ramthor's monster build

With video editing in mind... I would be more inclined to spec it like this:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £6,204.78
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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Extra cores with the 8-core CPU will be a nice bump in speed, even over the 6-core... let alone the 6700k

Just the one 2TB SSD for high-speed scratch space while editing.

Then 6TB of Raid-1 space for redundant high-volume storage, with the WD Black edition being 7200RPM so faster than the Red or Purple for data transfers... or 12TB of space if kept as independent drives. I wouldn't recommend a raid-0 array due to the extra volatility of data.
 
ramthor said:
Thank you for your trouble making this config. It does look nice and I know in single threaded tasks i7 6700K is mildly superior to 6850K. On the other hand you lose 2 cores which can make the difference in DirectX12 and other non-gaming tasks.
I'm not trying to sound posh or offend anyone but since 6700K has integrated graphics it was clearly designed for a different kind of market.
Your config is still a monster of a PC but maybe not as future proof?
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No offence taken. I suppose it depends on real-world performance benchmarks. I admit I wouldn't know off the top of my head what this relates to rending times etc but I had originally spec'd a 6850 and decided against it because it is significantly more money and based on an older architecture.

crinkleshoes said:
Yes and no... he mentioned that one of his main intended uses is 4k video editing and while the 6700k will still be a massive upgrade from his current CPU - the extra cores of the chip he specced will really benefit him.

With such a usage scenario... I would be tempted to switch the spec around a bit more and get an 8 or 10 core CPU even for that type of usage scenario.

I like all the extra SSD storage though :D
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As above. I feel that if there wasn't the limitation of buying the HTC Vive, I'd have been able to dump more money in to other areas. At the moment this spec is neither a workstation or a gaming build.. it's difficult to do both.
 
If it's a combined build though... I would rather lose a small number of FPS in some games to give way for a 30-50% faster rendering time on video editing.

Even with an overclocked 6950X, it can take an hour to output a 15-20 minute 1080p video at decent bitrate and multi-pass.

I had an overclocked watercooled 6700k build at the start of the year and sold it ahead of the new CPU release with a view to making that change. It really benefits Adobe Lightroom and Premier Pro.
 
crinkleshoes said:
If it's a combined build though... I would rather lose a small number of FPS in some games to give way for a 30-50% faster rendering time on video editing.

Even with an overclocked 6950X, it can take an hour to output a 15-20 minute 1080p video at decent bitrate and multi-pass.

I had an overclocked watercooled 6700k build at the start of the year and sold it ahead of the new CPU release with a view to making that change. It really benefits Adobe Lightroom and Premier Pro.
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That's what I was thinking too.
 
ramthor said:
What is wrong with H115i ?
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It's OK but it's not great... mine struggles to keep the 6950X cool at anything above 4.2GHz.

It managed OK with my 5820k @ 4.5GHz... but 4.625GHz that the CPU could do would get too hot.

It also gets quite loud under load.

You would get better cooling performance and lower noise profile from one of these EK kits and the case you've chosen supports a 360mm radiator in the top:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-9ad-ek.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-99d-ek.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...h-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-896-ek.html

Only would need to check for space in case for the x360, possibly p360 too... might be fine, i'm just not sure of the combo.

Or this might be better for a cheaper option:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-triton-360mm-aio-water-cooling-solution-hs-025-rt.html
 
About the memory, there's no such thing as dual channel or quad channel ram, its a feature of the motherboard.

I have two identical 8 gb (2x4) kits working together in quad channel on X99.
 
Really bad time to spend big money on a PC, that said if you can afford a £6000 console than it looks like you have picked most of the usual suspects apart from a 40" 4K screen.
 
Some of you can be really mean to forum noobs.

I remember when I first joined after buying a load of components from OCUK, I think my first thread was title " I cant wait for my bulldozer chip to arrive"

Jeeeeeez I was banged hard, so hard in fact I cancelled my order and got a 2600k and a few other bits one of the guys on here spec'd.

But that's not the point, the point is you can be helpful without being batty holes, a few of you need to kerb the attitude.

OP - I suggest you listen to these folks, even the rude, abrasive ones you wont go far wrong.
 
jigger said:
Really bad time to spend big money on a PC, that said if you can afford a £6000 console than it looks like you have picked most of the usual suspects apart from a 40" 4K screen.
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If you are referring to the fact that the pound plunges and that makes all imports including PC components more expensive, then it can be either a very bad time (if you think the pound will rise back up) or a very good time (if, like me, think it will get much worse soon).

Other than that, I take it you approve of my build?
 
nick.lidgett said:
Some of you can be really mean to forum noobs.

