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Hello everyone, i would really appreciate if someone could help me out:

Approximate Purchase Date: Right now would be a good time.

Budget Range: Whatever you guys need to make the most amazing machine in the world

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Extreme gaming, Transcoding and some music mixing.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes (3x 3D monitors ~24-30")

Parts to Upgrade: I need a new build from scratch.... i need every single peripheral.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: doesn't matter :bounce:

Location: Washington DC.

Parts Preferences: Nvidia (because of 3D surround) and Intel CPU.

Overclocking: Yes, definitely

SLI or Crossfire: Yes, definitely

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 5760x1080

Additional Comments: MUST BE FULLY WATERCOOLED, lots of red lighting and preferably quiet

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because i want a fast machine for transcoding a lot of movies and 3D gaming.

I was thinking about something with quad GTX680s and a i7 3960x.... what do you guys think??
 
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Wow… working with high budgets if definitely my specialty, I will link you build similar to the one I have, you will LOVE IT!!

Here you go:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($1019.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 SSI CEB LGA2011 Motherboard ($609.47 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($929.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB...
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Ugh it's pretty hard to build a FULLY watercooled PC.I mean i can make you a PC with watercooled graphics cards and CPU but water cooling things like RAM and HDD's SSD's is pretty hard and unnenesarry.
If you've got so much money why don't you buy a car?
 
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are RAM and SSDs "watercoolable"??!!? i was just thinking in watercooling the full system (GPU+CPU really :lol:)

Hmmm... i already have 2 cars :bounce:
 
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I'm not up to date when it comes to hardware, but I can give you some suggestions when it comes to periphals.

Since your budget is very high you might end up buying overpriced *** for example a $100 rubber dome keyboard or a wireless laser gaming mouse.

You should look around in geekhack or esreality forums for some great gaming suggestions. I'd give you a link but I'm posting with a mobile phone. Look for a mechanical keyboard and a wired (preferably optical) mouse with a good sensor. If you need speakers or headphones check out headfi forums.
 
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Wow… working with high budgets if definitely my specialty, I will link you build similar to the one I have, you will LOVE IT!!

Here you go:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($1019.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 SSI CEB LGA2011 Motherboard ($609.47 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($929.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Classified VGA Card (844.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Classified VGA Card (844.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Classified VGA Card (844.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Classified VGA Card (844.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Monitor: Asus VG278H 120Hz 27.0" Monitor ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG278H 120Hz 27.0" Monitor ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG278H 120Hz 27.0" Monitor ($549.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (64-bit) ($178.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Cyborg S.T.R.I.K.E. 7 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($310.59 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Saitek CCB437090002/02/1 Wireless Laser Mouse ($178.59 @ NCIX US)
Fittings: 18x Bitspower Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Compression Fitting ($8.95/each @ FrozenCPU)
90° Fittings: 5x Bitspower G1/4 Thread 90-Degree Rotary 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD Compression Fitting ($17.99/each @ FrozenCPU)
Pump&Reservoir: Koolance RP-452X2 Dual 5.25" w/ Dual Alphacool VPP655 Variable Speed Pump Installed ($354.91 w/dual MCP665 pumps @ FrozenCPU)
Radiator 1: Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta Quad 120mm Radiator ($144.95 @ FrozenCPU)
Radiator 2: Phobya G-Changer 560mm Radiator ($134.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Radiator 3: Phobya G-Changer 560mm Radiator ($134.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Tubing: PrimoChill PrimoFlex PRO LRT Tubing 3/8" ID 1/2" ($22.95 @ FrozenCPU)
CPU block: XSPC RayStorm High Performance Acetal CPU Liquid Cooling Block ($119.99 @ FrozenCPU)
RAM blocks: 2x Bitspower Galaxy Universal RAM Module Liquid Cooling Block ($99.99/each @ FrozenCPU)
Headset: Razer Megalodon Elite 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset ($149.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Mouse mat: Razer Ironclad Elite Hard Gaming Mouse Pad ($59.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Tools you will need: Fellowes 100-Piece Super Computer Repair Tool Kit (89.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Dual PSU adapter: ModRight CableRight Single Braid Dual Power Supply Adapter Cable ($14.99 @ FrozenCPU)
PSU: 2x SeaSonic Platinum Series 860W ($229.99/each @ FrozenCPU)
Lighting: BitFenix Alchemy Aqua™ 15 LED Light Strip ($33.99 @ FrozenCPU)
140mm Fans: 8x Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPro PK-1 140mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan ($24.99/each @ FrozenCPU)
120mm Fans: 4x Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPro PE-1 92mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan ($19.95/each @ FrozenCPU)
Fan controller: 2x Lamptron FC Touch - 30W - 6 Channel Aluminum Rheobus w/ Touch Screen (74.99/each @ FrozenCPU)
SLI Fittings: Bitspower SLI / Crossfire Multi-Link Adapter Pair ($9.99 @ FrozenCPU)
Total: $15449,69 w/case&mounts + shipping!

Buy this case and these radiator mounts:
*buy this case (ATX layout= standard, Motherboard door= XL window, Top/upper chamber/lower chamber cover = solid)
*Buy two units of this radiator mounts and one of these

Read this at the bottom you will find a lot of useful guides.
 
