5960x X99 Build for Rendering/Editing/Compositing and Gaming $3.5k - $4k

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Need help with choosing between the RipJaw DDR4 3200 vs 3300 as there is a $250 difference.
Need help with finding some cooling for the M.2 SSD as they are said to run HOT.

- New Build -

Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$1,049.99

ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$498.99

EVGA 03G-P4-2884-KR G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 780 Ti Superclocked 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support w/EVGA ACX Cooler Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$599.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3300 (PC4-26400) Desktop Memory Model F4-3300C16Q-16GRKD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$799.99

SAMSUNG XP941 MZHPU256HCGL-00000 M.2 256GB PCI Express MLC Enterprise Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$249.00

CORSAIR Hydro Series H110 Extreme Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 280mm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$114.99

CORSAIR AX series AX860 860W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI CrossFire 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
$179.99

TOTAL: $3,500.00

Not including a Case(CoolMaster most likely), Blu-Ray Burner


- Overview -

I've been waiting a long time for an 8-core as I'm sure most of you have. I'm looking to build an x99s platform with DDR4 32GB ram. Most likely an Nvidia 760 as i think the 980s are a bit pricey and I do not game as much anymore. I'd consider a Quattro card but know very little about them.

I have a quad-core build currently that ran on an ASUS motherboard which has been the biggest nightmare mobo I've ever purchased. Double posting, freezing, no recognistion of SSD drive, BSOD, Restarting, bla bla bla.

So I'm hesitant to buy a first generation mobo that supposedly supports the new i7s with x99 build. I have an MSI gaming laptop thats been great, but ive read some nasty reviews on Newegg regarding their Mobos. Dont know anything about AsRock or Gigabyte.

So amongst all my ramble. I'm excited and fearful. I want power and performance for rendering first before I go with gaming perks. However I do enjoy many of the popular games out now and play some competitive FPS, MMO, RPG games.

I use the Adobe suite, After Effects and Cinema4D as my bread and butter. Dual Monitor is a must!

Can you guys recommend me a good build?

i7 - 5960x
Nvidia - 760 or higher
DDR4 32 GB ram
A Fast SSD
Liquid Cooling Corsair Heat Sync
Mastercool case
Would most likely stick with Win7. Dont know much about the Ultimate, currently sporting the 7 Pro and 8.1 on the laptop which I'm not fond of.

$3.5k Budget more or less is fine.

Thanks guys!
 

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Yeah I currently sport the HAF Tall Tower. Love it.
I actually have 3 HDD's I will be xfering into the new build from my current one.
I dont "NEED" to spend the $500. I only added that board as I saw the compatibility error with your recommended one.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2650 V3 2.3GHz 10-Core Processor ($1199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($71.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($269.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($700.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($208.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($579.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3506.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 19:12 EDT-0400