Building a new computer for gaming/streaming/multiboxing

[Xelestine]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to build a brand new machine for 10 boxing wow and streaming it at the same time.
I don't have a lot of knowledge about hardware, so looking for some help coming up with specs.

Budget: $3000-4000

Thanks in advance!

[Deleted]

Is that budget with or without peripherals?

[Xelestine]

Without, I think I've got enough monitors/mice/keyboards/etc

[Cyrops]

Not sure how many monitors you have, I gave it a shot as it sounds like a fun build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($549.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($425.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($360.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 960GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($459.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($197.04 @ Newegg)
Total: $3618.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 03:51 EDT-0400)

[Remilia]

Man, that is overkill as hell.

[Vargur]

Man, that is overkill as hell.

Streaming 10 WoW clients.
Yeah...



No, it's not.
In fact if the MB would support more, I'd get more RAM than only 32. And definitely a 4960X. The streaming software is killing the CPU usually, especially if it's bloated with other stuff as well, e.g. PiP.

[Cyrops]

No, it's not.
In fact if the MB would support more, I'd get more RAM than only 32. And definitely a 4960X. The streaming software is killing the CPU usually, especially if it's bloated with other stuff as well, e.g. PiP.

500$ for 200mhz or am I missing something?

[Vargur]

500$ for 200mhz or am I missing something?

Yes but

Specification wise the extra L3 cache is all that you get. However,  Intel's Extreme Edition chips are picked from higher quality silicon  which yields greater overclocking potential and less heat output.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...-Core-i7-4930K

And if you really wanna compare prices:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...-Core-i7-4770K

[Cyrops]

Yes but

Specification wise the extra L3 cache is all that you get. However,  Intel's Extreme Edition chips are picked from higher quality silicon  which yields greater overclocking potential and less heat output.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...-Core-i7-4930K

And if you really wanna compare prices:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i...-Core-i7-4770K

Still not convinced it's worth double the price, unless OP intends to run a custom loop with cooling?

[Vargur]

Still not convinced it's worth double the price, unless OP intends to run a custom loop with cooling?

Worth is in the eyes of the beholder. Since performance wise extreme ed. is better, and money doesn't seem to be an issue, I don't see why not.

[Xelestine]

Good stuff guys! Thanks a bunch.

For monitors I have 3 x 27inch ViewSonics

[Deleted]

Fun build! :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($549.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($425.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($244.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($244.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($724.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($724.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($188.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $4004.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 14:21 EDT-0400)

[Cyrops]

Worth is in the eyes of the beholder. Since performance wise extreme ed. is better, and money doesn't seem to be an issue, I don't see why not.

With my build it would go over 4k$ :P