Gaming/Youtube rig. (First Build)

[Blekim]

Im looking to build my first computer im going to use it mainly for recording and editing videos. My price limit is $2700 i would like an Intel i7 and 2 graphic cards. If you could keep it under $2700 that would be best thank you a lot any help is appreciated.

 

[James Mason]

Didn't even break a sweat.

FYI, you don't need to spend this much to record and edit videos for youtube, you could get by with an i5 and a single card. But you asked for specific parts so I provided them.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($105.23 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ Directron)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.77 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2264.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 23:44 EDT-0400

 

[jazzy663]

Are you sure that 550W unit can handle SLI? I know Maxwell is power-efficient, but that might be cutting it close...

 

[ykki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($349.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($552.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($552.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2389.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-13 23:58 EDT-0400

 

[Blekim]

Thanks for the quick reply's guys i appreciate it. But could I upgrade the memory to 32gb or is it not worth it? I was planing on using the carbide series 540 for my case is it a good and easy case for a first time builder? I also wont need a optical drive because I have one already. Thanks so much.

 

[ykki]

16GB will be OK.

 

[jazzy663]

16GB will be more than enough. Looked up the Corsair Carbide 540. I have no experience with it, and personally I wouldn't be paying that much for a case, but hey, it looks like a nice, high-quality case.

ykki, since OP has the budget I would have went with the 5930K for the extra PCI-E lanes, seeing as that board has the slots for it and that's an SLI setup.

 

[James Mason]

Are you sure that 550W unit can handle SLI? I know Maxwell is power-efficient, but that might be cutting it close...

You're right, I spaced out when looking at the PSUs. Anyways, here's a revised one. This is still more money then you need to spend. But if you hate money and love holes in your pockets this is the way to go.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($197.27 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($176.94 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($549.99 @ Directron)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($141.03 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2426.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 01:23 EDT-0400

 

[okcnaline]

Just one question: Editing full time or just random? Either way, this build will suffice:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($552.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($289.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 730T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($139.95 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2690.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 00:49 EDT-0400