4 Replies Latest reply on Feb 26, 2018 7:23 PM by staggeredsix

    My Next Build

    jsmoss1975
    jsmoss1975 Feb 18, 2018 9:26 AM

      My current pc that I plan to upgrade from is an Antec P280 case, an MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition matched with an AMD FX-8350 8-core processor. I'm also running an AMD Radeon HD-6990 card, along with an EVGA 850BQ power supply, and last but not least I'm utilizing Crucial Ballstix 16GB of DDR3 Ram and a Hitachi 1TB hard drive. "My current PC is also in the process of being overhauled to convert to liquid cooling both the CPU and GPU".

       

      I am researching for my next PC Streaming build and I wanted an opinion an which processor could run what I am building it for. I want to do independent video streams  to 5+ displays at 1080p.  I'm exploring either the Ryzen 7 1800X, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, or the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. Any suggestions?   I have already chosen the Cougar Conquest as the platform for my next build and do intend to do a liquid cooling loop just as I am in the process of doing for my current PC.

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        • Re: My Next Build
          blazek
          blazek Feb 25, 2018 1:12 PM (in response to jsmoss1975)

          Those CPUs are all great choices, the Ryzen 7 1700 would even work well for your streaming/gaming needs.

            • Re: My Next Build
              jsmoss1975
              jsmoss1975 Feb 25, 2018 4:07 PM (in response to blazek)

              I actually plan to use the 1800X and I decided to use the ThermalTake Core P5 instead of the Cougar Conquer for my case so that I can get the same amount of breathability and mount it on the wall to streamline connection management to the 5+ displays as well as making it easier to service the cooling loop.

            • Re: My Next Build
              staggeredsix
              staggeredsix Feb 26, 2018 7:23 PM (in response to jsmoss1975)

              The TR will be overkill if you're using it as a streaming rig. If it's not a dedicate rig then TR is a good choice but expect some small hit to graphics performance as the way the memory controller works is different than Ryzen. The best bang for your buck is a 1700 and then overclocked up to 4.0 ghz. You'll need to have two video cards for 5 displays so keep that in mind.

               

              Also unless you're dedicated to the hilt a custom loop is not worth the trouble. Budget in an additional $500 to $700 to do it properly. As someone who's had a custom loop in every build since the athlon 64 and built dozens of open loop PCs for clients... I'd go with air. Unless you're reaching for that PCMR loop status. Then go ham.