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I'm looking to build a new system & want advice on components for a somewhat future-proof media-editing & creating juggernaut with some voltage shielding that is capable of running demanding games smoothly---the system also needs to be quiet. I telecommute, this is going to be my primary workstation for several years. I need something capable of running intense photo editing, multi-track audio editing, flawless video editing, perhaps some 3D rendering, and definitely streaming, massive amounts of browser windows+tabs simultaneously, and also be capable of running challenging games at max resolutions & high frame rates without lagging, freezing, crashing, or making discernible noise when more than 2-3' away from the case. It also needs to be capable of handling MMORG's. The desktop will be hardwired to the modem.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week/this month
Budget Range: $3500-$4200 including tax, shipping, rebates/discounts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio & Photo Editing, Gaming (needs to be capable of running demanding games at max resolutions & high frame rates smoothly) Video Streaming, VR, MASSIVE amounts of browser tabs & windows, Video Editing, & Office Tasks
Are you buying a monitor: Not exactly---planning on rigging this to an existing 50" HDTV via HDMI for a 'monitor'
The location of the build: The current setup is in an open home office with a living room arrangement, a large HDTV functions as a monitor via HDMI cable in an entertainment nook in the corner, with two couches in a L formation in front of it providing variable seating for sitting or reclining. A TV dinner tray holding a wireless keyboard and mouse (sometimes a Wacom Intuos tablet) functions as a mobile 'desk'---a traditional setup doesn't work for me due to spine & tailbone issues, I have move & shift postions a lot while I work. I never take my 'desk' more than 12' away from the monitor/tower location--I'm usually within 6-8' of it. I have several external 2TB+ hard drives for file/data backup & a personal cloud, so interior storage doesn't need to be massive, the system just needs to be capable of handling massive, demanding loads quietly, rapidly, with no lagging or crashing.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: best system for the money, emphasis on performance & quality
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
My Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 50" HDTV, interested in upgrading IF there are any suggestions on excellent 60"-65" HDTV's--ultraHD or 4KHD optional, 3D capable a plus--that are under $2.3K (that's in addition to system build budget, willing to wait until Black Friday to upgrade).
Additional Comments: I need a powerful, quiet system capable of handling massive program, files, content editing, and games without issue now & several years from now. I'll be running the full commercial version of Adobe Creative Suite, advanced mutli-track audio editing software, MMORG's, Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 (and later versions), perhaps some Maya or 3D Max, and demanding games in addition to standard office duties. I'd prefer a high quality universal headset capable of functioning between PC, PS4, XB1 with hardwired & wireless capabilities so I have the option of optimized audio or convenience, and a quality ergonomic wireless keyboard and mouse. I need plenty of USB 3.0+ ports for my peripherals & silence (or the nearest thing) from the system at close range.
Why Am I Upgrading: My previous system is 5+ yrs old, it's time for a new one
Here are the parts I'm kinda looking at right now:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($599.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X99 GAMING ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($337.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD ($317.80 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro MZ-7KE1T0BW 1 TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive ($429 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($700.00)
Sound Card: Creative Labs ZXR 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($233.68 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119 @ Amazon)
Wireless Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter (44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($62.79 @ Amazon)
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard & Mouse: Logitech Mk550 Wave Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo ($43.90 @ Amazon)
Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum RGB 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset ($186.02 @ Amazon)
CyberPower OR2200PFCRT2U PFC Sinewave UPS 2000VA 1320W PFC Compatible Rack/Tower ($393.28 @ Amazon)
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$3,650.44 for components above, but still need a few more---
Not familiar enough with current components to really know what to pick:
Case: ?
CPU Cooler: ?
Case Fan (s): ?
I want to make sure that everything plays nice together and will fit. I'm not familiar with water cooled systems or their installation.
---I know the UPS is rated for more power than the desktop will need; but I live in an area with frequent severe storms, and I'd like the option of plugging the HDTV & a PS4 + XB1 into the same UPS without compromising protection. I also know the system is currently a little light on internal memory, but again--I have several 2TB+ external hard drives and a massive personal cloud for file/project/data backup, and I'll have plenty of room to expand internal memory later. Primary concerns right now are speed, longevity/future-proofing, ability to smoothly handle massive constant workloads on both the CPU & Graphics Card in editing, gaming, and content creation, and quality of audio/visual output.
