Hello Everyone, I'm looking for some opinions on my current build. The machine I'm using now is getting pretty old, and its time to build my replacement (before this one decides to kick the bucket =P ). I'm looking to build a mid-level gaming machine. I do some gaming, and a lot of photo editing with Photoshop and Lightroom. THe only parts I've set that I'm really wedded to is the CPU. I'm solid on the mobo, but open to recommendations if anyone thinks I should go with a different one. Everything else is open for changes.
I do need advice on a CPU cooler.
The build show below is a little more expensive than I'd like, but is within the range I've set (want to stay as close to $2k as I can, while building a machine that will last 6-7 years and allow me to run any software or games I want to). I want the option of overclocking, but am not wed to doing so.
Basically, what do you think of the below build (good, overkill, to weak - if overkill or weak, what would you recommend I change and why?) and what CPU cooler would you recommend.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.96 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($95.31 @ Amazon)
Total: $1944.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-05 21:15 EST-0500
\Thanks for your time in looking, and for any advice you give!
I do need advice on a CPU cooler.
The build show below is a little more expensive than I'd like, but is within the range I've set (want to stay as close to $2k as I can, while building a machine that will last 6-7 years and allow me to run any software or games I want to). I want the option of overclocking, but am not wed to doing so.
Basically, what do you think of the below build (good, overkill, to weak - if overkill or weak, what would you recommend I change and why?) and what CPU cooler would you recommend.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.96 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($95.31 @ Amazon)
Total: $1944.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-05 21:15 EST-0500
\Thanks for your time in looking, and for any advice you give!
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