Is this build looking good?

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

This is my 3rd build, it will be my first very powerful build. I have a raw budget of $2000 without any monitor or ssd (you will see later) and want a very good gaming/work computer. I play games like: Mafia 2/3, GTA, CS:GO, Battlefield, Batman, etc... So far this is what I have come up with, the only thing I am not VERY confident on is my RAM and motherboard. Motherboard being; I am getting a X99 Chip set CPU and the Broadwell-E (X99) chips may require a BIOS update(I would need to get a different X99 chip to update). So enough talking and here is the build:

CPU: $428.99
Intel Core i7-6800K 15M Broadwell-E 6-Core 3.4 GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W BX80671I76800K Desktop Processor

CPU Cooler: $57.88
Noctua NH-U9S 92mm SSO2 U-Type Premium CPU Cooler, NF-A9 PWM Fans

Motherboard: $225.99
ASUS X99-A II LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory: $149.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel Z170 Platform / Intel X99 Platform Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15Q-32GVR

Storage: $45.71 | $158.57 (Samsung Optional) OR $299.99 (Intel Optional)
WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX
■ Optional: SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 500GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E500B/AM OR Intel 750 Series AIC 400GB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDPEDMW400G4X1

Video Card: $679.99
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0, 08G-P4-6286-KR, 8GB GDDR5X, RGB LED, 10CM FAN, 10 Power Phases, Double BIOS, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC)

Case: $99.99
Phanteks Enthoo Pro Series PH-ES614P_BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Power Supply: $77.11
CORSAIR CXM series CX650M 650W 80 PLUS BRONZE Haswell Ready ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply

Monitor (Optional): $251.99 (Optional)
ASUS VG248QE Black 24" Gaming Monitor, 144 Hz 1ms (GTG), 3D Monitor, Height & pivot adjustable, 350 cd/m2, Built-in Speakers

Total wattage: 478

Total Price: $1765.65 (No Monitor or SSD)

Total Price: $2176.21 (With Samsung SSD and Monitor) OR $2317.63 (With Intel SSD and Monitor)

Please give your honest opinion. I mainly need to know if I need to change my motherboard or RAM. Also give your opinion on which SSD I should go with, the SATA or the PCI-e. Thanks for anyone that responds to this! Have a great day.

ajpaolello · Sep 29, 2016

You have a $2000 budget please for the love of God get a better PSU. Any particular reason for 32 gb of RAM?

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

ajpaolello :

Well alright, but suggest a better PSU for me. Also I want to be able to run several different programs at a time while gaming.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

What are the other programs you're wanting to run? If they're not something that can take advantage of the higher core count, you may not see any real gains by going to a X99 system.

As for PSU, yeah switch that guy out.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1
or
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

And RAM. The Asus lineup is pretty picky about RAM usage. I'd stick to their QVL for choices. I'd swap out your RAM for this kit. Same speed, same timings, but designed for X99 chipsets.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231796

ajpaolello · Sep 29, 2016

Evga G2 series, Corsair RMx, AXi, HXi, are all good choices

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

Well like you said I don't need the X99 6 Core, thus meaning that I don't need that specific motherboard meaning that I can use the same ram (I think). Here is the updated build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/DLyf7P

Also, please tell me which SSD I should get, the Intel PCI-e 750 Series 400Gb or the Samsung SATA 850 EVO 500Gb

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

List of all the new builds
Computer with No Monitor and No SSD: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/DLyf7P
Computer with Monitor and PCI-e SSD: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/69KZLk
Computer with Monitor and SATA SSD: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/kYXHxr

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

Build looks pretty good. I'd swap out the HDD for this guy. Better warranty, equal or better performance, double the storage, $10 difference.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/LQTmP6/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0f12455

As for the SSD, unless you're doing a lot of high I/O work, you'll never notice the difference between a PCIe SSD and a SATA SSD. So I'd go with the 850 Evo. If you wanted to go with a NVMe PCIe SSD, then I'd recommend the Samsung 950 or wait till the 960 Evo comes out.

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

Thank you for all the help, here is the final build without the Monitor: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/nxf8dC

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

Also, would you think cooling is at all any issue? I have 3 fans in my case and the CPU fan.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

Oh one last thing. Since you're getting a full tower, you may want to pick up an extension cable for the 8pin CPU socket. The PSU may have a long enough cable, but a full tower may be stretching the limits.

For colored sleeved cables (since I noticed you went with a white board)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Bitfenix+8-pin+Extension+Cable&N=-1&isNodeId=1

Otherwise a basic extension cable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200124

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

Every time I have built my computers I have used a full tower with no problem, though I was using corsair PSU's. I don't think it will be a problem. Thanks anyway!

