What do you think of my first gaming PC?

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

Specs:
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 3.4GHz (Codename Skylake) (Quad Core) (Not Overclockable)
Motherboard: ASUS/GIGABYTE (Intel Z170 Chipset)
System Memory: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series
Power Supply: 600W EVGA/Corsair
Optical Drive: Blu-Ray & DVD Writer/Reader (Burn + Play Blu-Ray & DVDs) (12x BD-R) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (240GB Digital Storm Certified Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (EVGA ACX 2.0) (VR Ready)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
cost: $1,383 USD

Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LZVNWIA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00LZVNWIA&linkCode=as2&tag=ttgdiscount-20&linkId=VJR3MYUSZE5AB23G

Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LSGKEC4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00LSGKEC4&linkCode=as2&tag=eltonheavy-20&linkId=YNEMX74LHZ3DJX3E

Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/MX239H-1920x1080-AH-IPS-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B00B1IAL7W

Please tell me what you think/if you think i should make any adjustments!
Thanks!!

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

I think a i5-6600k would fit you better. and no need for a Z170 Chipset with a non-overclockable chip. Could have gone with a 1070 with that budget. Would you like me to make you a build for ~$1400?

Edit: Oh wait peripherals. Still making you a build xD

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

I havent got this PC yet, so im up for suggestions, sure!

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

and feel free to enlighten me about the why's and why not's! im not much of a wiz when it comes to this! why would the i5-6600 be better?

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/42dgtJ

if you can spend a little more this is a extremely high-quality system capable of 100+ FPS at 1080p and 60+ at 1440p.

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

I can definitely save up for that! Thanks! Is there any way I can buy this pre-built from any other website? if not, im fine with buying the parts separate and paying someone to build it for me.

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

An i7 is not going to give you any tangible benefit in games and is a waste of $100 if you are only gaming. The i5-6600k is overclockable, will give stellar performance in games, and pretty much is the highest-end CPU you want for gaming.

The GTX 1070 will give you MUCH more performance than the 1060, as it is made for 1440p. This card will give you great FPS at 1080p and very smooth FPS at 1440p.

Other than that I just made a high-quality build that will crush your gaming needs. Feel free to select a Best Answer so others can use said answer as reference. Good luck! Ask me any question you'd like, i will answer it the best I can!

weberdarren97 · Aug 14, 2016

I tried to keep to good quality components with a black and white color scheme while remaining cheaper than your original build... I came up with this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1166.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 17:06 EDT-0400

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

luckdennis94 :

An i7 is not going to give you any tangible benefit in games and is a waste of $100 if you are only gaming. The i5-6600k is overclockable, will give stellar performance in games, and pretty much is the highest-end CPU you want for gaming.

The GTX 1070 will give you MUCH more performance than the 1060, as it is made for 1440p. This card will give you great FPS at 1080p and very smooth FPS at 1440p.

Other than that I just made a high-quality build that will crush your gaming needs. Feel free to select a Best Answer so others can use said answer as reference. Good luck! Ask me any question you'd like, i will answer it the best I can!

is there a way to buy this pre built?

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

weberdarren97 :

I tried to keep to good quality components with a black and white color scheme while remaining cheaper than your original build... I came up with this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1166.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 17:06 EDT-0400

thank you! but i think im gonna go with the pc that ryanguybuddy suggested!

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

It will cost you a lot more, why not try building yourself? I just did my first build and it was much easier than expected.

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

weberdarren97 :

thank you! but i think im gonna go with the pc that ryanguybuddy suggested!

Hehe. Not to be strict or anything, but its ryguybuddy. No worries! I get that a lot.

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

I heard it would cost about $50 - $100 to bring it to someone to have them build it, I emailed a guy in my area last night about them building it and seeing how much it would cost but no reply yet...i may try, but know i have No idea of how to even start..

weberdarren97 · Aug 14, 2016

I agree. Manufactured machines come with a hefty price premium and are usually lacking in the graphics and memory department.

If you just swap out the 1060 in my above build for a 1070, you get the following. A A170 motherboard, K SKU CPU, pre-filled AiO liquid cooler, SSD and 1TB of storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1346.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 17:09 EDT-0400

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

ryguybuddy :

I heard it would cost about $50 - $100 to bring it to someone to have them build it, I emailed a guy in my area last night about them building it and seeing how much it would cost but no reply yet...i may try, but know i have No idea of how to even start..

There are lots of different youtube videos and guides on the Internet..why not check some out? The actual build is really easy!

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

luckdennis94 :

Hehe. Not to be strict or anything, but its ryguybuddy. No worries! I get that a lot.

oh gosh im sorry..people often say my name 'luckydennis' so it irritates me...I apologize, ryguybuddy! & thanks for all your help!

weberdarren97 · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

ryguybuddy :

I heard it would cost about $50 - $100 to bring it to someone to have them build it, I emailed a guy in my area last night about them building it and seeing how much it would cost but no reply yet...i may try, but know i have No idea of how to even start..

I live in Saltsburg, PA. If you're anywhere near, I'll build it for $65.

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

weberdarren97 :

I agree. Manufactured machines come with a hefty price premium and are usually lacking in the graphics and memory department.

If you just swap out the 1060 in my above build for a 1070, you get the following. A A170 motherboard, K SKU CPU, pre-filled AiO liquid cooler, SSD and 1TB of storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1346.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 17:09 EDT-0400

how is it in terms of FPS compared to the build http://pcpartpicker.com/list/42dgtJ ?

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

weberdarren97 :

I agree. Manufactured machines come with a hefty price premium and are usually lacking in the graphics and memory department.

If you just swap out the 1060 in my above build for a 1070, you get the following. A A170 motherboard, K SKU CPU, pre-filled AiO liquid cooler, SSD and 1TB of storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.85 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1346.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-14 17:09 EDT-0400

You forgot that he wanted peripherals. Never heard of a A170 chipset

(you misspelled)

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

weberdarren97 :

luckdennis94 :

I live in Saltsburg, PA. If you're anywhere near, I'll build it for $65.

oh gosh no im in Texas! dang.

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

weberdarren97 :

You forgot that he wanted peripherals. Never heard of a A170 chipset

(you misspelled)

i do not exaggerate when i say i have not the first clue of building a PC :??:

To put it into my terms, I am like 'what kinda frames will i get in 1080p?' haha..

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

weberdarren97 :

how is it in terms of FPS compared to the build http://pcpartpicker.com/list/42dgtJ ?

About the same, although it does not come with a 850 EVO SSD( they are faster ) and no monitor/keyboard/mouse so it would be about $1700 for the same framerates.

luckdennis94 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

luckdennis94 :

About the same, although it does not come with a 850 EVO SSD( they are faster ) and no monitor/keyboard/mouse so it would be about $1700 for the same framerates.

so itd be safer to go with your build, ryguybuddy?

ryguybuddy · Aug 14, 2016

luckdennis94 :

ryguybuddy :

luckdennis94 :

About the same, although it does not come with a 850 EVO SSD( they are faster ) and no monitor/keyboard/mouse so it would be about $1700 for the same framerates.

so itd be safer to go with your build, ryguybuddy?

I personal messaged you, look there

weberdarren97 · Aug 14, 2016

ryguybuddy :

Yes, I meant Z170.

He had the peripherals under the system price, so I thought they were separate.

ryguybuddy :

Here's a helpful YouTube video on the subject.

I realize this message was a mess... I messed up some of the BBCode... It should be fixed now.

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