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Posted 16 February 2016 - 12:18 PM

As has been done once or twice before, we have here a thread for builds with whom we are reasonably confidante will run the game better then all-low/ fps limit of 30. Some much more-so then others.

Price ranges are eschewed on the grounds that we still don’t know what the thresholds are for any given framerate/ eye-candy goal, and said thresholds move downward with tweaking, for both clocks on the system, and game settings itself.

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Posted 16 February 2016 - 12:24 PM

Patch Day can be a long, drawn out affair: Have a build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 120M(BW) Rev.A 46.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 430W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.30 @ Amazon)
Total: $762.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 13:52 EST-0500

Base Total: $811.03
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: $0.99
Total: $762.02

With no reporting as to GTX 960s running MSAA2x (or TXAA2x) with MFAA on, scrubbing 2GB off the video card (~$35) isn't the worst idea ever …

Note how little room the PSU Wattage leaves you for upgrades.

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Posted 16 February 2016 - 04:03 PM

So is this the thread where we finally get to ignore the price bracket and give players our actual suggested builds? If so, this will handily play this game at very high settings at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($157.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel Pro 2500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 760T Black V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1362.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Posted 16 February 2016 - 07:02 PM

You can find great deals on parts at reddit.com/r/buildapcsales, but you have to check everyday.

This is my $1500 build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wYqXTW

Way too overpowered for this thread (60fps at max settings), but I want to stress the importance of waiting for sales. I bought this over a period of 2 months, and saved $500, bringing the total price to around $1000. Note that the GPU is EVGA B-stock, and I got it for around $175 off. They have a lot of 970s on their for low prices.

In the end, my point is that you could feasibly buy parts over a few months as they go on sale, and get a $1000 computer for around $650-$700, or a $3000 computer for around $2300.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 08:58 AM

View PostTalonek03, on 16 February 2016 - 07:02 PM, said:

You can find great deals on parts at reddit.com/r/buildapcsales, but you have to check everyday.

This is my $1500 build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wYqXTW

Way too overpowered for this thread (60fps at max settings), but I want to stress the importance of waiting for sales. I bought this over a period of 2 months, and saved $500, bringing the total price to around $1000. Note that the GPU is EVGA B-stock, and I got it for around $175 off. They have a lot of 970s on their for low prices.

In the end, my point is that you could feasibly buy parts over a few months as they go on sale, and get a $1000 computer for around $650-$700, or a $3000 computer for around $2300.

Quick question: why would you put so a paltry cooler on an unlocked chip? Seems like that's itching for a change because that chip has a lot more oomph to give you.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 09:02 AM

I'd love to see some, money not an issue builds.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 09:47 AM

Mine:

ITEMS:
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Code: CFGX79Z $1,881.00 x 1 $1,881.00
CyberPower X99 Configurator (NO MONITOR)
http://www.cyberpowe...99_Configurator

*BASE_PRICE: [+979]
BLUETOOTH: None
CABLE: None
CARE1: Cooler Master Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme Performance CPU - Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10]
CARE2: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
CAS: Raidmax Viper GX Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ USB 3.0, External SSD 2.5 inch EZ swap & Side-Panel Window [-5]
CASUPGRADE: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light [+10] (Green Color)
CD: LG 14X Internal Blu-ray Burner, BD-RE, DVD+RW Combo Drive (Black Color)
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-5820K Six-Core 3.30GHz 15MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011-V3
CS_FAN: Maximum Enermax Twister Pressure 120MM PWM Cooling Fans (Maximum Performance Operation) [+29] (500-1,800 RPM High Static Pressure PWM Case Fan w/ Adjustable Peak Speed Function (FA-204-207))
FAN: Corsair Hydro Series H60 High Performance Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan [+20] (Dual Enermax Twister Pressure 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+24])
FREEBIE_CU: FREE! World of Tanks Game Coupon
HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: AZiO Large Print KB505U Keyboard w/ Tri-color backlight [+20]
MEMORY: 16GB (4GBx4) DDR4/2666MHz Quad Channel Memory [+273] (Corsair Vengeance LPX [+79])
MOTHERBOARD: * GIGABYTE X99-Gaming G1 WIFI w/ 802.11AC Wifi+BT4.0, Dual Intel +Killer GbE LAN, 4x Gen3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1,1x M.2, 10x SATA 6Gb/s [+156]
MOUSE: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
NOISEREDUCE1: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
OS: Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional [+135] (64-bit Edition)
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 1,000 Watts - Thermaltake Toughpower - 80 PLUS Gold, Semi Modular Power Supply [+93]
RUSH: Standard processing time: ship within 5 to 10 Business Days
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: Creative Inspire T6300 5.1 Speakers System [+86]
_PRICE: (+1881)
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Plus this
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming GDDR5 Pcie Video Graphics Card, 4GB
Price: $330.79
And a 55" TV as my screen.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 12:36 PM

