Hello,
I am planning on building a new and first desktop PC and having hard time deciding which route I should go.
My general task with this new PC would be a programming using IDEs with MANY programs opened at the same time. Some gaming will be happening as well, however, I am not getting graphics card initially for the sake of getting better CPU. Will add one later time.
My budget is around 1000 CAD.
These are my plan for each build.
- SKYLAKE BUILD
CPU: Either I7-6700K or I7-6700
- I am not sure which one I should get. I am not planning to do any kind of overclocking for now, but base and turbo boosted clock speed is quiet different between these two CPUs. The price difference is roughly about 80 dollars.
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
- For the budget, this is probably safest choice. I am planning to upgrade the build to liquid cooling in later date.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z170-A
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400
- I was going to get Crucial Ballisitx Sport DDR4-2400 but Vengeance is about 15 dollars cheaper. So why not?
CASE: NZXT H440
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze
- Not the best, but still gives me future upgradability such as adding graphics card. 20 dollars MIR was too sweet.
- HASWELL BUILD
CPU: I7-4790K
- About 50 dollars cheaper than 6700K.
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX
- I am open to suggestion. Just choose this based on the review and price. Since I am going for the ATX case, it doesn't have to be MATX like this board.
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600
CASE: NZXT H440
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze
If I follow these build, Haswell build is about 100 dollars cheaper which gives me option to throw liquid cooler right off the bat.
My question is:
Which build makes more sense if I am looking to use this PC for at least 4+ years? ( Future Proofing..?)
Or any improvements that I can make to these builds?
Thanks for the help in advance. Any input would be appreciated!
I am planning on building a new and first desktop PC and having hard time deciding which route I should go.
My general task with this new PC would be a programming using IDEs with MANY programs opened at the same time. Some gaming will be happening as well, however, I am not getting graphics card initially for the sake of getting better CPU. Will add one later time.
My budget is around 1000 CAD.
These are my plan for each build.
- SKYLAKE BUILD
CPU: Either I7-6700K or I7-6700
- I am not sure which one I should get. I am not planning to do any kind of overclocking for now, but base and turbo boosted clock speed is quiet different between these two CPUs. The price difference is roughly about 80 dollars.
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
- For the budget, this is probably safest choice. I am planning to upgrade the build to liquid cooling in later date.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z170-A
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400
- I was going to get Crucial Ballisitx Sport DDR4-2400 but Vengeance is about 15 dollars cheaper. So why not?
CASE: NZXT H440
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze
- Not the best, but still gives me future upgradability such as adding graphics card. 20 dollars MIR was too sweet.
- HASWELL BUILD
CPU: I7-4790K
- About 50 dollars cheaper than 6700K.
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX
- I am open to suggestion. Just choose this based on the review and price. Since I am going for the ATX case, it doesn't have to be MATX like this board.
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600
CASE: NZXT H440
POWER SUPPLY: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze
If I follow these build, Haswell build is about 100 dollars cheaper which gives me option to throw liquid cooler right off the bat.
My question is:
Which build makes more sense if I am looking to use this PC for at least 4+ years? ( Future Proofing..?)
Or any improvements that I can make to these builds?
Thanks for the help in advance. Any input would be appreciated!
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