Good $1700 dollar gaming pc?

BeauSmith · Sep 27, 2016

I currently have an imac late 2015 that I will be selling for a gaming PC. I created this with a few hours of research and I wanted some help to see if you guys had any suggestions. Here is the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/fdTVFd

I would use this computer primarily for recording while gaming on games like Rust at 60 fps ultra. The i7 is for video editing and moderate overclocking (4.7 GHz).

Side question: When would be the best time to buy this to get the best deal?

turkey3_scratch · Sep 27, 2016

Everything is great but the power supply. That case can take PSus up to 160mm. Perhaps look into the Cooler Master V550. EVGA 550 GS.

CTurbo · Sep 27, 2016

Looks good except for the garbage psu. I wouldn't use that in a $300 build. It's offensive that you would try to use it in a $1700 lol

Better RAM, ssd, 1070, and of course way better psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.05 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 25.0" 60Hz Monitor ($243.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($61.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1664.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 20:59 EDT-0400

CV_Taihou · Sep 27, 2016

Are you dead set on the Mini-ITX form factor? You can squeeze in a lot more to an ATX case (it also cools better. Chief reason I rebuilt into ATX after building an MITX machine)

turkey3_scratch · Sep 27, 2016

CV_Taihou :

I think mITX is a good idea. Having built a mini ITX rig and a huge tower, the ITX I like so much better for its compact size. With how efficient our hardware is, we don't need to worry too much about heat anyway.

CTurbo · Sep 27, 2016

The older I get, the smaller my cases get.

Bigger case do not inherently cool better either.

BeauSmith · Sep 27, 2016

Yes, I am dead set on Mini ITX. Any suggestions on how to shave say 150 dollars off of the budget to add case fans?

Side note: Could anyone make a PC with a budget of 1400 dollars and include a 6700k? Just to see my options.

CTurbo · Sep 27, 2016

Dude you do NOT need $150 worth of case fans! That case already comes with one up front and one in the rear. I could see possibly adding one or two up top, and MAYBE one on the bottom if you REALLY want to.

GraySilencer · Sep 27, 2016

BeauSmith :

Don't forget Windows, and the Noctua fan can go in as a second intake.

[Build Removed because it included Windows]

BeauSmith · Sep 27, 2016

I dont need windows, I get free windows because I am a college student.

GraySilencer · Sep 27, 2016

BeauSmith :

Ok then. Well, I got it down to about $1,500 including a similar monitor and a larger SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212X Dual Fan 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.05 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($72.82 @ NCIX US)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($437.77 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: *SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 107.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($25.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 25.0" 60Hz Monitor ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: *Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1501.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 23:34 EDT-0400

Niklas_13 · Sep 27, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 600p Series 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($77.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($251.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1492.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 23:02 EDT-0400

THERE 150 BUCKS LESS

GraySilencer · Sep 27, 2016

Niklas_13 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 600p Series 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($77.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($251.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1492.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 23:02 EDT-0400

THERE 150 BUCKS LESS

He doesn't want the ATX form factor. That SSD is out of stock and usually overpriced when it is.

g-unit1111 · Sep 27, 2016

CTurbo :

Looks good except for the garbage psu. I wouldn't use that in a $300 build. It's offensive that you would try to use it in a $1700 lol

Better RAM, ssd, 1070, and of course way better psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($11.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.05 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX Desktop Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 25.0" 60Hz Monitor ($243.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($61.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1664.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 20:59 EDT-0400

What do you need the thermal compound for? The stuff Cryorig includes is pretty good!

CTurbo · Sep 28, 2016

I left it in. He already had it listed when I edited his parts. It doesn't hurt to have some extra when you need it.

But yes I agree. The CRYORIG stuff is pretty good.

g-unit1111 · Sep 28, 2016

CTurbo :

I personally would never buy the same part twice. Thermal compound is one of those things I would only buy out of necessity. If you buy a good fan like Noctua or Cryorig there's no need to buy extra.

Niklas_13 · Sep 28, 2016

GraySilencer :

Niklas_13 :

He doesn't want the ATX form factor. That SSD is out of stock and usually overpriced when it is.

Then I guess he is shit out of luck saving 150 bucks do to a form factor

Niklas_13 · Sep 28, 2016

and newegg has the SSD I miss something ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4M54S85083&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Niklas_13 · Sep 28, 2016

g-unit1111 :

CTurbo :

I personally would never buy the same part twice. Thermal compound is one of those things I would only buy out of necessity. If you buy a good fan like Noctua or Cryorig there's no need to buy extra.

agreed

Niklas_13 · Sep 28, 2016

GraySilencer :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4M54S85083&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

IMO that monitor is not worth the power of the gtx 1070 to limit the gtx 1070 to 60 FPS is just silly when the GPU is capable of so much more FPS that why IMO the 144 hz 1080p motior is more suited (vs ) the size of a mobo and case

might as well just get a RX 480 or gtx 1060 and save more with that monitor

just my 2 cent do whatever with your money

BeauSmith · Sep 28, 2016

Well, I might consider a 144 hz monitor. I will have to see about the money budget. I might be able to go up in size for the form factor. Anyone have any idea when would be the best time to purchase this PC?

BeauSmith · Sep 28, 2016

New build for just over 1500 dollars:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZrFyWX

CTurbo · Sep 28, 2016

Two thumbs up!!!

Niklas_13 · Sep 28, 2016

BeauSmith :

looks good , you can save a bit more by going with a non founders GPU like the https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tv38TW/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-sc-gaming-acx-30-video-card-08g-p4-6173-kr

and the cooler comes with pre applied thermal paste

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