Gaming build + looking for a price check

Forget about that kit, $300 for 1x4GB 🤦

It just doesn't make any sense to go for that.

X99... we've already covered this. DDR4 only works on X99, by the way.

Alex Sullivan4 said:Fair enough. I wasn't actually planning on buying the expensive one—I was mostly just curious about how it worked.

So, just to wrap this up—between X99 and Z97, which one would you pick?

I updated my previous post specifically to address that point.

It all comes down to what you prioritize in a build. That pro-grade socket is a rock-solid investment that’ll serve you for a lifetime, but let's be real—for pure gaming, it's total overkill.
Like I mentioned before, you have a massive budget here. You can grab whatever you want and still have plenty left over for other gear.

Maybe just let that one stay as it is.
Thanks so much, everyone—you’ve been a huge help. 👍
Best, 🙂

1 x ASUS X99-A, 2011-v3, Intel ® X99, DDR4, 8 slots, 2133 MHz
1 x Intel Core i7-5820K 3.30GHz,1.5MB,15MB,140 W,2011-3 without cooler
4 x DDR4 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 2133MHz, CT4G4DFS8213
1 x Samsung 250 GB 850 Series Basic, 250 GB Capacity, 2.5"
1 x HDD Seagate 2TB, Serial ATA III, 7200 rpm, Barracuda 7200
1 x Fortron 700 w, Aurum S, PPA7002200, 12cm fan
1 x Gigabyte GTX980 WF3, 4GB GDDR5 256-bit, PCI-E 3.0
1 x PCI-E 3.0 1 x Fractal design Define R4 Black Pearl - window, Midi tower, ATX
1 x NOCTUA NH-D14 - 120mm, 6 heatpipes

$5437
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