- Jul 25, 2012
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So, I'm still feeling this out, but I'd appreciate if I could get some questions answered. (note: Prices are CAD, mostly sourced from Memex, but I'll figure out where to get it)
+i7-6800K/i7-6850K:
The higher end model offers 40 PCI lanes, but is there really an appreciable difference for this? Even running SLI GFX? The difference is $200, so it's worth knowing.
+ Quad channel ram?
Is this worth vs. dual channel, provided of course that the chipset/proc supports 4xChannel?
+ Cooling?
What sort of cooling solution would be required for such a build? I'm not comfortable constructing water cooling....
+ Price?
How much is a person generally looking at for a high performance system? (Ultra, 60fps min, potentially up to 4K) I'm prepared to set aside $3-4K for the following:
- System (I have the OS, DVD, and a 1TB SSD accounted for already)
- 2x Monitors, 1 4K Gsync, 144hz (or potentially just 2K... I'm on 1080, so either is a step up); the other can be 0.5x resolution of the main monitor, no specific requirements. That's purely for real-estate.
- Mech KB/Headset/Mouse
I can forgo the peripherals if needed, but I'm kind of looking for a full refresh. I'd be selling my old desktop (see specs) for whatever I can get for it. I'm thinking I'd try $500-$600.
+ Cases?
I'm looking for a smaller computer case. Ideally MATX (though if this is a bad idea, please enlighten me). Any recommendations? Currently I have an Antec 302, I'd like to get something smaller. Orange is a ++.
Thank you for any of these questions you may answer!
I'm planning to build this around Christmas to take advantage of those sales.
+i7-6800K/i7-6850K:
The higher end model offers 40 PCI lanes, but is there really an appreciable difference for this? Even running SLI GFX? The difference is $200, so it's worth knowing.
+ Quad channel ram?
Is this worth vs. dual channel, provided of course that the chipset/proc supports 4xChannel?
+ Cooling?
What sort of cooling solution would be required for such a build? I'm not comfortable constructing water cooling....
+ Price?
How much is a person generally looking at for a high performance system? (Ultra, 60fps min, potentially up to 4K) I'm prepared to set aside $3-4K for the following:
- System (I have the OS, DVD, and a 1TB SSD accounted for already)
- 2x Monitors, 1 4K Gsync, 144hz (or potentially just 2K... I'm on 1080, so either is a step up); the other can be 0.5x resolution of the main monitor, no specific requirements. That's purely for real-estate.
- Mech KB/Headset/Mouse
I can forgo the peripherals if needed, but I'm kind of looking for a full refresh. I'd be selling my old desktop (see specs) for whatever I can get for it. I'm thinking I'd try $500-$600.
+ Cases?
I'm looking for a smaller computer case. Ideally MATX (though if this is a bad idea, please enlighten me). Any recommendations? Currently I have an Antec 302, I'd like to get something smaller. Orange is a ++.
Thank you for any of these questions you may answer!
I'm planning to build this around Christmas to take advantage of those sales.
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