Comments for a new build?

Hi All

this 'll be my 3rd DS machine. been very happy with previous purchaes

Budget:
3500 ish, better below 3000


Usage:
Future gaming (aren't confident about current machine's performance on fallout 4)

also do heavy graphic works and 3D renderings / computations

Probably will run on 1440+ dual monitors



Specifications:
Chassis
Chassis Model: Corsair Obsidian 550D

Core Components
Processor: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 5960X 3.0GHz (Eight-Core) (Extreme Performance)

Motherboard: ASUS X99-A USB 3.1 (Intel X99 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 750W EVGA SuperNOVA (750 B1)

Storage / Connectivity
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (512GB Samsung 850 PRO)

Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)

Graphics / Multimedia
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (Includes PhysX)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio

Digital Storm Engineering
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 (Extreme Performance)

H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans

Digital Storm TwisterBoost Technology
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Boost OS: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system


Software
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)



let me know what you guys think.

much appreciated

thanks & peace

air coolers depend on the ambient air temps inside the case to cool the cpu.  you can run those case fans at 100% and still not hear much outside the case when it's closed up.  i've listened to a review/demo of that very thing and it was impressively quiet.  the D15 should be fine on a 5960X mildly (up to 4.5Ghz) oc'd with the case fans blowing at/near 100%.  i wouldn't be running small fft prime95 torture tests on it though.

besides, that D15 is better than most closed loop coolers.    

Edited by db188 - 27 Oct 2015 at 4:07am

Hi hoserator.....The Strix type multi fans do but not the reference single fan.   They all radiate some heat into the case but the one listed by the OP doesn't dump the heat into the case.

All coolers, even custom water and AIO depend on ambient air in the case, unless the fans are pointed in.   

Agreed.      Water and AIO's will keep the heat out of the case better than Air for sure, but what I meant was that the temps of the ambient air in the case will effect the cooling, rad or air, as the fans in both cases blow that air through the cooling medium.  

 For a closed case like 550D,.a top mounted 240mm or even rear mounted 120mm rad will do a better job of keeping case temps down.   I personally would get a 760T or similar case and stick with Noctua. 

I like that link, db.   Noctua is still my choice.  Unless I end up in AIO just to have something new to play with.  I get bored easily. 

@bprat22,

i agree with liquid cooling the 550D is a better option.  i read the spec sheet on it and it says it supports 240mm and 280mm, but i think the 280mm has to be a specific product (one that supports a thin rad).  in any case, real world temps in that case under load with an oc'd 5960X between 4.1 and 4.5 Ghz is going to see cpu temps in the high 80's-90's (still under the 105-degree max Intel recommends), which could very well cause throttling and power delivery issues under some use cases. 

the op didn't state the intent to achieve a high oc with this config.  up to 4.0 Ghz, thermal performance should be well under control.   

i think you're fine with this case either with air or water.  the D15 will last forever with an occasional fan replacement.  an AIO/CLC won't last forever.  the pump will give out eventually.  you don't need to open up the case either with an air cooler.  like i said, you can run the cpu and case fans at 100% and the noise won't bother most people.  an oc of 4Ghz isn't going to torture the cpu either.  if you're worried about the case get the Apollo with the same build in it.  

Looks pretty sweet!

Hi All, thanks for all your great feedback.

I'm thinking about revising the build a bit for various concerns:

1) change the 5960x to 5820, I think the 8 core is a bit overkill for some of the tasks I do, it will cut down on heat and save me some $, also I'm not planning on SLI

2) get the 32G 2666 vengeance memory, my question is do all the rams run actually at 2666 MHz or a bit lower? is there a noticeable difference in quality between the vengeance and DS certified memory?

3) anyone has experience compatibility issues for Window 10 Pro with various games / software ? (like photoshop, rhino, maya, Autodesk products. etc)

thank you!

Edited by ntourniquetn - 03 Nov 2015 at 11:29am