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SmackTheWaffle

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Hello all!

I will be attempting a build with the Xeon E5-2699 v4 within the next couple of months. Once I receive the processor, I will start purchasing the rest of the parts. I basically want a white/black build, using the parts I picked out here, on PCPartPicker.

Some of you may notice the lack of a power supply unit. This is because I am unsure of what PSU to get. I know I will be getting an EVGA one, but am unsure what wattage and power efficiency rating to go for. Since this is a server-level CPU, I will probably be aiming for a Platinum- or Titanium-rated PSU, but how much headroom should I give my system? (PCPartPicker estimates around 570 watts of power draw, but I've heard that the estimate is wildly inaccurate... Should I go with a 650, 750, or 850-watt unit?) If it helps, I will NOT be looking to upgrade my GPU any time soon!

If you guys have any other suggestions for my system, please do share! I've read up extensively on how to build a system over the years, so I am familiar with the process, but alas this is still my FIRST BUILD, so pointers from experienced builders would be welcome!

Thanks!
 
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My use of the PC will be both editing and light gaming. The main reason that I am using this processor is that Intel will be loaning me this processor for an indefinite amount of time (assume forever), so I am essentially receiving it for free.
 
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Xeon is fully ok for gaming.
I have E3-1231V3 since 2014. Despite being mainly used for content creation, I use it quite heavily for gaming too....well..the Xeon PC is my only powerful PC at home.
The consideration, why I bought the Xeon was that E3-1231V3 was practically quite similar to i7 4790 (no-K) but without the iGPU and cost almost USD100 less than i7 4790k.
 
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Yes that Xeon is similar to i7 and is goof for gaming but the Xeon OP is going for has very low base clock but comes with lot many cores. As many of the games gain from higher base clock rather than that many cores it holds back the gaming performance. That CPU goes upto 3GHz max(all core boost) which is good but not as good as processors with 4GHz clock speed.
 
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I want to keep the other parts within $1500 as much as possible, but it would be fine to go a little over. And I definitely want 2 TB of storage and an M.2 SSD boot drive.
 
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Check this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4 2.2GHz 22-Core OEM/Tray Processor
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($239.53 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($116.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 1080 8GB HOF Video Card ($649.00)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair ML120 Pro LED White 75.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair ML120 75.0 CFM 120mm Fans ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair ML140 97.0 CFM 140mm Fans ($38.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1579.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-03 12:20 EST-0500

Changed the SSD SAMSUNG 960EVO is faster than the SSD you listed.

Link to the GPU(below)
http://galaxstore.net/GALAX-NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1080-HOF-8GB_p_39.html

Changed the Motherboard to ASUS one better in quality when compared to ASRock.
 
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Great, thanks! However, what power supply am I supposed to get?
 
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