1st PC Build, please advise

will34

Hi,

So I decided that I need a good gaming pc and after hours of watching, reading ect. about it Im gonna go ahead and build one.
Shopping basket is ready at the checkout but before I pay I want you guys to see if theres better value for money and maybe i could save/add something that will increse overal performance.

Thanks!

CPU:
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory

Storage:
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card:
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card

Case:
NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply:
Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Wireless Network Adapter:
TP-Link TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter

Monitor:
Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor

Serephucus

What do you plan on using the machine for, and how much have you got to spend?

What you have there will perform well, but most of the components are a little OTT for a single GPU machine. The motherboard, RAM, CPU and GPU will all have better perf/€ options.

If you copy the questions in the first post from here, we should be able to help you out.

will34

1. What is your budget? [€1900 - need monitor too]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing] (If gaming include which games) = Latest games

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Ive 2 laptos on their last leg so will use as media storage photos ect]

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [24 - 144hz?]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Wireless Card

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Sometime in future when pc needs and upgrade

8. How can you pay? Will purchase parts from uk with VAT free

9. When are you purchasing? Next week

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Louth

Xenoronin

If you want to save money, then you've started at pretty much the highest end, so we can make a few changes quite easily.

Drop down the CPU to a 6600K. There isn't enough benefit to warrant the i7, unless you plan on heavy video rendering.
Drop the Graphics Card down to a GTX 1070. You have there a 1080p screen which runs at 144Hz. A 1070 will push that to the max on ultra settings for a good long time. The 1080 is more suited to 1440p and above.

Upgrade the monitor to include G-Sync. It's just great. Something like this. http://www.ebuyer.com/643579-aoc-g2460pg-24-led-g-sync-monitor-g2460pg?mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=51508043699&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KEQjw4_DABRC1tuPSpqXjxZwBEiQAhMIp61zDSozTDXiR9na_6_YHoWsIvaPUCoWh_nytkTYpm0UaAkPo8P8HAQ

We generally suggest avoiding wireless for a desktop if at all possible. If you can't get a wire from the modem to the PC, then look into HomePlugs, with wireless as a last resort.

Serephucus

^All good advice.

Also, have a look into a better CPU cooler. The 212 is grand and will do the job, but you can do better. NH-D15 is the top-end for air at the moment (or the D15S, if you want something a little smaller), or you can look at an AIO watercooler. I'm not up to speed on those, but I think NZXT's Kraken line is supposed to be good.

It depends how many apps/games you've got, but I'd say go for a 500GB-class SSD as well. 250 fills up mighty fast once you put a couple of games on it.

Have a look at an ASRock board as well. They have all the features of the ASUS, Gigabyte, etc. boards, but don't carry the hefty brand-tax. The Extreme4 is only about £110.

NB: Expensive motherboards give you nothing over cheaper boards, in terms of quality, or overclocking ability. It's literally just down to the specs - How many SATA ports, USBs, M.2, etc. One of the biggest offenders for needless over-spending.

Xenoronin

But my shiny plastic shrouds!

K.O.Kiki

1Tb HDDs give you worse performance & cost more per GB than 2/3Tb models.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (€240.95 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler (€49.29 @ Aquatuning)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€124.56 @ Mindfactory)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€88.59 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Crucial MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€249.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: Palit GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GameRock Video Card (€448.95)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case (€75.45 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€97.84 @ Mindfactory)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor (€279.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €1653.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-04 12:16 CET+0100

Example build.

Gives you plenty of budget for a great mouse & mechanical keyboard.

justsomebloke

If it is professional video editing I would be looking at a 27" 1440p monitor as oppose to a 1080p monitor.

Also, ye double the capacity of both hard drives at least.

will34

Final decission

NZXT Noctis 450 White Full Tower Chassis #64095 £ 82.95 £ 82.95

1
2TB Toshiba DT01ACA200 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive - PULL HDD #65666 £ 39.95 £ 39.95

1
Asus Z170-A Intel Skylake SLi/CrossFire ATX Motherboard #64362 £ 116.83 £ 116.83

1
Corsair RM550x RMx Series 550 Watt Fully Modular Power Supply Unit (80 PLUS Gold Certified) This product is not available at the counter #66741 £ 67.00 £ 67.00

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Intel Core i7 6700K 4.00GHz Skylake Processor Unlocked - Retail This product is not available at the counter #64168 £ 261.66 £ 261.66

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500GB Samsung 850 EVO Solid State Drive - MZ-75E500BW/EU #62666 £ 117.95 £ 117.95

1
NZXT Kraken X61 All-In-One Liquid Cooling Solution Intel/AMD - (RL-KRX61-01) #61725 £ 97.49 £ 97.49

1
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz DDR4 Memory-Black #64964 £ 87.00 £ 87.00

1
24" Asus 144Hz / 1ms Widescreen Gaming LED Monitor - VG248QE #59020 £ 199.33 £ 199.33

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ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 DUAL OC - 8GB Graphics Card + FREE GAME! This product is not available at the counter #66421 £ 335.50 £ 335.50

Xenoronin

Enjoy! All looks very solid.