X99 Build - Video Editing - Input/Feedback

[simjc]

Hi all,

Been a while since I've built system, like 7 years, and thus I'm currently running with an overclocked e4300. Over the past couple years i've seriously got into video editing, and now use the adobe creative suite for that and photography, and will be branching out into more of the adobe suite; think after effects.

I've been patiently waiting for the new CPUs to arrive, before pulling the trigger.

Reasons behind my choices:

1. HDDs. (a) 512 SDD OS + Apps (those apps are likely to grow, so avoided 256), (b) 256 SDD for video working drive, (c) 4TB for the photos, data, etc.
2. Motherboard ASUS for 5 way optimisation, auto tuning, so gets me near the mark without having to relearn how to overclock since the demise of FSB.
3. Case, want full tower, with reasonable airflow underneath case. Think thick carpet, don't want to sufficate PSU.
4. Memory, opted for 16GB so far, 2400, but thinking 2666. I originally chose 16, but now wondering whether should go for 32GB now; plan to populate the other 4 slots later 2-3 years time...
5. Graphics card. I've initially put down the 6GB ram 780 card (hi res video editing), but have just learnt Maxwell is around the corner. So thinking in short term, to reuse my GTX560, allowing me to go for the top end CPU and buy the better graphics card later.
6. Want a quiet system! Hence the noctua fans, and kraken watercooler.

I would appreciate feedback, comments, suggestions etc.

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 6GB Superclocked ACX Video Card
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan
Other: NZXT Aperture M 5.25" Card Reader - Black

CPU Paste: Any recommendations? Artic silver 5 (used it 7 years ago), or is there something better now?

One final query, the ASUS motherboards only support 64GB ram currently, unlike other M/Bs that support 128GB. Is this a hardware limitation, or will a bios update in the future unlock it?

Thanks in advance

Sim

 

[DaleTheWhale]

128GB of DDR4 is going to cost loads, I wouldn't be worrying about that!

 

[dreigns]

Jeezz what are u editing that will use 128gig lol even 64 is a bit of over kill

 

[Bart_Hunt]

MSI x99s sli plus would be more suitable mobo here, if you want that 128gb ddr4 support. It lacks wifi, but other than that it's a very nice motherboard, with very good reviews - it's also sold at half price of that Asus board. And is all-black, no fancy lights or weird looking heatsinks.

 

[simjc]

Jeezz what are u editing that will use 128gig lol even 64 is a bit of over kill

I don't need 128GB, just thinking about future, +5 years time.

 

[simjc]

Looks like the "NZXT Kraken X61" is not going to be available in the UK for +2 weeks or more.

Can anyone suggest an alternative 240mm quiet good AIO cooler? I understand the X60 is loud.

Thanks

 

[ShivP]

H105, Antec 1250 or something like that, probably the H105 in my opinion

 

[Sirrel Squirrel]

I'd be inclined to go for an AMD GPU, Open CL in Premiere is very quick and generally outperforms CUDA.