Here goes my gaming build, though it took me long enough to gather all the parts but finally I am able to build it. I would really like to thank @LoydGanks for helping me import these parts. I had to import some of them myself as well which took me extra shipping + custom, but I was impatient to complete the parts so that I can finally start building.
Forgot to add my SSDs which I will be using in RAID
Personally this is the one thing I love the most in my build. Ofcourse once again thanks to Bilal for helping me importing it here.
No Corsair fans were available locally, I tried everywhere. The only ones available were with LED's and I didn't want to spoil the beauty of the build with some red / blue color LED's. Do for now, I am using the built-in NZXT fans that came with the case, and will import Corsair fans later.
MOBO:
I don't know what to say here, I probably invested a little extra here, but I am happy that I went with Deluxe.
Processor:
Choosing 5820k saved me around $175 which I think is nice becuase I didn't want to pay extra for those 200MHz. 5820k comes with 3.3GHz for $385 while 5930k is 3.5GHz for $560. And ofc X series was out of question here
AIO Cooler:
For now, I will be using this NZXT X61 cooler but my next plan is to go for custom loop.
RAM:
I so wanted to get Corsair Dominator but they were out of stock at that time when I ordered this stuff, so had to limit my options. For now Ripjaws are doing fine with base 2400.
GPU's:
Going for the 970's was a hard decision because 980's were a good option here, but for now they will do fine until Nvidia throws their next modal. I will probably upgrade but not to 980's now.
This was the most cost-effective item in the build I think. I was planning to sleeve the cables myself but then I found this awesome package on AliExpress. Perfectly matched the build, with good quality, I could easily extended my GPU cables.
Storage:
Nothing out of extraordinary here but this Samsung M2. SSD with 1170MB/s read and 950MB/s write speed. I will be using it as primary drive for OS installation.
Upgraded from 2x2TB to 2x4TB, But I think I need to throw some other storage soon enough. Probably I will go for NAS.
Before trying this M2.SSD on board, I was using 2xSSD in RAID in my previous build, since they are still installed, so I cannot take them out yet, that's why there are no pictures of them but in the final build you can see them just under the GPUs.
PSU:
For now Corsair AX1200 can easily bear this rig's load and I wasn't intersted in AX1200i just for the USB header either. Since this is a fully modular PSU so I have selected only those cables I'm gonna need.
Final Build:
Next Upgrades (Priority wise):
- - - Updated - - -
Razer Chroma Family:
- 2 x Samsung SD590 27" LEDs
- ASUS X99 Delux Motherboard
- Intel i7 5820k
- 4 x 4GB 2400MHZ RAM
- 2 x 4TB SATA Drives
- 1 x 256 PCIE M2.SATA
- 2 x GTX 970 G1 Gaming
- NZXT H440 Case
- Corsair AX1200 PSU
- 2 x Kraken x 41 Coolers
- 2 x Kraken G10 Brackets
- Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma Headfones
- Razer BlackWidow Chroma Keyboard
- Razer Deathadder Chroma Mouse
- Razer Goliathus Extended Mat
- NZXT Sleeved LED Cables
Forgot to add my SSDs which I will be using in RAID
- 2 x Corsair Force LS 120GB
Personally this is the one thing I love the most in my build. Ofcourse once again thanks to Bilal for helping me importing it here.
No Corsair fans were available locally, I tried everywhere. The only ones available were with LED's and I didn't want to spoil the beauty of the build with some red / blue color LED's. Do for now, I am using the built-in NZXT fans that came with the case, and will import Corsair fans later.
MOBO:
I don't know what to say here, I probably invested a little extra here, but I am happy that I went with Deluxe.
Processor:
Choosing 5820k saved me around $175 which I think is nice becuase I didn't want to pay extra for those 200MHz. 5820k comes with 3.3GHz for $385 while 5930k is 3.5GHz for $560. And ofc X series was out of question here
AIO Cooler:
For now, I will be using this NZXT X61 cooler but my next plan is to go for custom loop.
RAM:
I so wanted to get Corsair Dominator but they were out of stock at that time when I ordered this stuff, so had to limit my options. For now Ripjaws are doing fine with base 2400.
GPU's:
Going for the 970's was a hard decision because 980's were a good option here, but for now they will do fine until Nvidia throws their next modal. I will probably upgrade but not to 980's now.
This was the most cost-effective item in the build I think. I was planning to sleeve the cables myself but then I found this awesome package on AliExpress. Perfectly matched the build, with good quality, I could easily extended my GPU cables.
Storage:
Nothing out of extraordinary here but this Samsung M2. SSD with 1170MB/s read and 950MB/s write speed. I will be using it as primary drive for OS installation.
Upgraded from 2x2TB to 2x4TB, But I think I need to throw some other storage soon enough. Probably I will go for NAS.
Before trying this M2.SSD on board, I was using 2xSSD in RAID in my previous build, since they are still installed, so I cannot take them out yet, that's why there are no pictures of them but in the final build you can see them just under the GPUs.
PSU:
For now Corsair AX1200 can easily bear this rig's load and I wasn't intersted in AX1200i just for the USB header either. Since this is a fully modular PSU so I have selected only those cables I'm gonna need.
Final Build:
Next Upgrades (Priority wise):
- New Computer Table
- SP Fans
- Custom Cooling Loop
- GPU Upgrade
- - - Updated - - -
Razer Chroma Family:
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