- Mar 16, 2015
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Hey folks!
I'm currently in the process of figuring out exactly what it is I want in this computer I'm building. So, what I want it to do is gaming, and some video editing. I stream, and will record when playing. Once I finish with school, I'll also be using it for work. Which will be something pen testing related probably. So, something that handles this well, though right now gaming is the main focus.
Now, as far as previous builds, I do have some experience building. I interned at a repair shop, where they did a lot of custom builds. Nothing too fancy, no liquid cooling. They did do some higher end builds, so I got some experience there. I also build my own machine about 5 years ago, so I know how to peice everything together.
Previously I had an AMD machine, though I'm not sure if that is the route I want to go this time. The money to start buying this wont be in until about the end of Jan, or early Feb. So a good month and a half or so away. Would the Rizen CPU be out at that point? Even if it is out, would I be better off going with the Rizen, or one of the I7 Processors? I know before with the 8350 it bottlenecked one of my graphic cards, and they weren't beasts or anything, though at the time they were at the end of the mid range, so not horrible.
So I need some help with the cpu. I was thinking of 2 of the Xeon E5 processors, using one of the boards that allow for 2. Though the only one that looks remotely pleasing is the EVGA board, but from what I've seen it's really expensive and a bit dated. What would you guys recommend? I don't really care what CPU it is, though I do want it to support quad sli/xfire well. From everything I've read, with directx 12, the multi gpu setup is something that will be better then it is currently.
So, that brings me to the choice of the GPU setup. I was looking at the RX 280, and they seem rather powerful in a multi gpu setup. Though technically the 1080 isn't supported for more then 2, I've seen it done. What do you guys recommend? I don't plan on gaming at 4k. 1440 is probably the highest. I do want to mess around with virtual reality, so that would be really cool. 4x1080, or 4xRX 480? Or, should I wait? I have read that the 1080 TI will come out in the first quarter of the year, but would I need it? The games I play are Dota 2, Guild Wars 2, and leage of legends. So nothing that is too taxing. I'm set on the quad gpu setup also because I think it looks awesome
. Ideally, if it is actually possible to do 4x 1080 in quad sli, that sounds awesome.
Lastly, I need some help deciding the case. I have it nailed down to the Thermaltake Core X9, and the Caselabs Mercury S8. I'm leaning towards caselabs, because everything I read is that it will last for life, very solid construction, and really enjoyable to build in. Also, that it is an overall beautiful case. I don't change cases really, I kept my last one until I sold the PC. I'm a big fan of the horizontal boards, and both of these cases have a fair amount of room for watercooling, which is something I would like to do in the future.
THhs system is probably very overkill for what I want to do, though it's meant to be. I just want to make sure I get everything right, and am hoping on some feedback with choices from the community here. Thanks!
I'm currently in the process of figuring out exactly what it is I want in this computer I'm building. So, what I want it to do is gaming, and some video editing. I stream, and will record when playing. Once I finish with school, I'll also be using it for work. Which will be something pen testing related probably. So, something that handles this well, though right now gaming is the main focus.
Now, as far as previous builds, I do have some experience building. I interned at a repair shop, where they did a lot of custom builds. Nothing too fancy, no liquid cooling. They did do some higher end builds, so I got some experience there. I also build my own machine about 5 years ago, so I know how to peice everything together.
Previously I had an AMD machine, though I'm not sure if that is the route I want to go this time. The money to start buying this wont be in until about the end of Jan, or early Feb. So a good month and a half or so away. Would the Rizen CPU be out at that point? Even if it is out, would I be better off going with the Rizen, or one of the I7 Processors? I know before with the 8350 it bottlenecked one of my graphic cards, and they weren't beasts or anything, though at the time they were at the end of the mid range, so not horrible.
So I need some help with the cpu. I was thinking of 2 of the Xeon E5 processors, using one of the boards that allow for 2. Though the only one that looks remotely pleasing is the EVGA board, but from what I've seen it's really expensive and a bit dated. What would you guys recommend? I don't really care what CPU it is, though I do want it to support quad sli/xfire well. From everything I've read, with directx 12, the multi gpu setup is something that will be better then it is currently.
So, that brings me to the choice of the GPU setup. I was looking at the RX 280, and they seem rather powerful in a multi gpu setup. Though technically the 1080 isn't supported for more then 2, I've seen it done. What do you guys recommend? I don't plan on gaming at 4k. 1440 is probably the highest. I do want to mess around with virtual reality, so that would be really cool. 4x1080, or 4xRX 480? Or, should I wait? I have read that the 1080 TI will come out in the first quarter of the year, but would I need it? The games I play are Dota 2, Guild Wars 2, and leage of legends. So nothing that is too taxing. I'm set on the quad gpu setup also because I think it looks awesome
. Ideally, if it is actually possible to do 4x 1080 in quad sli, that sounds awesome. Lastly, I need some help deciding the case. I have it nailed down to the Thermaltake Core X9, and the Caselabs Mercury S8. I'm leaning towards caselabs, because everything I read is that it will last for life, very solid construction, and really enjoyable to build in. Also, that it is an overall beautiful case. I don't change cases really, I kept my last one until I sold the PC. I'm a big fan of the horizontal boards, and both of these cases have a fair amount of room for watercooling, which is something I would like to do in the future.
THhs system is probably very overkill for what I want to do, though it's meant to be. I just want to make sure I get everything right, and am hoping on some feedback with choices from the community here. Thanks!
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