I need help making a beast gaming/editing pc that wont have to be upgraded for a long time.

[MichaelKerr98]

Hello i need help making a beast long lasting gaming and editing pc. I want it to be based around the 980ti unless thats not good. I would like it under 2k. One ssd and i have two hdds. Thanks and ddr4 and the new skylake or no ? Also i would like 2 or 3 monitors

 

[photonboy]

Skylake/DDR4 really depends on pricing... for the most part I only recommend if pricing is similar. will check.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9483/intel-skylake-review-6700k-6600k-ddr4-ddr3-ipc-6th-generation/23


"2 or 3 monitors" is slightly vague. Maybe consider getting one nice high resolution one then possibly another one later if you decide it's really needed?

GSYNC:
I really want to recommend that though I doubt budget permits.

Other:
I'm assuming USD pricing. Making a build right now.

 

[photonboy]

Skylake build (no monitor, Windows 10 included in price): $1700USD

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZLpqZL

Rather than TWEAK that down I thought I'd just post as it is. I can save probably at least $150 going with a similar HASWELL build (i.e. i5-4690K etc) and a bit with a cheaper GTX980Ti but I love the HYBRID model.

*Will make a Haswell build and try to include a good monitor (i.e. 2560x1440) but not two monitors.

 

[photonboy]

Haswell build: $1900USD (ignoring rebates etc): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rMyw4D

The MONITOR is the really big choice.

Other: about GSYNC
I wanted to recommend something similar to an ACER PREDATOR:
GSYNC, IPS, 4ms, 2560x1440

Unfortunately these are:
a) slightly expensive
b) build quality issues

I suppose one option is to wait a bit longer as GSYNC monitors are reasonably new so I'm expecting another year to make a big difference in price and quality. Perhaps get a cheaper 23" 1080p monitor for now to use as a 2nd monitor later then get a good 1440p IPS GSYNC monitor later?

More info about Acer Predator:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-xb270hubprz ($720 to $850USD)

REVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LTHr96NueA

Seems amazing right? And it is... my problem is after reading through Amazon site as build quality is a bit low. Specs amazing, so it's not something the above REVIEWER can tell as his was probably just fine.

More info about GSYNC:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-nvidia-g-sync-makes-your-pc-games-look-amaz/1100-6424349/
and
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync (watch video)

 

[berko1989]

this is the build i will be running when i get the funds. This build only has one monitor because i already have 1 but i hope this helps you a bit trying to build your own pc.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DdKDRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DdKDRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($131.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2770PQU 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($320.81 @ B&H)
Total: $1970.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 23:15 EDT-0400

 

[MichaelKerr98]

Haswell build: $1900USD (ignoring rebates etc): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rMyw4D

The MONITOR is the really big choice.

Other: about GSYNC
I wanted to recommend something similar to an ACER PREDATOR:
GSYNC, IPS, 4ms, 2560x1440

Unfortunately these are:
a) slightly expensive
b) build quality issues

I suppose one option is to wait a bit longer as GSYNC monitors are reasonably new so I'm expecting another year to make a big difference in price and quality. Perhaps get a cheaper 23" 1080p monitor for now to use as a 2nd monitor later then get a good 1440p IPS GSYNC monitor later?

More info about Acer Predator:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-xb270hubprz ($720 to $850USD)

REVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LTHr96NueA

Seems amazing right? And it is... my problem is after reading through Amazon site as build quality is a bit low. Specs amazing, so it's not something the above REVIEWER can tell as his was probably just fine.

More info about GSYNC:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-nvidia-g-sync-makes-your-pc-games-look-amaz/1100-6424349/
and
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync (watch video)

Of your two builds what one would you recommend ? Is the i5-6600k build going to be more future proof then the 4690k? And are i5s good for editing or would it be better to invest in an i7 ? Also should i get a 850-1000w psu ? Lastly lol sorry for all the questions but should i get a full tower case for better upgrading in the future and more room to breath.

 

[MichaelKerr98]

Skylake/DDR4 really depends on pricing... for the most part I only recommend if pricing is similar. will check.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9483/intel-skylake-review-6700k-6600k-ddr4-ddr3-ipc-6th-generation/23


"2 or 3 monitors" is slightly vague. Maybe consider getting one nice high resolution one then possibly another one later if you decide it's really needed?

GSYNC:
I really want to recommend that though I doubt budget permits.

Other:
I'm assuming USD pricing. Making a build right now.

Of your two builds what one would you recommend ? Is the i5-6600k build going to be more future proof then the 4690k? And are i5s good for editing or would it be better to invest in an i7 ? Also should i get a 850-1000w psu ? Lastly lol sorry for all the questions but should i get a full tower case for better upgrading in the future and more room to breath.

 

[Sephyro]

If you want something that'll help you create content like crazy for the years to come there is one option not many people will take, dual xeon cpu (used for better price) basically new motherboard and used cheap server ram.... You can usually get a pair of E5-2660's for less than 200$ 32 gb of server ram for 100$ and the rest comes to your choice but it would look something alike this https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/bombarde136/saved/Lz9gsY