First gaming pc build

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

Parts list here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jzPmVn
I plan on spending 2000-2300 Canadian
Would like to play games on high settings on a decent monitor. Is this Pc alright, and are there any suggestions you can give me?

okcnaline · Apr 17, 2016

Looks okay, but do get a better cooler.

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

okcnaline :

What type of cooler would you suggest?

Archaic59 · Apr 17, 2016

The 2 memory kits, even being identical, may not work. All memory modules must come from one kit to guarantee compatibility. Don't use 4 modules. Save the memory controller from working hard and get 2x8 modules for a total of 16GB if that's how much you want.

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

Archaic59 :

Thanks for your input.

okcnaline · Apr 17, 2016

ibyguy :

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO? I don't think you guys have Cryorig in Canada, do you?

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

okcnaline :

Quick search shows that we do not have Cryorig in canada, but i can get the evo.

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

You need a quad channel memory kit, not two separate kits.

The EVGA 750w G2 is much higher quality than the B2 you have in that build.

The 6700k is overpriced. You can find the 5820k for around the same or even less and it's a far better CPU.

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

Thanks I will look for this.

okcnaline · Apr 17, 2016

The EVGA 750w G2 is much higher quality than the B2 you have in that build.

The 6700k is overpriced. You can find the 5820k for around the same or even less and it's a far better CPU.

B2's pretty much as good as the 750W. What are you talking about?
And the 6700K dropped in price, so it'll actually be $60 or so less than X99 platform. That'll put the 6700K from the overpriced section.

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

okcnaline :

Too add to this the colour i want the mother board in are way more expensive, but thanks for your help thor

Dan425811923 · Apr 17, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($506.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12 37.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.25 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: *Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($819.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($162.05 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $2195.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 23:02 EDT-0400

Here's my build. 5820 is a better all around cpu than the 6700k. Be careful on your first build cause if you screw up you'll lose 2,000 dollars

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

okcnaline :

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
The B2 is not as good as the G2, period.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117559
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=I7-5820KBX&c=CJ

As you can see, the 5820k is $10 more. $10 for two more cores on a 4 core CPU is HUGE. The performance gap is large.

I don't know what your false outrage is coming from. You need to look at these things before passing off advise falsely.

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

ibyguy :

That's because they are all DDR4, high quality motherboards. Not to mention, they are supported for multiple generations by Intel and will receive multiple processor generations, unlike regular consumer motherboard that you have to upgrade each new CPU gen.

Dan425811923 · Apr 17, 2016

First, B2 is almost as good as G2, its just 2 percent less efficiency and a little bit worse build quality. 5820k is worth it compared to the 6700k.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($506.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12 37.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($95.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.25 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: *Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($819.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($162.05 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $2201.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 23:08 EDT-0400

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

ibyguy :

That's because they are all DDR4, high quality motherboards. Not to mention, they are supported for multiple generations by Intel and will receive multiple processor generations, unlike regular consumer motherboard that you have to upgrade each new CPU gen.

Ah i see thanks for the insight.

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

Dan425811923 :

First, B2 is almost as good as G2, its just 2 percent less efficiency and a little bit worse build quality. 5820k is worth it compared to the 6700k.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($506.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12 37.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.95 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($95.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.25 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: *Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($819.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($162.05 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $2201.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 23:08 EDT-0400

Skipping over many details like the all Japanese Caps and the better voltage regulation but you are splitting hairs and prove my point either way.

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

Dan425811923 :

Skipping over many details like the all Japanese Caps and the better voltage regulation but you are splitting hairs and prove my point either way.

Thanks very much.

just one more question:
What monitor would you recommend, or are they all pretty much the same?

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

What are you looking for in a monitor?

High resolution?
Good Color?
High refresh rate (for gaming)?

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

Good colour and resolution is what im looking for. As for the refresh rate as long as its decent im ok with it.

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch

or the U2713hm if you want to spend less but still get excellent color and 1440p.

EDIT

Both of these monitors have excellent color, top of the market.

okcnaline · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

1) Never trust the tier list. B2 and G2 are both made by Super Flower. Quality is flawless on both. The efficiency aren't as good on B2, but still in the 80+ Silver range.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=393
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=380

And about the Haswell-E vs Skylake, here:
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $544.97

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($348.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $477.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 23:29 EDT-0400

The i7-5820K is paired with almost the cheapest motherboard. The i7-6700K is paired with the cheapest motherboard 2 months ago.

As for the monitor... Let's see.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb287q

ibyguy · Apr 17, 2016

thor220 :

Thanks you very much

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

okcnaline :

Never trust the tier list that is backed up by actual reviews? Just check out the reviews of the units on review websites they will come to the same conclusion. Even in the link you posted the B2 scored considerably lower than the G2

Well seeing as all the x99 motherboards are enthusiast motherboards and have more features than your listed LGA1151 motherboard, I'd say we're fine hear. Let's not forget that the 5820k has 6 cores and 12 threads while the 6700k only has 4 cores 8 threads. That's over 30% more power at much less than 30% of the price.

thor220 · Apr 17, 2016

ibyguy :

Twas my pleasure. Enjoy the PC!

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