Sub-$1,000 Streaming, video editing, Gaming PC Build

272762bba · May 26, 2016

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CN6BD8

Is it good for streaming, video editing, and gaming? Is the cpu cooler, motherboard and PSU good enough? What do i need to fix?

Does the build looks good? It's my first time to build a computer so I don't know if the parts I chose are good or not

BTW: I will buy it when the 1070 come out so the price of the 970 goes down. I might get 1070 but my budget is limited.

Garilia · May 26, 2016

Your build is great for gaming, and okay for light editing and streaming. Most users put in an I7 6700k for heavier streaming and video editing. You should expect GTX 1070's to hit the market at over $400. You could do better on the PSU. This build is $100 over budget, because the I-7 costs that much more. It includes a better case and PSU. Thise two things are the foundation for the future.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1107.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-26 12:56 EDT-0400

Ryan_78 · May 26, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $962.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-26 11:59 EDT-0400

Wait for the 1070.

VR PC-BUILD · May 26, 2016

Here is the build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Horus ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Other: GTX1070 ($400.00)
Total: $1093.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-26 12:38 EDT-0400

Wait collect $100 more and go for it
Or
Go for GTX970 but buying GTX970 and upgrading to GTX1070 will cost much more than $100

Decision is yours

Garilia · May 26, 2016

VR PC-BUILD :

Here is the build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Horus ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Other: GTX1070 ($400.00)
Total: $1093.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-26 12:38 EDT-0400

Wait collect $100 more and go for it
Or
Go for GTX970 but buying GTX970 and upgrading to GTX1070 will cost much more than $100

Decision is yours

Yup...like I said, better psu and I7-6700k

CV_Taihou · May 26, 2016

If the OP isn't set on overclocking, he could go with a locked i7 and an H series board. Would put him over by 80 dollars if the 1070 retails for 400US even

i7-6700 Build

272762bba · May 27, 2016

CV_Taihou :

It seems like ur cpu doesnt need a cpu cooler, but is it better to get one?

272762bba · May 27, 2016

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/48smPs
I made another build, i feel like this one would be better but hopefully the gpu price will goes down when the 1070 come out or i will try to save up some money for the 1070.

Garilia · May 27, 2016

272762bba :

That's a good build. I would change the PSU to this one though: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1
It's a better built PSU and it's 99 cents cheaper!
Everything else is great. I agree with your thoughts about the 970/1070. Have fun building this!

VR PC-BUILD · May 27, 2016

Gave you a better build with OC i7 6700K and GTX1070 which will last very long if you go with your build you will have to upgrade GPU very soon which will take your build price too high

VR PC-BUILD · May 27, 2016

One advice for you
Don't do the mistake that lower budget people do they spend low amount on the PC and are in requirement of regular upgrade which ultimately takes their overall price even higher than high budget build and they still some times turnup unsatisfied with their PC

advancedmixedgaming · May 27, 2016

970 handles itself. He can use it for probably a year yet with good frames then upgrade to a 1080ti if he so desires.

272762bba · May 27, 2016

VR PC-BUILD :

Thanks for the advice!! so should i go for the i7 6700k? or i should go for the i7 6700? I will wait for the gtx 1070 to come out and see the difference between 970 and 1070 then i will decide if i should pay more to get the 1070

272762bba · May 27, 2016

Garilia :

272762bba :

That's a good build. I would change the PSU to this one though: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1
It's a better built PSU and it's 99 cents cheaper!
Everything else is great. I agree with your thoughts about the 970/1070. Have fun building this!

Thanks!

CV_Taihou · May 27, 2016

272762bba :

If you'd like the system to be quieter than the stock Intel cooler then you could pick one up. There will be no performance benefit though

g-unit1111 · May 27, 2016

VR PC-BUILD :

That is true, but buying a $600 GPU with $400 of hardware backing it also makes absolutely zero sense.

bentremblay · May 31, 2016

The one thing I'd question, assuming budget is a serious consideration:

Garilia :

I'd go i5 (6600K?) unless video editing was "mission critical".

Garilia · May 31, 2016

bentremblay :

OP could roll with this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $969.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-31 15:00 EDT-0400

but, sacrificing an I7 and the GTX 1070 is something to consider. Builds are flexible in the ether.

272762bba · May 31, 2016

bentremblay :

The one thing I'd question, assuming budget is a serious consideration:

Garilia :

I'd go i5 (6600K?) unless video editing was "mission critical".

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mainly streaming tbh , that is why i get i7 instead of i5, but if i really cant afford it i will get 970 instead of 1070

bentremblay · May 31, 2016

272762bba :

I don't know nearly enough about flow in streaming to estimate how much / if i7 would be worth the freight.

Garilia · May 31, 2016

272762bba :

Garilia :

Thanks!

I think you have the answer, now pick your solution!

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