Multi seat gaming pc build

[gl3nn]

hello guys,
do you think this pc is good for multi seat gaming?
the idea is that me and my brother put togheter our funds for a pc and build one massive pc with multiseat software so we can both game at the same time but don't have too spend 50% of the funds.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bKVmJx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bKVmJx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($254.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($211.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $2060.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 07:19 EST-0500

thank you 😀

 

[smackers_12]

why not just buy two computers. Much easier and for US$1000 you can get a great gaming computer

 

[gl3nn]

because we like to play coop games togheter but most of the time he is browsing the web or doing nothing and i like too game on ultra so when i read about multi seat gaming i though it was a good fit for me

 

[dasulman]

That's actually a really good idea :L had never though people could do this.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLGbxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLGbxr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($254.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $2021.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 09:56 EST-0500

I just switched around the case to a slightly smaller version because the 820s are a bit too expensive. Also switched out the power supply for something considerably more reliable.
If it were me I'd change the kraken to the noctua dh14, downgrade the ssd size to 250GB, and upgrade to a I7 4790k - but that's just my personal preference.
Otherwise looks like a solid build.

 

[smackers_12]

If you want to both game at the same time I would certainly go for a 4790k. You can probably tweak it so you dont spend much more if you get cheaper ram:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnZXWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vnZXWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($321.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($164.99 @ Directron)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($126.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $2029.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 20:09 EST-0500

 

[Pr3di]

@gl3nn - do you have any toturial on multi-seating?
I`m really interested into this, since I could do the same and avoid buying a new laptop for my wife.
If you have anything regarding this, please let me know.

 

[gl3nn]

@pr3di yes i have i would advise either softxpand or ASTER a good video that i think works is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBzAPwhovgY have fun you will have to have another monitor and keyboard/mouse

 

[gl3nn]

so guys you think this will cut it?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hJ6y3C
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hJ6y3C/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($254.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($211.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $2338.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-11 08:54 EST-0500

i took the one from smacker and only changed the cpu cooler for better overclocking ability also is 2x8gb ram worth it instead of 4x4gb ram?

 

[smackers_12]

4790k would be better as it runs cooler under heavy load. You can save 90 dollars on getting the vengeance ram that is the exact same stick with a different shroud, it also looks better with the red mobo if you get red heatsinks.

 

[gl3nn]

so you advise something like this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cJTqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3cJTqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($313.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.68 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($211.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $2202.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-11 09:03 EST-0500

 

[Pr3di]

Thanks for that info. I think I`ll downgrade to Win7 in order to use the SoftXpand. I already ordered a new monitor for this.

Now, regarding the gaming - I assume you need to login with a different account on every workstation in order to be able to play a game, right? I assume you can`t use the same account on multiple workstations at the same time...
I`m talking about playing the same game on both workstations.

Regarding your build, why not the i7 4790K since you have a Z97 mobo? Also, do you need two CPU coolers?

 

[gl3nn]

you can also do it on windows 8 and yes you need to buy two times the games IF you want to play it online else you can use one if you disable your internet.
i have the i7 4790k right? and good call i missed that one going to remove it xd

 

[gl3nn]

oh wait i am wrong and you were correct it is only compatible with windows 7 but ASTER is compatible with windows 8

 

[Pr3di]

Yes, but Aster is more expensive. So since I still have the Win7 serial key, I`m going to just revert to it and use SoftXpand which is cheaper.

Regarding your build - great one! I`m jealous.

 

[gl3nn]

yeah good luck with it and now it's time to get the money xd