Hi,
After getting some 144hz monitors I am noticing my CPU is limiting is my frames at lower than my GPUs can achieve when at 1440p, and minorly when in surround. Most likely due to PCI-E gen 2 spec running at 8x on two of my cards along with the CPU not being up to the task.
Currently running:
SilverStone TJ-07
X5650 @ 4.2Ghz
Rampage Extreme 3
DDR3 1600 mhz 3 x 4GB
128GB Sandisk SSD
4TB WD Blue SSHD
Silverstone Strider Series 1500 Watt
3 x EVGA 980TI Superclocked
3 x Asus Swift PG279Q (1440p x 3)
Dual loop water cooling covering Mobo/CPU in one loop and GPUS in another. Two (iirc D5 pumps, Black stealth 240 rad (which I want to replace with a thicker rad), Thermochil 360 rad, EK 240 rad, I have another spare 360 rad.
USB Asus U7 Echelon soundcard
There is a possibility of sometimes needing an additional 8x PCI-E port for a capture card or something else in the future, would like the flexibility, although I have seen some MSI boards had a 1080 60p capture card on board so that could save the need for it.
I assume for this I will need a 5930k rather than a 5820k due to the PCI-E lane support.
will probably go for 32GB DDR4 so I don't have to upgrade from 16-32 at some future date.
I prefer MSI for motherboards, but am open to Asus as well - Do not want gigabyte. I do not need wireless support as the machine will always be hard wired. Dual ports that can do teaming is useful, but not totally required.
Several USB 3 ports as it will be running an occulus rift, and a few extra for running some desk hubs off etc.
Will also want full cover block for the motherboard most likely, a CPU block, and maybe some ram blocks for fancyness. Currently running EK nickel plated blocks for everything.
Budget is whatever it needs to be to get what I want, but I don't wna to be spending money for the sake of it, unless it has support for new tech that will mean I dont need to upgrade again as soon (USB 3.1 Gen 2 etc).
I am also open to moving to a new, quieter case/sound dampened with cable management and proper pump/res mounting without having to mod it etc. It will need support for at least 2 240 full thickness rads, and 1 360. preferably 2 360s and 1 240 would be good though.
PC is used mainly for gaming. Some web and photoshop work, AutoCAD, Video encoding/rendering via sony vegas and Aftereffects.
So, confirmation on needing a 5930k, which mother board/s to be looking at, What speed/cas RAM is considered worthwhile and ideas on a new case, maybe?
After getting some 144hz monitors I am noticing my CPU is limiting is my frames at lower than my GPUs can achieve when at 1440p, and minorly when in surround. Most likely due to PCI-E gen 2 spec running at 8x on two of my cards along with the CPU not being up to the task.
Currently running:
SilverStone TJ-07
X5650 @ 4.2Ghz
Rampage Extreme 3
DDR3 1600 mhz 3 x 4GB
128GB Sandisk SSD
4TB WD Blue SSHD
Silverstone Strider Series 1500 Watt
3 x EVGA 980TI Superclocked
3 x Asus Swift PG279Q (1440p x 3)
Dual loop water cooling covering Mobo/CPU in one loop and GPUS in another. Two (iirc D5 pumps, Black stealth 240 rad (which I want to replace with a thicker rad), Thermochil 360 rad, EK 240 rad, I have another spare 360 rad.
USB Asus U7 Echelon soundcard
There is a possibility of sometimes needing an additional 8x PCI-E port for a capture card or something else in the future, would like the flexibility, although I have seen some MSI boards had a 1080 60p capture card on board so that could save the need for it.
I assume for this I will need a 5930k rather than a 5820k due to the PCI-E lane support.
will probably go for 32GB DDR4 so I don't have to upgrade from 16-32 at some future date.
I prefer MSI for motherboards, but am open to Asus as well - Do not want gigabyte. I do not need wireless support as the machine will always be hard wired. Dual ports that can do teaming is useful, but not totally required.
Several USB 3 ports as it will be running an occulus rift, and a few extra for running some desk hubs off etc.
Will also want full cover block for the motherboard most likely, a CPU block, and maybe some ram blocks for fancyness. Currently running EK nickel plated blocks for everything.
Budget is whatever it needs to be to get what I want, but I don't wna to be spending money for the sake of it, unless it has support for new tech that will mean I dont need to upgrade again as soon (USB 3.1 Gen 2 etc).
I am also open to moving to a new, quieter case/sound dampened with cable management and proper pump/res mounting without having to mod it etc. It will need support for at least 2 240 full thickness rads, and 1 360. preferably 2 360s and 1 240 would be good though.
PC is used mainly for gaming. Some web and photoshop work, AutoCAD, Video encoding/rendering via sony vegas and Aftereffects.
So, confirmation on needing a 5930k, which mother board/s to be looking at, What speed/cas RAM is considered worthwhile and ideas on a new case, maybe?