Making a new PC. Need help!

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

Im thinking about making my own pc and i was just wondering if these things would be a good start and what more would be needed to finish it off or give it a cheap boost?

Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake
MSI Z97 GAMING 5, Socket-1150
SLI GTX 1080

Ryan_78 · May 18, 2016

not compatible. what is your budget? you also need a 100 series board not that

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

Ryan_78 :

My budget is about 2500 - 2850 dollars
Sorry im not really good with computers just getting started. :??:

KKAW · May 18, 2016

xghostriderz :

You need a Z170 chipset for your skylake.

This build excludes GTX 1080.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+ ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1016.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-18 21:56 EDT-0400

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

You need a Z170 chipset for your skylake.

This build excludes GTX 1080.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+ ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1016.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-18 21:56 EDT-0400

That sounds really good but would i be able to add the sli 1080's to it?

Thanks!

Ryan_78 · May 18, 2016

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hZ2Jzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hZ2Jzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($554.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.36 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2652.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-18 21:59 EDT-0400

wowzer this is a OP build and will smash everything to dust
change the 980ti to dual 1080s

and add a good monitor
1440p monitor if needed
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umkg7aa002

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

Ryan_78 :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hZ2Jzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hZ2Jzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5930K 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($554.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.36 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2652.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-18 21:59 EDT-0400

wowzer this is a OP build and will smash everything to dust
change the 980ti to dual 1080s

and add a good monitor

Also seems really good, but would like to know if you think that i should buy a 4k 60hz g-sync or just a 1080p 144hz screen could also just maybe get a 1440p with 144hz but wouldnt count on it. Thanks a bunch!

KKAW · May 18, 2016

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

You need a Z170 chipset for your skylake.

This build excludes GTX 1080.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+ ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1016.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-18 21:56 EDT-0400

That sounds really good but would i be able to add the sli 1080's to it?

Thanks!

Yes you will.

KKAW · May 18, 2016

xghostriderz :

Ryan_78 :

Also seems really good, but would like to know if you think that i should buy a 4k 60hz g-sync or just a 1080p 144hz screen could also just maybe get a 1440p with 144hz but wouldnt count on it. Thanks a bunch!

I would personally go for 1440P 144hz because i play cs go on a competitive level regularly.

However, if your sole purpose is to do casual gaming and watch movies, etc, and you like bigger screens, a 4k may g-sync may be a better option.

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

KKAW :

Alright thanks, i mostly play League of Legends. Thanks for all the answer, I just got one more question and that is if all of this would be compatible:

Cpu: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake
Motherboard: MSI LGA1151 Z170A-G45 GAMING
Gpu: GTX 1080 SLI
Hard drive:Seagate® Desktop SSHD 1TB x2
Memory/ram: HyperX Fury DDR4 2133MHz 8GB kit 2x4GB CL14 x2
Power suppy: Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Cpu cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 CPU Cooler
Fans: Corsair Air AF120 LED Red, 120mm Fan x7

Does anything have to be changed? Thanks!

Is anything more needed? Anything not compatible? Too many fans? Too little fans? Need better motherboard? And also do i need a soundcard for this motherboard or will it be good?

Thanks again!

KKAW · May 18, 2016

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

Alright thanks, i mostly play League of Legends. Thanks for all the answer, I just got one more question and that is if all of this would be compatible:

Cpu: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake
Motherboard: MSI LGA1151 Z170A-G45 GAMING
Gpu: GTX 1080 SLI
Hard drive:Seagate® Desktop SSHD 1TB x2
Memory/ram: HyperX Fury DDR4 2133MHz 8GB kit 2x4GB CL14 x2
Power suppy: Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Cpu cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 CPU Cooler
Fans: Corsair Air AF120 LED Red, 120mm Fan x7

Does anything have to be changed? Thanks!

Is anything more needed? Anything not compatible? Too many fans? Too little fans? Need better motherboard? And also do i need a soundcard for this motherboard or will it be good?

Thanks again!

CX PSUs are poor quality.

No need for sound card unless you have a high quality headphone/headset and you are an audiophile.

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

Alright thanks, i mostly play League of Legends. Thanks for all the answer, I just got one more question and that is if all of this would be compatible:

Cpu: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake
Motherboard: MSI LGA1151 Z170A-G45 GAMING
Gpu: GTX 1080 SLI
Hard drive:Seagate® Desktop SSHD 1TB x2
Memory/ram: HyperX Fury DDR4 2133MHz 8GB kit 2x4GB CL14 x2
Power suppy: Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Cpu cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 CPU Cooler
Fans: Corsair Air AF120 LED Red, 120mm Fan x7

Does anything have to be changed? Thanks!

