First build final thoughts and suggestions?

Mikecase1 · Nov 1, 2016

Here is my current very first build, including keyboard &impose combo, monitor, windows 10. Does not show, but does include a TP-Link AV1200 powerline adapter (modem is to far an not an option)

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZmwBr7) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZmwBr7/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/gx648d/intel-cpu-bx80662i56600k) | $304.94 @ Vuugo
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/PJYXsY/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212x20pmr1) | $49.99 @ Amazon Canada
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/k4dFf7/asus-motherboard-z170e) | $159.99 @ DirectCanada
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/y9rcCJ/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2400c16) | $99.99 @ Newegg Canada
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/3kL7YJ/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $127.50 @ Vuugo
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $62.94 @ Vuugo
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/XC648d/msi-video-card-gtx1080gamingx8g) | $888.98 @ DirectCanada
**Case** | [Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/mn3RsY/phanteks-case-phes614pbk) | $119.99 @ NCIX
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/g63RsY/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $89.99 @ NCIX
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/wskwrH/microsoft-os-kw900016) | $129.98 @ DirectCanada
**Monitor** | [Asus VX228H 21.5" 60Hz Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/WBw323/asus-monitor-vx228h) | $144.99 @ Newegg Canada
**Keyboard** | [Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/hnL7YJ/redragon-keyboard-ictg0101) | $39.99 @ Amazon Canada
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2234.27
| Mail-in rebates | -$15.00
| **Total** | **$2219.27**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-11-01 23:36 EDT-0400 |

I mainly want this rig to handle my schoolwork, web browsing, movies, and gaming, especially warhammer. All thoughts an suggestions appreciated! It is already over the budget I wanted ($2000CAN) however it's worth the extra couple hundred imo

Autocrat · Nov 1, 2016

Very solid build. ^^ was afraid of the price for a sec, but then I saw CAD + peripherals.

CTurbo · Nov 1, 2016

I think a GTX1080 is a waste of money for a 60hz 1080p monitor. You could save hundreds by getting a 1070 and not even notice the difference. You could also drop the overclocking setup and save a lot of money too. The psu is not a good choice for a $2000+ build.

Mikecase1 · Nov 1, 2016

I see, as I said its my very first build, I'm always down to save some money were I can without lowering performance! Would a 1070 still be able to run games/movies fine?

Edit: it is under $2000 when it is just parts for the build

CTurbo · Nov 1, 2016

Shaved off over $200 and got you a 144hz monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.94 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($538.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($129.98 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($279.98 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1999.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 23:59 EDT-0400

Mikecase1 · Nov 2, 2016

Thank you turbo! I really do appreciate your tweaks and suggestions, especially saving me some extra cash! I will definitely follow that build!

Chugalug_ · Nov 2, 2016

Not a good value build at all, and some components are severely lacking.
@CTurbo that build can also be improved.

Chugalug_ · Nov 2, 2016

If you want to spend $10 more you can get the EVGA G2 550w, a full tower is also completely unnecessary.
This features a much better quality 144hz monitor, a great mouse and a mechanical keyboard over the previous build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.94 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($37.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($127.50 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.74 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($528.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($115.95 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($329.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-9000V2 Wired Standard Keyboard ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Mouse: Corsair Sabre RGB Wired Optical Mouse ($49.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $2015.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 00:12 EDT-0400

Mikecase1 · Nov 2, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Just read it over and looks pretty solid, do you think that this build would be able to handle warhammer on high/ultra with decent frame rates? I do not mind spending a bit extra at all, my initial build came out to $2200 w/o peripherals so any advice is always appreciated!

CTurbo · Nov 2, 2016

Aside from possibly the monitor, there is nothing in chugalug's build that is better than anything in my build. Any i5 6600k + 1070 build is going to be amazing at 1080p.

Chugalug_ · Nov 2, 2016

Yeah, the core of the build is very similar, but i've put in a mechanical keyboard and better mouse rather than one of those combo bundles which are generally low quality.
When I said it could be improved greatly I was referring to some very unbalanced choices such as a 1080p 60Hz monitor and a GTX 1080 in the original build in combination with a NEX PSU.

Just trying to get the most out of the budget, minor improvements that can make quite a bit of difference in day to day use.
Nothing wrong with your build at all, just trying to get the best setup for the OP.

sizzling · Nov 2, 2016

With 144Hz monitor your aiming for high fps, I'd go with an i7 6700k. In high fps situations an i7 can significantly improve fps stability with higher minimum and average fps. At 60 fps the difference is greatly reduced.

Mikecase1 · Nov 2, 2016

CTurbo :

Yeah absolutely, and honestly, I'm getting a monitor (Best Buy) as a Christmas gift this year from me mom, and a solid bekant desk (ikea) from me dad, so it's really just the build I'm focused on, now if a 1070 will perform essentially just as well as the 1080 then I can't argue the $300 difference, that's the only thing I'm still unsure about.

Like I said, the build isn't supposed to be an absolute beast, that can do it all, no, I simply want to be able to play a few total war games, enjoy some movies, surf the web and do my schoolwork for college. No editing, no overclocking, and no intensive fps games.

Finally, my brothers buddy has a pretty professional rig. Has it valued at $25,000CAN so I will be having him help me with the build process and the initial software (BIOS) and the windows 10 installation so I will be able to run it once I get home. I know it's a simple step by step process, but since it's my first build I feel a bit of help and guidance will go a long way.

Chugalug_ · Nov 2, 2016

@Mikecase1, i'm not saying that my build is miles better than CTurbos, but it will give you the same performance, for the same cost ($15 more, meh) with a better monitor and peripherals.
Nothing to lose.

Just gone for better value parts like RAM while keeping quality standards high.

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