X99 build: need help for choosing chassis, CPU cooling, PSU and motherboard

[MG0518]

Approximate Purchase Date: June 10th latest

Budget Range: 2500-3500 Eur

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, home lab (VMware ESXi, ~6-8 demanding VMs - not permanent), surfing the internet, office

Are you buying a monitor: No (Dell U2715H already ordered)

Parts to Upgrade: complete new build

Do you need to buy OS: No (Windows 7 Pro retail)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ldlc.com

Location: Europe/Luxembourg

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, Asus motherboard, Corsair PSU, Nvidia GPU (Asus or MSI)

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Additional Comments: Looking for quiet PC, easy to build and service. Playing role-playing games like Dragon Age/Neverwinter, hack-n-slash like Diablo 3, racing like Grid 2. Wants to use the new system partially for home lab with VMware ESXi so need powerful CPU and decent amount of memory

Why Are You Upgrading: current system is 6 years-old (i7 920, X58, GTX 275), not enough memory for lab, new monitor with higher resolution requires more powerful configuration

Common parts
CPU: Intel Core i7 5960X
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00172899.html

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 4 Series Black 32 Go (4x 8 Go) DDR4 2666 MHz CL15
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00180798.html

Storage: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500 Go
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00180182.html

GPU: Asus GTX 980 Strix
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00176527.html

Parts where I'm looking for advices:
Cooling: Preferred is Corsair Hydro H110i GTX (not yet available)
Closest is Corsair H110i GT
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00183614.html

Motherboard: Asus X99 Deluxe
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00172901.html

or Asus Rampage V Extreme
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00173166.html

Case: Fractal Design Define R5
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00178924.html

or Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00172584.html

PSU: Corsair HX850i
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00172108.html

or Corsair HX1000i
http://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00172111.html

Thanks in advance for your help

 

[zared619]

CPU, RAM, SSD, and GPU are all solid picks. I would go with The x99 Deluxe for the mobo, the fractal design case, any Corsair H100 or higher cooler. They are all good. As far as the PSU, I would go with the best and get a modular SeaSonic 1000 watt.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-platinum1000

Good luck with your build!

 

[MG0518]

Thanks Zared, I will have definitively a look at the Seasonic PSU. Was just wondering why 1000W rather than 850W, is that because of the expected load so to keep the PSU silent?
Also, how would you place the Corsair H1xx in the R5? Front or top?

 

[zared619]

Thanks Zared, I will have definitively a look at the Seasonic PSU. Was just wondering why 1000W rather than 850W, is that because of the expected load so to keep the PSU silent?
Also, how would you place the Corsair H1xx in the R5? Front or top?

You're basically spot on with using the 1000 watt PSU. It won't have to work as hard to keep up with your system. You were right in wanting a Platinum rated efficiency to keep it quiet and throw off as little heat as possible.

As far as radiator placement, I would probably put it on top. I think you would have a better time routing your hoses that way.