View PostKHETTI, on 19 February 2016 - 09:02 AM, said:

I'd love to see some, money not an issue builds.

Like this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L Ver. 2 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($398.72 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($172.71 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2667.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 02:08 PM

View PostxWiredx, on 19 February 2016 - 12:36 PM, said:

Like this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L Ver. 2 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($398.72 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($116.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($172.71 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2667.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Only one GPU, and it's a measly 980ti at that? Enjoy your potato Posted Image

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L Ver. 2 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($399.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-4000 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-4000 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($639.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1029.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1029.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($172.71 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($399.05 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $4893.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 05:08 PM

View PostBig Tin Man, on 19 February 2016 - 02:08 PM, said:


Only one GPU, and it's a measly 980ti at that? Enjoy your potato Posted Image

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L Ver. 2 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($399.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-4000 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-4000 Memory ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($639.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1029.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1029.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case ($172.71 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($399.05 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $4893.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-19 17:06 EST-0500

Yeah, this game in particular has been finicky with SLI so I refuse to recommend a dual-card solution personally, and there's no reason to recommend a Titan X at all other than having an extra 400 to blow on a card. I mean, unless you're programming with the GPU to do some sort of massive batch of calculations.

I also picked the Pro-series SSD over the EVO series because despite it being cheaper, it's the superior SSD in all ways except space. I probably should have gone with 4 of them instead of 1 and a velociraptor, though.

The DDR4-4000 RAM was also a bust because of the higher latency. The extra latency makes it not better enough to bother with than the DDR4-3600 I picked (cas 17 vs cas 19). I was kind of in a rush, though, so if there is some DDR4-4000+ that is cas 17, we would probably want that.

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Posted 19 February 2016 - 09:47 PM

Money no object?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ B&H)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($529.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($399.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB 3.5" 10000RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card ($1029.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($392.36 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full (32/64-bit) ($199.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre Pro 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($22.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Silverstone FM121-B 110.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Silverstone FM121-B 110.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 165Hz 27.0" Monitor ($799.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($67.38 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Sennheiser PC 363D 7.1 Channel Headset ($261.39 @ Amazon)
UPS: CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD UPS ($132.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $5411.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Posted 20 February 2016 - 01:23 AM

Extreme Budget:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 740 1GB Superclocked Video Card ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $400.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Money not a Issue:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON RED 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 Classified EATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Intel DC P3608 4TB PCI-E Solid State Drive ($9276.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($392.36 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit) ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse ($108.60 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.88 @ OutletPC)
UPS: APC SURT20KRMXLT UPS ($12200.00 @ Dell Small Business)
Total: $37675.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Posted 20 February 2016 - 03:01 AM

View PostLord Letto, on 20 February 2016 - 01:23 AM, said:

Extreme Budget:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 740 1GB Superclocked Video Card ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $400.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 03:47 EST-0500

$400, even an OS. impressive.

