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Community PC Build Review, Please

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Vezperz

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So I'm putting together a new computer for this year. Primary uses: gaming and 3d modeling for manufacturing. If any kind individuals wouldn't mind giving me some thoughts on longevity, functionality and performance, I would be grateful. I realize people have lives and responsibilities, so just allow me to give a heartfelt thank you ahead of time.


Here's the first build, with a 5820K core; which I have been told will give a little more future-proofing than the other:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($209.41 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($623.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit) ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1813.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-29 20:33 EST-0500


Here's the second build, which some people have alluded might be better for gaming

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($154.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($623.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB (32/64-bit) ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1786.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-29 20:36 EST-0500



Any thoughts/consideration would be most appreciative. Thank you.
 
You didn't pick the 6700K. So you're not looking at any base clock over 3.4GHz. I'd say that puts the 5820K substantially ahead.
 
UsandThem said:
Like Ken stated, if you added the 6700k cpu to the 2nd system, it would be a toss-up. Both would be fast and last for years. The 5820k and 6700k processors match up pretty well against each other.

http://www.bjorn3d.com/2015/08/intel-core-i7-6700k-review-skylake-falling/3/
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Hmm, I thought I did grab the 6700K, my mistake.
So, what you kind folks are saying is that there's no substantial difference between the 6700K and the 5280K?
How about the mobo issue? I've been reading a lot of rage/fanboism about MSI and Asus, is either of these proven to be substantively more reliable than the other?
 
Vezperz said:
Hmm, I thought I did grab the 6700K, my mistake.
So, what you kind folks are saying is that there's no substantial difference between the 6700K and the 5280K?
How about the mobo issue? I've been reading a lot of rage/fanboism about MSI and Asus, is either of these proven to be substantively more reliable than the other?
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Everybody has a favorite brand of components, or have had a bad product in the past so they don't use that company's stuff anymore.

With me, I have had good experiences with Asus, Gigabyte, and Asrock over the years. MSI, not so much, although I've heard they have improved over the years.

I read the reviews of the motherboards to make sure there are no major issues with it, and go with it. It's how I selected the motherboard in my signature, and its been rock solid and is well built.......and there's no dragon/flame/race car stripes all over it 😉

I forgot to answer your other question. The difference is too little to even consider. Both are fast and will run whatever you throw at it. Flip a coin to decide.
 
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Excellent. Well, thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts and answer my questions. I appreciate it 🙂
 
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