R100 000 to build a complete PC..What would you go for?

The Joker · Oct 31, 2013

Hey guys

So I've wanted to ask you guys this a long time ago, but never got around to it.
I want you guys to build a pc to the value of R100 000, not going over or under it (R5000 Max under).

Take some time and put together the machine with the parts you would use, provide links and tell me why you went for that specific spec. I don't want people just choosing the most expensive stuff, get a bit creative and come up with something insane.

R100 000 includes everything, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor/s.
You can pretty much use any parts available in SA.

I'll post my own build in the next few days but I'd really like to see what you guys come up with.

rootworm41 · Oct 31, 2013

The Joker said:
Hey guys

So I've wanted to ask you guys this a long time ago, but never got around to it.
I want you guys to build a pc to the value of R100 000, not going over or under it (R5000 Max under).

Take some time and put together the machine with the parts you would use, provide links and tell me why you went for that specific spec. I don't want people just choosing the most expensive stuff, get a bit creative and come up with something insane.

R100 000 includes everything, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor/s.
You can pretty much use any parts available in SA.

I'll post my own build in the next few days but I'd really like to see what you guys come up with.

I look forward to window shopping for this PC

Edelweiss · Oct 31, 2013

I would buy this pre-assembled pc..

don't be daft

rootworm41 · Oct 31, 2013

Hi Guys.

I threw this build together today. I ran out of money...(LOL R100 000). I would probably do watercooling if I was buying in America. This build is a setup which I will explain when I find some time later. What do you think?

CPU: INTEL CORE I7-4960X - R12,633
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=10886
Reason: Beast

Motherboard: ASUS Z9PE-D8 WS - R6,434
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=6490
Reason: Thunderbolt X 2 and Loads of features.

Chassis: CORSAIR OBSIDIAN 900D - R3,868
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=29&products_id=9117
Reason: Support

PSU: CORSAIR AX1200I, 1200W - R4,047
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30&products_id=7509
Reason: The best

Cooler: CORSAIR H110 - R1,294
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_33&products_id=8819
Reason: Very few coolers can run this CPU overclocked highly. This can.

GPU: GIGABYTE NTITAN-6GD X2 - R13,480 X2
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=9113
Reason: 6GB Video Buffer

HDD: WESTERN DIGITAL SE 4TB X 2 - R3,181 X2
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=11164
Reason: RAID

SSD: SAMSUNG 840 EVO 500GB X 2 - R4,555 X 2
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=11005
Reason: RAID

RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE PRO - R5,098 or R4,314
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10143
or http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7410
Reason: Loads of RAM

Sound Card: ASUS XONAR PHOEBUS, REPUBLIC OF GAMER, WITH EXTERNAL XONAR AUDIO CENTER - R2,017
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43&products_id=7595
Reason: The Best??

ODD: LG BH16NS40 - R1,017
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=9532
Reason: 16X Blu Ray Writer

Monitor: QNIX QX2710 Evolution ll 27" (2560x1440) X 3 - R4,499.00 X 3
http://www.wootware.co.za/catalog/product/view/id/14044/
Fans: CORSAIR SP120 QUIET PWM X 4 - R178 X 4

Speakers: LOGITECH Z906 - R4,480
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_6&products_id=2741
Reason...500W 5.1!

Headphones: LOGITECH G930 - R2,184
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_3&products_id=2831
Reason: 40mm Drivers with real 7.1

Keyboard: COOLER MASTER TRIGGER - R1,429
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=5874
Reason: Good Specs, looks smart

, MX Browns (Its a keyboard...)

Mouse: RAZER OUROBOROS - R1,718
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=8016
Reason: Customisation

Total: R102 148

DieGrootHammer · Oct 31, 2013

Okay, so for my first attempt at a R100k PC, I went to Evetech and used their online tool to quickly build a PC. I will however go away this weekend and come up with something else even more custom.

So first up we have the case...and I'm going with the Cooler Master CM Storem Stryker Gaming Case. The power will be provided by a Corsair Professional Platinum AX1200i 80+ Fully Modular PSU.

