Video Card + Hard drive suggestion needed for Video/Photo Editing Build

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aleks77

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Hey guys, below is my system build and I have purchased everything except the video card and the HDD (I have the SSD). I was suggested the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card, but looking for other opinions, hopefully a little cheaper.

The Hard drive im thinking WD Black 2GB, however i read its a little on the loud side. The case does have sound deadening and im hoping it wont be too loud. Should i got with 2gb or 4gb? Or 2x 2gb hard drives? Thanks for any help!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($538.25 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For $109.95)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (Purchased For $274.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (Purchased For $205.98)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $171.00)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($660.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $117.20)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (Purchased For $44.98)
Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor (Purchased For $300.00)
Monitor: Dell U2515H 60Hz 25.0" Monitor (Purchased For $459.00)
Keyboard: Logitech K350 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard (Purchased For $30.00)
Mouse: Logitech G700s Wireless Laser Mouse (Purchased For $50.00)
Other: Dual Monitor Mount (Purchased For $55.00)
Total: $3367.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-15 01:16 EST-0500
 
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If you are going for no gaming, the r9 390 is way more than enough! Go for it. Dont waste money on 980 or 980ti. Even the r9 380 would be plenty, but better get the 390.
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If you have an ssd, the black is not worth it in my eyes. Just ged wd blue, the size depends on your needs, if you store a lot of data then go for 2tb,but anything beyond that is too much. On the gpu department, personally I would have went with cheaper, yet as good cpu, and gtx980ti but since it's too late for that, either go for r9 390 or just jump to gtx980ti.
 
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If the gtx980ti is really worth the extra $250cad I might as well get it since this is already a $3k+ build for me and I want it to last for 8-10 years. Any specific model of the gtx980ti? I need 2 display ports for dual monitor. Thanks!



 
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Well most models come with the display port. One of my favourites are the gigabyte gaming g1 but too xpensive unless on promo. Either the MSI model or the Asus Strix, any of them and you won't go wrong, but when it comes to performance they are pretty close by, still it's not worth to pay 100$ extra for the same chip just for slightly higher clock.
 
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I wouldnt be doing ANY gaming whatsoever, this is strictly for photo/video editing. It feels like spending $900cad for a 980ti is a little overkill for me and wouldnt help me with my tasks. The R9 390 looks good and only $450cad. Is Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card Strix, a good choice? And would this perform just as good as my initial choice of the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ?

Thanks!



 
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