Opinions on my build?

soyouremark · Oct 22, 2016

Hey guys, I haven't been real active for the past while, but in that while, I have made a new PC Build and I wanted some opinions on it.
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What I'll be using it for:
Gaming
Home PC
Image Editing
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PC:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/zzrH4C
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Don't be afraid to add suggestions, but please keep those suggestions within the $1450 budget.
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Thanks!
-Mark

ryguybuddy · Oct 22, 2016

That CPU is incompatible, its why the site didnt let you add the mobo normally. You need a i7-6700 and a Z!70 chipset to OC.

And get a better PSU (RM650X or superNOVA g2 650W)

Otherwise, good build.

soyouremark · Oct 22, 2016

ryguybuddy :

Ah, I see. Any other good motherboards that are compatible since I want to keep the 4790k in my build?

Isokolon · Oct 22, 2016

swith the 4790k with a 6700k and it's good
although I'd upgrade the board to a GA Z170x-UD3

otherwise you gotta go with a Z97 board + ddr3 ram
but I don't see a benefit in keeping the 4790k

also yes, that PSU is crap. go with one of the units above. 550W is sufficient.

soyouremark · Oct 22, 2016

ryguybuddy :

Isokolon :

Would this build be better? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xNsYWX

ryguybuddy · Oct 22, 2016

soyouremark :

ryguybuddy :

Isokolon :

Would this build be better? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/xNsYWX

Yes, but maybe get a better mobo like a Asus Z170-A.

soyouremark · Oct 22, 2016

ryguybuddy :

soyouremark :

Yes, but maybe get a better mobo like a Asus Z170-A.

Updates made, better build?: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/YRCJkT

ryguybuddy · Oct 22, 2016

soyouremark :

OK, one more change. That HDD is slow and has a bad rap for breaking, I suggest a WD Blue 4TB instead.

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)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.39 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
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: $1478.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-22 20:36 EDT-0400

Isokolon · Oct 23, 2016

The Gigabyte UD3 is Superior to the Z170-A in my opinion. Bith use high quality components but the ud3 comes with better audio. You might get a few more MHz out of an over-clock on the ASUS but that's hardly worth it imo

Yeah stay away of large Seagate drives (except for the constellation drives)

soyouremark · Oct 23, 2016

Isokolon :

I've been looking at the Gigabyte UD3 vs the Asus Z170-A for about 30 minutes today and I'm stumped. I don't know which one to buy. Thanks to you and @ryguybuddy for warning me about the Seagate drive, I'll go with a Western Digital one from now on

Isokolon · Oct 23, 2016

UD3 has better Audio chip (1150 vs 892) & more phases (12 vs 8) for better over-clocking
Z170-A supports faster RAM (DDR4-3400 vs. 3200), has a nicer looking BIOS and 3 instead of 2 years warranty.

Quality on both boards is good.

soyouremark · Oct 24, 2016

Isokolon :

I think I'll go with the Z170-A since I don't really use sound that much besides for gaming, I don't really know what phases mean? Could you explain that please? Overclocking is something I'm looking to do at a later date once I learn how to do it without messing anything up. I think my choice for the Z170-A is that I like a good looking BIOS *wink wink* and the warranty makes me approach towards that decision

Isokolon · Oct 24, 2016

phases means on how many phases the power circuit runs. more phases means higher loads, cleaner and more stable power & power distribution. it tells you to a degree how much the board is able to handle.

this might well be one of the best explanations known to mankind. Simple yet accurate.

also the post by 'Tweaked' on the EVGA boards explains it without using anologies but easy to understand diagrams to really understand what's the use of phases and how they work

soyouremark · Oct 25, 2016

Isokolon :

Thank you! I understand how phases work now, I'll have to do a bit more research on both boards before I start deciding. Now since you told me this, I'm leaning towards both evenly. The more phases on the GA-Z170-UD3 and the warranty and reputable source that I have [aka Carey Holzman xD] on the Z170-A

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