5960x X99 Build for Rendering/Editing/Compositing and Gaming $3k - $4k

[dankcik09]

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=N82E16819117404
$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=N82E16813132262
$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=N82E16814487003
$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=N82E16820231807
$799.99

SAMSUNG XP941 MZHPU256HCGL-00000 M.2 256GB PCI Express MLC Enterprise Solid State Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147366
$249.00

CORSAIR Hydro Series H110 Extreme Performance Water/Liquid CPU Cooler. 280mm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181035
$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=N82E16817139044
$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!

 

[mlga91]

You need to post your budget, that way people can suggest you what to buy.

 

[dankcik09]

right. I'd think about 3.5k

 

[SuperAdithya]

6-core GTX970 2xSLI monster build with superfast 16GB RAM and good case:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1039.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Professional EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($347.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($328.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($197.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3419.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-09 23:02 EDT-0400

By the way, a 6-core 5930k and 16GB 2400MHZ low-CAS RAM is more than enough for rendering, photoshop, etc. Then you can also get a GTX970 DualSL!I (my build above)

 

[dankcik09]

Great start. I really want to go with an 8-core and 32 gig ram. Looks like taht board has a max of 128 gb. I dont see any reason to go dual sli as most my programs dont even use the gpu. So processor, ram, and ssd are primary for me. I will be gaming, but even on my current build from 2011, the gtx 580 has been superb and overkill for anything ive thrown at it.

 

[dankcik09]

I like the ASRock mobo. wouldnt mind a fast boot drive. something that can utilize the m.2 sockets. I do not know enough about the new SSDs though. They seems kinda pricey. But might be willing to put some money down. Id like higher than a 120 gb. so 240 or 256 would be great. Also wouldnt mind utilizing more than 32 gb ram. 64 would be incredible.

 

[dankcik09]

Thanks for any help guys

 

[dankcik09]

It seems it is between the ASrock and ASUS Mobo. There is a whopping $150 difference. On the newegg site the specs are barely listed for the ASrock. I might give asus another shot.

ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 - $500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132262

vs

ASRock X99 Professional LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 - $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157539

 

[dankcik09]

Id like some high end ram. Can anyone advise me on the G.Skill Ripjaw 4 Series.
There are 3300 - 3000. For instance there is a $250 difference between the 3300 and the 3200 (4 x 4GB)
Is the +100 worth an extra $250 or is that just pissing in the wind?

I currently sport the GSkill Ripjaw and have never had issues with them.

 

[dankcik09]

Posted currently build. Need some help with Ram, and M.2 cooling ideas. PCIe Heatsink Adapters? Someone mentioned this on newegg but gave no reference or links.

 

[dankcik09]

Any advice would be helpful. Seems there is a big sale on newegg that I could take advantage of.