Is there things I could improve on this system to make better for this prize ($2000) point?

cirizarry16 · Sep 4, 2015

Hi Tom's Hardware,

I have been wanting to build a PC that is powerful and stylish and so far this are the parts I have come up with http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YYN4f7 . I want to know others opinions on this build since it be my first PC build and I don't want to build something that wont last me many years to come.

MasterDell · Sep 5, 2015

Okay I have a couple concerns..

1. I would be looking at a 6700k. The 6700k is definitely more right now and the performance difference isn't very great but some people must have the latest and greatest. I just thought I would let you know.
2. I believe the H100i GTX performs better and costs the same. Once again, something to look into.
3. Buy a different motherboard. MSI has horrible quality assurance and I would be avoiding them in the motherboard world. Try Asus or Gigabyte.
4. a. Don't buy a Micro ATX case if you are going to buy SLI 970s. I have seen way too many cooling issue with them in Micro ATX cases. If they were a reference design then maybe.. But even then they would be noisy as hell.
b. I would avoid SLI 970's. I have them. I regret having them. Thought I did my research, had many people suggest them (albeit ones who didn't too) but I still made the mistake of getting them. I am telling you, buy a single 980 Ti and it will put a much bigger smile on your face. Not to mention you can keep your Micro ATX ness that way.
5. You're paying double what you should for that SSD. Quality 120GB SSD's are $55-$70. The Crucial BX100 and Samsung 850 EVO are great.
6. You are simply over paying for that PSU. I get you like Corsair but Corsair isn't exactly known for their quality PSU's. The EVGA G2 is a great unit. This is it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr
7. The fans you have are a nightmare to install. They actually have the most stupidly designed mounting system I have ever seen. If you are looking for sheer performance buy Noctua NF-F12's. If you like the looks then stay with them. Just please don't use any of them for exhaust because that's when they get tricky to isntall. Easy to install as intake and on a rad but definitely not for exhaust. I believe the LED versions don't suffer from the stupid mounting system.

Hope that helped. Cheers

nikoli707 · Sep 5, 2015

oh gosh where to start....

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.90 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1759.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 04:56 EDT-0400

add a second 980ti down the road when you need more horsepower. for all intent purposes a single 980ti with an average overclock will feel as powerfull as two 970s. the 6700k will oc to 4.5ghz easy as well. the system will be very quiet in that beautiful fractal r5

RababNoor · Sep 5, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.90 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($668.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2052.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 08:20 EDT-0400

Four fans already included in the H440 case.

cirizarry16 · Sep 5, 2015

MasterDell :

Okay I have a couple concerns..

1. I would be looking at a 6700k. The 6700k is definitely more right now and the performance difference isn't very great but some people must have the latest and greatest. I just thought I would let you know.
2. I believe the H100i GTX performs better and costs the same. Once again, something to look into.
3. Buy a different motherboard. MSI has horrible quality assurance and I would be avoiding them in the motherboard world. Try Asus or Gigabyte.
4. a. Don't buy a Micro ATX case if you are going to buy SLI 970s. I have seen way too many cooling issue with them in Micro ATX cases. If they were a reference design then maybe.. But even then they would be noisy as hell.
b. I would avoid SLI 970's. I have them. I regret having them. Thought I did my research, had many people suggest them (albeit ones who didn't too) but I still made the mistake of getting them. I am telling you, buy a single 980 Ti and it will put a much bigger smile on your face. Not to mention you can keep your Micro ATX ness that way.
5. You're paying double what you should for that SSD. Quality 120GB SSD's are $55-$70. The Crucial BX100 and Samsung 850 EVO are great.
6. You are simply over paying for that PSU. I get you like Corsair but Corsair isn't exactly known for their quality PSU's. The EVGA G2 is a great unit. This is it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr
7. The fans you have are a nightmare to install. They actually have the most stupidly designed mounting system I have ever seen. If you are looking for sheer performance buy Noctua NF-F12's. If you like the looks then stay with them. Just please don't use any of them for exhaust because that's when they get tricky to isntall. Easy to install as intake and on a rad but definitely not for exhaust. I believe the LED versions don't suffer from the stupid mounting system.

Hope that helped. Cheers

cirizarry16 · Sep 5, 2015

MasterDell :

Okay I have a couple concerns..

