Rate My $3000 i7 6850k X99 Deluxe II Build

[MysticalFists]

Howdy,
I've been researching pieces for months for my first build. I've never custom built a computer before, but I'm making one that'll do it all, and do it all for a while! Video games, video/audio editing, etc. Please tell me what you think, any issues, suggestions, etc!

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  Case: DIYPC Gamemax-W White Dual USB 3.0 ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case $77.99
  Mobo: ASUS X99-DELUXE II LGA 2011-v3 $419.99
  CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 15M Broadwell-E 6-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 2011-v3 $609.99
  RAM: G.SKILL TridentZ Series 128GB (8 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 3200 PC4 25600 $829.99
  GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1080 G1 Gaming GV-N1080G1 GAMING-8GD Video Card $649.99
  PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2, 80+ GOLD 850W, Fully Modular $119.99
  CPU Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan $29.99
  SSD: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD $317.99

Total: $3,055.92

 

[Hlsgsz]

All good. A Cryorig H7 woudl be a better cooler though.

 

[Chugalug_]

I can do much better for you in that price range, although it is apparent that you have a huge budget.

Do you need a monitor, keyboard or mouse?
64GB RAM is more than enough.

 

[Sinistercr0c]

Not wishing to sound like I'm having a go here, but I fail to see why you would need 128Gb of RAM or even an NVMe drive. Unless your into serious 3D CAD applications (which would mean your barking up the wrong GPU tree) why on earth would you throw that sort of money at a rig? You could get a terabyte Sata 3 SSD and 32Gb of RAM and invest the saving in a second GPU. You could go the 6700K skylake route and save a shedload of money that way as well.

Big bucks don't necessarily mean good rigs.

 

[schwatzz]

Could save $500 on ram. 128GB is overkill, unless you want to use it as a RAM Disk. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232246

 

[Chugalug_]

Here is a build with monitor, keyboard and mouse included.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 165Hz Monitor ($799.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 LUX RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($55.15 @ Amazon)
Total: $3835.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 20:58 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Here is a build without peripherals and monitor.
The 950 Pro is overkill at this price point, the 850 Evo will serve the same purpose at this price point with a good amount of storage for video etc.
Feel free to upgrade this to 1TB if you want the extra space for video, although 250Gb for software and OS, and 250GB for video should be more than enough.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2821.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 20:59 EDT-0400

 

[MysticalFists]

I think this is exactly why I posted. I'm not necessarily sure what all is overkill in this rig design or not. Once I started getting more and more into it, I just wanted to max it all out (NVMe, 128GB RAM, etc).

CPU: I see that in both the suggestions so far, you're going with 5820k's. This was the CPU I'd been looking at since last year, but it wasn't until recently I started looking more at the 6850k for it's 40 PCIe lanes and 128GB maximum. Even if I don't use all PCIe lanes or ram right away, I figured it'd be nice to have that expandable option later. Is it just not worth it?

CPU Cooler: I see both of you suggested the same cooler for over double the cost of the budget piece, so I'm assuming I'll want to check into the Noctua.

Motherboard: X99-A II doesn't make many compromises for the steep cost savings over the Deluxe II. Not really interested in running more than 2 GPU's, although I was thinking about a second at some point so it still fits. Also allows me to keep my Samsung 950 Pro M.2 option.

RAM: Also looks like everyone's in agreement in regards to RAM. I do like the cost saving factor of using 64GB instead of 128GB. Assuming there shouldn't really be a noticable difference between 128GB 3200Mhz CAS14 and 64GB 3000Mhz CAS14?

Storage: Storage is a dime a dozen. I've got a SanDisk SSD I can throw in, or multiple old TB HDD's. Part of getting the Samsung 950 Pro, which I'd even get just for my current PC, is simply to feel like shit's fast again like it was when I got my first SSD.

So it's not that I want to spend $3000+, but it was closing in on the max end of my budget, while maxing out all the current bells and whistles one could get and I'm here now to try and reduce that price. I realize there's immense cost savings with taking a a 6700k, but as I do audio/video work and game graphics work, I wanted a 6 core. The high end GPU is for gaming (although a 4 core CPU would be a better game processor) and at some point I might even go dual GPU in SLI. Finally, I also want to build around the Samsung Pro 950 M.2 as it's the fast SSD I can get, but between the M.2 and running potentially two GPU's, I'm concerned the 28 PCIe lanes provided by the 5820k won't cut it later. In short, pretty much anything other than the CPU and SSD are up for change. No need for a monitor, keyboard, etc.

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  Case: DIYPC Gamemax-W White Dual USB 3.0 ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case $77.99
  Mobo: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard $225.99
  CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 15M Broadwell-E 6-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 2011-v3 $609.99
  RAM: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $369.99
  GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card $669.99
  PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 $99.99
  CPU Fan: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler $88.33
  SSD: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD $317.99

Total: $2460.26

 

[Chugalug_]

I think this is exactly why I posted. I'm not necessarily sure what all is overkill in this rig design or not. Once I started getting more and more into it, I just wanted to max it all out (NVMe, 128GB RAM, etc).

CPU: I see that in both the suggestions so far, you're going with 5820k's. This was the CPU I'd been looking at since last year, but it wasn't until recently I started looking more at the 6850k for it's 40 PCIe lanes and 128GB maximum. Even if I don't use all PCIe lanes or ram right away, I figured it'd be nice to have that expandable option later. Is it just not worth it?

