Advice needed: Upgrading my current system...

[T-800]

Hey guys,

Looking to overhaul my current system. Configuration in my signature.

What do I need this system for?

* Motion picture editing (Premiere, After Effects, etc), often with RAW 4K, 5K, 6K and soon to be 8K footage.

* Photograph editing (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc), RAW, high megapixel stills, exceeding 20MP.

* Gaming. Would like to take advantage of current and next gen titles.

What's my budget?

* Excluding VAT, around the £500 mark, with a little leeway towards £600, but the cheaper I can keep it, the better.

Presently looking at the Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz (Skylake) CPU, along with a kit of Crucial 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-17000C16 2133MHz Quad Channel RAM. No idea on motherboard or cooler, and I'll sort out the GPU later. Just want to get the basics down first.

What are your thoughts?

I've been running an AMD system for a long time now, so any assistance I can get in regards to going down the Intel route, and for these specific requirements, would be most appreciated.

Cheers!

 

[T-800]

Looking at a few benchmarks, it appears that the Skylake performs better in programs such as Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, so maybe something like this...

Asus Z170 Maximus VII Hero - Skylake Core i7 6700K CPU & Motherboard Bundle = £383.32
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-043-AS&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=3069

Or this...

Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 7 - Skylake Core i7 6700K CPU & Motherboard Bundle = £388.32
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-022-GI&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=3069

... would suit me well?

Then maybe this RAM...

Avexir Blitz Original Silver 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Quad Channel Memory Kit = £241.66
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-125-AR

Over budget by £24.98 if going with the cheaper Asus bundle, and still haven't chosen a CPU cooler, but what are your thoughts on these choices?

 

[T-800]

@dreamcat4 -- I currently have a Samsung 850 Pro SSD, so am only looking to upgrade my Mobo, CPU, RAM and Heatsink at the moment.

Alright, so more cores, but less GHz, will be better for video / photo editing and gaming, whereas fewer cores and more GHz would be better for... gaming alone, or... ?

In terms of future proofing for the next 3-5 years, is the vote still for X99?

 

[T-800]

Will you need a new cooler for Intel CPU? I suppose AMDs are already quite power-hungry so it's what you're used to.

I'm not sure if my cooler would fit?

Get the Xeon then and Quad-channel RAM.

Out of interest; what advantage do Xeon CPUs have over the others?

 

[T-800]

Well I thought the answer to that question was exactly as had posted already...

What's not to understand there?

Sorry, I was looking in the "Xeon" category on the Overclockers website, and couldn't find it.

You mean the one in this bundle, right?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-022-AS&groupid=2833&catid=2836&subcat=2861

 

[T-800]

Is Gigabyte generally considered the preferred mobo manufacturer? Couldn't find the specs on the Asus mobo in the bundle I listed...

 

[T-800]

Also, does this 5830k bundle...

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-023-AS&groupid=2833&catid=2836&subcat=2861

... justify the £150 price difference between this 5820k bundle below?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-022-AS&groupid=2833&catid=2836&subcat=2861

 

[T-800]

Bumping for more opinions.

 

[T-800]

I can't really see myself running any more than two GFX cards at a time, mostly due to cost. So here's what I'm thinking now...

Asus X99-S - Intel Core i7 5820K Six Core CPU & Motherboard Bundle = £422.48
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-022-AS

Avexir Blitz Original Silver 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Quad Channel Memory Kit - White Light = £241.66
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-125-AR

Total (Excl. VAT) = £664.14

Still haven't decided on a cooler, though. Any recommendations for this CPU? Preferably something that doesn't break the bank.

 

[T-800]

Still haven't decided on a cooler, though. Any recommendations for this CPU? Preferably something that doesn't break the bank.

For example; should I be looking at fan-only coolers, or water coolers with fans? And do I want a single fan or twin fans? Not after anything fancy, just something reliable, that keeps the CPU running smoothly.

 

[T-800]

What case will you be using?

I'll be using the same case I'm using at the moment, which is the Lian Li PC-A70FB Aluminium Full Tower Case.

 

[T-800]

After doing a quick Google search, I've read a lot of people favouring the Noctua NH-D15 for the 5820k.

Thoughts?

 

[T-800]

It is a very good cooler, if you don't mind the colour.

Is there anything as good as the NH-D15 that comes in black, or at least something less "70s"?

 

[T-800]

Any idea if the Phanteks PH-TC14PE will fit in my Lian Li case?

 

[T-800]

Lian-Li website states 175mm max cpu cooler height and the Phanteks is 171mm so it should fit fine.

http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-a70f-3/

http://www.phanteks.com/PH-TC14PE.html

Cheers, Lee.

Well, ordered everything in my last post, including the Phanteks cooler. Hoping the RAM comes in stock soon, as I'm looking forward to getting out of the stone age, and experiencing some power.