$3000 budget, is this newegg bundle the way to go?

[liggie]

Hi there, I am fairly new to the site and hate to have the first post be such a newbie question but this is my first "good" computer purchase and would like some help. I am planning on the purchase by the end of next week.

so here is the bundle http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2141132

Yes the computer case is over priced however from the parts I was picking out myself this bundle was about $200 more and added the case, hard drive, and the duel video cards (I was looking at maybe a single GIGABYTE 980 not sure about the duel video card set up) The main draw back I have noticed is that it can only mount a single 360mm radiator. I was hoping to eventually upgrade the system to have both the video cards and cpu to be water cooled by the end of the year after I do more research and learn what I am doing, but I am worried that the radiator I am forced to use will not be good enough.

Ps. sorry for any typos, my written English is very sub-par.

 

[Gam3r01]

That build is just blatantly overpriced.
Better processor, higher end graphics, and for 600 dollars less.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.89 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($193.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.43 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2355.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 03:05 EDT-0400

 

[MasterDell]

That build is horrible for 3 grand omg...

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The build is overpriced, you can get a LOT more powerful build for less, if you DIY.

Mind if I tweak around your build a bit, Gam3r01?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($127.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($214.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($362.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2662.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 03:12 EDT-0400

32GB memory, LGA 2011v3 build and it's still comfortably under $3k.

 

[Gam3r01]

^This is even better
I need to update my notepad with random builds in it, my under 3k build needs updating

 

[liggie]

@MasterDell I was half way expecting that response when I first posted lol. The computer I am using right now is an 8 year old pre-built computer from walmart.com it has held up VERY well considering but she is slowly dieing. Evolve at minimum settings has finally put my computer over the edge.

And thank you for the suggested builds! it leaves me with quite a bit of wiggle room. I am almost always live streaming when I game so I may use that spare $ to get an octo-core as OBS eats up cpu usage big time!

 

[MasterDell]

If you are going to be upgrading to a loop with your CPU, it would make no sense to get a normal AIO (All in one). The H240x would be far superior considering you can re use all parts it comes with. (Water Block, etc.) Things like the x61 and H100i cannot do that.

And like what gamer did, the 4790k would actually be better than the 5820k for games. Games being "typically" 6 cored will be extremely unlikely for the near future.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($193.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($131.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($96.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($999.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.43 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2115.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 03:31 EDT-0400

EDIT: And if you really need those extra cores like you said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($552.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ B&H)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($96.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($999.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.43 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2417.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 03:34 EDT-0400

 

[MeteorsRaining]

A regular i7 4790k can comfortably stream even the most CPU intensive AAA titles, FX 9 on the other hand is something one wouldn't want to keep their hands on. It's a factory OCed FX 8 with a lot of heat and power requirements, often unstable.

That said, R9 290X doesn't make much sense as GTX 980 is a better card in terms of power and efficiency. LGA 2011v3 will give you even more CPU (and GPU) power. This platform is capable of insane 3 or even 4 way SLI with 40 PCIe lanes CPUs.

 

[liggie]

Ok so if the Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler is the way to go if I plan on expanding the liquid cooling to the titan than I think that the second list MasterDell posted will be the way I go... (maybe the 900d case if I think I want to go crazy with the cooling lol) My computer will be my main money sink of disposable income so I will try to plan around the upgrades I am wanting to do.

Thanks a TON for all the help guys. I am just now starting to accualy learn about computers so this really helped out. I am going to search up what I can over the week before I make the big purchase lol.

 

[MasterDell]

Feel free to ask any questions here or PM me

 

[liggie]

ok so far this is my list

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h7PCkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h7PCkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ B&H)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($244.17 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($96.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($143.43 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222AL/BSBS DVD/CD Writer
Total: $1477.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-05 17:24 EDT-0400

I can only find the EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card on Ebay right now so not too sure what to do about that

and for the cooling I am getting a240mm rad kit and a 480mm rad to expand on it when I add the gpu to the loop. (still looking into what fans to get for them).

realy just posting this here so someone can let me know if I am making another blaring mistake, and maybe suggest a different gpu or, maybe just spend the extra money to get it on Ebay.

PS. first time I am using this part picker thing so not sure how to do the links with it lol.

 

[MasterDell]

NCIX should be getting the EVGA Titan X soon. Otherwise, it looks great

 

[Bossyfins]

EK Vardar fans are amazing... Really nce