rdy to buy, please give final look

Budget:
2500

Expectations:
looking for the most stable and highest performance rig i can get within my budget. willing to go a bit higher (to 3000 dollars) to make a big noticeable upgrade. i want a quality machine that will be able to play the newest games at highhest settings without upgrades for several years (if this is possible)

Usage:
the computer will be used everyday for gaming mostly. dark souls 3, division and other misc steam games. in addition to general web surfing

Special Needs:
none

Saved Ticket #: 1403178

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Coridium
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W EVGA SuperNOVA
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (512GB Samsung 850 PRO)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB (ASUS Strix Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H115i - 280mm Radiator Liquid CPU Cooler
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
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)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)

ok i been reading numerous forum posts over the past 10 days or so and i think this is the best build i could get for my needs within my budget. as stated above, im looking for the most power/performance rig i can get within my budget. looks are only a mere small importance. quality and stability are key. also not looking to upgrade the machine at this time. i would like it to stand the test of times for 3-4 years before needing upgrades.

im slightly over my 2500 budget here at 2672 not including tax but im ok with going up to 3k for efficient upgrades. but if i have unecessary components here that i can downgrade for better cost efficiency, please advise.

only question i think i have is the ssd. i just went with the 512g samsung 850 pro. i know alot of people recommend the 950 in other posts, but is it worth the extra 70 or so dollars? i dont think i will notice the speed difference with that i plan to do. what i will upgrade is the community feels it is worth it.

this original build was the apollo lvl 2 which i customized accordingly. is it worth going lvl 3 for the x99 motherboard and I7 5820?

im assuming i have plenty of air flow and cooling to keep the machine cool. but please check if possible.

i think thats it. i await the community responses. thanks

Edited by brytag - 21 Apr 2016 at 4:16am

The previous thread mentioned a single 1080p.   Not sure if it changed.

As far as the SSD, the 950 is the latest and greatest and fastest, but I wouldn't think general gaming to matter much.

Build looks great.

A gtx 970, which I have, maxes most  everything out there on the 1080p.    My personal choice would be the 970 for the next year or two and move up to a newer generation as needs arise.   Like Frank said, the 980 ti is more than a 1080p needs. 

Rumor is that the present Maxwell cards, the 970, 980 and 980 ti, are already being stopped in production, to market the new Pascal cards arriving soon.   No idea what the performance will be but as production stops on the Maxwell, the ability to add another or get a replacement diminishes.   

Hi brytag,

the 980ti is way overkill for a 1080 monitor. bprat22 gave you some good advise. The 970 is all you need for 1080. If you wanted a bit more, get the 980, not the 980ti. Big difference in price between the 970 and the 980ti.

Frank

Without knowing what future demands will be , it's tough to future proof. I don't believe in future proof. No such thing in reality. Get what you need for gaming today and hopefully the next couple of years and then upgrade.   Graphics cards are normally considered a 2-3 year investment and the CPU about 5 years.    The almost $400 saved on 970 vs 980 ti is another card in a few years.   And cards are only going to get better.   

That said, 4gb vram for 1080p is plenty. The 980 is 15-20 % better fps over the 970 but a steep price to get it.   If you can, the 980 does give you a little more of an edge but the 970 is definitely the best bang for your buck.


Just my take on things.

Not on my rig right now and my tablet won't open that.   But, if you want to go 1440p you start stretching the 970.    That's when a 980 or 980 ti might be better.    It's the difference between max and high settings. I see little difference between High and Max in game settings, but that could be my old eyes.    

Here's a link that shows what you can expect with various games vs resolutions.....


http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1595?vs=1442

You can also plug in the 980ti vs 970, etc.    Great site.

60fps tends to be the magic number we all shoot for, but the 50's are fine for me.

The cooler is fine. Even the h100 is all you need.

Lots to consider.

Hi db... Really? I'll have to go back and check what I was looking at later today.   Could've sworn that was what I read, but , hey, maybe I blew it.

Originally posted by bprat22 Hi db... Really? I'll have to go back and check what I was looking at later today.   Could've sworn that was what I read, but , hey, maybe I blew it.

yeah bud, if you find it link it pls (i'd like to read it), because everything i've read suggests that it's a long way off for consumers.  

hi bpratt22,
there is also this article in..

 www.thecountrycaller.com/35915-nvidia-corporation-nvda-gtx-1050-and-gtx-1060-to-arrive-in-q3-2016/

from the stock market news for NVDA.

it's funny to read tech articles that talk about "what they hear from sources" and yet fail to list those sources (or at best link those rumors to other sites that spew rumors without any actual legitimate source).  the rumor mill is strong with Pascal.  i'm expecting a paper launch for consumer cards in the near future and nothing more.  if they have stopped production on their big geforce cards, that just means they have a huge inventory of them.  i really don't see availability of the 980ti replacement anytime soon.  

edit: thanks for the links fellas


Edited by db188 - 22 Apr 2016 at 2:18pm

brytag...... That build looks good to me.   I personally would get the 850 watt psu because I like more headroom.

Go for it.


db.... You could be right. Rumors are all we have to pass on at the moment so we shall see.   June will be here in no time.   I say Pascal launches.   If I'm wrong I owe you a drink.   

u guys have been awesome. just wanted to drop in to say that my order has been placed! and now the waiting game. i want to thank all of you for ur help and patience with me and the prompt replies. thanks!!

grats man

Congrats.