In the past few years I've done a number of builds. From my original non-coordinated X58 build, to my black and white themed H440, to my current gray and aluminum themed Antec S10 build, all have fell slightly short of the mark of where I want my builds to be in one fashion or another. Sometimes in stability, sometimes in aesthetics, and sometimes in something as simple as cabling. I also have an unhealthy need to satisfy 13-year-old-Ex's wishes. Much the same way a 1st gen NSX speeds past a child one day and unlocks their love of cars, I've looked at things like Dominator Platinums and gone 'one day, I'll have that.' And with this build, I shall. Silly I know, but when its my money I only have to answer to myself. This is going to be a long process and tick off a lot of boxes in my build bucket list. Hence, nearly two months before purchasing begins I have scoured the corners of the net for what will go into this project. Behold the fruit of many hours of pouring over reviews and specs sheets.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i9-7900X 3.3GHz 10-Core Processor ($1030.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK - TISIS CORE EDITION Fanless CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Thermal Compound: Thermal Grizzly - Kryonaut 1g 1g Thermal Paste ($12.82 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - X299 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA2066 Motherboard ($287.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($493.25 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 960 Pro 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($620.56 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Deepcool - DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - PRIME Titanium 1000W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($277.11 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Pioneer - BDR-211UBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($118.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Sound Card: Creative Labs - Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Aerocool - DS 140mm Black 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.82 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool - DS 140mm Black 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($15.82 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool - DS 120mm Black 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.91 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool - DS 120mm Black 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.91 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Aerocool - DS 120mm Black 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.91 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: CRYORIG - XF140 76.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.06 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: CRYORIG - XF140 76.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.06 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: CRYORIG - XF140 76.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.06 @ OutletPC)
Fan Controller: Lamptron - CW611-B Fan Controller ($85.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC - AG271QG 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($669.80 @ Best Buy)
Other: Audio Extension ($17.00)
Other: Front Panel Extension ($11.00)
Other: Fan Extensions x5 ($35.00)
Other: 24p, 8p ATX, 8p PCI, 6p PCI Ext Cables ($70.00)
Other: Bitfenix White LED Strip ($33.00)
Total: $4011.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-08 09:16 EDT-0400
A lot of these choices will not make sense at first glance.
'What the fuck is that cooler?'
That cooler was reviewed in a roundup by Antec as competing well with a D15 using 50% slower fans. Its my belief that when given better airflow that it has the potential to beat a D15. I am putting that to the test. And if it doesn't work out, I'll pull the D15 off my current build.
'A 60$ case for a 4k$ build? Wat?'
Believe it or not its extremely difficult to find a case that gives me exactly what I'm looking for. It is thoughtfully laid out and should allow me to keep a very tasteful aesthetic while still using things like LEDs and two tone fans. I don't want a full tower behemoth, I need front panel bays in a time where they are being eliminated on most offerings, and I need the PSU covered/shrouded while still having a large window. I think this case is going to be a really good value buy, and if I'm disappointed with it when it gets here it may be time to pony up 800$ to Caselabs. x.x My other option is finding, buying, and painting the interior of an NZXT Whisper and figuring out how to modernize the cooling and add a window which is a bit more dremel work than I'm comfortable with.
'Why the fuck are you spending hundreds of dollars on cables?'
For as much as my build performs it needs to look the part. One area I hate my current build in is the cabling, and I've done all I can to manage it. I'm going to see if I can get myself to the level of build I've seen in threads on Anantech, OverclockersClub, and HardOCP, and really step up my game in how the finished product looks. I guess we'll find out.
The rest of the parts I think are pretty self explanatory. They are top class performers from known brands. I doubt there's much I may have missed but if anyone wants to give cause for changes I'm happy to hear it. I'm planning to have this done by Christmas if all goes to plan.
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