2500-3800$ build advice

[octavio]

Hello,
I am looking to build a desktop, I want it to be future proof, I am looking for a close to top of the line build with the ability to upgrade. I cannot decide between 6th gen and 5th gen processors. I need a six core processor min. I am also buying the monitor and case as part of the budget. the monitor I decided to buy is the asus pg278q. I only want 1 graphics card for now but it needs to be top of the line for video editing and playing top games on that monitor. I also need a ssd drive that is 500gb, I don't know If it is worth it to go with the new 950pro from samsung or sticking with the 850. plz help you will probably know better which system is best for now. I also need a motherboard that is top of the line and will last for 5 years min.

 

[andrewsmc]

You should elaborate on what exactly you will be using this PC to do. Without you detailing to us exactly what you will be doing on the PC the advice we can give is negligible.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

Hello,
I am looking to build a desktop, I want it to be future proof, I am looking for a close to top of the line build with the ability to upgrade. I cannot decide between 6th gen and 5th gen processors. I need a six core processor min. I am also buying the monitor and case as part of the budget. the monitor I decided to buy is the asus pg278q. I only want 1 graphics card for now but it needs to be top of the line for video editing and playing top games on that monitor. I also need a ssd drive that is 500gb, I don't know If it is worth it to go with the new 950pro from samsung or sticking with the 850. plz help you will probably know better which system is best for now. I also need a motherboard that is top of the line and will last for 5 years min.

top of the line build with today's hardware without going completely overboard (just pick a case you like) - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G62C7P

You should elaborate on what exactly you will be using this PC to do. Without you detailing to us exactly what you will be doing on the PC the advice we can give is negligible.

The OP did.

needs to be top of the line for video editing and playing top games on that monitor

 

[Frick]

top of the line build with today's hardware without going completely overboard (just pick a case you like) - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G62C7P

Personally I'd go for a beefier PSU in case SLI happens, and by the sound of it it might.

BTW, isn't Broadwell-E due very soon, and the 10 cores its supposed to have?

 

[cdawall]

I would wait for broadwell-e

 

[BarbaricSoul]

Personally I'd go for a beefier PSU in case SLI happens, and by the sound of it it might.

BTW, isn't Broadwell-E due very soon, and the 10 cores its supposed to have?

Broadwell-E, which is what I plan on replacing my 3930k with, is still 4-6 months away (according to TPU's article on it). And note where I posted the link where I said "without going completely overboard". The 8 core 5960X is available now, and the budget is there to afford it, but I didn't include it. OP said they wanted 6 cores, so that's what I included in my build suggestion. And as always, I'm open to suggestions of changes to the build.

 

[Frick]

Broadwell-E, which is what I plan on replacing my 3930k with, is still 4-6 months away (according to TPU's article on it). And note where I posted the link where I said "without going completely overboard". The 8 core 5960X is available now, and the budget is there to afford it, but I didn't include it. OP said they wanted 6 cores, so that's what I included in my build suggestion. And as always, I'm open to suggestions of changes to the build.

Ah, I thought it was jst a couple of months away. And I agree on the CPU choice, drop less cash on it now and if he really needs more cores he can get Broadwell-E when that comes out.

 

[wolar]

top of the line build with today's hardware without going completely overboard (just pick a case you like) - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/G62C7P



The OP did.

No need for the 5930k , put that money into 2x 980 in my opinion instead of a 980ti and dont get a 950pro, ssd's are fast einaf as they are, if he wants go raid0

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H9vx8d

Edit: I know with that price pool you can go crazy , but i think there is no need to go THAT crazy and if you go , you should get a psu capable of SLI

 

[BarbaricSoul]

No need for the 5930k , put that money into 2x 980 in my opinion instead of a 980ti and dont get a 950pro, ssd's are fast einaf as they are, if he wants go raid0

Edit: I know with that price pool you can go crazy , but i think there is no need to go THAT crazy and if you go , you should get a psu capable of SLI

I'll respond with a simple quote from the OP-

I need a six core processor min. I am also buying the monitor and case as part of the budget. the monitor I decided to buy is the asus pg278q. I only want 1 graphics card for now but it needs to be top of the line for video editing and playing top games on that monitor.

