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Chodon_Leela

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Hello everybody. My name is Leela. I am from Dacca. This is my first post on the Anandtech Forum.

My current PC is a Apple Mac G4.

I have come up with two configurations based on what is available in my locality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($362.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($544.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master 690 III ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1820.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-20 16:52 EDT-0400



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($362.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($249.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($343.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin GRone Gray (Gray) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V850 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1649.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-20 17:03 EDT-0400


I can afford both configurations. But I am having some dilemma as to which one would be better.

My usage will be video editing and uploading to youtube, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Rendering 3D, and some light gaming of games such as AC Unity, Battlefield Hardline and GTA V.

I used pcpartpicker for convenience only. I will not be purchasing from the online shops.

I will make my purchase from the computer retailers in my locality.

I would greatly appreciate some advice on a new PC build since I have never built a PC before.

Thank you all for your time.
 
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We can be most useful to you in terms of finding a good configuration if you give us your budget in your local currency and point us to the shops you're looking at. It could be that you're overpaying on a certain part or overlooking a great deal.

Anyway, the two configurations you have listed are very similar except for the GPU, case, and PSU.

- CPU: Good
- HSF: Fine
- Mobo: Fine, but there are probably less expensive alternatives
- RAM: Good
- SSD : I wouldn't look at an 840 at this point unless the price was spectacular.
- GPU: Both of those cards are overkill for "light" gaming. The R9 290X is definitely a better value, but something like a GTX 970 or R9 290 would be a better value
- Case: Neither of those would be my first choice, but what makes sense depends on what is available to you
- PSU: You only need a 650W unit for either build, but I wouldn't use a Cooler Master unit unless there were no Corsair, Seasonic, XFX or Antec options available
 
Hello mfenn. Thanks for your input.

My budget is USD 2000.

Unfortunately, the parts I listed in both configs are the best of what's available in the shops near where I live.

I checked and found another motherboard which is somewhat cheaper than the Asus X99-A.

Could you tell me if the GIGABYTE GA-X99-UD3:

  • How many CPU power phases?
  • Will I be able to OC my 5820K on this motherboard?
 
The Gigabyte board is fine for overclocking, but has no published specs on how many phases of power it has, Only stating it has.. "3rd Generation PowIRstage controllers that offer precision in delivering power to the power-hungry and energy-sensitive components. This allows enthusiasts to extract maximum performance from their Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition CPUs. It features Isense technology, which provides precise current sensing accuracy. This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading between the PowerIRstage ICs, preventing the overheating of each individual PowerIRstage, resulting in longer lifespan and better reliability."
 
Chodon_Leela said:
How many CPU power phases?
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Burpo said:
The Gigabyte board is fine for overclocking, but has no published specs on how many phases of power it has
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http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Gigabyte-X99-UD3-Motherboard/1886/5
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Chodon_Leela said:
Will I be able to OC my 5820K on this motherboard?
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Sure, but Asus X99-A has 8 phases for the CPU, so I'd prefer that over X99-UD3 for overclocking purposes.
 
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It seems like the selection is more limited than I thought. I checked out the options and I would make the following suggestions:

Corsair TX650 - I would prefer this over any Cooler Master PSU
 
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