Not to be too greedy, I'm sticking with the affordable Intel Core i7 477K CPU, with a Corsair H100i water cooling unit keeping the temps to a low. These components will find their home in the Asus Maximus IV Extreme Z87 motherboard, because who DOESN'T want a mobo that has the words "Maximus" and "Extreme" in the name. RAM is pushed to a measly 32GB DDR3 2400Mhz, but there is some method in my madness I promise...

And so the GPU's, well obviously there is only one option, and that is not 1, not 2, but 3 AMD Sapphire R9-280X cards. I believe you will not really have a problem with next gen gaming on these...

Now disc space I made my first bold decision...I put 4 Vector 512GB SSD! That's 2TB of SSD awesomeness...

Obviously a Blu-Ray Writer will be added to the mix (yeah, people do still use discs from time to time)

And now, the windows to the soul of the PC; the screens. Please note the plural, as this machine demands to have at least 2 screens. So I picked 2 Dell UltraSharp 27" LED monitors. You may have to buy new desks, but at R100k, that's a minor consideration...

I noticed that the motherboard has 4 PCI-E slots, but only 3 GPU's. And you cannot expect ANY slots not to be filled on this beast of a machine. So why not a Soundcard, for all you audiophiles out there. I added the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD PCIe card. To complement that baby, add a Creative Inspire S2 2.1 Wireless Speaker System, and these are chosen for 2 reasons. One, the are wireless, and that is just awesome; and two, they are frieken wireless. What's not to love about them!!!

Next up we have the additional equipment. We will add a Seagate Backup Plus Desk 3TB 3.5" External Drive to add all the series and movies and game install files; we add a NZXT Sentry 2 Touch Screen Fan Controller & Temperature Display because it's awesome. We add from the same company some NZXT Sleeved LED Case Lighting - Blue to pimp it to the max.

The peripherals are all handles by Razer; Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Expert Gaming Keyboard, Razer Ouroboros Expert Wireless Gaming Mouse, Razer Ironclad Surface Pad, and some Razer Chimaera T1 5.1 Gaming Headset for those nights of late night "gaming".

To round off the package, I throw in Microsoft Windows 8 Pro, and to keep all those nasty bugs away, ESET NOD32 Anti-Virus. You will probably need it some sooner or later (and there is some budget left), so we'll throw in Microsoft Office 2013 Pro as well.

And there you have it, a full PC worth a price of R99207, so not only is it awesome, but you'll have enough budget left to buy a game or two or three to test this beast out on.

rootworm41 · Oct 31, 2013

DieGrootHammer said:
Okay, so for my first attempt at a R100k PC, I went to Evetech and used their online tool to quickly build a PC. I will however go away this weekend and come up with something else even more custom.

So first up we have the case...and I'm going with the Cooler Master CM Storem Stryker Gaming Case. The power will be provided by a Corsair Professional Platinum AX1200i 80+ Fully Modular PSU.

Not to be too greedy, I'm sticking with the affordable Intel Core i7 477K CPU, with a Corsair H100i water cooling unit keeping the temps to a low. These components will find their home in the Asus Maximus IV Extreme Z87 motherboard, because who DOESN'T want a mobo that has the words "Maximus" and "Extreme" in the name. RAM is pushed to a measly 32GB DDR3 2400Mhz, but there is some method in my madness I promise...

And so the GPU's, well obviously there is only one option, and that is not 1, not 2, but 3 AMD Sapphire R9-280X cards. I believe you will not really have a problem with next gen gaming on these...

Now disc space I made my first bold decision...I put 4 Vector 512GB SSD! That's 2TB of SSD awesomeness...

Obviously a Blu-Ray Writer will be added to the mix (yeah, people do still use discs from time to time)

And now, the windows to the soul of the PC; the screens. Please note the plural, as this machine demands to have at least 2 screens. So I picked 2 Dell UltraSharp 27" LED monitors. You may have to buy new desks, but at R100k, that's a minor consideration...

I noticed that the motherboard has 4 PCI-E slots, but only 3 GPU's. And you cannot expect ANY slots not to be filled on this beast of a machine. So why not a Soundcard, for all you audiophiles out there. I added the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD PCIe card. To complement that baby, add a Creative Inspire S2 2.1 Wireless Speaker System, and these are chosen for 2 reasons. One, the are wireless, and that is just awesome; and two, they are frieken wireless. What's not to love about them!!!

