PC Parts comp-check (And Opinions on looks)

William Norberg

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Jun 10, 2013
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http://pcpartpicker.com/list/zymcCy

I am only worried about the ram/motherboard/cpu cooler since the dark rock 3 is not the smallest of cpu coolers.

Also, what do you fellow pc builders think about this "stealthy" black look? (White leds probably)

There are probably parts that cost less, but i am going for both performance and looks with this one since it is for my friend, and i don't want to use a cardboard box for a case :p


Thx// William
 
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1| You're going to need a K suffix CPU to avail the overclocking features on the Z170 chipset which will bump up your price.
2| You could go for a Fractal Nano S case to lower the cost and it's more steel than the Evolv Itx.
3| For a platform like this, you should get the highest possible supported ram kits to take advantage of the slots you have.
4| There is no mechanical drive which may be a point of concern for storage.
5| The GTX1080 as well as the 1070 have been announced and will see launch I'd suggest living with a GTX960 for now and swap it out when GTX1070 rolls out into the market.
6| Have a look at a similar build: here.

Lutfij

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1| You're going to need a K suffix CPU to avail the overclocking features on the Z170 chipset which will bump up your price.
2| You could go for a Fractal Nano S case to lower the cost and it's more steel than the Evolv Itx.
3| For a platform like this, you should get the highest possible supported ram kits to take advantage of the slots you have.
4| There is no mechanical drive which may be a point of concern for storage.
5| The GTX1080 as well as the 1070 have been announced and will see launch I'd suggest living with a GTX960 for now and swap it out when GTX1070 rolls out into the market.
6| Have a look at a similar build: here.
 
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