Building a new $1500-$2000 PC

[JonnySmidt]

I'm looking for a new computer build.

Approximate Purchase Date: January 2016

Budget Range: 1500-2000 Canadian Dollars; After Rebates; Before Shipping.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video editing, 3D animation,

Are you buying a monitor: No

I would like an Intel CPU, on either the X99 or Z170 platforms. I prefer nVIDIA over AMD, and would like a GTX 970, GTX 980, or GTX 980ti. Also, I will have to put the computer in a relatively small space, so I need it to not generate too much heat. Finally, I need a black or white mid-tower or full-tower case, preferably with a side panel window.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 10 Pro.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX and Amazon

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My old computer suddenly died when I was using it. I've taken it in to NCIX, and they said it's irreparable. Also, I've been needing an upgrade for a while anyways.

Thank you.

 

[Nuckles_56]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 54.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($214.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($119.98 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($649.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($80.49 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($80.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($184.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1948.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 01:59 EST-0500

 

[raihan4]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($341.01 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.88 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.01 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Armor 2X Video Card ($656.95 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.00 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($115.19 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($172.97 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1912.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 08:23 EST-0500

a lot of whites in this one

 

[Victorion]

- Fast Skylake build with unlocked core and OC mobo
- Dependable silent air cooler with good performance and option to add 2nd fan for extra cooling
- 16 GB fast DDR4 rams
- Samsung´s lightning fast M.2 SSD drive. + extra storage drive
- 980 TI - king of videocards. Overkill 1080p, but that will mean it will run more silent and less hot which you want.
- Black mid size cabinet with good airflow
- Solid PSU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($341.01 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.24 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($110.06 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($239.00 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.01 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($809.88 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($46.25 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($80.59 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($172.97 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1996.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-14 08:38 EST-0500

 

[JonnySmidt]

Thanks for the help. Just wondering, would it be viable to replace the hard drive and SSD combination with a 2TB Seagate SSHD?

 

[Nuckles_56]

I wouldn't, you get much better performance out of the hard drive+ SSD combo

 

[JonnySmidt]

Also, is an i5 sufficient for 3D animation and game development in Unreal Engine?