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

justrightlizard :

Should be fine. For case fans, unless your generating a ton of heat those 3 fans will be fine. For doing any big overclocks you might want to look at a different cooler. The NH-U9S is a good cooler but something like a Cryorig H5 Universal would bring the temps down a bit. Beyond that, since you're filling all your RAM slots and bigger air coolers will overhang the RAM slots, you'll want to go with an AIO water cooler. For an AIO I'd go with a Nzxt Kraken x61 since you have room for a good 280mm cooler in that full tower. There are better ones on the market but you jump from the $100ish price tag to $300ish.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

justrightlizard :

Have the full towers been units with bottom mounted PSU's? I ask because I just built up a largish midtower case and ran in to needing one because routing the cables in that particular case cost me about an inch. But if you don't need it, then awesome, one less part to buy.

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

justrightlizard :

Have the full towers been units with bottom mounted PSU's? I ask because I just built up a largish midtower case and ran in to needing one because routing the cables in that particular case cost me about an inch. But if you don't need it, then awesome, one less part to buy.

Yes, both of them have a bottom mount.

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

So should I get the http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Ztp323/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5ultimate or the http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFFPxr/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101

Awesomlego · Sep 29, 2016

If you can afford it, PCI-E all the way. The 850-EVO is great by all means, but if you can afford a PCI-E SSD, get it. The worst performing PCI-E SSDs will perform multiple times better than any SATA Drive ever will. Change your PSU! Why do people always have amazing systems powered by crappy PSUs. Get something like the Corsair AX760. Why do you need 6 cores?! For gaming that's crazy overkill, and unless you do heavy video editing or rendering, it's just stupid. You do know what Noctua coolers look like, don't you? Maybe replace the fan with a good Corsair one or something. If you are working and gaming on this, 1.4 TB is going to get used up fast. There are 2TB for just $10 more. RAM is overly priced, available for $130 elsewhere. Maybe consider a different Graphics Card. The FTW series is just plain bad. It's low clock speeds with a boosted price. If you want RGB, there are great Asus and Zotac cards cheaper with higher clocks.

Consider using PCPartPicker.com for finding much better prices.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

justrightlizard :

If you want go with water cooling, get the
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFFPxr/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101

If you want to stick to air cooler (not quite as heavy duty cooling but still very good), then get this one. The H5 Ultimate you linked will overlap the RAM channels and you'll have to deal with adjusting the height of the fan on the cooler. Not the biggest deal in the world but since your RAM is 42mm tall, and the Ultimate fan allows for 35mm, you'll have to raise the fan 7mm.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/jK8H99/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5universal

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

Awesomlego :

Mate, you are way behind the game. This is my updated build, changing literally all you said. Also, I did use pcpartpicker, and only posted the newegg and amazon prices, on my build on PCPP it is much cheaper. Here is the new build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/justrightlizard/saved/nxf8dC

Thanks anyway!

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

justrightlizard :

If you want go with water cooling, get the
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/FFFPxr/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101

If you want to stick to air cooler (not quite as heavy duty cooling but still very good), then get this one. The H5 Ultimate you linked will overlap the RAM channels and you'll have to deal with adjusting the height of the fan on the cooler. Not the biggest deal in the world but since your RAM is 42mm tall, and the Ultimate fan allows for 35mm, you'll have to raise the fan 7mm.
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/jK8H99/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5universal

Water cooling it is, I would rather have the better cooling than have to loose some coolant from raising it.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

Awesomlego :

You're right on the PCIe SSD, the thing is, unless your using programs that take advantage of it you're paying a serious price increase for performance you'll never realistically see. I think once Samsung drops their new 960 line we'll see some price drops that might make the NVMe drives more worthwhile for the cash.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

justrightlizard :

azaran :

Water cooling it is, I would rather have the better cooling than have to loose some coolant from raising it.

I think you'll like that cooler. Its one of my favorites to install. The longer, flexible tubes, make it easy to install and the software is a bit more stable than some of the other solutions out there. Just make sure to get the instructions and software online, the included material is a bit thin. Also looking up youtube howto videos help a lot with the building process.

justrightlizard · Sep 29, 2016

azaran :

justrightlizard :

I think you'll like that cooler. Its one of my favorites to install. The longer, flexible tubes, make it easy to install and the software is a bit more stable than some of the other solutions out there. Just make sure to get the instructions and software online, the included material is a bit thin. Also looking up youtube howto videos help a lot with the building process.

Alright, thanks for the suggestions! I really appreciate this help from you.

azaran · Sep 29, 2016

justrightlizard :

azaran :

justrightlizard :

I think you'll like that cooler. Its one of my favorites to install. The longer, flexible tubes, make it easy to install and the software is a bit more stable than some of the other solutions out there. Just make sure to get the instructions and software online, the included material is a bit thin. Also looking up youtube howto videos help a lot with the building process.

Alright, thanks for the suggestions! I really appreciate this help from you.

Glad I could help! I hope your build goes well!

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