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Posted 20 February 2016 - 11:15 AM

Intel Poor Execution

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 90M Rev.A 39.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($150.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.16 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $701.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 14:08 EST-0500

Base Total: $733.48
Promo Discounts: -$18.49
Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00
Shipping: $6.98
Total: $701.97

It was gon'a be Cheap/ Weak, but 'tween the CPU and the card, it became Bargain Time. It may still be yet, you drop the PSU to a EVGA 500B ($20,) and cheapen the case. Hell: There's a $12 Arctic down-draft cooler you could use, really …

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Posted 20 February 2016 - 12:03 PM

AMD Fallow-on

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($181.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Cooler ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($75.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($150.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Scythe Slipstream 110.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $737.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 14:50 EST-0500

Base Total: $811.50
Promo Discounts: -$18.49
Mail-in Rebates: -$65.00
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#16 Big Tin Man

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Posted 22 February 2016 - 07:53 AM

View PostLord Letto, on 20 February 2016 - 01:23 AM, said:

Money not a Issue:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON RED 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 Classified EATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung PM863 3.8TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($2048.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Intel DC P3608 4TB PCI-E Solid State Drive ($9276.19 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($392.36 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit) ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Predator XR341CK 75Hz 34.0" Monitor ($941.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($169.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Chroma Wireless Laser Mouse ($108.60 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.88 @ OutletPC)
UPS: APC SURT20KRMXLT UPS ($12200.00 @ Dell Small Business)
Total: $37675.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 04:21 EST-0500


Ok, you may win the lighting all the money on fire debate, but this does raise some questions:

1. The monitors vs. a 4k 120hz TV's. I'd imagine you could get more bang for a buck going with TV screens with the same performance.

2. That UPS is just silly. I've installed industrial UPS systems that have more power for less. At 12k, hire a contractor.

3. The PCI-E storage whoops the SSD's for performance. Would it be better to go with a RAID controller and a five 10,000 RPM discs setup in a RAID 5 for storage in place of the SSD array? More storage and reliability for a minor performance hit.

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Posted 22 February 2016 - 09:22 AM

View PostBig Tin Man, on 22 February 2016 - 07:53 AM, said:


Ok, you may win the lighting all the money on fire debate, but this does raise some questions:

1. The monitors vs. a 4k 120hz TV's. I'd imagine you could get more bang for a buck going with TV screens with the same performance.

2. That UPS is just silly. I've installed industrial UPS systems that have more power for less. At 12k, hire a contractor.

3. The PCI-E storage whoops the SSD's for performance. Would it be better to go with a RAID controller and a five 10,000 RPM discs setup in a RAID 5 for storage in place of the SSD array? More storage and reliability for a minor performance hit.

On top of that, it's a 'mainstream' platform, which means there are limitations like PCIe lanes available.

Monitors are -always- preferred over TVs for gaming.

Agree on the UPS. No reason for that level of noise here.

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Posted 22 February 2016 - 10:01 AM

For the "I must have a top-shelf system and here is my spare 5 grand I was about to throw into the fireplace"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($999.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L Ver. 2 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($6.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH X99 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($212.49 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($212.49 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case ($338.22 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($235.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($91.12 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
External Storage: LaCie 4big Quadra 16TB External Hard Drive ($1399.00 @ Adorama)
Total: $5678.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-22 13:00 EST-0500

#19 Big Tin Man

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Posted 22 February 2016 - 11:56 AM

View PostxWiredx, on 22 February 2016 - 09:22 AM, said:

Monitors are -always- preferred over TVs for gaming.


I know that's the conventional wisdom, my question is why? Response time? There's some damn fine screens in TV land for less.

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Posted 22 February 2016 - 03:34 PM

View PostBig Tin Man, on 22 February 2016 - 11:56 AM, said:

I know that's the conventional wisdom, my question is why? Response time? There's some damn fine screens in TV land for less.

The short and skinny is input lag / response time.





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