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Hey guys. So I am hoping to get everything squared away and get parts ordered today. This PC is being built to stream console gameplay with the use of a capture card. It will be used for little to no PC gaming. I have tried to keep this build on a tight budget while still building a solid PC for it's intended purpose.

I ran into a hiccup last night while attempting to order parts, when I found the initially intended GPU (EVGA GTX 750 TI SC) had shot way up in price. After doing some searching I did find what I feel could be a decent replacement for a good price. The replacement GPU I found is shown in my current build.

Here's a link to the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/y23nLD

The CPU, MOBO, and memory are part of a combo deal.

I found the PSU for a lower than listed price of only $30 after mail in rebate. Seems like a score.

If anyone has any thoughts or feelings about the build or the GPU in particular they would be much welcomed and more than appreciated.

Thanks :)
 
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craftmaster_96

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Link for pcpartpicker is blank?
 
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Oh man, my bad. Not sure how that happened. Thank you for alerting me to that.

Here is a link to the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/y23nLD

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Seems expensive for what you need it for. Look at last gen intel stuff. Everything is much cheaper and skylake doesn't really give an enormous performance boost. Plus ddr3 is cheaper and very similar performance wise to ddr4. Personally I would get at least a 960 but if you aren't going to game on it I guess it doesn't really matter. As for psus I would advise caution, It seems fine for what you want but it might be worth it to get a more efficient / slightly bigger one in event you decide to upgrade down the road.
If you want to save more money/get a more powerful pc I would recommend buying a used workstation or server parts. I bought a dell precision t3500 for like 300 about a year ago and just replaced the gpu and psu. The total cost was less than 800(would be even less is you just bought a 750ti and replaced since this is cheaper than a 970 and you wouldn't need a new psu most likely) and I now have a hexacore (w3690 @3.47 ghz) and 970 equipped pc that I game on.
 
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This confuses me a bit. Why would you ever need an i7-6700K for a 750ti? The power supply is a little iffy, so I would probably get something that has slightly more power and maybe a better 80+ rating. The rest seems fine, just that you have a clear unbalance between the CPU and GPU. I don't even think a 212 can cool an overclocked i7-6700K completely.
 
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thinman400

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I am operating with the understanding that an i7 processor is the most recommended CPU spec for what I am using the PC for. I am also operating with the understanding that a GTX 750 TI would more than fulfill the desired spec for the purpose of this computer. As far as the PSU goes, I had been recommended that unit previously on good authority. Later on I was kind of up in the air about the PSU selection, but after finding that unit for only $30 after mail in rebate, I felt it made for an easy decision.

Hope that clears up a little confusion or at least informs you as to my thought process.

Thanks for the input, and I would love to hear any other thoughts you may have :)
 
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I actually have looked into previous generation i7's and have come to find that I wouldn't really be saving that much money by taking that route. That being said, I figured might as well go with the latest. I'm going to have this computer for awhile and anyway you slice it, the processor is going to be the most expensive piece of this build. Additionally, the processor, motherboard, and memory are part of what I consider a pretty good combo deal. All three parts for $419.

As far as the PSU goes, I previously have been thinking along those same lines you state above. After finding that unit for only $30 after mail in rebate though, I feel it made for a pretty easy decision. Who knows though, maybe I will end up putting a better PSU in. I had this unit recommended to me recently:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182349&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Seems like a great deal for only $55 after mail in rebate.

In regards to buying a used workstation, it seems like a great idea to save money. I am super excited to build my first PC though! :bounce:
 
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This is almost exactly what I bought but I got it on sale for 300ish
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68F2B19552&cm_re=t3500-_-9SIA68F2B19552-_-Product

I am very happy with it great cpu even though it is from late 2011 it still works extremely well, and is relatively powerful even by todays standards. Xeons are workhorses that are built to last a long time so buying used usually isn't an issue. If you buy this one which you could probably find something similar for a little cheaper and then a 750ti the cost of your build would be 550ish saving a couple hundred bucks.

Or you could do something like this
http://www.techspot.com/review/1155-affordable-dual-xeon-pc/

This seems like a cool build. The clock speed is lower so single threaded performance may suffer slighlty but overall its a better chip. If you bought a single 2670 for $70 and a mobo for <100, and then all the other parts according to the orginal plan you could also save some serious cash.
 
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thinman400

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I appreciate all the great advice and also for you being kind enough to take time out of your day to reply to my post. I feel as though I'm pretty determined to build my own PC from scratch. That's half the fun right? At least for a first time builder anyway. :lol:

 
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This makes a little more sense now that I realize you are doing streaming. A great CPU is very important for that, so it makes sense. It seems good for now, but I would probably get a better cooler if you can and maybe look into the EVGA series for a good PSU. Although 30 dollars is a good price for the PSU, so only replace it if you have to.
 
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I've always been under the impression that the 212 EVO is one of the "go to" quality coolers. If you have any recommendations though I would love to hear them. As far as alternative PSUs go I had been looking at this:

Rosewill Quark 550W Platinum Certified Fully-Modular PSU/Total cost: $55 after mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182349&cm_re=rosewill_quark-_-17-182-349-_-Product

I honestly could care less about the fully modular, I definitely at least want something semi-modular though. The platinum is nice though and at 550W I could hardly ever see myself needing to replace the power supply.
 
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That looks like a good PSU and I really don't think you will need something more for a while unless you are going SLI. The discount is very good, too. And yes, the Cooler Master 212 EVO is the go-to that I have for now. But honestly, with the price of the Cryorig being so low, I recommend that over the 212 EVO. The 212 will definitely do the job if you have it, but check out the Cryorig H7 if you can.
 
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