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Brian

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Hey dudes,

So I'm thinking of building a new X99 system today (going to head to Fry's to grab the parts) but before I do, I wanted to run the build by everyone here and get some feedback. I'm looking at Corsair ram, specifically: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2666 (PC4-21300) Desktop Memory Model CMK16GX4M4A2666C15 - Newegg.comand noticed there's one that costs $20 more but is Cas 16 (CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2666 (PC4-21300) Desktop Memory Model CMK16GX4M4A2666C16 - Newegg.com). Is there any reason why the slower timings would cost $20 more? Shouldn't it be the other way around? Unfortunately Fry's doesn't carry the Cas 15 so I'd have to get the Cas 16 stuff or shop at NewEgg (which I don't want to do since I hate their customer service).

Here's what I have in mind for my build:

Motherboard: Asus X99-A (I was considering MSI X99S Krait but the PCI-E layout sucks for SLI). If anyone can recommend something better I'm open to it.

Ram: See above.

GPU: Already have 2 x 980 SC SLI

PSU: Already have AX1200i

Case: Got Corsair C70 but not happy with it. Really wish I could get my hands on the 800D but nobody is selling it anymore.

CPU: Intel 5820K - don't see any pt in 5930k or 5960x since I don't need the extra lanes. The extra 2 cores would be nice but not for $1000 a pop.

Cooler: H100i (it's the older one, will it still work on this board?)

Currently this is what I have:

Mobo: Asus Maximius V Formula

CPU: [email protected] GHz

GPU: see above

Ram: Vengeance 2133 MHz XMP

Case: See above

Thanks.

EDIT: BUILD IS COMPLETE! Pretty happy with the results, here's the end specs:

Motherboard: ASUS Rampage V Extreme

CPU: Intel i7 5820 K

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i with MX4

Ram: 16 GB (4 x 4) Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666 MHz

GPU: 2 x EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC

Case: NZXT. H440 Black & Red

PSU: Corsair AX 1200i

SSD: Samsung 840 500 GB + 1 TB backup drive

Fans: 3 x Corsair SP 120 for the front, 2 x AF 120 on the H100i and the regular NZXT 120mm in the back.

Lighting: RGB LED strips + controller from Fry's electronics

Total build time: About 2 days.

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RAM: I see no reason for the variance in prices like that. Go for the lower latency cause no reason to do so in this case, maybe they dun goof'd. I'd pounce on that.

Cooler: Do you still have the 2011 bracket for it? I'm pretty sure it is the same. 15 second Googling (the finest) says it will work, but the newer CPUs are a bit taller, so just watch the pressure.

Mobo: The Asus X99-A seems quite fine enough. The X99-PRO looks kinda sweet and supports 3300 RAM apparently. But seems a non-issue since you don't have RAM that'll touch that speed anyways. The X99-PRO also has WiFi built in and a nifty M.2 adapter, so that would be awesome for someone like me (since I'm rigged up on wireless) - plus it looks a loot fancier with that shroud thinger xD...

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Well the shroud is fugly :D Don't need wireless AC since I have a physical line running to my router (no wireless latency). Good to know about the H100i, guess my google skillz are weak. Fry's doesn't have the cas 15 :(

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Well I ended up getting an RMA refund for the X99-A from NewEgg. Had second thoughts this morning and decided to go for the X99 Pro because it has that extra VRM cooling pipe + comes w/the M.2 board but I still think that white shroud is very fugly and will see if I can remove it. Lucky for me NewEgg allowed me to return it unopened for a full refund - I hear they can be real asses about it. Ended up ordering the Pro from Amazon even though I had to pay $25 in taxes cuz well..Amazon is fucking awesome.

@LAW I got a Samsung 840 EVO 500 GB. Probably will move up to a 1 TB 850 Pro eventually.

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Sorry if you've already answered, but why did you choose the 4 core 5820k X99 build over a 4 core 4790k Z97 build? I recently had an X99 system and chose the 6-core 5930k because I just felt that I had to. Not sure what the more expensive 5820k+X99mobo gives you over a 4970k+Z97?

Intel Core i7 5820K vs 4790K

Don't get me wrong, your build looks amazing. I am just curious. happy to be schooled :)

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I think the same as TonytotheB.

Its not effecitive to upgrade like u do. If u dont have the money to buy at least the 6-core, it doesnt matter to upgrade from the 4970

Ofc u can upgrade later but... thats not the possibility for a good system.

I like the case and the cable management with the red sleeves =)

At the time I build a watercooling for my old system but with the option to turn it into a new system with ddr4 and specs of this LGA =)

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