First computer build....going high end...need multiple opinions

lastgnslingr · Mar 20, 2016

First off, thanx to all the peoples that take the time to read and answer on here; I've learned a ton in a short amount of time. That being said; I'm still a newb and am in need of professional opinions. Here's where I'm at:

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 780T Full Tower PC Case - White (CC-9011059-WW)
MOBO: MSI Computer ATX DDR4 3000 LGA 2011-3 Computer Motherboards X99A GAMING 7
PCU: Intel Boxed Core I7-6700K 4.00 GHz 8M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I76700K
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SSC GAMING ACX 2.0+, Whisper Silent Cooling w/ Free Installed Backplate Graphics Card 04G-P4-3966-KR
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB Kit (4GBx4) DDR4 2666 (PC4-21300) SR x8 Unbuffered DIMM - BLE4K4G4D26AFEA / BLE4C4G4D26AFEA
PSU: Corsair HXi Series, HX1000i, 1000 Watt (1000W), Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Platinum Certified
SSD:Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E250B/AM)
HD:WD Black 2TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD2003FZEX
OC:Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc

I would like to know if it's all compatible, if i can trim fat, if any of it's junk, will it all fit, what am i missing, and if theres a way better component at the same price point (ish). Seeing as all of this is subjective I'd be happy to hear multiple opinions. Thanx again.

bignastyid · Mar 20, 2016

Many problems here. CPU and motherboard are incompatible. No cpu cooler(cpu doesnt come with one). PSU is massive overkill and the system is very unbalanced for a gaming rig? Whats your budget and location?

lastgnslingr · Mar 20, 2016

bignastyid :

Around 2000 for my budget...and im in S. Indiana......ps, waht makes them incompatible? What would i look for when shopping that would tell me that? And I'm thinking over kill on psu because every upgrade/addition potentionally uses more power and i was hoping for long term functionality.....am i thinking wrong? and would it actually hurt anything?

DJSlofstra · Mar 20, 2016

lastgnslingr :

Your motherboard has socket LGA 2011-3, your cpu is socket 1151. If you want to keep the mobo, your best bet will probably be the 5820K or 5960x. If you want to keep the cpu, you will have to choose for a LGA 1151 motherboard. The system will use aroud 300W under full load, I guess so yeah. The psu is definitely overkill. You will only need this type of psu if you go 980Ti's in SLI or something. For almost every single gpu system 500-600W will do perfectly fine. Then this psu will still be overpowered I guess. I would change the graphicscard if I were you. It's such a shame to use a powerful i7 with this low-mid-range gpu. I would go for a 980/Fury preferably, 970/390(X) otherwise.

What about this build?
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jZ9BsY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jZ9BsY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($351.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($463.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($148.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($124.86 @ B&H)
Total: $1813.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-20 20:52 EDT-0400
The psu is still quite a bit of overkill.

bignastyid · Mar 20, 2016

lastgnslingr :

Motherboard(2011-3) and cpu(1151) are different sockets making them incompatible. Does that $2000 budget include the monitor mouse and keyboard or just the tower and OS?

bignastyid · Mar 20, 2016

If its just the tower and OS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.95 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1835.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-20 20:39 EDT-0400
Its win 8.1 pro but the key can be used to activate win 10 pro and its $15 cheaper.

lastgnslingr · Mar 20, 2016

Looks solid as far as I can tell...I guess there are no bells or whistles for my extra 165? And would all this work in the case I picked? Kinda feel stupid saying it but I liked the looks.

bignastyid · Mar 20, 2016

Here's a black and white build that will go better in the white case with upgraded storage options.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.95 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING R6 SIEGE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($181.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($172.71 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1982.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-20 21:35 EDT-0400

lastgnslingr · Mar 20, 2016

Awesome...since I got you helping me I have another question.....before I do this build with a couple thousand dollars on the line I was going to do an up grade on my store bought HP....I tried a thread asking for help but all I can get are people telling that its a bad idea....even though I statrd that in the title....im a carpenter....I kno the folly of starting a job with thousands of dollars in material without being familiar with the tools and processes....would you help with the best I can do with a crappy start? The computer will go to my kids, the oldest is ten...think gaming an school....I knoe I can't do much but its worth it to learn...its an HP...model h6510f....id spend 400 but less would be ok if thats not necessary.

bignastyid · Mar 20, 2016

For $400 why not just a new build?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $424.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-20 22:07 EDT-0400

Too much would need to be replaced in that old HP. The case will have horrible cooling and would need a mobo, cpu, and ram swap atleast. You could possible reuse the HDD and optical drive, but will need a new OS if you are still using the preinstalled OEM copy on the HP as its tied to the hp motherboard.

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