Any advice/alternate builds capable of the workload would be greatly appreciated. 4.2K is pretty much my hard ceiling for the desktop & accessories, but if there's an awesome system that can be had for less that does what I want, I'd love to hear about it.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week/this month
Budget Range: $3500-$4200 including tax, shipping, rebates/discounts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Audio & Photo Editing, Gaming (needs to be capable of running demanding games at max resolutions & high frame rates smoothly) Video Streaming, VR, MASSIVE amounts of browser tabs & windows, Video Editing, & Office Tasks
Are you buying a monitor: Not exactly---planning on rigging this to an existing 50" HDTV via HDMI for a 'monitor'
The location of the build: The current setup is in an open home office with a living room arrangement, a large HDTV functions as a monitor via HDMI cable in an entertainment nook in the corner, with two couches in a L formation in front of it providing variable seating for sitting or reclining. A TV dinner tray holding a wireless keyboard and mouse (sometimes a Wacom Intuos tablet) functions as a mobile 'desk'---a traditional setup doesn't work for me due to spine & tailbone issues, I have move & shift postions a lot while I work. I never take my 'desk' more than 12' away from the monitor/tower location--I'm usually within 6-8' of it. I have several external 2TB+ hard drives for file/data backup & a personal cloud, so interior storage doesn't need to be massive, the system just needs to be capable of handling massive, demanding loads quietly, rapidly, with no lagging or crashing.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: best system for the money, emphasis on performance & quality
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes
My Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200 50" HDTV, interested in upgrading IF there are any suggestions on excellent 60"-65" HDTV's--ultraHD or 4KHD optional, 3D capable a plus--that are under $2.3K (that's in addition to system build budget, willing to wait until Black Friday to upgrade).
Additional Comments: I need a powerful, quiet system capable of handling massive program, files, content editing, and games without issue now & several years from now. I'll be running the full commercial version of Adobe Creative Suite, advanced mutli-track audio editing software, MMORG's, Dragon Naturally Speaking 13 (and later versions), perhaps some Maya or 3D Max, and demanding games in addition to standard office duties. I'd prefer a high quality universal headset capable of functioning between PC, PS4, XB1 with hardwired & wireless capabilities so I have the option of optimized audio or convenience, and a quality ergonomic wireless keyboard and mouse. I need plenty of USB 3.0+ ports for my peripherals & silence (or the nearest thing) from the system at close range.
Why Am I Upgrading: My previous system is 5+ yrs old, it's time for a new one
Here are the parts I'm kinda looking at right now:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($599.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X99 GAMING ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($337.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD ($317.80 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro MZ-7KE1T0BW 1 TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive ($429 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($700.00)
Sound Card: Creative Labs ZXR 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($233.68 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119 @ Amazon)
Wireless Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter (44.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($62.79 @ Amazon)
Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard & Mouse: Logitech Mk550 Wave Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo ($43.90 @ Amazon)
Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum RGB 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset ($186.02 @ Amazon)
CyberPower OR2200PFCRT2U PFC Sinewave UPS 2000VA 1320W PFC Compatible Rack/Tower ($393.28 @ Amazon)
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$3,650.44 for components above, but still need a few more---
Not familiar enough with current components to really know what to pick:
Case: ?
CPU Cooler: ?
Case Fan (s): ?
I want to make sure that everything plays nice together and will fit. I'm not familiar with water cooled systems or their installation.
---I know the UPS is rated for more power than the desktop will need; but I live in an area with frequent severe storms, and I'd like the option of plugging the HDTV & a PS4 + XB1 into the same UPS without compromising protection. I also know the system is currently a little light on internal memory, but again--I have several 2TB+ external hard drives and a massive personal cloud for file/project/data backup, and I'll have plenty of room to expand internal memory later. Primary concerns right now are speed, longevity/future-proofing, ability to smoothly handle massive constant workloads on both the CPU & Graphics Card in editing, gaming, and content creation, and quality of audio/visual output.
Any advice/alternate builds capable of the workload would be greatly appreciated. 4.2K is pretty much my hard ceiling for the desktop & accessories, but if there's an awesome system that can be had for less that does what I want, I'd love to hear about it.
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