Building ~$4000 computer Please help!

[Adam Z]

I've already have some parts.
Coolermaster Haf-X 942 (may return for cosmos2, aesthetically less appealing but w.e)
Corsair H100i
Corsair AX1200i Power Supply.

I'm really torn between what i want so i've joined this forum looking for some help now heres some options and hopefully you guys can steer me in the right direction or in a completely different one if you feel im completely wrong.

Use of the computer is going to be primarily gaming, at least dual screen. and dabbling in video and graphic editing in the future as a hobby, not work related.

OPTION 1
Intel i7-4960X Extreme Edition
Asus Rampage Iv Black Edition
Egva Titan 6gig GPU (if i follow this build will add another in the future.)
Corsair Dominator Ram
and if you could add onto this build it would be greatly appreciated. I have very little knowledge about parts and what else ill need.

OPTION 2
Don't get the extreme, some other i7
Maximus IV Extreme
Corsair Dominator Ram
GeForce GTX 780Ti (also add another in the future)
again if you could add onto this build it would be greatly appreciated. I have very little knowledge about parts and what else ill need

Any and all help and suggestion will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Adam Z

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

Why waste money on the Titans? Get the first build, and instead of a Titan, get a 780ti. You will save money, be more future proof, and run everything at unimaginable speeds.

 

[Marcopolo123]

I7-4930k custome watercooled
Phantek primo case
2x8gb memory
2xR9 290 custome watercooled for best p/p,aesthetics and acoustics


Another option ( cost less, similar performance)

I7-4770k
Asus maximus hero


4k is too much
2k-3k can give you a full custome watercooled system

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

When you say that you want dual monitors, do you already have them, will you be buying them with the rest of the PC?

 

[g-unit1111]

Why waste money on the Titans? Get the first build, and instead of a Titan, get a 780ti. You will save money, be more future proof, and run everything at unimaginable speeds.

Yeah exactly, dual GTX 780TI far outperform a single Titan - and ditto for the Dominator Platinum - a completely ridiculous waste of money. You're paying literally 3x as much for RAM that doesn't do anything that RAM that costs 1/2 as much does. You do not need to pay $4K for a PC when it will depreciate extremely quickly in value, and when you go to sell it, you won't get back near what your initial investment was. No reason for a 4960x, too much investment for not a lot of return. If you want an i7, get a 4770K.

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

I made a build for you with a 4770K, and get this- TWO GTX 780ti's. I just marked $100 for a mouse and keyboard, because those are more personal, and as long as the keyboard is mechanical and the mouse is laser, you will be fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($576.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($409.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Keyboard and mouse ($100.00)
Total: $3556.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 19:34 EST-0500)



I also put this together, if you already have the monitors, and want to just murder everything you throw at it...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($576.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($409.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Keyboard and mouse ($100.00)
Total: $4082.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 19:29 EST-0500)

 

[g-unit1111]

I made a build for you with a 4770K, and get this- TWO GTX 780ti's. I just marked $100 for a mouse and keyboard, because those are more personal, and as long as the keyboard is mechanical and the mouse is laser, you will be fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($576.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($409.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($209.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Keyboard and mouse ($100.00)
Total: $3556.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 19:34 EST-0500)

A 4930K is ridiculous overkill for gaming. The 4770K would be the better way, but then again you also don't need to pay $4K for a gaming rig to get solid performance. The 780TI is definitely the way to go but X79 isn't.

This is what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($184.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($201.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2744.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 19:53 EST-0500)

No need to overpay for gaming hardware when you don't have to. And no reason to pay $4K for a gaming rig only to saddle it with two cheap $100 displays. Get some real 1440P displays and a nice mechanical keyboard and mouse.

 

[Adam Z]

I just want to note, i really am going for hard core overkill with little care about cost and return on investment. im just doing it to blow money and have a crazy superior pc compared to friends. thanks for all your suggestions so far. i would love some more suggestions the more overkill the better THANKS EVERYONE !

 

[Adam Z]

also just out of curious, why not the maximus IV extreme?

A friend of mine is also building, (and were sort of competing for fun)

his build is similar;

Coolermaster Haf-X 942
Corsair H100i
Corsair AX1200i Power Supply.
Maximus IV Extreme
GeForce GTX 780T
i7-4770k
he's going to be running single monitor and his pc is solely for gaming.

Essentially we're having a battle of the overkill just for fun.

 

[g-unit1111]

also just out of curious, why not the maximus IV extreme?

A friend of mine is also building, (and were sort of competing for fun)

his build is similar;

Coolermaster Haf-X 942
Corsair H100i
Corsair AX1200i Power Supply.
Maximus IV Extreme
GeForce GTX 780T
i7-4770k
he's going to be running single monitor and his pc is solely for gaming.

Essentially we're having a battle of the overkill just for fun.

The Maximus is overrated IMO. You're paying too much for not a lot of return, when the Asrock Extreme 4 is $100 cheaper and does the same functions. Plus that money you save not buying the Maximus enables you to get the 780TI.

Which is where it counts on a gaming rig.

 

[Marcopolo123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($539.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($184.25 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Series Primo Aluminum ATX Full Tower Case ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3178.17
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 14:26 EST-0500)

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

Ok, so if you asid that you dont care about the price, and the return cost, check out this. It's just amazing. Try 4 780ti amazing. Also, because you said that you already had a case, PSU, and the H100i, I didn't include that. This build will definetly destroy your friends, and just about everyone else.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($157.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($745.91 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Keyboard and mouse ($100.00)
Other: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($745.91)
Total: $4069.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 18:08 EST-0500)

The only thing is that PCpartpicker doesn't recognise the mobo as 4 way sli support, but Gigabyte says that it is, so the 4th 780ti is listed on the bottom.