6900k or 6850K for new PC

Thaifood · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:11

if you are not going to build it, have you considered one of 8packs build ?

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:11

whyscotty said:
Build it yourself, you'll be glad you did.

I have built a couple of PC's before and do fine until it comes to the bios and stuff, then it is a bit above me. So not willing to take that chance again.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:12

b4z said:
Here is my opinion on your build:

- You don't need any of that.
- You can build something that will allow you to game properly and happily at a fraction of the cost of the build you have selected.
- Your choices hint towards an idea of "pick the biggest and most expensive item available" under the logic that it will be "the best".
- The reality is the excessive costs of your hardware selection means you are paying above and beyond the more reasonably priced mainstream hardware and that cost difference will not be remotely proportional to the performance difference of the two builds.
- You should always buy smart regardless of how much your budget is.

Have a nice day

I know I do not need it, but this build is for a special reason So I am doing it regardless

whyscotty · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:16

Midian said:
I have built a couple of PC's before and do fine until it comes to the bios and stuff, then it is a bit above me.
So not willing to take that chance again.

I completely understand the apprehension.

But, there are a hell of a lot of knowledgeable people on here who'll help you.

Also remember - YouTube/Google is your friend.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:19

Thaifood said:
if you are not going to build it, have you considered one of 8packs build ?

If I am correct I think the 8Packs are liquid cooled and I cannot stand that kind of maintenance schedule, rather just take my pc in the garden and datavac.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:47

whyscotty said:
I completely understand the apprehension.

But, there are a hell of a lot of knowledgeable people on here who'll help you.

Also remember - YouTube/Google is your friend.

It is a nice gesture, and I am sure you would all do a good job helping me

but for something like this it scares the hell out of me hehe.
So I would prefer for it to all be tested and sorted before arrival to my house so I can just wait excitedly for the rig to turn up, settle down and enjoy it.

GoogalyMoogaly · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:49

Midian said:
I asked the question because I was undecided on the CPU, and although I try and keep up to date on most things, CPU's are one of the things that usually pass me by unfortunately (guess that will teach me hehe )

Then you should consider the 6950X as that's the top of the line CPU. If you're building a "money no object dream machine" as opposed to a "top end gaming machine" I'd go with one of those.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:59

GoogalyMoogaly said:
Then you should consider the 6950X as that's the top of the line CPU. If you're building a "money no object dream machine" as opposed to a "top end gaming machine" I'd go with one of those.

I never said "money was no object" and that CPU in my opinion although probably awsome is mega expensive, and it would slightly push me above a budget I am comfortable with.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 17:23

I have decided to go with the 6900k and I will switch the PSU to EVGA as recommended (just have to check out what model to go for).

Also just realised I may also have to add some more fans to the case for cooling, as I am not sure if the ones it comes with will be adequate.

GoogalyMoogaly · 16 Jul 2016 at 17:53

Midian said:
I never said "money was no object" and that CPU in my opinion although probably awsome is mega expensive, and it would slightly push me above a budget I am comfortable with.

If people used money as a reason for doing something they got told you weren't asking for financial advice, then you say that something is too expensive.

Midian said:
I have decided to go with the 6900k and I will switch the PSU to EVGA as recommended (just have to check out what model to go for).

Also just realised I may also have to add some more fans to the case for cooling, as I am not sure if the ones it comes with will be adequate.

You went for the most expensive one, shocking...

Was this thread just to tell people you were getting a 6900K but phrased as a question?

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 17:56

GoogalyMoogaly said:
If people used money as a reason for doing something they got told you weren't asking for financial advice, then you say that something is too expensive.

You went for the most expensive one, shocking...

Was this thread just to tell people you were getting a 6900K but phrased as a question?

Ok, not sure why you care so much about how I spend my money, but I was not asking your permission and to be frank it is not your buisness.

I was asking advice on 2 CPU's and you mention one that was not in the original question!

guwange · 16 Jul 2016 at 18:23

Few more suggestions - just to confuse you still further

Case: Is there any particular reason you're going with the 900D? I'd take the Phanteks Enthoo Primo every time for its superior build quality (it's also cheaper). Or, if you want to go crazy-exotic, take a look at the Lian-Li PC-D888WX 8Pack...or hold fire until next week, to see what prices the EU-distributed CaseLabs cases come in at.

Cooler: I'd pay the extra and get either the EKWB Predator 240 or the Swiftech H240-X2 Prestige. Either would be far quieter and more efficient than any Corsair CLC.

