First pc build for overclocking! please help

pauloaraya95 · Apr 6, 2016

This is the my first pc build and this is what I have so far. I am going to use it to do simple msi afterburner overclocking because I already actually have the graphics card. I might even sli the 980. Is this build good? Where might I be able to cut down on the cost because I am a bit over budget. Recommendations? Is the 6700k really necessary?
(The parts were mostly selected because of their availability in amazon prime). Especially the case and motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7byD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q7byD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($348.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper D92 54.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($212.98 @ Directron)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($467.23 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1568.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-06 14:27 EDT-0400

SethJPC · Apr 6, 2016

Firstly, what are you using the computer for? If it is purely for gaming then there is no need to get an i7, you'll still be able to play games at a high framerate with a decent i5.

pauloaraya95 · Apr 6, 2016

Is for gaming and to make my own games on unreal.

maddogfargo · Apr 6, 2016

+1 for SethJPC, go with an i5 CPU. You can also drop down to a 750w PSU...850w is overkill. Get a better cooler with the money you save.

Bearmann · Apr 6, 2016

This would be a well balanced system. Now if you upgraded the video card or went with an SLI configuration, you may get a slight bump form the i7 versus the i5. The Asus Z170 Pro Gaming would be nice too if you wanted to save even more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII RANGER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($192.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($467.23 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1413.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-06 17:33 EDT-0400

Here is a thread discussing the i5 versus the i7:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3024366/6600k-6700k-gaming.html

SethJPC · Apr 7, 2016

Dropped the i7 down to an i5, different cooler and put in a far cheaper motherboard. This allows you to fit a 980ti within your budget, which paired with the i5 will give you better gaming performance than an i7 with a 980

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.45 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($572.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1448.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-07 15:07 EDT-0400

pauloaraya95 · Apr 8, 2016

SethJPC :

It's almost identical to what I finally decided on! Concept-wise I mean, not exactly the same parts but the general idea seems to be the same. I can't opt for an ssd because I'm actually squeezing the last bit of my budget with this one.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mLY8hM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mLY8hM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($663.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.71 @ Amazon)
Total: $1420.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-08 00:58 EDT-0400

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