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Calling any PC gamers/builders for a build check please.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:07 am
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:07 am
A long time lurker is here and finally spending some money on a PC build. Any advice on what is a better part or what I may be overpaying for is more than welcome. Apologies for any formatting errors, first post attempt here.
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118CB/BEBE DVD/CD Drive ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1344.39
PCpartpicker link
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118CB/BEBE DVD/CD Drive ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1344.39
PCpartpicker link
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Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:22 am to CajunBanker
I'm not knowledgeable enough to give solid opinion but I know most times in order to help they'll ask what do you intend to use it for? Just gaming? If so what type of games? Knowing That helps when offering advice
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:32 am to CajunBanker
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Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Go with a HGST of the same specs. More reliable and $10 cheaper.
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Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
If you must buy now, get a R9 390.
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Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
This series from Crucial is slow for a SSD, but you won't really notice the difference.
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Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Why are you getting 2 tiny shtty monitors?
You might want to settle on 1 decent monitor instead of dual turds. Will post some suggestions.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:34 am to fouldeliverer
Mainly I'm building it for gaming but I will do work on it too, although I don't think my work programs are intensive at all for the computer.
As for the games I play, there is no specific genre. I play Smite for example but I would also like to be able to play games that are more campaign based, strategy based, or the occasional shooter. I don't need ultra settings but would like high quality still.
As for the games I play, there is no specific genre. I play Smite for example but I would also like to be able to play games that are more campaign based, strategy based, or the occasional shooter. I don't need ultra settings but would like high quality still.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:38 am to CajunBanker
The monitors seem like an odd choice.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:41 am to fouldeliverer
I have just gotten used to 2 monitors at work and was trying to go cheaper on those.
I reckon it would be better to get one really good one instead and adjust.
I reckon it would be better to get one really good one instead and adjust.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:46 am to CajunBanker
I couldn't live without two monitors anymore (not even a single ultrawide is enough), but I'd go larger on them. Right now I've got a 27" 1440P and 27" 1080P, but it's certainly cleaner to match resolution at least.
This post was edited on 3/20/16 at 11:48 am
Posted on 3/20/16 at 12:01 pm to LSU Coyote
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If you must buy now, get a R9 390.
Any manufacturer I should avoid or look for on this one?
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This series from Crucial is slow for a SSD, but you won't really notice the difference
If I plan to mainly just have my OS on the SSD, would the speed difference be more noticeable? Either positive or negative?
Posted on 3/20/16 at 1:25 pm to CajunBanker
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Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon) Monitor: Asus VS228T-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
you can get 23 to 26 in at New Egg for 120 to 160
Posted on 3/20/16 at 1:54 pm to CajunBanker
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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
How much are you gonna OC? You could save about 20 bucks getting the EVO. I'm not too experienced with OCing, so someone could give you a better answer here.
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Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
If you're just gaming, you could save and get 8 GB now, and upgrade later. Of course, I just did a build and bought 16 GB so
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Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX US)
I guess this is sort of your budget. If you have the money, this is a great card. For bang for your buck, you could get a GTX 960 or a R9 380 for about $100 less.
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Power Supply: XFX TS 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Newegg)
IDK anything about XFX power supplies, so someone could better help you here. 750W should be enough though.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 1:57 pm to CajunBanker
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If you must buy now, get a R9 390.
Any manufacturer I should avoid or look for on this one?
I just bought an R9 380 4 GB from Sapphire with the Backplate. Very good build quality.
I would assume the R9 390 they have would be good as well.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 2:46 pm to boXerrumble
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I guess this is sort of your budget. If you have the money, this is a great card. For bang for your buck, you could get a GTX 960 or a R9 380 for about $100 less.
No, the 970 and 390 have same or similar performance/dollar. You see diminishing returns after that, though. For a gaming PC, always spend at least 30% of your tower budget on GPU.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 2:52 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Hmm, the R9 390 looks to be a bit cheaper than the 970 for the most part too.
Good call
EDIT: Newegg has the XFX R9 390 for $299 after rebate: LINK
Good call
EDIT: Newegg has the XFX R9 390 for $299 after rebate: LINK
This post was edited on 3/20/16 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 3/20/16 at 3:38 pm to boXerrumble
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EDIT: Newegg has the XFX R9 390 for $299 after rebate: LINK
Awesome, thanks for the link.
Thanks for all the advice from everyone else too. You guys always come through in the clutch when people need gaming help.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 7:06 pm to CajunBanker
The build a PC threads are always very informative
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:07 pm to ILikeLSUToo
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No, the 970 and 390 have same or similar performance/dollar. You see diminishing returns after that, though. For a gaming PC, always spend at least 30% of your tower budget on GPU.
I concur.
You start with an overall budget and take 30-40% for the GPU then build the system around supporting that piece. Sounds a little stupid, but if you're on a limited budget and want a gaming machine it is a great way to approach the build.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:25 pm to LSU Coyote
At what point does a graphics card limit a CPU and vice-versa?
Posted on 3/20/16 at 11:37 pm to boXerrumble
CPU will limit cards in SLi/CFx and/or bottleneck a system in single card use.
You want a modern Intel CPU with 4 physical cores(not just logical) like the i5 6600K you listed. That is the minimal. Unless Zen releases by the time you start buying parts, then the 6600K will be your base option for now.
You want a modern Intel CPU with 4 physical cores(not just logical) like the i5 6600K you listed. That is the minimal. Unless Zen releases by the time you start buying parts, then the 6600K will be your base option for now.
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