Next up we have the additional equipment. We will add a Seagate Backup Plus Desk 3TB 3.5" External Drive to add all the series and movies and game install files; we add a NZXT Sentry 2 Touch Screen Fan Controller & Temperature Display because it's awesome. We add from the same company some NZXT Sleeved LED Case Lighting - Blue to pimp it to the max.

The peripherals are all handles by Razer; Razer Deathstalker Ultimate Expert Gaming Keyboard, Razer Ouroboros Expert Wireless Gaming Mouse, Razer Ironclad Surface Pad, and some Razer Chimaera T1 5.1 Gaming Headset for those nights of late night "gaming".

To round off the package, I throw in Microsoft Windows 8 Pro, and to keep all those nasty bugs away, ESET NOD32 Anti-Virus. You will probably need it some sooner or later (and there is some budget left), so we'll throw in Microsoft Office 2013 Pro as well.

And there you have it, a full PC worth a price of R99207, so not only is it awesome, but you'll have enough budget left to buy a game or two or three to test this beast out on.

LOL...the last line killed me

Nice build. I want to see what you come up with without Evetech though.

DieGrootHammer · Oct 31, 2013

rootworm41 said:
LOL...the last line killed me
Nice build. I want to see what you come up with without Evetech though.

Yeah thanks will do, but will have to take some time to do some research...

Kwaai · Oct 31, 2013

DieGrootHammer said:
Yeah thanks will do, but will have to take some time to do some research...

with the current sales R800 takes you far

The Joker · Oct 31, 2013

Liking what I am seeing guys keep it up

There is actually a reason behind this, using this for some research

Might just give away some goodies to a couple of guys. Please put some effort in

rootworm41 · Oct 31, 2013

The Joker said:
Liking what I am seeing guys keep it up
There is actually a reason behind this, using this for some research

Might just give away some goodies to a couple of guys. Please put some effort in

Nice

...Research hmm..

I'm going to write a bit tomorrow about my choices for anyone interested.

MetalSoup · Oct 31, 2013

The Joker said:
Liking what I am seeing guys keep it up
There is actually a reason behind this, using this for some research

Might just give away some goodies to a couple of guys. Please put some effort in

Unfortunately I'm no good at this stuff, which is why I got an expert to build my machine.

dampi256 · Oct 31, 2013

rootworm41 said:
LOL...the last line killed me
Nice build. I want to see what you come up with without Evetech though.

lol. I didn't think it was possible till I happened across this article.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57591437-37/how-much-will-apples-new-mac-pro-cost/

You'd be able to get an almost fully pimped up Mac Pro for $12,350 (I know it's over budget but we can all dream right?) and still need to buy a monitor with it. Yes, I know it's not a PC but it looks sexy and has a few Xeon's adding 12 cores to the mix with duel AMD FirePro GPU's. Slap Steam OS on that baby and you got yourself a killer gaming rig.

DieGrootHammer · Nov 1, 2013

Okay so let me win all the internets quickly...

This PC setup is constructed for a true pilot. I have always wanted to be a pilot, and this will be the PC that will fit the bill of any virtual pilot: (links to products in the prices)

The following items were sources from Rebeltech

CHASSIS: Thermaltake Armor Revo, Snow Edition - R2058
CPU: Intel Core i7-477k - R4028
POWER SUPPLY: Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid, 1300w (12v: 1260w) - R3398
MOTHERBOARD: ASRock X79 Extreme11, LGA2011, Intel X79 - R6027
RAM: Kingston Beast Series 64GB HyperX with Tall heatsink - R9105
GRAPHICS: 2x Sapphire R9-280X, Vapor-X Ed. - R10682
DISC SPACE: 2x OCZ Vector 512GB 2.5" SATA6G SSD -R14488 & Western Digital 4TB - R4629
SCREENS: 3x Samsung S27C750P, 27" WLED - R14565
OPTICAL DISC: LG BH16NS40, 16x Blu-Ray writer - R1017
SPEAKERS: Logitech Z906 Digital, Black, 5.1 channel - R4480
EYE GEAR: GUNNAR Edge, Onyx Black - R832
KEYBOARD: Razer Death Stalker Ultimate - R2981
MOUSE: RAZER MAMBA 4G - R1402

