Planning to build a ~$1300-$1400 computer,

SharkGordon · Nov 6, 2016

Hey guys, I've been working on building my first PC and I've come up with the following part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/wTxhjc
Are there any parts which are over/under powered for the build, or parts that could be replaced by something cheaper?
I considered including an i5-6600 but the i7 seemed to make more sense. I also don't know whether getting the GPU water-cooled is worth it, but I was hoping to overclock so it seemed like the safer option.

Zerk2012 · Nov 6, 2016

the artic 5 is just wasted money.

SharkGordon · Nov 6, 2016

Zerk2012 :

I don't need thermal paste? Or that specific thermal paste?

Zerk2012 · Nov 6, 2016

The cooler comes with paste

RCFProd · Nov 6, 2016

I would choose RAM with higher clock speed, a cheaper air cooled GTX 1070, cheaper 500GB SSD (Although Samsung is great and comes with Watch Dogs 2, not bad tbh), improved case with dust filtering, built for silence and better build quality overall, and a better keyboard than that too. Those are some low quality keys I think.

WyomingKnott · Nov 6, 2016

I don't see the OS on that list. Where will you get it from?

SharkGordon · Nov 6, 2016

WyomingKnott :

I plan on downloading a win8.1 install to a thumb drive and then buying a license from reddit's microsoft software swap.

RCFProd · Nov 6, 2016

SharkGordon :

.. Which is illegal mind. Reddit users don't obtain those keys in clean ways. Risk? Your key could get revoked/blocked.

SharkGordon · Nov 6, 2016

Is there another way to get a relatively cheap copy of windows?

Also, I revised the build slightly following the recommendations of RCFProd. Thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/y9WbwV

WyomingKnott · Nov 6, 2016

$1,300 is a fair chunk of change. Protect yourself from Microsoft deactivating your license by getting a valid retail copy. The forum rules do not permit discussion of a system without a properly sourced OS.

SharkGordon · Nov 6, 2016

I've done that, thanks! Piggybacking off that, is there a good reason to go with windows 10 instead of windows 8.1?

RCFProd · Nov 6, 2016

SharkGordon :

Those are solid changes, well done. Actually, if you can, keep the Samsung 850 Evo. It's a good deal now it especially comes with a free copy of Watch Dogs 2.

SharkGordon :

Some Windows and DX12 games are exclusive to Windows 10. It's definitely what you want if you play loads of different games.

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