If the OP want to be SLI ready, then get the Corsair RM1000 psu for $110. I know 1000 watts is more than enough, but it's currently the same price as the RM850 and is the best priced quality PSU I personally would recommend for a SLI system.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8LYGpg

edit: I'm not trying to go overkill with the OP's huge budget. If I was, I'd recommend something like this (which still has $200 to pick a case with and will still be within the OP's budget)- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cy3DP6

 

[the54thvoid]

Talking about the mythical 'future proof' unicorn is getting tired. OP, you can't future proof, you can 4-5 yrs proof. The CPU and mobo side can last a very long time. Like @BarbaricSoul I'm rocking a (now 4 yr old) 3930k. But my gfx card has changed many times to keep up with AAA quality 1440p res gaming. With DX12 looking to take a footing next year or so, you're better of buying a 'capable' gfx card on a x99 mobo/CPU set up. As folk say, Broadwell E is x99 compatible with BIOS so that gives you 10 core pathway. I'd genuinely not but an Nvidia card right now, as awesome as they are in current titles, I think AMD GCN architecture is better placed for 2016 and generally cheaper. Don't get me wrong, my 980ti is just silly but a Fury is cheaper and will give very similar performance plus it looks like it will hold up very well n a DX12 environment.
Max out the mobo and CPU, upgrade your gfx in a year.

 

[wolar]

I'll respond with a simple quote from the OP-



If the OP want to be SLI ready, then get the Corsair RM1000 psu for $110. I know 1000 watts is more than enough, but it's currently the same price as the RM850 and is the best priced quality PSU I personally would recommend for a SLI system.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8LYGpg

edit: I'm not trying to go overkill with the OP's huge budget. If I was, I'd recommend something like this (which still has $200 to pick a case with and will still be within the OP's budget)- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cy3DP6

Okay , but that "overkill" build is plain stupid, the other one u did was actually fine and may be more future proof than getting 2x980 as i suggested, still i don't think he needs a m.2 ssd that expensive and without getting the m.2 ssd , no need to get the 5930k and get the 5820k instead and save money from that too , but yea , good recommendations and it all comes down to the OP in the end anw.

 

[ShiBDiB]

Hello,
I am looking to build a desktop, I want it to be future proof

I'll stop right there.. that's impossible

 

[Jetster]

I'll stop right there.. that's impossible

But E machine did it?

 

[Musician]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wH3x8d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wH3x8d/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($479.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($173.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($147.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($709.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: LEPA G Series 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($187.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer XB240H ABPR 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $2587.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 18:41 EST-0500

That's enough in my opinion. You can handle 4 GPUs when you decide.
Do not replace that GPU, it is the fastest-newest GTX 980 ti and it kicks the Titan X.
You can replace that LEPA PSU if you want, but it is nice and so enough.
Don't replace that Swiftech cooler, it's the best-silent liquid cooler.

 

[MxPhenom 216]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($479.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($147.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2137.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 19:04 EST-0500

That's enough in my opinion. You can handle 4 GPUs when you decide.
Do not replace that GPU, it is the fastest-newest GTX 980 ti and it kicks the Titan X.
You can replace that LEPA PSU if you want, but it is nice and so enough.
Don't replace that Swiftech cooler, it's the best-silent liquid cooler.

I dont see why he would get a X99 build but only dual channel memory. 1600w PSU is so unnecessary. He already has a monitor/decided on one.

 

[Jetster]

Nice builds. Add a second SSD for video work to keep your temp folders. There so cheap now

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Nice builds. Add a second SSD for video work to keep your temp folders. There so cheap now

Agreed, hell an even better option would be to get a 128gb M.2 Samsung 950 drive just for the OS. 500-1Tb ssd for video work, games, etc, and then obvious a big platter drive for basic storage items.

Such as this: (Changed cooling too. To air. Just making the assumption the OP doesnt want liquid)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($479.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($182.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($346.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2459.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-19 20:02 EST-0500

 

[BarbaricSoul]

Okay , but that "overkill" build is plain stupid,

it was suppose to be

 

[Frick]

Just a thought, buying 4GB sticks is pointless.

 

[BarbaricSoul]

Just a thought, buying 4GB sticks is pointless.

not for a quad channel system running 16 GB of RAM

 

[Frick]

not for a quad channel system running 16 GB of RAM

Is there a tangible difference? I mean real world tangible?

 

[BarbaricSoul]

Is there a tangible difference? I mean real world tangible?

is there any tangible difference between the 5930k and a 6700k for a video editing/gaming system? IMHO, no there isn't(well not compared to the price difference between a 6700k system compared to a 5930k system). But the OP wants a 6 core system, which means they want a quad-channel system, so it should have 4 sticks of RAM. But then again, my suggestion has 4*8 GB sticks so......

 

[wolar]

Guys why 5930k and not the 5820k ? its 200$ difference for no reason at all, the lanes are not needed at sli. At x8x8 sli is the same(no performance difference) as the x16x16 ..

 

[BarbaricSoul]

^simply because even with the 5930k, the build suggestions are still under the low end of the stated budget. 16*16 will help with keeping the system performance up helping it maintain a +5 year life span. Who knows what GPU's require bandwidth wise 5 years from now. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it IMHO.

 

[alucasa]

If he's gonna do video editing, raided SSD is essential also. Video editing takes up a shiton of I/O performance.