Is anything more needed? Anything not compatible? Too many fans? Too little fans? Need better motherboard? And also do i need a soundcard for this motherboard or will it be good?

Thanks again!

CX PSUs are poor quality.

No need for sound card unless you have a high quality headphone/headset and you are an audiophile.

Does razer kraken neon pro count as a good headset? Also is this better? EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2, 850W PSU
Everything else compatible?

KKAW · May 18, 2016

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

CX PSUs are poor quality.

No need for sound card unless you have a high quality headphone/headset and you are an audiophile.

Does razer kraken neon pro count as a good headset? Also is this better? EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2, 850W PSU
Everything else compatible?

The EVGA GS or G2 are excellent quality units.

I believe your built in sound in your motherboard should be sufficient. Motherboard sound used to be poor but nowadays they are mostly good quality, especially since your motherboard is great quality, the sound will be very good.

xghostriderz · May 18, 2016

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

Does razer kraken neon pro count as a good headset? Also is this better? EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2, 850W PSU
Everything else compatible?

The EVGA GS or G2 are excellent quality units.

I believe your built in sound in your motherboard should be sufficient. Motherboard sound used to be poor but nowadays they are mostly good quality, especially since your motherboard is great quality, the sound will be very good.

Alright so all of this should make a pretty good pc without any problems and bottlenecking right? My last question would be what type of case i need? Should i have a mid or full case. Well thats should be it if there is nothing wrong with it and there is no bottlenecking or changes needed like less or something (whatever) so I would like to thank you for all of your time, if there was changes needed i might have some more questions if that is okay with you.

KKAW · May 19, 2016

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

The EVGA GS or G2 are excellent quality units.

I believe your built in sound in your motherboard should be sufficient. Motherboard sound used to be poor but nowadays they are mostly good quality, especially since your motherboard is great quality, the sound will be very good.

Alright so all of this should make a pretty good pc without any problems and bottlenecking right? My last question would be what type of case i need? Should i have a mid or full case. Well thats should be it if there is nothing wrong with it and there is no bottlenecking or changes needed like less or something (whatever) so I would like to thank you for all of your time, if there was changes needed i might have some more questions if that is okay with you.

You can use any case, as long as it has enough space for SLI and since you want to SLI you would want a good quality case with good air flow.

I would recommend the Fractal R5 since its a quiet, good looking, good air flow mid case.

xghostriderz · May 20, 2016

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

The EVGA GS or G2 are excellent quality units.

I believe your built in sound in your motherboard should be sufficient. Motherboard sound used to be poor but nowadays they are mostly good quality, especially since your motherboard is great quality, the sound will be very good.

Alright so all of this should make a pretty good pc without any problems and bottlenecking right? My last question would be what type of case i need? Should i have a mid or full case. Well thats should be it if there is nothing wrong with it and there is no bottlenecking or changes needed like less or something (whatever) so I would like to thank you for all of your time, if there was changes needed i might have some more questions if that is okay with you.

You can use any case, as long as it has enough space for SLI and since you want to SLI you would want a good quality case with good air flow.

I would recommend the Fractal R5 since its a quiet, good looking, good air flow mid case.

Thanks a bunch!

So all that should be compatible?

KKAW · May 23, 2016

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

xghostriderz :

KKAW :

Alright so all of this should make a pretty good pc without any problems and bottlenecking right? My last question would be what type of case i need? Should i have a mid or full case. Well thats should be it if there is nothing wrong with it and there is no bottlenecking or changes needed like less or something (whatever) so I would like to thank you for all of your time, if there was changes needed i might have some more questions if that is okay with you.

You can use any case, as long as it has enough space for SLI and since you want to SLI you would want a good quality case with good air flow.

I would recommend the Fractal R5 since its a quiet, good looking, good air flow mid case.

Thanks a bunch!

So all that should be compatible?

Yes

Inkiad · May 23, 2016

You listed 2133Mhz rams i see. Change them to 2666 or 3000 Mhz rams.
Buy EVGA G2 or GS power supply. Comes with 10 years of warranty. Even for 2xgtx 1080 in sli, 750W is enough.
If you only play LOL, one 1080 will be enough imo.
I always prefer gigabyte motherboards over others.

Consider this full build -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.95 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PG 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($124.00 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Other: NVIDIA GTX 1080 ($520.00)
Other: NVIDIA GTX 1080 ($520.00)
Total: $2684.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-23 06:33 EDT-0400

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