Perfect build for muliboxing Eve Online with ISBoxer

[griepfk]

Hello all and thank you in advance for your advice!

I am currently building a gaming machine for a very specific purpose. This machine will run 14 Eve Online ( specs ) accounts at the same time using IsBoxer.

I am not worried about uber graphics, this is a function over fassion mission. I will turn everything down to optimize FPS and minimize lag.

I am going to use the recent tomshardware 2.4k peoples choice PC as a template ( http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/system-builder-marathon-pc-overclocking,3771.html )

My question is ... given that my goal is to run as many game clients as possible should I opt to upgrade to a 6core CPU/MB . If so which should I buy. Or is that totally overkill?

Also, if i choose to go with 64mb ram should I use the same company or is there another suggested that has a 64mb set?

Finally is there anything about this build that I might want to modify in the interest of my goals?

Thanks so much!

 

[Rugnir_Viking]

Hello all and thank you in advance for your advice!

I am currently building a gaming machine for a very specific purpose. This machine will run 14 Eve Online ( specs ) accounts at the same time using IsBoxer.

I am not worried about uber graphics, this is a function over fassion mission. I will turn everything down to optimize FPS and minimize lag.

I am going to use the recent tomshardware 2.4k peoples choice PC as a template ( http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/system-builder-marathon-pc-overclocking,3771.html )

My question is ... given that my goal is to run as many game clients as possible should I opt to upgrade to a 6core CPU/MB . If so which should I buy. Or is that totally overkill?

Also, if i choose to go with 64mb ram should I use the same company or is there another suggested that has a 64mb set?

Finally is there anything about this build that I might want to modify in the interest of my goals?

Thanks so much!

I would suggest a more multiple core cpu. For such a purpose I might suggest an intel xeon for more multitasking.
While the i7 is very capable, ideally you want one core per window, and 6 cores doesn't even allow for 1 core per 2 windows.
Look for one of the intel xeon 12 core cpus I might suggest. however the i7 *could* work, i'm not sure of the specifics of multiple eve windows.

(I assume you mean 64GB ram not mb)
Also I would suggest that while EVE will use a lot of ram, 4gb should be enough for one window, so 4x14=56gb could perhaps be the total ram use so I do suggest that 64gb ram is enough.

Many companies offer 64gb ram sets. Ensure you have a motherboard with 8 ram slots and buy 8 8gb sticks. I might suggest corsair or Kingston for ram.

 

[griepfk]

Thanks so much for your response! I dont think I have the budget to get into the xeon market right now but I think I can swing a 6core i7. I am looking at this CPU/MB combo.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($481.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1061.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 12:42 EDT-0400)

This combo seems popular on parts picker and will fit 64gb of ram. Any thoughts?

 

[griepfk]

with the above CPU do you thing the cpu watercooling kit that is used in the OP setup is enough to OC this 6core cpu?

 

[griepfk]

I have done a little more research and according to their youtube videos, folks are 12boxing with i5 setups. So i am comfortable that I will be in the overkill range with an i7 6core!

 

[griepfk]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($565.25 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($106.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($467.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2156.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 15:57 EDT-0400)

Put this together today, I am trying to keep it under $2.5k I upgraded the CPU and removed one of the gfx cards. Do you think this is helping my cause or hurting it? Also if i keep the single gfx card and upgrade to 64gb ram will that be more useful for multiboxing than having a SLI setup?

 

[griepfk]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($565.25 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2405.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 16:13 EDT-0400)

Here is another solution that uses a different (much cheaper) motherboard that lets me have the cpu and gfx card x2 for right at 2400

I had pulled that other MB off part picker as one ppl used with this CPU, is there any reason I need to buy that super expensive one?

 

[Rugnir_Viking]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($565.25 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2405.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-12 16:13 EDT-0400)

Here is another solution that uses a different (much cheaper) motherboard that lets me have the cpu and gfx card x2 for right at 2400

I had pulled that other MB off part picker as one ppl used with this CPU, is there any reason I need to buy that super expensive one?

Wow sorry I was away so long >.<
Um I've not had much experience with high-end motherboards but I can suggest that apart from sli/crossfire compatibility I've not seen much difference. Perhaps for overclocking enthusiasts, the voltage control might be a consideration, and also a motherboard that supports high frequency ram, but I think for your cause a cheaper mobo is fine.

Also, yes you should be able to overclock the i7. Any water cooler worth it's salt will let you overclock quite a bit, and that one seems to be quite popular so i'd suggest it will allow for good/big overclocks.

 

[C0rinthian]

I have done a little more research and according to their youtube videos, folks are 12boxing with i5 setups. So i am comfortable that I will be in the overkill range with an i7 6core!

12 boxing eve with an i5 has him playing at a mere 5-10fps.