Advice on hardware chooses on a new system build!!!

[seen19]

I am a first time builder looking for some final advice on some system components.

Here is the Pcpartpicker link http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3HVR3C

I designed this PC for budget 4k gaming, but I also might want to other things with it in the future like VMs, ramdrives, editing, and programming. I will not be upgrading this PC for a minimum of 3 years and preferably 5 so I do need some future proofing.

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated

 

[madchemist83]

I assume cpu and mobo are in combo from microcenter or something. I would change psu to something from tier 1 or 2. I wouldn't want 3k $ system power by a crappy psu

 

[Pixelatedtrollface]

If you have the extra $200, this is a much better PC. It's powerful and silent. If you buy it, put the PWM fans on the radiator for the water cooler, and the other three, two on the front, and one in on the rear.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE/U3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston Savage 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($142.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Classified ACX 2.0 Video Card ($494.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HP14-PWM 78.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HP14-PWM 78.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel Headset ($94.99 @ B&H)
External Storage: Toshiba Canvio Desk 4TB External Hard Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Other: PC Chair ($58.99)
Other: Steelseries Mouse Pad ($7.90)
Other: Anti-Static Wrist Strap ($5.85)
Other: Surge Protector ($33.87)
Other: PowerLine Adapter ($35.00)
Total: $3098.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 11:36 EDT-0400

Any questions, just ask me.

😀

 

[seen19]

I assume cpu and mobo are in combo from microcenter or something. I would change psu to something from tier 1 or 2. I wouldn't want 3k $ system power by a crappy psu

Thanks mad for responding. The cpu and motherboard are a combo deal at microcenter it was the cheapest motherboard they offered and it still has some nice features. I thought the Corsair cx750M was a decent PSU can you link the tier system you mentioned. Another question I don't know if you saw but PCpartpicker said this about my ram choice

The G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory operating voltage of 1.6V exceeds the Intel Haswell Refresh CPU recommended maximum of 1.5V+5% (1.575V). This memory module may run at a reduced clock rate to meet the 1.5V voltage recommendation, or may require running at a voltage greater than the Intel recommended maximum.

I did some research and choose this ram since 2133 is one of the speeds supported by this motherboard and has a good cas latency of 9, do you think the voltage is going to be a problem

 

[seen19]

If you have the extra $200, this is a much better PC. It's powerful and silent. If you buy it, put the PWM fans on the radiator for the water cooler, and the other three, two on the front, and one in on the rear.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE/U3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston Savage 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($142.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Classified ACX 2.0 Video Card ($494.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HF14-BK 118.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HP14-PWM 78.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Fractal Design HP14-PWM 78.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel Headset ($94.99 @ B&H)
External Storage: Toshiba Canvio Desk 4TB External Hard Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Other: PC Chair ($58.99)
Other: Steelseries Mouse Pad ($7.90)
Other: Anti-Static Wrist Strap ($5.85)
Other: Surge Protector ($33.87)
Other: PowerLine Adapter ($35.00)
Total: $3098.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-16 11:36 EDT-0400

Any questions, just ask me. 😀

Thanks Pixelated for the suggestion but I want a 4k gaming PC and I don't want to spend more than 3000 USD on this rig. I don't really need usb 3.1 or the CPU horsepower thats why I choose an i5 and the motherboard I did. If I do start doing more cpu intensive stuff then I will deal with the reduced performance the i5 has.

Also I have not picked out headphones and I have budgeted $200 for it, I want something that has a mic but is decent at listening to music, any suggstions.

 

[seen19]

I assume cpu and mobo are in combo from microcenter or something. I would change psu to something from tier 1 or 2. I wouldn't want 3k $ system power by a crappy psu

Your right Mad I looked up the PSU tier thread and I did not realize the PSU I was getting was a tier 4. I am going to get the Corsair RM750 from newegg only $35 more expensive than the Corsair CX750 . Any other advice?

 

[madchemist83]

Good choice. Not really just maybe a different cpu cooler, something slightly better if budget allows, I think u can add extra 50 bucks if u spend 3k

 

[seen19]

Good choice. Not really just maybe a different cpu cooler, something slightly better if budget allows, I think u can add extra 50 bucks if u spend 3k

What air cooler do you sugest? I don't want to do water-cooling, and I don't want to spend more than $50 on it. I want to overclock the cpu, but I am not aiming for the world's highest overclock. Also any thoughts on the the RAM Voltage thing that PCpartpicker said?? Thanks

 

[madchemist83]

Pick the ram that's 1.5 V rated. There are plently.
Cooler doesn't need to be expensive
http://www.frys.com/product/8394107?source=google&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6cCuBRCh4KrGoJ6LoboBEiQAwzYsdFNzixh0kpUIaV6Dc2XIAddEFHp3kYDZRB6PQEhhPNkaAqEV8P8HAQ

 

[seen19]

Thanks mad is there any headphones that you would suggest?

 

[madchemist83]

Budget ? Gaming headphones ?http://www.amazon.com/Sentey®-Headset-Virtual-Vibration-Intelligent/dp/B00RNBCCYQ/ref=zg_bs_402053011_11

 

[seen19]

Thanks madchemist83 for your help it has been greatly appreciated.

 

[madchemist83]

No problem. Hope all works out