Inexpensive X99 build

[av3ng1ngcha0s]

I have a 5930k processor and I have been tossing around the idea of building a machine. The problem is, I will need to buy DDR4 Ram because of the chipset change. Any ballpark for what a new motherboard and ram would cost me to work with the x99 chipset and put together a solid build? Last I looked, a solid Asus motherboard would run me about 400-500 bucks with the 2011v3 socket. 16 GB of DDR4 was about $250 bucks. Does anyone know of the most inexpensive but solid hardware that would be recommended to be a companion to the processor I already have? Any input is appreciated! Like I said, finances are a concern but I don't have a set cap.

 

[M0j0jojo]

You can get a good MOBO for a little above $200, and do you really need 16GB of Ram?you can also get 8GB DDR4 Ram and upgrade later on if you really need it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($214.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $314.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 19:12 EST-0500

 

[shortstuff_mt]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (Purchased For $0.00)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($210.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $455.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-08 19:15 EST-0500

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Running 8GB (on two sticks) is a pretty bad idea on an X99 platform. Fill all four channels.

 

[M0j0jojo]

Running 8GB (on two sticks) is a pretty bad idea on an X99 platform. Fill all four channels.

How so?

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Use four or eight sticks.

 

[barto]

Running 8GB (on two sticks) is a pretty bad idea on an X99 platform. Fill all four channels.

How so?

The X99 utilizes Quad Channel RAM. You would want four sticks for stability. Similar concept the Z series. Two for stability and Dual Channel RAM.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I don't think it's stability - single channel could arguably be more stable.

It's performance.

 

[av3ng1ngcha0s]

I don't think it's stability - single channel could arguably be more stable.

It's performance.

So you are saying that a quad channel set is pretty much the way to go?

 

[barto]

I don't think it's stability - single channel could arguably be more stable.

It's performance.

Well true. But the performance really only be relevant in non gaming applications.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

For gaming usage, there's no point in an X platform in the first place.

I don't see a single other reference to gaming in this thread.

 

[barto]

For gaming usage, there's no point in an X platform in the first place.

I don't see a single other reference to gaming in this thread.

Again true. I was agreeing and adding.

 

[av3ng1ngcha0s]

I don't think it's stability - single channel could arguably be more stable.

It's performance.

Well true. But the performance really only be relevant in non gaming applications.

Welllll.......never said I was gaming. I do more cybersecurity work and video editing than anything else

 

[Someone Somewhere]

You definitely want lots of fast RAM then. I'd say get at least 16GiB, and possibly (probably) 32GiB.

 

[av3ng1ngcha0s]

Thank you all for your input. Best answer goes to Barto

 

[barto]

Well, thanks. Didn't really think I deserved that.