Help a fool get a new computer

[*THOR*]

4K videos wouldn't be a problem with either CPU, also depends a lot on the player used as some of them have GPU acceleration, for example, running a 4K video with 53986kbps bitrate using the windows 10 video player i get around 30% gpu usage and about 8% cpu usage, most modern hardware would really have no problem with 4K videos.

The 8700K is great gaming cpu, X299 is a really expensive platform with no real gaming advantages.

[goldenfooler]

Ok so i think i am sold on the 8700k processor and the Mother board.
Question now is type of Ram and how many watts needed.
So they have their own named ram which is a little cheaper.. or is there any difference in corsair?

Power supply.
Should I ramp up the power.. and does increased power lower or increase general sound in the computer(i want to say no, but want to ask).
Also to which amount should I ramp up the wattage and is one company better or worse?

[Qicmee]

I'll avoid your RAM & wattage questions. No current experience.

Power supply fan noise - I've always chosen Corsair for high quality. However, last year's quiet series design reduced noise by radiating heat into the case (needed more case cooling). I like Tom’s Hardware reviews and Silent PC Review forums. When choosing parts, I pay a lot of attention to fan noise, but it's a rabbit hole.

[Apache Warrior]

Larger fans move more air at slower speeds which reduces fan noise. That is what sold me on the Cooler Master HAF X. It is super quiet. I know it is on because the fan lights are on.
Check fan sizes and air flow design on the cases they sell.
I also prefer Corsair fans.
I have a Corsair 1000w HX1000 and I do not hear the fan.
Apache

[goldenfooler]

Ok .. so this is what I am thinking of as a final build

https://www.digitalstorm.com/configu...asp?id=1883311

Not sure about the colored fans.. as it might be just too annoying.


or here is the other one supposed to be a quite case
https://www.digitalstorm.com/configu...asp?id=1883326



Please tell me thoughts or concerns

[Apache Warrior]

I like the first one. I do like lights in my case especially when it runs quiet.
Do they offer hot swap bays? The Cooler Master HAF X has two and I have come to love them. I have quite a few HDs laying around and can swap them out in seconds. This gives me lots of multiple backup drives.
Apache

[goldenfooler]

I like the first one. I do like lights in my case especially when it runs quiet.
Do they offer hot swap bays? The Cooler Master HAF X has two and I have come to love them. I have quite a few HDs laying around and can swap them out in seconds. This gives me lots of multiple backup drives.
Apache

I actually don't do any back ups. Never have much i need to keep, one flash drive has some pictures and recipes on it.

My worry is that the computer sits right to my left by my face and the colors will just get annoying after a while.

It does look like I can add hot swap bays to either one for like $40

[Qicmee]

I actually don't do any back ups. Never have much i need to keep...

Backups: Seems like I've collected more "cherishd scraps" than you. The other reason for a backup is to streamline recovery in case of disaster. I'd like to avoid reinstalling each of my software packages. I keep my second backup drive disconnected from the PC.

For occasional disk image backups I use the free version of EaseUS Todo. I haven't had a system drive crash in ~20 years, but it happens.

[K PhaNTOM]

Why are you overpaying by over a thousand dollars? Cyberpower and iBuypower have PCs that are better specs (1080ti) for a grand less.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2386-_-Product

I might be missing something, but my PC costs 2200 and it has a better CPU and GFX. I've been out of the game for a while, so maybe I sound ridiculous but it doesn't make any sense to me. (and they wouldn't take 20 days to ship)

[goldenfooler]

Welcome back phantom.
I will check into it. They are not listing specs though.

[goldenfooler]

just did a very close config on ibuypower and it comes out to 3165... missing afew things like lighting.

[Apache Warrior]

Welcome back Phantom.
Apache

[[TT]BrundleFly]

My Stuff

Hey guys, I haven't been here much but thought I'd add my 2 cents...

18 months ago, I was laid off my job. I received a six figure severance so I went nutz on hardware. I spent $15K and built the following:


Gamer Rig I - System #1

- ASUS ROG Swift Curved PG3480Q - 34 Inch Gaming Monitor.
- ASUS VG279Q - 27 Inch Gaming Monitor.
- Thermaltake Level 10 GT Case.
- Asus Maximus VIII Hero Motherboard.
- Intel 6700K Processor (Unlocked).
- ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 X 2 SLI.
- G.Skill 32 GB RAM.
- Western Digital Velociraptor 150GB Hard Drive x 4.
- Seagate 2TB.
- Creative Sound Blaster ZX.
- ASUS Storage BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray Writer.
- Razer BlackWidow Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
- Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse.
- MadCatz R.A.T.7 MMO Gaming Mouse.
- Logitech Z-5500 Speaker System.

$8 Grand Canadian



Gamer Rig II - System #2

- Dell UltraSharp - U3415W - 34 Inch Monitor.
- Cooler Master LAN Box HAF-XB.
- Asus Z7170-A Motherboard.
- Intel 6700K Processor (Unlocked).
- ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5.
- G.Skill 32 GB RAM.
- Seagate 2TB.
- Creative Sound Blaster ZX.
- ASUS (BC-12B1st) Internal 12x Blu-Ray Drive.
- Razer BlackWidow Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
- Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse.
- MadCatz R.A.T.7 MMO Gaming Mouse.
- Logitech Z-5500 Speaker System.


$5 Grand Canadian


Both these 2 new Systems Rock and any of this hardware would make you happy for gaming...


This system I already had for comparison...

Gamer Rig III - System #3

- ASUS VP279H-P - 27 Inch Monitor x 3 in Surround Mode.
- Cooler Master Tower HAF 932.
- Asus P8Z68-V PRO GEN3.
- Intel 2700K Processor (Unlocked).
- ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 970 x 2 SLI.
- G.Skill 32 GB RAM.
- Seagate 2TB.
- ASUS Sound Card.
- ASUS 12x Blu-Ray Writer.
- Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
- Razer Naga 12 Button Mouse.
- Logitech G27 Racing Wheel + Pedals
- Logitech Z906 Speaker System.

- This System is still Pretty Hot. I use it exclusively for racing games.

I also have another pretty good 3 or 4 Desktop PC's and 4 Laptops...I also have a couple 30 Inch Monitors that can be moved around when necessary.


Dell UltraSharp - U3014 - 30 Inch - 2560 x 1600

Dell UltraSharp - U3011 - 30 Inch - 2560 x 1600


Yes, I have spent a ridiculous amount on Gaming hardware. Now that I am retired and disabled so I can't get out much, I play various games 7 or 8 hours daily...

[Slaughter]

Hey guys, I haven't been here much but thought I'd add my 2 cents...

18 months ago, I was laid off my job. I received a six figure severance so I went nutz on hardware. I spent $15K and built the following:

O M G . . .

[Qicmee]

The PhaNTOM lives!

I don't want to spend money on two fast PC's. On the other hand, I haven't sorted out how to fit any kind of VR action into my office/gaming room.