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Lord Acton

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Hello. :)

I am looking to purchase a high-end desktop PC that will deliver peak performance well into the foreseeable future. My main objectives are as follows:


    Run a 5K monitor smoothly.
    Record 1080p footage of video games on max graphics settings
    Video editing of significantly long/intricate projects
    Be as quiet as possible (preferably silent, or near silent, during normal use).


The GPU will be a GTX1080.

My big questions are:


    Are 6-core processors worth the additional cost, or should I go for the 6700K?
    Will eliminating HDDs (i.e. SSDs exclusively) make the system quieter, or is it not worth the expense?
    What should I look for in a cooling system if I want absolute silence?


Please feel free to offer advice on any components that you feel might be relevant.
 
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Chugalug_
You mean the 6800k vs the 6700k?
The 6800k does not overclock as well because it has more cores, and therefore it is harder to achieve massively high OCs at a stable setting on all cores, meaning you won't see any 5GHz 6800ks around. :p
The 6700k is manufactured using a different architecture aimed at speed and performance over threads, meaning it will result in better gaming performance due to higher clock speeds, while the 6800k is focused on stable, long operation, rendering and productivity through more cores while retaining a relatively high clock speed.
It will still be great for gaming.
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Chugalug_

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6 cores is definitely worth it for video work, eliminating HDDs is silly, standardly you want 500GB of SSD space for storage, video and OS, and 2+TB of HDD storage for video and games.
What's your budget?
Do you need a monitor?
Peripherals?
You want a beefy air cooler and Silent Wings 3 fans for the case, as well as some noise dampening foam for the case, i'll sort you out.
 
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Lord Acton

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Do the extra cores just speed up rendering of the final video, or are there other benefits (e.g. faster editing, loading footage faster)?

Do some HDDs make more noise than others? Is there a particular type you would recommend?
 
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Chugalug_

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I don't want to go into too much detail, I could go on for days about quality, properties and speed, but i'll select good components, don't worry.
Essentially, more threads (12 threads, aka 6 cores and hyperthreading) equals faster rendering performance due to having more outlets to use.
This mixed with high instructions per cycle (ipc) and various other factors including clock speed = better performance for what you need.
Give me a budget and answer the Qs I asked in the last post pls. :)
 
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Lord Acton

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I live in New Zealand, but let us say around $2,500-$3,000 USD (technology is more expensive over here).
I have my monitor and peripherals, so I just need the PC.
 
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Lord Acton

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That would be fantastic in the USA, but they do not ship internationally and I would be charged a fair amount of import tax on arrival :(
 
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Chugalug_

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Get these parts together, and ask a local store to assemble them for you, and install Windows and drivers.
Post on here again when you have the PC back and i'll go through a few things with you to check that everything is optimally set before you start using it. ;)
Greetings from that country full of red dust, VB and Pauline Hanson.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($647.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($189.00 @ DTC Systems)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($505.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($317.64 @ Ascent Technology)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($317.64 @ Ascent Technology)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($244.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($1039.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro G 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($165.00 @ DTC Systems)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($159.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Total: $3943.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-04 20:20 NZDT+1300
 
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Lord Acton

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What are your thoughts on the 6850K? Is there much difference for the extra cost?

Also, is it worth having 64GB of RAM over 32?
 
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I'd say it's definitely worth having 64GB over 32GB, especially given the high frequency modules i've included at minimal additional cost which will speed rendering up quite a bit.
Only cost about $40 more from 2400MHz, the white LEDs were a bonus. ;)
The 6850k is just a slightly higher clocked version with more PCIE lanes, nothing you can't achieve yourself easily with a couple of minutes of OCing, and you won't use the extra lanes in your case anyway, definitely not worth the cost.
 
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@jwcrellin, prices are extremely unstable, and what I found is a killer deal.
Also its best just to get it all at once, because upgrading RAM requires you to get the same exact kit, same frequency and capacity to avoid compatibility issues and to prevent the memory controller having a meltdown pretty much.
Prices fluctuate, and in NZ availability of high end kits is extremely poor, so you might not even be able to upgrade.
Much easier this way and allows potential for 128GB.
Nothing more to put the cash towards, a 1080 has already been included and i've put in a 500GB SSD which is more than enough, any higher is overkill.
 
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Lord Acton

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I have heard it said that the 3800K does not overclock as well as the 3700K - is that true?

In terms of the case: are there any advantages to a full tower over a mid tower?
 
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You mean the 6800k vs the 6700k?
The 6800k does not overclock as well because it has more cores, and therefore it is harder to achieve massively high OCs at a stable setting on all cores, meaning you won't see any 5GHz 6800ks around. :p
The 6700k is manufactured using a different architecture aimed at speed and performance over threads, meaning it will result in better gaming performance due to higher clock speeds, while the 6800k is focused on stable, long operation, rendering and productivity through more cores while retaining a relatively high clock speed.
It will still be great for gaming.
 
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Lord Acton

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Great. Just a few questions:

Are there any advantages to a full tower case over a mid tower?

Aside from rendering the final video more quickly (i.e. after all of the editing), do the extra cores speed up anything else?

Is it worth having a large SSD to store video footage (for quick read speeds), or is the difference negligible compared to an HDD?
 
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Better support for large radiators (360mm+ generally, although heaps of mid towers support this), much more 3.5" and 2.5" drive storage, so if you're running a NAS setup you can store heaps of data, some people like them for the extra space to work in, although i've never had any issues with mid towers and I have reasonably large hands and the last one, some people just like the stability or design of a larger case.

Yes, they let you perform heaps of intensive tasks while rendering, and give you a much better experience.
What do you mean by 'Speed up' everything else? What is it going to make faster apart from rendering or transfer speeds? :p

Yeah, it is, i've included a large one.
There's a huge difference over HDD storage, but it isn't worth going over 500GB most of the time due to the hugely expensive nature of SSDs over hard drives. It is typically only for relatively short term storage, as you should eventually archive it in your HDDs.
Do you need another hard drive btw?
You can keep your games and work separate on this if you want: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006
2TB is plenty for games and stuff.
Remember, the SSD is only for OS, Software and temporary video storage you need to effectively manage the space and make sure you always leave room and remember to transfer.
 
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Yes, they let you perform heaps of intensive tasks while rendering, and give you a much better experience.
What do you mean by 'Speed up' everything else? What is it going to make faster apart from rendering or transfer speeds? :p

2TB is plenty for games and stuff.
Remember, the SSD is only for OS, Software and temporary video storage you need to effectively manage the space and make sure you always leave room and remember to transfer.[/quotemsg]

As I'm waiting and waiting for Encoder to do its work I must ask the QUESTION: Are you doing this for a living?

 
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