X Processor Extreme Edition
(20M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Cross my fingers for at least a 4.4 or 4.5 OC-able chip.
CPU Cooler:
Hydro Series™ H110i GT 280mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
My H100 has been good to me (when the radiator is not packed with a dust blanket) so I will stick with Corsair on this.
Memory:
Dominator® Platinum Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 2666MHz C15 Memory Kit (CMD64GX4M8A2666C15)
Memory Fans:
Dominator Airflow Platinum LED Fan
RGB FTW. I probably need to get the Link Commander thingy though.
GPU(s):
2X EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN X
Absurd.
Boot Drive:
Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive
BA-LAZING fast.
Additional Drives:
Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Drive
2X RAID 0 Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
More ultra fast storage and room for games. May as well fill out the remaining 4 of my 40 PCIe lanes.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Fancy Wiring:
Professional Individually sleeved DC Cable Kit, Type 3 (Generation 2), WHITE
Individually Sleeved 24pin ATX Cable (Generation 2), WHITE
Cuz why not.
UPS:
APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500
APC Extended Run Battery Pack for Home UPS
This is the setup I have now and it has worked great during power outages.
Here is the current command center that will house the new machine:
http://i.imgur.com/4GTYc4f.jpg
Approximate Purchase Date: Before 5-31-2015
Budget Range: Essentially unlimited.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I have upgraded that Sandybridge rig with a Quadro K4200 and it will remain as my primary CAD modeling machine. The software I use for FEA (Creo Simulate) does not leverage GPU computing but it will use all 16 threads of the 5960X. That leaves me free to run gaming GPUs in my new machine. I want to drive my new Seiki Pro 40" 4K 60Hz monitor at 60FPS 4K with just about anything.
Parts Not Required: KVM
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever PC Part Picker says is cheapest at the time
Country: United States
Parts Preferences: I am a Corsair Fanboi. I absolutely love my 650D and my new K70 RGB and M65 RGB. Seriously kick myself for not having a decent mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse before.
Overclocking: Yes.
SLI or Crossfire: 2X SLI
Monitor Resolution: 3840X2160. I want to get a pair of 23" 1080P monitors to run in portrait on either side of the 40" 4K and add some extra Epic to games like DiRT Rally.
Additional Comments: You guys had fantastic advice last time. This one is mostly a brag session but if I've overlooked anything or there are options I've not thought of I'm all ears.
Here is a link to my PC Part Picker build list
You will notice a "Starter Pack" as well. Cash flow dictates that I build this in two phases. This month has $5G and next month will be the rest.
Case:
Graphite Series™ 760T Arctic White Full-Tower Windowed Case
I adore my Obsidian 650D. They will look good together.
PSU:
AX1500i Digital ATX Power Supply — 1500 Watt Fully-Modular PSU
Overkill.
Motherboard:
ASUS X99-DELUXE
My choice after watching/reading countless X99 MOBO reviews. This thing is flat out pretty. Plus JJ seems like a cool dude.
CPU:
Intel® Core™ i7-5960X Processor Extreme Edition
(20M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Cross my fingers for at least a 4.4 or 4.5 OC-able chip.
CPU Cooler:
Hydro Series™ H110i GT 280mm Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
My H100 has been good to me (when the radiator is not packed with a dust blanket) so I will stick with Corsair on this.
Memory:
Dominator® Platinum Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 2666MHz C15 Memory Kit (CMD64GX4M8A2666C15)
Memory Fans:
Dominator Airflow Platinum LED Fan
RGB FTW. I probably need to get the Link Commander thingy though.
GPU(s):
2X EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN X
Absurd.
Boot Drive:
Intel 750 Series 400GB PCI-E Solid State Drive
BA-LAZING fast.
Additional Drives:
Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Drive
2X RAID 0 Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
More ultra fast storage and room for games. May as well fill out the remaining 4 of my 40 PCIe lanes.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Fancy Wiring:
Professional Individually sleeved DC Cable Kit, Type 3 (Generation 2), WHITE
Individually Sleeved 24pin ATX Cable (Generation 2), WHITE
Cuz why not.
UPS:
APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500
APC Extended Run Battery Pack for Home UPS
This is the setup I have now and it has worked great during power outages.
Here is the current command center that will house the new machine:
http://i.imgur.com/4GTYc4f.jpg
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