is this a good gaming and video editing build?

[Nickk32]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QrjDGX) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QrjDGX/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k) | $414.99 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060021ww) | $104.20 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviiihero) | $219.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f43200c16q32gvrb) | $194.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e500bam) | $159.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm001) | $82.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx980tigaming6g) | $649.99 @ B&H
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph820m1) | $206.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr) | $117.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $15.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $87.95 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2276.06
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00
| **Total** | **$2246.06**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-01-19 11:41 EST-0500 |

I plan on buying another 980 ti down the road which is why I have such a large psu and the ram is for the video editing and rendering first pc build so any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

A 5820k would be better, and cheaper, for video editing. Probably would up the PSU, to a larger capacity one, for handling that second 980ti, and overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.20 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A Raider ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($206.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2225.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-19 11:53 EST-0500

 

[envy14tpe]

Looks great, but might want a faster SSD. Just make sure you cool the system well cuz M.2 run hot and slow down.

Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($327.99 @ SuperBiiz)

 

[smorizio]

looks like a good build. myself i hold off buying the gpu your close to the launch of pascal.

 

[Nickk32]

looks like a good build. myself i hold off buying the gpu your close to the launch of pascal.

that was what i was unsure about if i should wait or buy the ti

 

[envy14tpe]

looks like a good build. myself i hold off buying the gpu your close to the launch of pascal.

that was what i was unsure about if i should wait or buy the ti

Are you willing to wait 6 months? If not a problem, then wait.

 

[Victorion]

Your build is good overall, my suggestion:

- Noctua NH-D15 Air-Cooler (cheaper, more silent, no maintaince, no risk of leaking and better cooling)
http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15/8

- MSI Krait Z170, suberb mobo that is sli ready, overclocks well and has m.2. support.

- 64 GB DDR4-3200 ram (you can downgrade to 32 if you want, but for heavy videoediting, this can save you alot of time)

- Proper drive setup for workstations includes 3 drives. I included the award winning lightning fast M.2. SSD from Samsung (950 Pro) along with another SSD from Samsung and a 2 TB storage drive. This is optimal for work, read loading and boot times.

- Coolermaster Mastercase Pro 5 case, great case, with good cooling, space USB 3 and all the goodies.

- Corsair AX760 PSU (I have 2 of them), excellent PSU with the tightest voltage regulation and ripple supression that is SLI ready and will optimize overclocking potential.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($412.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($133.56 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($609.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2328.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-19 12:01 EST-0500

 

[logainofhades]

Why pay more for a 6700k, though? That doesn't really make any sense.

 

[Nickk32]

Your build is good overall, my suggestion:

- Noctua NH-D15 Air-Cooler (cheaper, more silent, no maintaince, no risk of leaking and better cooling)
http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15/8

- MSI Krait Z170, suberb mobo that is sli ready, overclocks well and has m.2. support.

- 64 GB DDR4-3200 ram (you can downgrade to 32 if you want, but for heavy videoediting, this can save you alot of time)

- Proper drive setup for workstations includes 3 drives. I included the award winning lightning fast M.2. SSD from Samsung (950 Pro) along with another SSD from Samsung and a 2 TB storage drive. This is optimal for work, read loading and boot times.

- Coolermaster Mastercase Pro 5 case, great case, with good cooling, space USB 3 and all the goodies.

- Corsair AX760 PSU (I have 2 of them), excellent PSU with the tightest voltage regulation and ripple supression that is SLI ready and will optimize overclocking potential.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($412.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($133.56 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($609.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2328.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-19 12:01 EST-0500

Although your suggestions for a work station are helpful but this is truly mostly a gaming build with fast rendering capabilities.

 

[Victorion]

Why pay more for a 6700k, though? That doesn't really make any sense.

I tend to agree with you, the 5820 is a better choice. i7-6700 has no problems with doing video rendering since after it has 4 cores/8 threads. But 6 cores will give a slight lead and so will almost double the cache. For a smaller price, your suggestion is better.

@Nickk32
Well they are similar, because a budget workstation pc is in essence just a topend gaming pc with 3 drives, more rams and a crafty cpu. The gaming version, would have just have 2 drives, 8 GB ram and - price/performance taken into consideration, switch i7-6700K with i5-6xxx(k)