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Brand new X99 build running Yosemite (Advice before buying)

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Hi Guys,


I wondered if I could get your thoughts on this build before I buy in all the parts tomorrow. I’ve researched as best I could throughout the forum and from the build guide list, I just want to double make sure everything is compatible or if you had any better suggestions for the components I’ve selected.


I don’t really have a max budget so if you think I should go for different models or replace anything in the list I’m all ears :)


The machine will be used for pro audio work and running Logic x, Protools 12 and Ableton. Some high track counts and heavy string and sampler libraries etc on a fresh install of Yosemite. I have two screens (one a large TV and the other is a BENQ monitor) so wanted to take advantage using both of them split via HDMI if I could, so I tried to pick the cheapest GPU but workable option I could.



  • CPU : Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
  • MB : Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4P ATX LGA2011-3
  • GPU : Gigabyte NVIDIA GTX 750Ti 2GB PCI-E Graphics Card
  • RAM : Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 2666MHz CL16 XMP 2.0
  • Cooling : Cooler Master Seidon 120 Ver2 120mm Radiator/1x120mm Silencio Fan CPU Liquid Cooler
  • PSU : Corsair RMi Series RM750i ATX/EPS Fully Modular 80 PLUS Gold 750 W Power Supply Unit
  • FANS : Corsair CO-9050006-WW Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 120mm
  • Case : Fractal Design Define R5 USB 3.0 Mid Tower Windowed PC Case - Black


I already have the following I’m going to take from my existing build:



  • HDD Main : Samsung 840 EVO 1TB
  • HDD Storage: 1 x Western Digital 2TB SATA 3.5IN 7200RPM
  • Soundcard : RME FireFace UCX (Supports both Firewire 400 and USB)


Really love being part of this forum, so many fantastic posts and such a great site.


Thanks in advance for any feedback!


Best,
Dale
 
I'm actually looking to build a similar build this for music production too, just cant seem to find any user's of the Gigabyte X99-UD4P!...o_O
 
Unless I'm mistaken (happy to hold my hand up if I'm wrong) but there's not much difference between the two?

My aim is to try and put a new build together in the next week or so, keen to put together the most compatible but latest and fastest rig I can.

Been hunting around the forum for tips and other peoples build success stories but I'm still slightly unsure of the best hardware to go for in order to have the most stable setup.

Interested to know, what other options are you looking at?

Dale
 
From what I have read from many X99 Gigabyte user's, Yosemite appears to be most stable so far, they have reported having issues at first with getting Audio to work (Some not bothered as they use an external Audio Interface) but other than that have been very happy with their setup.

I'm on the lookout for more info on this myself as I'm looking to build one soon pretty much similar to yours.
Check out YouTube on hackintosh X99 and you will see some successful builds and their experiences

Noodlez
 
Thanks Noodlez - Cool I'll take a look on youtube and see what I can find.

Just wondering if you were up for working together on this? if we are looking to put together similar builds, we could research and discuss here to get an ultimate build together.

You know as they say, two heads are better than one!

Let me know what you think?
D
 
Sound good :thumbup:

Also check out Bob Roche on Youtube, shows building an X99 running Yosemite and how to install Clover

Noodlez
 
Just an update regarding the Gigabyte X99-UD4P with the Fractal Define R5 case -

I've just discovered that as the UD4P is an E-ATX board it isn't supported by the Fractal R5 model, however the Fractal XL series are supported

Noodlez
 
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