New Build - Suggestions on Components and Help Choosing Monitor

[bonzooznob]

I am about to order the following build - any suggestions are appreciated.
Gaming and Video Editing / Multitasking is main purpose.
I play Starcraft 2 / LoL / MMOrgs / and Battlefield 4 - among others.

Please comment on any suggestions to the system build - and most importantly now I am trying to pick a monitor setup.

I am torn between 3 x benq 24 inch 1080ps (G-Sync I want).... or the Asus Rog Swift (which I dont think I will be able to run 3 1440p) - or the Acer Predator 144hz IPS Gsyn monitor 27 inch 1440p.

1440 p for gaming ? - but i like the idea of surround ...
* i hear asus is coming out with a new IPS version of the Swift soon - so maybe just go with the 3 1080ps until the new one comes out ? ... then maybe the 27' in the middle with a couple of others on the side for multitasking .... hmmm ...

1. System Help / Suggestions - i.e. 2 SDD drives ? Too much of anything - not enough of something
2. Monitor Suggestions

Thanks Much. Big price tag so I want to get some feedback before I Click 'Continue to Checkout'

CASE:
NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Gaming Case Matte Black w/ Cold Cathode Neon Light

PROCESSOR:
Intel® Core™ i7 5930K Processor (6x 3.50GHz/15MB L3 Cache)


OVERCLOCKING SERVICE:
PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking

COOLING:
Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Liquid CPU Cooling System (Copper plate for best cooling performance)

MEMORY:
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 - 16 GB [8 GB X2] DDR4-2800 Memory Module

GRAPHICS:
SLI Mode (Dual Cards) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980Ti - 6GB - EVGA SuperClocked 

MOTHERBOARD:
Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5P -- 4x PCIe x16, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0

PSU:
1200 Watt - Thermaltake Toughpower TPD-1200M - 80 PLUS Gold, Modular

MAIN DRIVE:
512 GB ADATA SP900 SSD -- Read: 555MB/s ; Write: 535MB/

DATA DRIVE:
512 GB ADATA SP900 SSD -- Read: 555MB/s ; Write: 535MB/

CARD READER:
12-In-1 Internal Media Card Reader/WriterBlack

EXTRAS:
Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card

PCI-Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card (2x External Port + 1x Header)

SOFTWARE:
Windows 10 Home

SERVICES:
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iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System
Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound
Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower

 

[tiny voices]

PSU is way overkill. Get an 850-1000w unit form EVGA, Antec, XFX, Seasonic.

Get one SSD. IF you are going to record gameplay, you will need a few extra 2tb HDDs.

 

[norseman4]

Going with a 4x4 for the RAM instead of 2x8 would leverage the MB's quad channel memory and actually respond a bit quicker. (Noticeable, no, just a thought.)

Why get the network card when there's already a GbE port on the MB?

On the rear there are 6 USB3 ports already, you need 2 more? Do you need more than 3 internal USB headers?

(In other words, I think the Extras can go away)

According to PcPartsPicker, this setup takes about 746W which is at peak power. Throw in overclocks on the CPU and SLI setup and you can be, easily 900+W. That said, 1200W would allow a comfortable overhead, but I'd see if there is another 1200W PS that they offer instead of the TPD-1200M.

(This isn't relating to my dislike of TT, since I'd go with a TT PS that's $10 more.)

 

[bonzooznob]

Great advice so far - keep it coming ... I have got rid of those Extras and Changed my HD selection and PSU (still not sure if the PSU selected now is overkill - but the two SLI cards i think require close to if not 1000) ... keep tips coming .. and I am hoping someone dives into the realm of advice on monitors - i am edging towards the 3x1080p for surround until the new 27" ips 1440p g-sync comes out (the new swift).

New Build ... for more comments:


PROCESSOR:
Intel® Core™ i7 5930K Processor (6x 3.50GHz/15MB L3 Cache)

OVERCLOCKING SERVICE:
PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking

COOLING:
Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX Liquid CPU Cooling System (Copper plate for best cooling performance)

MEMORY:
G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 - 16 GB [4 GB X4] DDR4-2800 Memory Module

GRAPHICS:
SLI Mode (Dual Cards) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980Ti - 6GB - EVGA SuperClocked

MOTHERBOARD:
Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5P -- 4x PCIe x16, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0

PSU:
1050 Watt - Thermaltake TPG DPS-G - 80 PLUS Gold, Full Modular - Digitally-controlled for intelligent energy management

MAIN DRIVE:
512 GB ADATA SP900 SSD -- Read: 555MB/s ; Write: 535MB/


DATA DRIVE:
1 TB Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive -- 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, 6.0Gb/s

CARD READER:
12-In-1 Internal Media Card Reader/WriterBlack

SOFTWARE:
Windows 10 Home

SERVICES:
---------------
iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System
Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound
Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower

 

[tiny voices]

Change the PSU. IF they have anything EVGA GS,G2,P2 get that. FAR better quality.

 

[bonzooznob]

ok . switching to 1000 Watt - EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 - 80 PLUS Gold; Full Modular

what about the motherboard ? seem ok ?
Here are the options - with price difference on far right of each line.

Will my system have Wi-Fi ? or is this only on some motherboards ?

20ASRock X99 Extreme3 -- 2x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 -43
20ASRock X99 Extreme4 -- 3x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 -23
20ASRock X99 Extreme6 -- 3x PCIe x16, 6x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 -7
50ASRock X99 OC Fomula -- 5x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 +54
ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer/U3.1 -- 3x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1 +71
ASUS X99-A -- *Free upgrade to ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 -- 3x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.1Promotion Item -26
ASUS X99 Deluxe/U3.1 -- 5x PCIe x16, 10x USB 3.0, 2x USB 3.1 +214
ASUS Rampage V Extreme/U3.1 -- 5x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1, 10x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 +318
Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI w/ USB 3.1(Type c & Type a) PCIE Card -- 4x PCIe x16, 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0 -7
Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5 -- *FREE Upgrade to Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5P -- 4x PCIe x16, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0
*iBUYPOWER Back to School Sale* FREE Upgrade to Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5P +0
Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING 5P -- 4x PCIe x16, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0
20Gigabyte GA-X99-GAMING G1 WIFI -- 4x PCIe x16, 8x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 +123
MSI X99A SLI PLUS -- 4x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 -34
MSI X99S GAMING 7 - Free Upgrade to MSI X99A GAMING 7 -- 4x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1Promotion Item +6
MSI X99A SLI Krait Edition -- 4x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1, 6x USB 3.0+10
MSI X99A MPOWER -- 4x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1 +13
MSI X99S XPOWER - Free Upgrade to MSI X99A XPOWER AC -- 5x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1, 8 USB 3.0Promotion Item +156
20MSI X99S Gaming 9 ACK -- 5x PCIe x16, 8x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 +188

 

[tiny voices]

Only some motherboards have wifi. You will have to check each.