Looking for advice on my first build

Outduel · Mar 31, 2016

I have been contemplating building a high-end PC for a long time. However, school and work seem to constantly hold me back.

I finally got some time to do some research and put together a build that seemed reasonable and I wanted to know if there were any criticisms of anything that I have selected/don't have.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Outduel/saved/Q84rxr

I was a bit concerned about knowing how well the components would fit in the case and also how good the ventilation would be. Cooling is a big issue for me, as I am a bit of a technological hypochondriac. Advice on cases would be a big help. More cooling = better.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated. My budget is pretty flexible, ~$2500.

geofelt · Mar 31, 2016

You build is very good and will work as is.
I have a couple of suggestions:
1. 14nm skylake runs cool. Exotic cooling is not necessary.
A simple tower type cooler with a 120 or 140mm fan will do the job.
Look at Phanteks or noctua.

2. skylake does not depend on fast ram for performance.
1.2v ddr4 2400 speed is fine. Buy low profice LPX if you like corsair.
Here is a report on ram scaling:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html

3. A tip:
Buy a #2 magnetic tip Philips head screwdriver for assembly.

FWIW:
My canned rant on liquid cooling:
------------------------start of rant-------------------
You buy a liquid cooler to be able to extract an extra multiplier or two out of your OC.
How much do you really need?
I do not much like all in one liquid coolers when a good air cooler like a Noctua or phanteks can do the job just as well.
A liquid cooler will be expensive, noisy, less reliable, and will not cool any better
in a well ventilated case.
Liquid cooling is really air cooling, it just puts the heat exchange in a different place.
The orientation of the radiator will cause a problem.
If you orient it to take in cool air from the outside, you will cool the cpu better, but the hot air then circulates inside the case heating up the graphics card and motherboard.
If you orient it to exhaust(which I think is better) , then your cpu cooling will be less effective because it uses pre heated case air.
And... I have read too many tales of woe when a liquid cooler leaks.
google "H100 leak"
-----------------------end of rant--------------------------

Your pc will be quieter, more reliable, and will be cooled equally well with a decent air cooler.

Outduel · Apr 1, 2016

+1
Than you for the response. I was a bit apprehensive about putting a liquid cooler in my first build but I have heard nothing but good things about the H100 so I thought I would give it a shot. I have a couple of retort questions:

1. What would you recommend for a case that is well-ventilated that is also compatible with the components of my build? As I stated in my original post, I don't know much about cases, I'm just worried about airflow. Will I need aftermarket case fans anyway?

2. What specific cooler do you recommend? I plan on OCing once I get my rig built. Would substantial cooling still not be necessary?

3. Should I opt for 4x4GB DDR4 @ 2400 or stay with 4x8GB DDR4, just go with the 2400 option?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

geofelt · Apr 1, 2016

1. Cases are a personal thing. Buy one that visually appeals to you.
Most any case with two 120 or 140mm intake fans will cool well.
The NZXT Noctis you listed would be fine.
A bit Zoomy for my tastes though.

2. I use a Noctua U12s. My 6600K runs at 4.8 without any problem cooling.
If you want a bit more, look at the noctua NH-U14s or Phanteks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9PV3Y61194
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011
As of 2/16/16
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.40v Vcore.

I7-6700K
4.8 18%
4.7 56%
4.6 87%
4.5 100%

3. Buy a 2 stick kit of 1.2v ddr4 2400.
Faster than 2400 will need more that 1.2v which eats into your oc headroom.
skylake is dual channel there is no value in 4 stick kits which are harder for a motherboard to manage.

Stick with a 2 x 8gb kit

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