Approximate Purchase Date.: Summer 2016 (No earlier than July 1st)
Budget Range: 2-3K, but preferably closer to 2K.
Hi guys,
This is my first time building a PC in general. I have always wanted to build my own PC but I debated buying another pre-built because I wanted to have a PC that could handle almost anything thrown at it and I was too afraid that if I tried to build one myself with rather expensive parts, I'd potentially screw it up and lose tons of $ in the process.
So copying and pasting from the template sticky above, here's the deets (this is basically a slight tweaking of Paul's Hardware 2,000 Skylake PC build.. link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z___wYBQGj8&index=7&list=PLRnHcRQUxuocMOhzyiCeLhxvpDfXB1G72 )
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Schoolwork,
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: I guess I am not upgrading anything right now since this will be a new build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon or Newegg
Location: Duluth, MN US
Parts Preferences: None really
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Not now but maybe in the future.
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently my monitor is 1080p but I plan on purchasing a new monitor with this new build. I'm looking for anything above 1080p but below 4K.
So this is the parts list that I came up with, I just want to see what more experienced builders think, if I should change anything or what not. Thanks.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'd like this new build to be my first gaming desktop, that is pretty beast but doesn't completely break the bank and I won't cry myself to death if I mess this up somehow.
The main goals I wanted to attempt do was: 1) Have either a 980TI or Titan X, 2) above 200 G SSD and 3) Keep it below 3K, preferably around 2K without sacrificing long-term performance, so this rig will still go strong for several years to come. I will definitely upgrade as necessary but yeah.
Parts:
CPU: Intel i7-6700K 4.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xgaming7
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2666c16
Storage: Corsair Neutron XT 960GB 2.5" SSD
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-internal-hard-drive-cssdn960gbxt
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-12gp42992kr
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-air540
Power Supply: Corsair 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cp9020083na
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas
OS: Windows 10 Home
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140
Sound card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardgx
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-wired-network-card-expi9301ctblk
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di
Monitor: Samsung U28E90D 60Hz 28"
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-monitor-u28e590d
Thank you so much in advance. I am a complete noob when it comes to building PCs so I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me get into this awesome hobby and look forward to your responses!
Budget Range: 2-3K, but preferably closer to 2K.
Hi guys,
This is my first time building a PC in general. I have always wanted to build my own PC but I debated buying another pre-built because I wanted to have a PC that could handle almost anything thrown at it and I was too afraid that if I tried to build one myself with rather expensive parts, I'd potentially screw it up and lose tons of $ in the process.
So copying and pasting from the template sticky above, here's the deets (this is basically a slight tweaking of Paul's Hardware 2,000 Skylake PC build.. link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z___wYBQGj8&index=7&list=PLRnHcRQUxuocMOhzyiCeLhxvpDfXB1G72 )
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Schoolwork,
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: I guess I am not upgrading anything right now since this will be a new build.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon or Newegg
Location: Duluth, MN US
Parts Preferences: None really
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Not now but maybe in the future.
Your Monitor Resolution: Currently my monitor is 1080p but I plan on purchasing a new monitor with this new build. I'm looking for anything above 1080p but below 4K.
So this is the parts list that I came up with, I just want to see what more experienced builders think, if I should change anything or what not. Thanks.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'd like this new build to be my first gaming desktop, that is pretty beast but doesn't completely break the bank and I won't cry myself to death if I mess this up somehow.
The main goals I wanted to attempt do was: 1) Have either a 980TI or Titan X, 2) above 200 G SSD and 3) Keep it below 3K, preferably around 2K without sacrificing long-term performance, so this rig will still go strong for several years to come. I will definitely upgrade as necessary but yeah.
Parts:
CPU: Intel i7-6700K 4.0 GHz Quad-Core Processor
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170xgaming7
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2666c16
Storage: Corsair Neutron XT 960GB 2.5" SSD
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-internal-hard-drive-cssdn960gbxt
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-12gp42992kr
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-air540
Power Supply: Corsair 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cp9020083na
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas
OS: Windows 10 Home
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140
Sound card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardgx
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-wired-network-card-expi9301ctblk
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di
Monitor: Samsung U28E90D 60Hz 28"
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-monitor-u28e590d
Thank you so much in advance. I am a complete noob when it comes to building PCs so I really appreciate you all taking the time to help me get into this awesome hobby and look forward to your responses!