What would you change about this build?

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

Badactor gave me excellent advice before, but i'm curious, what would anyone change about this build? If possible I wouldn't mind changing some parts for cheaper parts as long as it doesn't impact performance too much.

I already have a GTX 970, but here is the rest of what I would be buying.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justinf10000/saved/DhfXsY

okcnaline · Feb 29, 2016

Looks okay, though get the Z170-HD3P motherboard instead and get a better case. And change the PSU to S12II 620W. Otherwise, looks fine.

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

okcnaline :

Thanks for the advice. so a lower PSU is fine for this? Also why would you choose that mobu instead? I don't really know much about mobo's but i liked how many usb slots that one had lol.

okcnaline · Feb 29, 2016

The PSU difference is not much, but it saves a few bucks while maintaining quality. And the motherboard is cheaper without sacrificing much. If you care for the USB slots... Get a case with that much USBs, I guess?

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

Also what case would you recommend? This is the first time i'm doing this so i want to do it right

Thanks so much btw

okcnaline · Feb 29, 2016

Let's see... That's purely black, so how about the NZXT S340?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas340wb1

You're welcome!

JohanAngel · Feb 29, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $703.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 01:22 EST-0500

I would go for this. I changed the HDD to an hybrid drive which gives you a little more speed for not much more price. Also changed the ram to the ripjaws V (better CAS latency). WWent for a cheaper cooler and, in my opinion also similar if not better performance. Different MOBO foa a better price/performance.
My question is what's the purpose of this build?

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

okcnaline :

Thanks

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

JohanAngel :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $703.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 01:22 EST-0500

I would go for this. I changed the HDD to an hybrid drive which gives you a little more speed for not much more price. Also changed the ram to the ripjaws V (better CAS latency). WWent for a cheaper cooler and, in my opinion also similar if not better performance. Different MOBO foa a better price/performance.
My question is what's the purpose of this build?

The purpose is strictly for gaming, but i also want to eventually get the oculus rift and be able to support it with this build. Meaning if i want to upgrade it in the future to support rift better, i will be able to.

justinf10000 · Feb 29, 2016

JohanAngel :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $703.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 01:22 EST-0500

I would go for this. I changed the HDD to an hybrid drive which gives you a little more speed for not much more price. Also changed the ram to the ripjaws V (better CAS latency). WWent for a cheaper cooler and, in my opinion also similar if not better performance. Different MOBO foa a better price/performance.
My question is what's the purpose of this build?

is the mobo you suggested more futureproof than the gigabyte one i have listed?

JohanAngel · Feb 29, 2016

Well, I don't really know if it's more futureproof or not. I just think that it's a better mobo for the money you are spending. Also, if your system is for gaming I would probably recommend to go for 16 GB RAM. I'm not an expert, I'm just giving my opinion on this, keep it in mind.

okcnaline · Feb 29, 2016

No need for 16GB of RAM... That's for higher resolutions.

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