Hey friends,
I've recently hurt my back, and I can't do much out of the house, so I've decided to become a new computer enthusiast for the next couple years while I'm recovering. I've spent many hours on these forums learning as much as I can, and now I'm ready to get some smart, friendly advice or thoughts regarding my planned build. I prefer spending some more money up front to provide me a platform on which I can build for many years, so I'm looking for components that blend well with likely future upgrades and intense gaming requirements. This will be my first build.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Approximate Purchase Date: soon, 1-6 weeks
Budget Range: better price for great parts, so long as it's under $4,000 CAD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (witcher 3, just cause 3, primal), video editing (4K extreme sports videos under 10 minutes), surfing the internet, watching movies.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, Ideally I want a 28-40" UHD 4K @144hz, but since I want to keep my monitor purchase under $600 CAD, I think I'll favour a monitor with 144hz over one that offers 4K.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything other than mouse and keyboard will be new purchase.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I want windows 10, but not if it interferes with gaming. Suggestions?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ca.pcpartpicker.com, newegg.com, ncix.com
Location: Vancouver (Ladner), BC, Canada
Parts Preferences: well-reviewed, good quality, fast!
Overclocking: Maybe...suggestions given my components?
SLI or Crossfire: I think I prefer one good GPU to start, so I have an empty slot for a future GPU to add.
Additional Comments: Function over fashion, but if it turns out to be a gorgeous colour blend, then I won't complain!
Components (prices in Canadian dollars, from ca.pcpartpicker.com)
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930k 3.5ghz $725 (unless I can get the 5960x for similar price elsewhere)
MoBo: Asus x99-A/USB 3.1 ATX $339.45 (better alternative?)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series DDR4 3000 16gb (2x8) $112.64 (better alternative?)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM $120.01 (better alternative?)
SSD: Samsung 850EVO series 250gb 2.5" $109.99 (120, 250, 500?; sufficient for O/S and games?)
HDD: Western Digital Black Series 2TB 3.5" 7200 rpm $153.14 (1x2TB or 2x1TB or different?)
GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6gb STRIX $933.39 (better alternative? VR edition?)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750watt 80+ platinum certified $139.99 (thoughts?)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX full tower $200.46
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 144Hz 27" $577.98 (less expensive way to FULLY enjoy my new gaming machine?)
O/S: Windows 10 Home $124.00
Total: $3,960.38 (3,536.05 + 12%tax)
I'm really quite happy with what I've imagined here, but I'd love some advice, thoughts, opinions regarding components and this build. I won't be making any major overhauls though, so please no large downgrades.
Thank you
I've recently hurt my back, and I can't do much out of the house, so I've decided to become a new computer enthusiast for the next couple years while I'm recovering. I've spent many hours on these forums learning as much as I can, and now I'm ready to get some smart, friendly advice or thoughts regarding my planned build. I prefer spending some more money up front to provide me a platform on which I can build for many years, so I'm looking for components that blend well with likely future upgrades and intense gaming requirements. This will be my first build.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Approximate Purchase Date: soon, 1-6 weeks
Budget Range: better price for great parts, so long as it's under $4,000 CAD
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (witcher 3, just cause 3, primal), video editing (4K extreme sports videos under 10 minutes), surfing the internet, watching movies.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, Ideally I want a 28-40" UHD 4K @144hz, but since I want to keep my monitor purchase under $600 CAD, I think I'll favour a monitor with 144hz over one that offers 4K.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything other than mouse and keyboard will be new purchase.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I want windows 10, but not if it interferes with gaming. Suggestions?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ca.pcpartpicker.com, newegg.com, ncix.com
Location: Vancouver (Ladner), BC, Canada
Parts Preferences: well-reviewed, good quality, fast!
Overclocking: Maybe...suggestions given my components?
SLI or Crossfire: I think I prefer one good GPU to start, so I have an empty slot for a future GPU to add.
Additional Comments: Function over fashion, but if it turns out to be a gorgeous colour blend, then I won't complain!
Components (prices in Canadian dollars, from ca.pcpartpicker.com)
CPU: Intel Core i7-5930k 3.5ghz $725 (unless I can get the 5960x for similar price elsewhere)
MoBo: Asus x99-A/USB 3.1 ATX $339.45 (better alternative?)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series DDR4 3000 16gb (2x8) $112.64 (better alternative?)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM $120.01 (better alternative?)
SSD: Samsung 850EVO series 250gb 2.5" $109.99 (120, 250, 500?; sufficient for O/S and games?)
HDD: Western Digital Black Series 2TB 3.5" 7200 rpm $153.14 (1x2TB or 2x1TB or different?)
GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6gb STRIX $933.39 (better alternative? VR edition?)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750watt 80+ platinum certified $139.99 (thoughts?)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX full tower $200.46
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 144Hz 27" $577.98 (less expensive way to FULLY enjoy my new gaming machine?)
O/S: Windows 10 Home $124.00
Total: $3,960.38 (3,536.05 + 12%tax)
I'm really quite happy with what I've imagined here, but I'd love some advice, thoughts, opinions regarding components and this build. I won't be making any major overhauls though, so please no large downgrades.
Thank you
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