I remember when I first joined after buying a load of components from OCUK, I think my first thread was title " I cant wait for my bulldozer chip to arrive"

Jeeeeeez I was banged hard, so hard in fact I cancelled my order and got a 2600k and a few other bits one of the guys on here spec'd.

But that's not the point, the point is you can be helpful without being batty holes, a few of you need to kerb the attitude.

OP - I suggest you listen to these folks, even the rude, abrasive ones you wont go far wrong.
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Advice taken. Luckily I have quite a thick skin. :)
 
crinkleshoes said:
It's OK but it's not great... mine struggles to keep the 6950X cool at anything above 4.2GHz.

It managed OK with my 5820k @ 4.5GHz... but 4.625GHz that the CPU could do would get too hot.

It also gets quite loud under load.

You would get better cooling performance and lower noise profile from one of these EK kits and the case you've chosen supports a 360mm radiator in the top:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-9ad-ek.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...0-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-99d-ek.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...h-performance-watercooling-kit-wc-896-ek.html

Only would need to check for space in case for the x360, possibly p360 too... might be fine, i'm just not sure of the combo.

Or this might be better for a cheaper option:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-triton-360mm-aio-water-cooling-solution-hs-025-rt.html
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Thank you for all your tips. It really helps.
I had a look at all your suggestions. To be honest it may not look to you but to me it looks like a lot of hassle not using an all-in-one water cooling solutions.
You know, I do have a job and it is totally unrelated to custom PC building, but it pays for it, so my spare time is somehow limited and precious.
This is why I think I will stick with the Corsair H115i.

I've given some thought regarding the PSU and I researched problems with its Link software. I couldn't find much. I did find that it is quite regularly updated, it provides useful information and it is also used by the Corsair H115i. So if the biggest con is Link software and if this is a common problem and not something isolated to your boss' system, I would have to not only change the PSU to EVGA P2 1200W as you suggested but also find a different cooler.

Can anybody else confirm Corsair's Link software is buggy?
 
pandem0nium said:
About the memory, there's no such thing as dual channel or quad channel ram, its a feature of the motherboard.

I have two identical 8 gb (2x4) kits working together in quad channel on X99.
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ramthor said:
Thank you for all your tips. It really helps.
I had a look at all your suggestions. To be honest it may not look to you but to me it looks like a lot of hassle not using an all-in-one water cooling solutions.
You know, I do have a job and it is totally unrelated to custom PC building, but it pays for it, so my spare time is somehow limited and precious.
This is why I think I will stick with the Corsair H115i.

I've given some thought regarding the PSU and I researched problems with its Link software. I couldn't find much. I did find that it is quite regularly updated, it provides useful information and it is also used by the Corsair H115i. So if the biggest con is Link software and if this is a common problem and not something isolated to your boss' system, I would have to not only change the PSU to EVGA P2 1200W as you suggested but also find a different cooler.

Can anybody else confirm Corsair's Link software is buggy?
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I get the sentiment. It can seem a little daunting / time consuming perhaps.

But in reality, that EK kit - you can easily get it installed in 30 minutes to an hour. It's remarkably easy, especially with flexible tubing like that kit.



But don't forget this one - it is an AIO cooler and should perform better than the Corsair unit:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-triton-360mm-aio-water-cooling-solution-hs-025-rt.html


I don't have any trouble with the Corsair Link software, but then I don't use it very much.
 
crinkleshoes said:
I get the sentiment. It can seem a little daunting / time consuming perhaps.

But in reality, that EK kit - you can easily get it installed in 30 minutes to an hour. It's remarkably easy, especially with flexible tubing like that kit.



But don't forget this one - it is an AIO cooler and should perform better than the Corsair unit:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-triton-360mm-aio-water-cooling-solution-hs-025-rt.html


I don't have any trouble with the Corsair Link software, but then I don't use it very much.
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I wouldn't touch a Raijintek Triton. The quality control is lacking with those units.
 
If you are serious about a major build like that I would contact OcUK directly. Drop them a message in their pre-sales section on the forum. When I was looking for my build I spoke to ScottiB and had some custom parts added to the spec I wanted.

Great service and although I had some delays (braided cables ended up being too short and one set didn't work so they couldn't ship it out until it was fixed) their experience and honesty was worth it. Looking back at it, I am glad they didn't just send it out to me without the testing they did. It's just frustrating when you wanted your new toy and you get told it will be a few more days until it's ready :)

The plan is to refresh another one of our machines in the next 6 months so I will be going back to them for another custom build.
 
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