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[EdwinAndrew]

Hey just wanted everyone's opinion on my build that i want to start for this summer. This build is gaming/school i will be using CATIA, solidworks, and autocad

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/andrewe001/saved/pJfRsY.

 

[ykki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($373.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($206.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($220.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2178.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 22:35 EST-0500

 

[Wolfshadw]

@EdwinAndrew - Looks like a waste of money. Justify the following:

1) Why are you spending $460 on a motherboard? $250 waste if you ask me.
2) Why are you spending $270 on RAM? $55 waste.
3) Why are you spending more than $30 on a keyboard? $90 waste.

There are other places you could save money with no noticeable loss in performance or quality.

-Wolf sends

P.S.

FYI

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($74.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($176.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($215.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($624.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($127.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($31.94 @ Newegg)
Total: $1910.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 22:32 EST-0500

 

[EdwinAndrew]

@EdwinAndrew - Looks like a waste of money. Justify the following:

1) Why are you spending $460 on a motherboard? $250 waste if you ask me.
2) Why are you spending $270 on RAM? $55 waste.
3) Why are you spending more than $30 on a keyboard? $90 waste.

There are other places you could save money with no noticeable loss in performance or quality.

-Wolf sends

P.S.

FYI

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($74.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($176.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($215.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($624.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($127.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator - OEM Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($31.94 @ Newegg)
Total: $1910.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 22:32 EST-0500

What do you think about this mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-132-260

 

[Wolfshadw]

Don't ask me what I think. Justify your own reasoning for purchasing anything more expensive than what I've listed. Give me a valid reason for spending $375 for a motherboard when I've already suggested a $177 motherboard.

-Wolf sends