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[Lord Letto]

To hopefully keep the $500-1000 Thread clean of overbudget builds.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($185.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 4GB AMP! Extreme Edition Video Card ($578.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2343.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-09 23:56 EDT-0400

Edited by Lord Letto, 09 March 2015 - 07:56 PM.

[ninjitsu]

If we're going all out, why a Zotac video card?

[Lulz Kev]

Lmao my thoughts exactly. I was like oh decent build. Then I was like oh, wtf is this **** lol

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Problem with this type of thread is everyone just goes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1004.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($118.75 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Devil 13 Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($587.57 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Devil 13 Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($587.57 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone TJ07B-W-USB3.0 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($354.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 60.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($25.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 60.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $4119.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 07:21 EDT-0400

Because we can.

[Lord Letto]

ninjitsu, on 09 March 2015 - 08:02 PM, said:

If we're going all out, why a Zotac video card?

highest clocked 980 under $600 @ 1.29 GHz, other 1.29GHz option is a EVGA Classified ACX 2.0 for $690. there are 2 @ 1.3GHz, the EVGA K|NGP|N ACX 2.0+ for $806.5 and a GALAX HOF with no price listed

Edited by Lord Letto, 10 March 2015 - 12:51 PM.

[xWiredx]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($236.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($143.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE4-GP 2TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2058.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 17:38 EDT-0400

This bears a pretty strong resemblance to my actual system and I can attest to its abilities. Small differences, but if I were going to build it from scratch then I'd probably go with a list of parts like this. Also, the PSU is oversized to allow for future SLI, so don't bother questioning why I didn't choose a 550W one.

Edited by xWiredx, 10 March 2015 - 01:40 PM.

[EXO-Scorpion]

I bet MWO will STILL CRASH TO DESKTOP and run like **** vs other games you play!

[xWiredx]

ExoScorpion650R, on 10 March 2015 - 01:48 PM, said:

I bet MWO will STILL CRASH TO DESKTOP and run like **** vs other games you play!

I will never be as edgy, cool, and productive as you are.

[Lord Letto]

Gaming HTPC:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.50 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone ML04B HTPC Case ($69.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($101.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1446.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-12 22:50 EDT-0400

[xWiredx]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.42 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($323.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($15.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1516.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-13 09:56 EDT-0400

Around $1500, this is what I would end up with.

[Lord Letto]

With the Titan X Here:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($318.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($202.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($1699.89 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($56.77 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3325.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-15 19:22 EDT-0400

[xWiredx]

That's a huge price premium on a $1000 card. Talk about gouging.

[Goose]

Lord Letto, on 15 April 2015 - 03:23 PM, said:

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($1699.89 @ Amazon)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-15 19:22 EDT-0400

Lol - U wut?

[Troutmonkey]

Well this is my build that I'll be building for The Witcher 3, but it should make MWO run better than my current build.
Mobo and RAM to be cannibalized from a previous build

https://www.pccasege...tion=wish_lists

Gotta love Australian prices though, 4970k is nearly $200 more

Edited by Troutmonkey, 15 April 2015 - 05:44 PM.

[Lord Letto]

There was only 3 with Prices, 2 Asus and a EVGA, The Asus Ones were the Same Price at Amazon, They're Cheaper at NCIX ($1115+ Tax & Shipping) but it's showing they're sold out so it defaulted to Amazon. The EVGA is Cheaper Though, $1000 @ Microcenter & NCIX (Where it's in stock), & $1063 @ Newegg. The Asus I put in got a Higher Clock Though (1.07GHz While the others are all 1GHz)

[Tom Sawyer]

http://www.newegg.co...9-742-_-Product

Going to need a decent monitor for a decent system. Mine is on back order. I just hope it arrives before Witcher 3.

[Lord Letto]

Tom Sawyer, on 16 April 2015 - 07:48 AM, said:

http://www.newegg.co...9-742-_-Product

Going to need a decent monitor for a decent system. Mine is on back order. I just hope it arrives before Witcher 3.

I'd Rather go for this, I'm Sure the Titans can handle it:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($777.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($777.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($777.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2333.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 12:15 EDT-0400

[Tom Sawyer]

The battle of TN vs IPS

I will give up a few ms for the cleaner panel and gsync

But everyone will have their own choices

[xWiredx]

One of Acer's new g-sync panels makes the ROG Swift a less attractive option, and I think they just released a relatively affordable 4K panel crammed into a 24" model, too. Those who are spending tons on their high-end systems will want to check out the latest releases, the ROG Swift is over a year old now, isn't it? Doesn't sound nearly boutique enough for this thread

[Lord Letto]

Goose, on 21 April 2015 - 06:44 PM, said:

Patch Day is Best Day … For a Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright MACHO 120 REV.A 46.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($148.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($300.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($300.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 PWM CO 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 PWM CO 74.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1746.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-21 22:41 EDT-0400

Base Total: $1883.83
Promo Discounts: -$102.07
Mail-in Rebates: -$55.00
Shipping: $19.96
Total: $1746.72

I'm paying an extra $7 to for them two fans to plug in anywhere on the mobo …

55.8A out'a 62.4 on the 12V rail