4k encoding/general use/light gaming build.

[mnewsham]

Well my current setup just isn't cutting it anymore, time for a full platform upgrade.

Because I will be doing some encoding I am looking at x99 with the i7-5820k, however I am unsure of a decent x99 motherboard if anyone has suggestions.

Pairing it with either 16GB (4x4GB) or 32GB (4x8GB) of RAM. Leaning towards 32GB for "Muh future proofing"

Because pascal is on the horizon I am hesitant to invest in a GPU at the moment especially since my main games lately have been counter strike, rocket league, and Stardew valley. Not exactly the most graphically demanding. So i'm looking at the GTX 960 as it has x265 encoding and support for 3840x2160 @60hz. Then upgrading to pascal or polaris, whichever makes sense at the time.

The monitor I am looking at is the BenQ BL3201PH. 32" 3840x2160p IPS. I am fairly adamant on IPS, but if anyone has a cheaper suggestion i'd listen.


Corsair 750D case

Fully modular gold/platinum rated PSU

Samsung M.2 950 pro 256GB SSD



If anyone has suggestions or comments i'll take them into consideration. I'll be buying next week.

 

[mnewsham]

Final parts list

CORSAIR Obsidian 750D Airflow Edition case

MSI X99A Mpower 2011-v3 motherboard

Core i7-5820K CPU

G.SKILL 32GB (4x8GB) 3200mhz DDR4 RAM

GTX 960 GPU

H110i GTX HSF

Samsung 950pro M.2 256GB SSD

LG BH16NS40 ODD

Silverstone ST60F-TI 600W titanium rated PSU


Should be a good build, hopefully nothing goes awry.

 

[escrow4]

Save $80 on the mobo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157600

I have the non USB 3.1 model and its more than acceptable.

 

[mnewsham]

Save $80 on the mobo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157600

I have the non USB 3.1 model and its more than acceptable.

I actually considered that one as well, ended up on the MSI because of the black on black aesthetics :wub:

 

[mnewsham]

Well ended up with dual 2560x1440p instead of an ultrawide or 4k. But I saved ~$500 by going that route, so that will be used towards a GPU near the end of the year.

Pretty happy with what I have, all the games I play regularly run decently at 2560x1440 on a single GTX 960, but an upgrade will likely happen with Polaris/Pascal, unless they end up being VERY disappointing.