Can I cut down this build?

xConzs · Aug 15, 2016

Hey,

I've created a build on PCPartPicker, with help from experts on this site of course, because I couldn't have done it myself. I'm just wondering, can I cut down the price without extremely affecting the performance or anything? I am new to PC building, so I'm not completely sure what I can do with it.

Link: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VmKxcc
Prices are in CAD. Thanks.

Supahos · Aug 15, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($354.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($115.95 @ shopRBC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.66 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX)
Speakers: Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ NCIX)
Other: SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad (Black) ($7.99)
Total: $1373.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-15 11:46 EDT-0400

No real difference between this and yours performance wise. Anything you were tied to i changed can be put back saved you a good chunk though. And everything is still good quality

James Mason · Aug 15, 2016

Not a huge performance difference, but about $200 cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.97 @ NCIX)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($339.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.99 @ PC Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($37.99 @ NCIX)
Speakers: Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ NCIX)
Other: SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad (Black) ($7.99)
Total: $1270.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-15 11:53 EDT-0400

joex444 · Aug 15, 2016

Are you dead set on being able to overclock the CPU? If not, you can switch the 6600K to a 6500, remove the water cooler, and drop the motherboard down to an H170 instead of a Z170. This should save you quite a bit. As the other user pointed out, the PSU is overpriced - their choice of the Seasonic S12II 520W is a great choice. And you can of course downgrade the case, but this is the only real aesthetic you'll see so I'd go with one that (a) is quieter and (b) looks nicer to you so long as it's not too much more difficult to work with. Most cases these days are pretty simple to work on and we no longer need to worry about sharp edges.

One thing I would suggest you spend more time looking into is your speaker configuration. PC speakers are generally a category of awful speakers and the $15 Logitech are going to be some of the worst offenders, just behind Creative. These are not audio companies - ask yourself what you'd expect from, say, a Toyota branded keyboard. That's what I expect from a Logitech/Creative branded set of speakers.

xConzs · Aug 15, 2016

joex444 :

Are you dead set on being able to overclock the CPU? If not, you can switch the 6600K to a 6500, remove the water cooler, and drop the motherboard down to an H170 instead of a Z170. This should save you quite a bit. As the other user pointed out, the PSU is overpriced - their choice of the Seasonic S12II 520W is a great choice. And you can of course downgrade the case, but this is the only real aesthetic you'll see so I'd go with one that (a) is quieter and (b) looks nicer to you so long as it's not too much more difficult to work with. Most cases these days are pretty simple to work on and we no longer need to worry about sharp edges.

One thing I would suggest you spend more time looking into is your speaker configuration. PC speakers are generally a category of awful speakers and the $15 Logitech are going to be some of the worst offenders, just behind Creative. These are not audio companies - ask yourself what you'd expect from, say, a Toyota branded keyboard. That's what I expect from a Logitech/Creative branded set of speakers.

I suppose I don't need to overclock. But I also like a lot of speed, and the 6500 provides less. Will there be a large difference between it and the 6600k?

Supahos · Aug 15, 2016

Then my build is about as cheap as you can go

James Mason · Aug 15, 2016

the i5-6500 averages about 5FPS less than the 6600k.

but that's with a gtx 980ti, a 1060 isn't quiet at that level.

xConzs · Aug 15, 2016

James Mason :

So are you proposing that I get a 980ti?

James Mason · Aug 15, 2016

xConzs :

No, it's just when benchmarking CPUs in games, they use the strongest GPU available, to remove the GPU as the limiting factor as much as possible, a 1060 may hit its limit before the CPU hits its limit.

xConzs · Aug 15, 2016

James Mason :

xConzs :

No, it's just when benchmarking CPUs in games, they use the strongest GPU available, to remove the GPU as the limiting factor as much as possible, a 1060 may hit its limit before the CPU hits its limit.

Okay, thanks for the help.

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