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2x 860W PSUs* Fixed.

the total power consumption of that rig when overclocked to ~1.3Ghz/7.5Ghz on each GPU and 5Ghz on the CPU at full load should be close to 1300W so 1720W are not THAT overkill.
 
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Supposedly the speeds stack so theoretically you'd be getting around 4,000 MB/s read speeds with a little lower write speed. And if you do build that beast he has listed the power supplies are not overkill with 4 of those graphics card in there thats 1200 Watts at full load JUST for the graphics cards.
 
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Actually... its more like 1000w just for the graphics cards
 
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Woooow!!! you're AMAZING, those guides were freaking awesome!!! i will wait 2 days and if no ones comes up with something better i will order this!
 
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I'm all for investing dollars in performance but at a certain point, the ROI gets a bit to small. Frankly with today's CPU's and GPU's, I really don't see a reason for water cooling outside of getting ya name posted on benchmarking websites. I'm not alone:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=674&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=5

It's almost ironic that [air] coolers like this are becoming available just as processors transition to designs that may ultimately render them unnecessary; even overclocked to 5GHz, an Intel Sandy Bridge 2600K doesn't need anywhere near this level of cooling.
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Case - $360 - Thermaltake Level 10 GT UGK Combat Snow Edition Gaming Kit w. Keyboard, Mouse and Headset http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133195
Case Fan - $12 - Thermaltake Blue120 mm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106149
PSU - $285 - Corsair AX1200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139014
MoBo - $552 - ASUS P8Z77 WS w/ 3570k http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1066855
CPU - incl - Intel Core i7-3570k Included w/ MoBo
Cooler - $88 - Phanteks PH-TC14PE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709002
TIM - $5 - Shin Etsu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150080
RAM - $140 - (4 x 4GB) Muskin Redline DDR3 1600 CAS 7 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226313
GFX - $420 - Asus GTX 670 DCII 2GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121637
GFX - $420 - Asus GTX 670 DCII 2GB same
GFX - Later - Asus GTX 670 DCII 2GB same
HD - $200 - Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148506
SSD - $190 - Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226226
DVD Writer - $47 - Asus Model BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135252
Card Reader $63 AFT XM-37U USB 3.0 3.5" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820176024
Monitor $330 ASUS VG236H Black 23" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236092
Monitor $330 ASUS VG236H Black 23" Same
Monitor $330 ASUS VG236H Black 23" Same
Keyboard - incl Tt eSPORTS Mega G1 Included w/ Case
Mouse - incl Gaming Mouse Included w/ Case
Headphones - incl Shock Gaming Headset Included w/ Case
3D Kit incl nVidia Vision 2 3D Glasses http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814998061
OS - $140 - Win 7-64 Home Professional http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992

Total $3,912

here's a 660 Ti review but since it's the latest, the benchmark comparisons are up to date

http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/3026/nvidia-geforce-gtx-660-ti-review---3-way-sli-included

FPS at 5760 x 1080 in twin SLI .... with 3 monitors, you can easily humble these cards at the highest settings w/ games like Metro 2033

BF3 - 81 fps Medium
Crysis 2 - 45.9 Extreme
Dirt 3 - 77.2 Ultra
Hard Reset - 67.9 Ultra
Metro 2033 - 39 Medium
Skyrim - 80 High
Shogun 2 - 74.9 Medium

Upgrades to consider:

27" Monitors add $220 each
Monitor - $550 - ASUS VG Series VG278H 27" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236206

X79 based System, adds $313
MoBo - $865 - ASUS Sabetrooth X79 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1033238
CPU - incl - Intel Core i7-3930k Included w/ MoBo

Ya can double up on the storage in RAID 0 but outside of benchmarks, you'll have a tough time noticing the difference.
 
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That build is NOTHING compared to mines.

*There waaaay better options than that case (Switch 810)

*i5 at this price range?? are you serious?? what if the guy wants to record his gameplay?

*i'd preffer triple 7970s GHz edition than triple GTX670s, specially for triple monitor gaming where VRAM matters a lot, thats why i included 4 (heavily overclocked) GTX680s 4GB edition

*the 3D quality of those monitors is nothing compared to the Nvidia 3D vision 2 quality level on the VG278H

Edit: you haven't tried watercooling, right? its ******* amazing!! the temps are SO low that the overclocking options are endless the noise is close to 0dBa
 
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TBH a 27" 2560x1600 monitor is better, you will most likely not ever actually need any of this and for multi-monitor, isn't AMD Radeon HD7970 better? What is wrong with the colour blue? Blue is cool.
 
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Wrong.... triple monitors IS a LOT better because your visual camp extends a LOT and 3D is a really cool thing to have in some games and.... its about what you need, its about the luxuries you can afford ;) read my personal quote.

Edit:
The GTX680 i included has 4GB of VRAM making it a LOT better than any other gaming card for high-res gaming.
 
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i really want triple monitors, i saw a lot of videos about it and its something i have set my mind on...

btw, the red/black theme stays. :lol:
 
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hahaha i read it.... that's very true, the best things in life are quiet expensive.... you're kinda cocky but that's ok, sometimes that's good!

you really don't know how helpful you have been!
 
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1. Blue is cool D:<
2. The lines between monitors irritate me /:
3. 6GB 7970. 7970 also has a larger memory bandwidth
Btw I'm going to suggest something too. It's still pretty crazeh
 
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