Hi, I'm a first time builder researching for a full build. I'm aiming somewhere between $1400-1700. I'm a bit conflicted on motherboard and cpu of choice, I've done quite a bit of forum surfing on the subject but I find the threads are typically 4-8 months old so I'm trying to get a fresh perspective with new information. The basic gist, I'm an avid: gamer, game developer, programmer, and I use software like Creation Kit, Unity, etc... I also game with a 4k monitor and will likely experiment with VR over the next couple years.
What cpu/mb combo best fits my needs with a single gtx 980 ti? I might OC but probably not extensively.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: This week/next week
Budget Range: 1400-1700 Before/After shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Programming/GameDev>Gaming>Editing:Models,textures,audio>web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Full Build
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any
Location: VA / 22192 / US
Parts Preferences: Intel/nvidia
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Not upon initial purchase (probably not for a few years)
Your Monitor Resolution: 4k
Longevity: 4-5 years (with possible upgrades)
Additional Comments: Will likely experiment with VR/ Streaming
Why Are You Upgrading?: My current "rig" is a Dell xps 15 with a gtx 540M and I need more power for gaming/ software development.
I haven't bought any parts yet, want to review before making purchases.
Links to my current build ideas:
i7 5820k $1700 - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hJjzBm
i7 4790k $1550 - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VVrkhM
If you have any advice in terms of value/performance, or parts that are virtually the same but cheaper let me know and if any further information is needed to direct the decision feel free to ask.
What cpu/mb combo best fits my needs with a single gtx 980 ti? I might OC but probably not extensively.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: This week/next week
Budget Range: 1400-1700 Before/After shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Programming/GameDev>Gaming>Editing:Models,textures,audio>web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Full Build
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any
Location: VA / 22192 / US
Parts Preferences: Intel/nvidia
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Not upon initial purchase (probably not for a few years)
Your Monitor Resolution: 4k
Longevity: 4-5 years (with possible upgrades)
Additional Comments: Will likely experiment with VR/ Streaming
Why Are You Upgrading?: My current "rig" is a Dell xps 15 with a gtx 540M and I need more power for gaming/ software development.
I haven't bought any parts yet, want to review before making purchases.
Links to my current build ideas:
i7 5820k $1700 - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hJjzBm
i7 4790k $1550 - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VVrkhM
If you have any advice in terms of value/performance, or parts that are virtually the same but cheaper let me know and if any further information is needed to direct the decision feel free to ask.
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