6800k X99 Buying advice Needed.

[bnd555]

First of all Thanks to Tonymac for my first build X58a UD7, i7 920, HD5770. Which has worked for 6 years flawless. Time to upgrade, help and advise appreciated. I know X99 chipset is not supported by Apple needs lot of tweaking and work around. I am assuming its worth taking the trouble for 6 core 12 thread benefit. Not decided on OS, would like to go with El Capitan or Sierra.

PURPOSE: Photoshop, Light Rooms, Premier Pro 4k Video Editing, After Effects.
I HAVE VERY LIMITED HARDWARE AVAILABLE IN MY REGION (INDIA) FROM 'BUYER'S GUIDE' LIST. WONDERING WHERE TO START?

BUDGET: $3000 approximately for 1) Processor 2) Mobo 3) Graphics 4) RAM 5) SSD
All other components are from my old system.

Processor
Intel 6800K

Mother Board Options:
Gigabyte
GA-X99-SLI
GA-X99-Ultra Gaming
GA-X99-Phoenix SLI
GA-X99-Designare EX
GA-X99-UD5 WiFi

Asus
Sabertooth X99
Rampage V Edition 10
X99-M WS
X99 Deluxe
X99-E
X99-Pro

Graphics Card Options:
Gigabyte GV-N970IXOC-4GD
Gigabyte GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD

Ram:
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 8gbx4=32gb
Corsair Dominator Premium Series DDR4 2400 8gbx4=32gb
GSkill RipJaws V DDR4 2400 8gbx4=32gb
Ballistix Sport

SSD
Samsung 960Pro M.2 256 or 512gb

 

[trs96]

You can reuse the case from the old build. A 6 year old PSU will likely not be up to specs to power a new X99 system. What brand and model do you have ?

 

[bnd555]

You can reuse the case from the old build. A 6 year old PSU will likely not be up to specs to power a new X99 system. What brand and model do you have ?

Thanks for pointing it out, will be changing to new 750w unit.

 

[OOBIDUB]

SSD
Samsung 960Pro M.2 only comes in 512gb, 1TB and 2TB.

 

[bnd555]

SSD
Samsung 960Pro M.2 only comes in 512gb, 1TB and 2TB.

You are right, also 960Pro series is not listed in the Gigabyte X99 MoBo compatibility. I am also thinking of 950 Evo 500gb which is a lot low in price, but even this also not listed in compatibility.
Initially I will be testing with OCZ Vertex-3 120gb Sata3.

 

[bnd555]

I am about to buy the hardware listed below, any compatibility issues raised will be a great help at this point.

1) Intel 6800K
2) GA-X99-Designare EX
3) Gigabyte GV-N970G1 GAMING-4GD (GTX 970)
4) Corsair 2400 DDR4 8GB Vengence x 4 = 32gb
5) Corsair AX760i (power supply)
6) Corsair H105 (head sink)
7) I am considering Samsung 950Evo 500gb assuming compatible with MoBo, though test will be done with OCZ Vertex-3 120gb.

 

[bnd555]

Placed order for
4) Corsair 2400 DDR Vengance 8gb x 4kit = 32gb
5) Corsair Ax860i
6) Corsair H105
7) Samsung 950Pro 512Gb

Still contemplating on "Quad core OR Hexa core"?

 

[LoveGamers]

Placed order for
4) Corsair 2400 DDR Vengance 8gb x 4kit = 32gb
5) Corsair Ax860i
6) Corsair H105
7) Samsung 950Pro 512Gb

Still contemplating on "Quad core OR Hexa core"?

Nice!

I was contemplating Quad vs Hexa for a little while as well. In the end I think I'm going to go for the Hexa. Why? More future proof, Cannon Lake will bring Hexa to the mainstream in 2018 and right now I can get it for basically the same price as a Quad core CPU from my local MicroCenter.

 

[bnd555]

Nice!

I was contemplating Quad vs Hexa for a little while as well. In the end I think I'm going to go for the Hexa. Why? More future proof, Cannon Lake will bring Hexa to the mainstream in 2018 and right now I can get it for basically the same price as a Quad core CPU from my local MicroCenter.

Hey, good to know that, thank you.

Placed order for
4) Corsair 2400 DDR Vengance 8gb x 4kit = 32gb
5) Corsair Ax860i
6) Corsair H105
7) Samsung 950Pro 512Gb

Still contemplating on "Quad core OR Hexa core"?

@ekwipt

Nice!

I was contemplating Quad vs Hexa for a little while as well. In the end I think I'm going to go for the Hexa. Why? More future proof, Cannon Lake will bring Hexa to the mainstream in 2018 and right now I can get it for basically the same price as a Quad core CPU from my local MicroCenter.

So nice to know future possibilities. I am taking this route for the benefit of MORE CORES and QUAD CHANNEL ram at this point of time.

 

[bnd555]

FINAL LIST, ORDER PLACED. Thank you all for the suggestions and support. I am thinking to attempt EL CAPITAN or SIERRA installation, any suggestions on which guide to follow?

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Intel 6850k (changing to 6850k to take advantage of Pcie 40 Lanes)
GA-X99a-Designare
Gigabyte GTX 970 4gb Graphics Card
8gb x 4, DDR4 2400 Corsair Vengance LPX
SSD OCZ Vertex-3 120gb SATA III (later will be moving to Samsung M.2 950Pro 512gb)
SSD Samsung 840Evo 256gb (from previous build, will be using later for Windows dual boot)
Monitor DELL U2711, 2560x1440 (from previous build)
PSU Corsair AX860i
Sony DVD writer
PS2 Mouse
USB Keyboard
Case Cooler Master 690 (from previous build)
Corsair H105 Heat Sink

I may use SSD 850 EVO 1TB for temp storage data for quick access, not sure if I need this or NAS will serve my purpose.
I have 5 hard disks from previous build which I am thinking to move to a NAS for Data Storage.