CPU Cooler: I see both of you suggested the same cooler for over double the cost of the budget piece, so I'm assuming I'll want to check into the Noctua.

Motherboard: X99-A II doesn't make many compromises for the steep cost savings over the Deluxe II. Not really interested in running more than 2 GPU's, although I was thinking about a second at some point so it still fits. Also allows me to keep my Samsung 950 Pro M.2 option.

RAM: Also looks like everyone's in agreement in regards to RAM. I do like the cost saving factor of using 64GB instead of 128GB. Assuming there shouldn't really be a noticable difference between 128GB 3200Mhz CAS14 and 64GB 3000Mhz CAS14?

Storage: Storage is a dime a dozen. I've got a SanDisk SSD I can throw in, or multiple old TB HDD's. Part of getting the Samsung 950 Pro, which I'd even get just for my current PC, is simply to feel like shit's fast again like it was when I got my first SSD.

So it's not that I want to spend $3000+, but it was closing in on the max end of my budget, while maxing out all the current bells and whistles one could get and I'm here now to try and reduce that price. I realize there's immense cost savings with taking a a 6700k, but as I do audio/video work and game graphics work, I wanted a 6 core. The high end GPU is for gaming (although a 4 core CPU would be a better game processor) and at some point I might even go dual GPU in SLI. Finally, I also want to build around the Samsung Pro 950 M.2 as it's the fast SSD I can get, but between the M.2 and running potentially two GPU's, I'm concerned the 28 PCIe lanes provided by the 5820k won't cut it later. In short, pretty much anything other than the CPU and SSD are up for change. No need for a monitor, keyboard, etc.

• 
  Case: DIYPC Gamemax-W White Dual USB 3.0 ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case $77.99
  Mobo: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard $225.99
  CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 15M Broadwell-E 6-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 2011-v3 $609.99
  RAM: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $369.99
  GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card $669.99
  PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 $99.99
  CPU Fan: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler $88.33
  SSD: Samsung 950 PRO Series - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD $317.99

Total: $2460.26

1. That's exactly it, the CPU is just terrible value at that price.
The 5820k offers more or less the same performance for a much lower price.
2. The Noctua NH-D15 will ensure that your temps will remain cool at even the highest of overclocks, if you're going going to do a light OC, the Cryorig H5 will be fine for you.
3. Even for video work, 128GB of RAM is overkill, go 64 for obvious reasons.
The Trident Z series is also paying purely for aesthetics, i'll edit this to reflect value in my next post.
Run the old HDDs in Raid-0, just make sure they're all 7200RPM optimally.
I still recommend picking up a newer 7200RPM HDD for $50 or so if the old HDDs are not running at 7200, as it will be a good improvement for a little cost.
I can make a better value 1080 build without SLI if you'd like, I'll post it below.

 

[Chugalug_]

Here's a value single 1080 build with a 144hz 1440p monitor included.
If you want to go all out, get the XB271HU at $799 and another 1080, as this will give you the best performance without spending unnecessarily.
Let me know how you feel about the H440, and the Evolv ATX Glass listed above and what your personal preferences are in this regard.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($254.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($316.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT H440 (Matte Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2582.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 23:45 EDT-0400

 

[MysticalFists]

Thanks for the response everyone!
I wasn't planning to get the parts this fast, but after having been going through the process repeatedly and taking people's suggestions into account... and the fact someone told me I could use their Prime account and get free 2 day shipping on everything making it all get here just days before my birthday, I said fuck caution and ordered it, lol.

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 780T Full Tower (White) $174.80
Mobo: Asus X99-DELUXE II $419.00
CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K $609.99
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB DDR4 3200MHz $389.99
GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX $669.99
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 $119.99
CPU Fan: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler $88.49
SSD: Samsung 950 PRO - 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 SSD $317.99
Total: $2,790

There's really nothing wrong with my current PC that I'm upset with, but I needed a mobo upgrade to run an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. I know I prefer CPU's above 4 core as I do a lot of CPU intensive video editing and 3d model rendering. I also play a lot of video games and figured this would be the first time I've ever owned a top of the line GPU. Since I was already looking at a 2011v3, and I knew those supported bootable M.2 slots, why not get the fastest harddrive currently on the market. Beyond those things, it was all about what will work with eachother. It was still about $3k with protection plans and tax, but I'm super excited now and can't even begin to imagine how this will actually run. I know I could've saved costs on some of the stuff, but I've never spent more than $1000 on a computer and figured if I was gonna go high, might as well get everything I've wanted, lol. Wish me luck

 

[GaryO63]

Let's see...IMHO and from reading A LOT of forums and feedback...the 6850K is overpriced for the performance you actually get compared to the 5xxx series chips,way too much RAM,and I believe you're skimping on the PSU.I'd drop 1000 watts in myself,and since the 6xxx series chips are notoriously bad overclockers,you don't have to worry about an AIO cooler.Still make sure you have PLENTY of ventilation in your box because it's going to get hot,what with all of those RAM modules.And make sure the EVO will even fit with all of those in there.But you seem set on this build,so I'm just giving feedback.For video editing,content creation etc.,a monster machine for sure.For games,it'll use about 1/4th the power capabilities.

 

[Chugalug_]

Mystical....you really should have listened to me before you bought $3000 worth of stuff... T.T
Looks mostly good, but the CPU is a terrible buy, the 5820k performs identically give or take a little bit for $300 less...