Hey Guys,
This is my first ever build log!! Before I continue I would like to thank all you people who helped me get this build planned and troubleshooted.
-What it is used for-
QuoteThis is my usage plan:
- Will be using it for watching movies, listening to music browsing, etc (general computing)
- Will be editing videos (maybe even start a youtube channel) and will be editing music (I want to get into DJ'ing and as well I do help out my father in his media business), as well as some moding for video games using Blender, MAYA, etc. -3D modeling, physics/other simulation (such as FEA, etc), Some Quantum Mechanics, Matlab/Mathematic Algorithms, Programming (both High and Low Level), image/video analysis, research from the web and data crunching on my own (or have the ability to crunch the data) some sensor data (for like personal research, or stuff I plan to do, like making a small UAV) modifying, etc. (though for more complex things I do have access to a supercomputer courtesy of my work and at my school)
- Some software I have used before: ABAQUS ADAMS SoftwareANSYS ASPEN HYSYSC/C++ CES4Femap FORTRAN Gas Turbine 9GESOP LABVIEW LoftsmanLS-DYNA MAPLE MATHCADMathematica MATLAB MSC SOFTWARENastran, Patran,PTC Pro Engineer and Rapid Prototyping ScannerSTK Tecplot I have personally already used STK, Pro-E (now know as Creo) and Autocad 3D
- I also want it to able to game at higher resolution with good performance (for fast paced shooters, and STARCITIZEN!!)
- I am also curious into going for Folding and SETI and any other scientific computation at home when I am not using my computer for work/play
- I would also like this build to be "future proof" in the sense that I do not need to make a big upgrade (like a new chipset or something) and be easily up gradable -etc.
As of right now I am working with an institution which is running a project in a orbital cleaning satellite. So I will be running mostly a lot of analytically software and simulators. Most predominate software that are used by the institution are the same software I have listed above. For example besides the CFD and FEA with thermals, I will be expecting to run multi-dynamic orbital simulations as well. In a few months are so I will be doing research on self replicating 3D machines (i.e. 3D printers) and will help in running theoretical calculations and simulations as well. 3D work and CAD are also a given. I will also be doing research and testing on other topics on the side as well and would like my personal computer to be able to handle some complex algorithm and simulations. Also I am entering into my industry as well in the coming 8 months and I would love for a system I won't have to upgrade (chipset and processor) for some time or so.
-Components-
QuoteCase: NZXT H440
CPU: I7-5960x
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 AIO
MOBO: MSI X99S SLi Plus
GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (Had a Gigabyte GTX 780Ti OC but had to RMA)
RAM: Gskill Ripjaw 4 16GB 2133Mhz DDR4 kit
PSU: EVGA 1000G2
SSD (Boot): Samsung 850pro 128GB
HDD (mass storage): WD 1TB Blue 7200RPM
Keyboard: Logitech G510s
Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Core
Display: Asus VG248 24in. 144Hz 1ms
-The Build-
Bellow are picture of the build, I forgot to take the picture of when the shipment arrived sorry in advance
It posted first time:
http://i.imgur.com/9mH5yib.jpg
Tower without side panel:
http://i.imgur.com/nNTjP45.jpg
The total build system running (Its not perfect):
http://i.imgur.com/PvOboAH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wQFsP2V.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/R27hUMu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UP5wcvJ.jpg
When the new G1 GTX 970 arrived:
http://i.imgur.com/osWX6ZF.jpg
-The Test-
This the test I have run. Note I used OC Genie to OC the CPU to 3.7Ghz and the gpu is left at stock OC.
CPU Stress Test:
Idle (With the 780ti Installed):
http://i.imgur.com/MV23p5a.jpg
Idle (With the 970 installed):
http://i.imgur.com/RfryVuf.jpg
Load (Both with the 780ti installed):
http://i.imgur.com/tKgbZuL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tKgbZuL.jpg
After Load (780ti version):
http://i.imgur.com/EVU4tRl.jpg
GPU Stress Test:
Uniengine:
Skydiver:
http://i.imgur.com/9pigpZI.jpg
Firestrike:
http://i.imgur.com/MACS3Oa.jpg
GTX 970 Acoustics:
P.S. idle temp 34 degree C and at load around 62-63ish C. Though this was with side panel open
P.P.S. here are the acoustics, sorry used a note 3 camera :/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Q3nBG_4rk&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwBgDNC_gvY&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7WneDxdzMY&feature=youtu.be
-Remarks-
For me the build is running good now, temps are good even for a air starved case. Happy with my first built. I was looking for reliability over the wow factor. The system is stressed on my workload, doesn't matter if its matlab or labview, etc. Content creation like video editing is a joke to it (which is good). The only way I could possibly see this cpu struggling is (baring benchmarks, bad cooling, etc.) Is a extreme HPC workload, simulations of undefined, super computer programs, etc. I didn't OC any higher because I don't need to, performance is good as is. 1.0490v for 3.7Ghz is what I have. Also It may not be as flashy as some but that's okay, I will attempt a big build later, now I am comfortable with building.
-Upgrades?-
I don't think I need an upgrade any time soon but this is an on going build. Any suggestion would help. I was thinking a bigger SSD and more HDD later, I would want a case upgrade if I want to go SLI...maybe water cooling? I don't know
THANKS GUY'S, HOPE YOU LIKE IT.