1. I would be looking at a 6700k. The 6700k is definitely more right now and the performance difference isn't very great but some people must have the latest and greatest. I just thought I would let you know.
2. I believe the H100i GTX performs better and costs the same. Once again, something to look into.
3. Buy a different motherboard. MSI has horrible quality assurance and I would be avoiding them in the motherboard world. Try Asus or Gigabyte.
4. a. Don't buy a Micro ATX case if you are going to buy SLI 970s. I have seen way too many cooling issue with them in Micro ATX cases. If they were a reference design then maybe.. But even then they would be noisy as hell.
b. I would avoid SLI 970's. I have them. I regret having them. Thought I did my research, had many people suggest them (albeit ones who didn't too) but I still made the mistake of getting them. I am telling you, buy a single 980 Ti and it will put a much bigger smile on your face. Not to mention you can keep your Micro ATX ness that way.
5. You're paying double what you should for that SSD. Quality 120GB SSD's are $55-$70. The Crucial BX100 and Samsung 850 EVO are great.
6. You are simply over paying for that PSU. I get you like Corsair but Corsair isn't exactly known for their quality PSU's. The EVGA G2 is a great unit. This is it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr
7. The fans you have are a nightmare to install. They actually have the most stupidly designed mounting system I have ever seen. If you are looking for sheer performance buy Noctua NF-F12's. If you like the looks then stay with them. Just please don't use any of them for exhaust because that's when they get tricky to isntall. Easy to install as intake and on a rad but definitely not for exhaust. I believe the LED versions don't suffer from the stupid mounting system.

Hope that helped. Cheers

Thank you so much! With your help this ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XFy2cf ) is what I ended up with, which I am happy about. I'm not sure about the ram though.

cirizarry16 · Sep 5, 2015

RababNoor :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.90 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($668.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit) ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2052.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 08:20 EDT-0400

Four fans already included in the H440 case.

Wow I really like this build thank you for showing me it!!

cirizarry16 · Sep 5, 2015

nikoli707 :

oh gosh where to start....

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($369.90 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Titanium) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1759.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 04:56 EDT-0400

add a second 980ti down the road when you need more horsepower. for all intent purposes a single 980ti with an average overclock will feel as powerfull as two 970s. the 6700k will oc to 4.5ghz easy as well. the system will be very quiet in that beautiful fractal r5

Thank you for your help! I really like this build what type of resolution could this pc do? 1440p?

MasterDell · Sep 5, 2015

cirizarry16 :

MasterDell :

Okay I have a couple concerns..

1. I would be looking at a 6700k. The 6700k is definitely more right now and the performance difference isn't very great but some people must have the latest and greatest. I just thought I would let you know.
2. I believe the H100i GTX performs better and costs the same. Once again, something to look into.
3. Buy a different motherboard. MSI has horrible quality assurance and I would be avoiding them in the motherboard world. Try Asus or Gigabyte.
4. a. Don't buy a Micro ATX case if you are going to buy SLI 970s. I have seen way too many cooling issue with them in Micro ATX cases. If they were a reference design then maybe.. But even then they would be noisy as hell.
b. I would avoid SLI 970's. I have them. I regret having them. Thought I did my research, had many people suggest them (albeit ones who didn't too) but I still made the mistake of getting them. I am telling you, buy a single 980 Ti and it will put a much bigger smile on your face. Not to mention you can keep your Micro ATX ness that way.
5. You're paying double what you should for that SSD. Quality 120GB SSD's are $55-$70. The Crucial BX100 and Samsung 850 EVO are great.
6. You are simply over paying for that PSU. I get you like Corsair but Corsair isn't exactly known for their quality PSU's. The EVGA G2 is a great unit. This is it: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr
7. The fans you have are a nightmare to install. They actually have the most stupidly designed mounting system I have ever seen. If you are looking for sheer performance buy Noctua NF-F12's. If you like the looks then stay with them. Just please don't use any of them for exhaust because that's when they get tricky to isntall. Easy to install as intake and on a rad but definitely not for exhaust. I believe the LED versions don't suffer from the stupid mounting system.

Hope that helped. Cheers

Thank you so much! With your help this ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XFy2cf ) is what I ended up with, which I am happy about. I'm not sure about the ram though.

That build looks really solid. Easily able to do 1440p and I think you will love it

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