Rookie PC builder, would appreciate criticism with the parts chosen and help to choose a case

megajackdark · Sep 4, 2016

Hi! I'm a newcomer to building PCs and having a budget of strictly 1300$. I wanted to know if the parts I chose are alright. It would be much appreciated if you could tell me what to change to make it better and recomend me a good case for it, because I can't seem to decide, thanks in advance!

The parts are here: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gMCRvV

Isokolon · Sep 4, 2016

okay, I know I'm 20$ over budget but...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($66.38 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1320.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 19:16 EDT-0400

- you'll get a highend air cooler which will cool like the AIO liquid you selected while being far quieter
- a board that will be more than good enough for your needs
- a freakin' 1080
- an even better PSU

I'm sure if you look around a bit you can save a few bucks buying at stores pcpartpicker doesn't list, getting well within budget

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

I can do you much better than that OP!

@ Isokolon, poor value storage cooler and PSU choices.

You also haven't included a case.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

I've selected a great case for the money, put in a very fast SSD, 2TB of storage, a better value PSU and a better value cooler which should still keep temps cool at even a high overclock.
Goes $5 over budget, but if you want it under budget get this: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/3WGj4D/enermax-case-eca3321bbtu2
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1305.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 20:38 EDT-0400

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

Nothing wrong with a G series PSU and the Noctua NH-U14S is very good.

These are better choices ^

superninja12 · Sep 4, 2016

I'm quite sure that seasonic is on par with that cxm if not better.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

It's actually better the G series is great , and the Noctua Cooler is better too.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

Yeh, I probably should have worded that better.

I meant poor value in the case of OP's needs, I believe a CXM is a better choice due to the better value and extra storage potential it adds in terms of available budget.
The cooler is a bit overkill for an i5 6600k, a Cryorig H7 or Pure Rock will do just fine, and add a bit more to the budget.
The fact remains that if a case was added to that budget, it would bring the total to $1350, above the $1300 strict budget OP mentioned.

I'm not denying that the Seasonic G and the Noctua cooler are better, i'm just putting out a better value option.

superninja12 · Sep 4, 2016

i don't want to be nitpicking however the seasonic series are very open whats in side how they're build etc.
i can't find a trusted reviewer on the cxm models and next to that i know g series are VERY solid with their Rubycon or Nippon Chemi-con capacitors and a strong single rail.

corsair makes me think twice to be honest.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

Isokolon, poor storage, cooler and PSU choices......Your wording made it sound as if they were POOR choices.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

It's an updated variant of the CX/CXM series with a multi-rail design and japanese capacitors, and performs quite well at a great price.
I understand brand bias with Corsair PSUs though!

FSP is a dodgy one for me personally, with the exception of stuff like the HXi series.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

They , THE updated CXM aren't full Japanese caps and not multi rail.

superninja12 · Sep 4, 2016

Chugalug_ :

http://www.corsair.com/en/cx-series-cx650m-650-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-atx-psu-eu

where do you see japanese capacitors and man that doesn't mean its good i want to know which capacitors it used and how its build, and preferably some benchmarks results from a trustworthy website.

I'm sorry but i feel like you're reposting stuff you read once and you cannot prove what you are saying.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

FSP?

The new Corsairs CXM are a custom platform by CWT.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

They , THE updated CXM aren't full Japanese caps and not multi rail.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

I know about the wording, i'll edit it!

I swear I read that they were a multi-rail design with jap caps, maybe I was thinking of the Vengeance.....
Oh well, i'll just swap it out for the S12II, although I would appreciate it if you can go into depth about this.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

Updated build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1305.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 20:57 EDT-0400

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

Vengeance is Jap Caps and Multi , but it's a EURO-German release.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

Referring in general to brand bias and association.

I don't trust FSP's build quality as they've cut corners in the past, and while they manufacture quite good units like the EVGA GQ, Straight power 10 and the Dark Power Pro 11, they also do not so great stuff like the B series, Antec VP and HALE series.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

I don't care for BQ or GQ or the other units , FSP is a secondary PSU company , I try not to recommend them , sometimes have to if region comes into play.

superninja12 · Sep 4, 2016

i would in my honest opinion suggest a xfx ts 550w.

its a newer version of the seasonic s12ii maybe bye seasonic themselves however featuring the new hashwell ready.
and easy rail technology.

http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/ts-series-gold-full-wired/ts-gold-series-550w-psu-p1-550g-ts3x

!!! only the gold ts series are hashwell ready !!!

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

I was aware of the European/German exclusivity of the Vengeance series, but was unsure about the CXM, cheers.

So I assume the updated CXM is single rail with something like CapXon capacitors?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 4, 2016

S12II's are ok , but have a group regulated design , otherwise decent.

Chugalug_ · Sep 4, 2016

superninja12 :

It is more or less a rebranded Seasonic, so it is still very good.

It is a little better than the S12II.
Remember that 550w may not be enough given that there is a 1080 and a 6600k in there, load could get very high if voltages get cranked up, I'd go for at least a 600w for a bit of headroom to be safe.

superninja12 · Sep 4, 2016

@ chugalug https://gyazo.com/b7e2bfde2924f80bd47eb572c8e4fee9
550w is plenty

and its a really good psu.

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