Then, sourcing from WantItAll.co.za:
FIGHT CONTROLS: Saitek Pro Flight Yoke with Three-Lever Throttle (PZ44) - R6447
FIGHT PEDALS: Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals - R3893
FLIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL: Pro Flight Instrument Panel - R2831
FLIGHT RADIO CONTROL: Saitek PRO Flight Radio Panel - R2862

And Finally, from Kalahari.com:
Flight Similator X Deluxe - R180.58
Fight Similator X Xpack - R54.73
Microsoft Flight Similator X for Pilots - R328.40 (This is the hard cover book)
Scenario-Based Training with X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator - R437.91 (Another hard cover book)
X-Plane 10 - R1095.97
Windows 8 Pro - R1236.24

I believe this will be THE BEST virtual flight simulator that R99058.83 can buy you. So if you want to experience flight, without the imminent danger of falling to your death, look no further than this PC...

iAmSilvercat · Nov 1, 2013

ok

Local
Motherboard: Asus Maximus IV Extreme R6,288
CPU: Ultracooled Intel 4770k R4199
RAM: 32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum R7,041
PSU: Corsair AX1200i R4,047
Chassis: Corsair Obsidian 900D R3,868
GPU: Gigabyte AMD R9 290X CrossfireX R14,600
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Eisberg Prestige 240L R2,150
RAM Cooler: Corsair Airflow 2 R350
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB x2 R16,166
HDD: Western Digital Red 4TB x2 R4,776
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 R1,941
Lights Bitfenix Aqua LED Red R254
Mouse: Roccat Kova R676
Razer Mouse Bungee R212
Razer Goliathus Extended Ed R346
Fans: Corsair SP120 PWM Queit x4 R712
Controller: NZXT Sentry LX R700
Webcam: Logitech C920 R1,289
Projector Sony EX175 R10,700
USB: Corsair Voyager 128GB R1,839
OS Windows 8.1 Pro R1,844

Import
Monitor ASUS MX279H 27 x3 $990
Mic Blue Yeti $120

Grand Total of R100 000 with estimated customs/shipping etc on imported items

Spartan · Nov 1, 2013

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K
R4,028

GPUs: GIGABYTE R9-290X X2
R14,598

HDD: OCZ Vector 256GB 2.5" SATA6G SSD OS Drive
R3,382

HDD: Seagate Savvio 10K.5 ST9900805SS, 900GB, 2.5" SAS6G, 10000rpm, 64MB cache Storage drives X 2
R8,910

Extra: ASUS Nexus 7 (NEXUS7C-1B031A), 32GB, Quad-Core Tablet for Roccat Power Grid http://power-grid.roccat.org/en/Home/
R3,034

RAM: CORSAIR CML32GX3M4A1866C10, 32GB (8GB X 4) KIT
R4,557

MOBO: MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
R2,104

PSU: Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid, 1300w
R3,398

MONITOR: LG 27" IPS WQHD MONITOR X 3
R38240.52

CPU COOLER: Cooler Master V8
R659

FANS: DEEPCOOL UF140, 140MM X 6
R720

Mouse Keyboard and Headset I am very attached to my current setup. So I would not repurchase my SteelSeries headset, keyboard and Logitech G400 Mouse.

Total for PC Parts R83630

I would then take R15000 and use it for:
1X Store bought desk R4 350
Extra wood pieces for support and build R2000
20 Odd UV bulb and flat UV strip lights R280
Normal LED bulb lights R100
Bioluminescent paint R1000 depending on the kits
Needed accessories like tape, nails, black gloss paint etc R500
Full Dremel tool kit R5000
Clear PVC sheet to fit in the middle of the desk.

I would build a Tron Legacy inspired gaming table. With UV lights and bioluminescent paint to get the effect right. The Nexus 7 and keyboard would be installed into the table. A Basic concept for now.

- - - Updated - - -

dampi256 said:
lol. I didn't think it was possible till I happened across this article.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57591437-37/how-much-will-apples-new-mac-pro-cost/

You'd be able to get an almost fully pimped up Mac Pro for $12,350 (I know it's over budget but we can all dream right?) and still need to buy a monitor with it. Yes, I know it's not a PC but it looks sexy and has a few Xeon's adding 12 cores to the mix with duel AMD FirePro GPU's. Slap Steam OS on that baby and you got yourself a killer gaming rig.