RAM: I know the RAM has already been brought up...but I'd grab a G.Skill Trident Z F4-3200C14D-32GTZ kit. 32GB is still way overkill for gaming...and this B-die kit is one of the best out there. While memory rarely makes much in gaming...this is by far the better kit - although if it's just for aesthetics, that's obviously your call. Just be aware you will be paying more for less...and using 8 Dimms will definitely impair any memory overclock.

GPUs: I'd probably take a pair of the EVGA 1080 hybrids, if you definitely want CLC - EVGA has the best support and they're based on the FTW PCB. Although personally, I'd probably go with two 1080 HOFs, as the Rampage has great spacing

DAC: I fully admit to not knowing much at all about DACs...but keep in mind the Rampage comes with an apparently pretty awesome DAC. I have no idea, however, how it compares to the Modi 2 and Magni 2...

The EVGA PSU you want is the SuperNova P2 1200W...although the 1000w P2 would also be more than enough!

Really not trying to rag on any of your selections, btw - just trying to help

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 18:33

guwange said:
Really not trying to rag on any of your selections, btw - just trying to help

Really appreciate it, but I think I am quite happy now, and thanks for the heads up on the PSU Model.

I will be honest about the case. I was not struck by any of them, so out of the them all I picked the one that if I ever needed to do anything there would be ample room to work in, and if in the future I did go down the watercooling road I could also easily do that as well.

GoogalyMoogaly · 16 Jul 2016 at 18:40

Midian said:
Ok, not sure why you care so much about how I spend my money, but I was not asking your permission and to be frank it is not your buisness.

I was asking advice on 2 CPU's and you mention one that was not in the original question!

It was more the attitude you started giving people that were genuinely trying to help.
Also you insulted the forum because the whole forum didn't jump in and answer your question after 9 hours.

I'm not sure why you expected a Broadwell-E CPU with a lower price and lower number to be better than the cheaper version with a lower number and less cores.

Glad you made your choice though, hope it all goes well for you.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 18:44

GoogalyMoogaly said:
It was more the attitude you started giving people that were genuinely trying to help.
Also you insulted the forum because the whole forum didn't jump in and answer your question after 9 hours.

I'm not sure why you expected a Broadwell-E CPU with a lower price and lower number to be better than the cheaper version with a lower number and less cores.

Glad you made your choice though, hope it all goes well for you.

Well it is not worth getting into an argument over so we can agree to disagree. Hope all goes well for you too

guwange · 16 Jul 2016 at 18:49

Midian said:
Really appreciate it, but I think I am quite happy now, and thanks for the heads up on the PSU Model.

I will be honest about the case. I was not struck by any of them, so out of the them all I picked the one that if I ever needed to do anything there would be ample room to work in, and if in the future I did go down the watercooling road I could also easily do that as well.

That's cool - and as someone that's chronically indecisive, deciding and being happy is definitely more half the battle

Good luck with it all - it's going to be a monster rig

Doogles · 16 Jul 2016 at 19:28

Why not just get a 6700k with SLI GTX 1080 along with 32GB of RAM, no game I've played uses more than 10GB of RAM so anymore will be wasted. This kind of build is just a waste of money for what you will be using it for.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 19:39

Doogles said:
Why not just get a 6700k with SLI GTX 1080 along with 32GB of RAM, no game I've played uses more than 10GB of RAM so anymore will be wasted. This kind of build is just a waste of money for what you will be using it for.

Well I am buying it with some of my inheritance and I want to make sure the PC means something to me.

I have never had a pc like this before and might never have one again. Since about 1987 every Birthday and Christmas my Nan would buy me a game from the old £1.99 ZX spectrum days to the modern PC games. Because she is not around to do that anymore, this PC is a testament to her memory and my way of honouring her.

Midian · 16 Jul 2016 at 19:53

Now my decision has been made, I would like to thank everyone for their comments and wish you all the best.

GoogalyMoogaly · 16 Jul 2016 at 20:43

On a side note, I've got a Corsair 900D myself and if I'm honest I probably wouldn't buy another one (assuming I didn't have the one I have obviously).

This is all personal opinion obviously, but it doesn't feel like a £300 case (which is what I paid for it). The flat plate at the front makes it look nice but it doesn't help the airflow much. If you're watercooling it's probably better (which I do intend to do, one day) but for air cooling I suspect there are better cases. Also the hinges o nthe bottom that open the lower section (for PSU and radiators) has a design issue where the door can slip down on the hinge or something and doesn't close nicely (there are videos demonstrating this on Youtube), but this may have been fixed in later revisions. There are also other small little things about the case that I can't quite put my finger on.

I've got 2 Corsair cases (900D and 540 AIR) and have been left underwhelmed by both.

I know you didn't ask about the case, but since you didn't seem to be completely sold on it I thought I'd weigh in.