[Build Ready] About to spend $2500 any suggestions?

[CutTheRug]

###Build Help/Ready:

**What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.**

Streaming, Gaming, Editing Videos

**If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)**

1080p 60FPS (OBS, Current AAA Games, Adobe Premiere)

**What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?**

$2500

**In what country are you purchasing your parts?**

US

**Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). [Consider formatting your parts list.](http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/pcpp) Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!)**.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($373.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($304.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $155.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (Purchased For $700.00)
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Total: $2555.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 22:07 EDT-0400

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To be honest I don't know much about this at all. It's my first attempt at a build. I went with the 850 PS in case I decide to SLI in the future. I initially went with a skylake/z170 but i was told the 5820/x99 route had more power, but will my components be out of date soon? It was also suggested that I use a mid tower, but I was afraid I wouldn't get quite the same airflow or ease of upgrade.



Thanks for any help, and feel free to ask any questions.

 

[fport]

Sweet system.

I always go on about the SSD. Just having stuff jump to the screen when you are running apps is reward in itself.
I'm not sure about hybrids but you get a lot from that drive, storage and a boosted boot and most used stuff
jumping to the screen so ya...I get it.

You're looking for power on a budget, a dream build - can I get close you're asking and shave a few bucks off this
because I only meant to spend $1500.

 

[CutTheRug]

oops, no sorry thats a mistype. I planned on spending around $2500, but if you think there's a way to bring the price down and retain efficiency I'm all ears. Also, feel free to make any other adjustments. If you think this looks solid then I guess I'm one step closer to pulling the trigger.

 

[fport]

Mistype aside I think it is a balanced build with the larger portion of monies spent
on the CPU/GPU/MB with a supporting cast of equally good quality parts. Will it be
outdated soon, as things sit, no, you're on the front edge of the curve sitting pretty
until one or two iterations of everything else are developed and released.

If you went 1150 and i7 4790K you'd probably not have as much headroom despite
the ability to OC and add faster cards in later.

The only thing I could offer to disconcert your vision is the obvious alternative to
start out with a 5930K and a 980 Ti which in the end would probably only end up
being more expensive for very little current performance difference.

Down the road in two or three years you have the option of stepping up to doubled
or tripled or even new tech GPU. The CPU can be replaced by the 5960X as prices
fall keeping your build relevant for quite some time. A pci-e Intel 750 series or its
successor would be a spark in a couple of years as well bringing very high speed
storage to perk up your system.

You exceed the specs for Occulus Rift, you're in the 4K zone so yes you've hit a
sweet spot build. No one else seems to be arguing the point.

If I was building right now, that's pretty close to what I'd be doing.

 

[CutTheRug]

Sweet system.

I always go on about the SSD. Just having stuff jump to the screen when you are running apps is reward in itself.
I'm not sure about hybrids but you get a lot from that drive, storage and a boosted boot and most used stuff
jumping to the screen so ya...I get it.

You're looking for power on a budget, a dream build - can I get close you're asking and shave a few bucks off this
because I only meant to spend $1500.

Mistype aside I think it is a balanced build with the larger portion of monies spent
on the CPU/GPU/MB with a supporting cast of equally good quality parts. Will it be
outdated soon, as things sit, no, you're on the front edge of the curve sitting pretty
until one or two iterations of everything else are developed and released.

If you went 1150 and i7 4790K you'd probably not have as much headroom despite
the ability to OC and add faster cards in later.

The only thing I could offer to disconcert your vision is the obvious alternative to
start out with a 5930K and a 980 Ti which in the end would probably only end up
being more expensive for very little current performance difference.

Down the road in two or three years you have the option of stepping up to doubled
or tripled or even new tech GPU. The CPU can be replaced by the 5960X as prices
fall keeping your build relevant for quite some time. A pci-e Intel 750 series or its
successor would be a spark in a couple of years as well bringing very high speed
storage to perk up your system.

You exceed the specs for Occulus Rift, you're in the 4K zone so yes you've hit a
sweet spot build. No one else seems to be arguing the point.

If I was building right now, that's pretty close to what I'd be doing.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm so glad u mentioned VR support. That's going to be very important for me! looks like it's time to crack open the wallet.

 

[g-unit1111]

You exceed the specs for Occulus Rift, you're in the 4K zone so yes you've hit a
sweet spot build. No one else seems to be arguing the point.

I'm wondering how Oculus is going to affect the X99 vs. Z170 debate, does anyone have any insight on that? I'm curious here.

No reason to get X99 for those uses, go with Skylake instead. I know some people will say that X99 will be better for editing video but you can edit video just as fast on an i7-6700K. Plus you also get the newest technologies like USB Type C and dual Gigabit EthernetPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 FTW ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($664.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2051.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 16:06 EDT-0400

Then you can add whatever keyboard and mouse you want..

Try something like this:

 

[CutTheRug]

You exceed the specs for Occulus Rift, you're in the 4K zone so yes you've hit a
sweet spot build. No one else seems to be arguing the point.

I'm wondering how Oculus is going to affect the X99 vs. Z170 debate, does anyone have any insight on that? I'm curious here.

No reason to get X99 for those uses, go with Skylake instead. I know some people will say that X99 will be better for editing video but you can edit video just as fast on an i7-6700K. Plus you also get the newest technologies like USB Type C and dual Gigabit EthernetPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 FTW ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($664.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2051.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 16:06 EDT-0400

Then you can add whatever keyboard and mouse you want..

Try something like this:

Thank you so much for the reply.

VR is probably #1 on my list so maybe I should hold off until they release a little more info?

I think streaming on youtube with VR is going to be insane on my processor. You don't think the 5820 will perform better with the added cores? I was serisouly about tho buy, but now you've got me all flipped around. BTW here were my latest revisions to the build (SIDE NOTE: I already own the Titan Black and the Seagate SSHD):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($373.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($304.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($222.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $155.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX Titan Black 6GB Video Card (Purchased For $700.00)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Monitor: BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (Purchased For $150.00)
Total: $2598.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-10 16:37 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

Thank you so much for the reply.

VR is probably #1 on my list so maybe I should hold off until they release a little more info?

I think streaming on youtube with VR is going to be insane on my processor. You don't think the 5820 will perform better with the added cores? I was serisouly about tho buy, but now you've got me all flipped around. BTW here were my latest revisions to the build (SIDE NOTE: I already own the Titan Black and the Seagate SSHD):

That is a good question and unfortunately I don't have an answer for that because while the requirements listed for the latest developer kit for Oculus are pretty steep, I can bet that they will want to loosen the requirements a bit for the consumer version in order to attract more buyers. I don't know if they will take advantage of 6 and 8 core CPUs for that version yet but I would take a wait and see approach on that one.