PC Parts that are Best for me

soyouremark · Sep 11, 2016

Hey, so I talked to one of my in real life friends who have experience on building a computer and has done it many times, and I said that I asked the people on TomsHardware for advice and found a build and he said that I did it wrong and he said I need to clarify what I want to use the computer for.
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What I want to use it for:
-Video Games

Games:
Doom
Overwatch
GTA V
CS:GO
Bully
Super Meat Boy
Sims 4
No Man's Sky
Mirror's Edge (both games)
A Story about my Uncle
GTA IV
Refunct
Surgeon Simulator 2013
Sims 3
I am Bread
WWE 2k15 & 2k16
Titanfall 1&2

-A good home PC
-Photo editing (Paint.NET, Photoshop]
-I want to use this PC for a good and long while, at least like 7-8 years at minimum
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Budget: $1250
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So, my question is, can someone please make me the best computer they can while staying in the budget of $1,250? Use this site please

https://pcpartpicker.com/

isaiahtx7 · Sep 11, 2016

Monitor? Keyboard? Mouse? Speakers? Should I include anything like that?

Chugalug_ · Sep 11, 2016

^ OS?

isaiahtx7 · Sep 11, 2016

Without counting any peripherals, this is what I have: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/K2fVWX

soyouremark · Sep 11, 2016

isaiahtx7 :

Should've answered that, sorry. I have all the peripherals down.

soyouremark · Sep 11, 2016

Chugalug_ :

64 bit Windows 10

soyouremark · Sep 11, 2016

isaiahtx7 :

This build is very nice, but I'm going to swap out the liquid cooling with the Cryorig H7 and I'm going to switch out the case with something I already picked out, and I'm going to add the OCZ Trion 240 GB SSD and upgrade to a 4TB HDD

Chugalug_ · Sep 11, 2016

I'll improve on it.

Some very poor component choices there such as the power supply, and not much storage at all.
I'll have a build up in a sec.

Chugalug_ · Sep 11, 2016

Features better components, a 3TB HDD and an extremely fast SSD for your boot drive, a 6700k, and a 1070.
Photo editing is more CPU intensive, and a 1070 is the most I can see you using.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1237.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-11 22:19 EDT-0400

soyouremark · Sep 12, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Features better components, a 3TB HDD and an extremely fast SSD for your boot drive, a 6700k, and a 1070.
Photo editing is more CPU intensive, and a 1070 is the most I can see you using.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1237.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-11 22:19 EDT-0400

Opinions on this build? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hmk89W

Chugalug_ · Sep 12, 2016

Graphics card has a poor cooler and will thermal throttle, and the power supply isn't strong enough.
HDD also isn't 7200RPM.
Do you want more storage?

soyouremark · Oct 18, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Sorry for the very long wait time, I didn't recieve any email notifications on replies.

Opinions?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nC36QV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nC36QV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.76 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($113.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($418.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: DIYPC J180-W ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.70 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $1433.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-18 14:10 EDT-0400

Yes, I increased the budget due to a promotion at my job

Chugalug_ · Oct 18, 2016

The H7 is still $34.99 at Newegg, stick with the S340, much better case.
The 850 Evo is also much faster.
3TB of storage should be more than enough, and is more cost effective.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($604.00 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1430.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-18 17:57 EDT-0400

soyouremark · Oct 22, 2016

Chugalug_ :

The H7 is still $34.99 at Newegg, stick with the S340, much better case.
The 850 Evo is also much faster.
3TB of storage should be more than enough, and is more cost effective.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($95.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($604.00 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1430.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-18 17:57 EDT-0400

But the problem with the S340 that I seem to have to repeat a lot is that no optical drive and i use the optical drive almost on a daily basis

Chugalug_ · Nov 1, 2016

Didn't see any mention of that apart from a subtle inclusion in your list above.
I'll include one, dw.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($104.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1464.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 23:28 EDT-0400

soyouremark · Nov 2, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Now I have a couple of things t o add about some of the parts that other friends of mine have added and t hat I should go with a Corsair RXM PSU and that Seagate drives have a bad rep for failing and breaking hence why I went with the Western Digital Drive.

Chugalug_ · Nov 2, 2016

The G2 is better, some great deals have come around since I posted that, here's an updated one with a stronger cooler.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($104.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($579.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1480.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 21:27 EDT-0400

soyouremark · Nov 5, 2016

Chugalug_ :

The G2 is better, some great deals have come around since I posted that, here's an updated one with a stronger cooler.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($104.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($579.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1480.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 21:27 EDT-0400

This PC looks exceedingly good, but I have a question?

Why the Zotac GPU instead of the EVGA GPU?

Chugalug_ · Nov 5, 2016

Because it's $70 cheaper than the lowest EVGA version at the moment, and still offers outstanding build quality.

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