Time for a new computer. Need some advice.

[JIMJAM]

I put together my current I7 based system so long ago I forget how old it is but I7s were the latest greatest. Has I7,2.4 ghz, Vista 64,4 gigs ,660 TI vid card. No issues but I have every addon known to man and the sytems is really showing its age.Its time to treat myself and I am considering getting Falconnorthwest to build me one.
First off is SSD night/day running FSX? I am considering a 2 gig one.
Here is the build sheet.

• Power SupplySilverStone® 1000 Watt Modular
• MotherboardAsus® X99 Deluxe
• ProcessorIntel® Core™ i7 5820K 3.3GHz
• Processor OverclockNo Processor Overclock
• Processor CoolerAsetek® Liquid Cooling - Talon
• Memory32GB - 4x8GB - 2400MHz - DDR4
• Video CardNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB
• NetworkingOn-Board Ethernet
• Hard DriveCrucial® M550 SSD 1TB
• Optical DriveAsus® 16x DVD Writer
• 64-Bit Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows 8.1
• ***Any suggestions or alternatives? This will be my dedicated gaming system and internet browsing rig. All other files will be placed on external drives.
• Thanks ahead of time. Jim

[txnetcop]

To be honest you can build it yourself for less, but if you can afford it...it's nice system setup!
Ted

[wombat666]

As Ted says, build it yourself.
The current 'performance box' I'm building for people is based on good quality and flexibility.
The latest offerings are not what I would use right now, I just never ever buy the first model of anything.

CHIP: i7-4790K Quad Core
MoBo: ASUS Sabretooth Z97 Mk.I LGA1150
PSU: Corsair TX750M Bronze
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L Ki
Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX970 Superclocked ACX2.0 4GB (x2 in SLI Optional)
OS HD: Samsung SSD 840EVO 500GB
FSX HD: Samsung SSD 840EVO 500GB or Samsung SSD 840EVO 1TB
Backup HD: WD RED 2TB SATA III
Optical Drive: LG CH12NS30 BLU-RAY
RAM: G.Skill RipjawsZ 32GB PC3-19200 DDR3
CASE: FRACTAL DESIGN Define RF4 Black Pearl ATX
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64

[Naismith]

Nice looking system Wombat, although I would opt for Gigabyte over Asus. (Asus stiffed me for a money back rebate on a Nvidea card so I have the huff with them at the moment)
I agree Z99 are so new they are overpriced at the moment plus DDR4 memory is a ta premium to for a while yet. I would wait a while myself unless it is a must have. Plus it is a doddle to build a PC yourself. Go on give it a try. You will learn a lot and save a bunch.

[wombat666]

I really like the Sabretooth boards Naismith, all the systems I've built with them are rock solid and IMHO the layout of the board is great.
The specs I've listed are the starting point for people who ask me to build a decent rig, I'll compromise on Graphics Card and RAM if needed, but if they don't like the MoBo, the case or the CPU Cooler then I dismiss them.
As for all the new kit, it's way overpriced and I'll lay even money it will be far more affordable in 6 months time, and probably more refined.
I will admit to testing a few new items on my 'next' box but I'm playing the conservative card right now.
When I loaded up the dual GTX690 system in our new residence I had to ante up for an extra Air Conditioner to keep me and the Box comfortable ............ I do feel the heat these days but dealing with that 40C exhaust was not on!!
Overclocking that poor little i7 377K to just on 4.6Ghz probably didn't help either.

[stansdds]

If it were me, I think I'd trade half of that 32GB of RAM for a faster CPU, especially if overclocking is not possible.