New DIY build. Has anybody used this combo of parts, for better or worse?

[watchdogx]

I've been working on this system design for months.. If anybody has a system with at least 3 parts from this CPU-MOBO-RAM-HD combination, I would love to hear about your experiences, either good or bad. Thanks!

- DK

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 weeks

Budget Range: $1500 - $1600 (firm)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: NO GAMING (Don't hate, just not my thing) 100% visual effects & video production - After Effects, C4D, Red Giant plugins, Boris FX, Video Copilot plugins, Premiere Pro

Parts Not Required: n/a

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, OutletPC, Amazon, reputable sites w/ good prices

Country: USA

Parts Preferences:

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($578.00 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($232.98 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($157.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.99 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($109.98 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $1934.99

Overclocking: Most definitely, as OC'ing is practically standard for this setup


SLI or Crossfire: Picked a MOBO to support SLI, can only afford one video card for now though


Monitor Resolution: 4K + Full HD + SVGA


Additional Comments: This system has got to be usable as-is for core components for at least 5 years.

 

[spat55]

Nothing wrong with it at all however I would make sure to get a CPU cooler! Preferably a NH-D15 if you want air cooled. I'd also invest more into the case, it's rather on the cheap side for something as good as that.

One last thing if you arn't encoding videos and using photoshop you could cut the cost and get a 6700k and 16GB RAM which would allow you to get a GTX 1080 instead.

 

[spat55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 750 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($136.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.52 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1750.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-22 20:30 EDT-0400

In gaming it has been seen that the extra IPC on the 6700k beats out a 5930k. $160 cheaper with a cooler, better PSU and GPU the only thing less is the RAM which for gaming 16GB is plenty and you can add more if you choose too.

 

[watchdogx]

Thanks for the feedback, it is much appreciated. Def going to get a Noutac (sp?) CPU cooler. This will be 100% for 3D animation & video editing (no gaming) so that's why I selected the 5930k + ASUS X99A-II mobo. I need THE POWER. 8) Might cut the RAM for now to get a GTX 1080.

Thanks again,
- DK

Nothing wrong with it at all however I would make sure to get a CPU cooler! Preferably a NH-D15 if you want air cooled. I'd also invest more into the case, it's rather on the cheap side for something as good as that.

One last thing if you arn't encoding videos and using photoshop you could cut the cost and get a 6700k and 16GB RAM which would allow you to get a GTX 1080 instead.