The Xeon and Firepros are not built for gaming, you would have a very expensive machine for 3D applications but not for gaming.

iGame.Admin · Nov 1, 2013

Instead of all those lights etc, why not get a custom Airbrushed design on the case?
There is a company that do them in SA that charge around 8k for a complete full size tower

Spartan · Nov 1, 2013

I would prefer the custom table design. The case would also be more small scale.

rootworm41 · Nov 1, 2013

Seems like most people are going with LGA 1150 even though this is a R100 000 build. Someone must do a custom loop build (Maybe I will do it)

Weasley · Nov 2, 2013

wanted to go for 3 X 4k screens but 3 1600P should do

wish i could just upload my excel sheet

Wanted to build a pc for eyefinity at 4k.

Motherboard i took one that had 3 pci-e slots. (maybe i can save a bit there and get one with only 2 pci-e slots)

- - - Updated - - -

And i could not find any other brand for the R9 290x from wootware or rebeltech

Lyt · Nov 2, 2013

Ok this is my dream build, with items mostly from Titan-Ice and Rebeltech since that's where I do my shopping.

Starting with peripherals :

UPS : APC BACK-UPS BX800CI 800VA UPS, R1,479 from Titan Ice. Many people seem to overlook a ups when building a pc.

Mouse : RAZER OUROBOROS , R1,718 from RebelTech.

Keyboard : ROCCAT Isku FX , R1,549 from Titan Ice.

Headset : Razer Tiamat 7.1 , R2,199 from Titan Ice.

Surround sound system : SONY TZ530 DAV SYSTEM, R2,306 from Rebeltech.

Monitor : x2 ASUS MX299Q 27" Ultra-wide 21:9, R9,549 x2 = R19018 from Titan Ice.

Now for the case accessories :

Case : LIAN LI PC-A77F, R2,913 from Rebeltech.

Fans : x4 CORSAIR SP120 PERFORMANCE, R132 x4 = R528 from Rebeltech.
x2 BITFENIX BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP SPECTRE PRO PWM, R178 x2 = R356 from Rebeltech.

Liquid Cooling :

Radiator: XSPC AX240 Dual Fan Radiator , R1,379 from Titan Ice.

Reservoir: ICS Flange Reservoir - Red , R570 from Titan Ice.

Waterblock :

CPU : XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock , R849 from Titan Ice.

GPU : XSPC Rasa Universal GPU Waterblock, R749 from Titan Ice.

Ok I've excluded tubing&clamps as well as the coolant, those are just the raw outlines.

Now onto the insides of the pc :

CPU :INTEL CORE I7-3960X, 3.3GHZ, R11,358 from Rebeltech.

GPU : A single ASUS HD7990-6GD5, 6GB 768BIT , R14,568 from Rebeltech.

RAM : CORSAIR CMD32GX3M4A2400C10, DOMINATOR PLATINUM WITH DHX TECHNOLOGY, R7,041 from Rebeltech. 2400 frequency = monster. And it's 32GB.

Motherboard : ASRock X79 Extreme11 Motherboard, R6,399 from Titan Ice.

The E-ATX format is huge, I think the lian li case supports e-atx mobos.

PSU : Corsair AX 1200W Modular, R3,899 from Titan Ice.

HDD(internal) : Western Digital RE 4TB SATA 6Gbs 3.5" HDD, R4,799 from Titan ice.

SSD : SAMSUNG 840 PRO 512GB, R6,240 from Rebeltech.

HDD(external) : SEAGATE STBN6000200 BUSINESS STORAGE 6TB Gigabit network ready , R5,049 from Rebeltech. Basically x2 3TB HDDs inside a very pretty box. A good place to store pron. Also good for those like me who have a gigabit network in their homes.

Everything comes to +-95k. This is definitely my dream machine. So if anybody has 100k to blow, call me.

Edit : forgot to add some Demcifilters. About 6 of them for the fans.

R100 000 to build a complete PC..What would you go for?

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