Suggestions/ Opinions/ Advice for new i5 6600k asus Z170 PC Build

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

So I'm looking to build a new PC. I do not have a deadline as to when I want to have this done. I'm only looking for suggestions as to whether or not I have a good list of parts. That will future proof my system for newer upgrades when needed. All suggestions and opinions are welcome. I did not list SSD, HHD(s), PSU, or CPU cooler as I will have these coming from another PC I currently have on hand.

I also do not care about the case as the one I listed will be refinished (stripped and repainted with a custom design) and redesigned to have a full clear plexiglass side panel. So basically I'm looking for advice on the parts listed below and I want to keep the cost for these parts below 600 dollars.

Parts List PCPartPicker <=CLICKY

CPU
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card

Case
BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case

timeconsumer · Nov 21, 2016

What is the intention of this build? Gaming, streaming, editing? What specific games/programs? What kind of monitor do you have?

geofelt · Nov 21, 2016

Your parts are ok.
I5-6600K with an overclock is as good as it gets for gaming.

But a rule of thumb for a balanced gamer will be to budget 2x the cost of the cpu for a graphics card. That would be more like a GTX1070.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 21, 2016

Nice choices , but the 1050ti , doesn't really fit in.

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

geofelt :

Thanks for the input, exactly the kind of information I was looking for. I'll go and check out some 1070s then.

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

timeconsumer :

What is the intention of this build, Gaming, streaming, editing?
Well this would mostly be used for gaming and video streaming(watching vids online). It would need to be able to run games like Fallout4, Witcher3, and others like that at high ultra not need but would be nice.

What kind of monitor do you have?
ACER X223HQ HDMI Monitor
WhaleStone New Release 1200 Lumen Mini Portable WS80 LED Home Theater Movie Projector
or a rv when wanting to. I switch up the display depending on mood and need.

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

What would you suggest then?

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

So I took a look at the 1070s and for me I just cant see myself spending that much on my GPU. So I took a look at some 1060s and ran across the MSI GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G at only $250 http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MSI-1060AC&c=CJ

geofelt · Nov 21, 2016

GTX1060 would be appropriate for 1080P gaming. You should be good.
Your resolution is a bit less.

One other thing, "K" suffix processors do not come with a cooler.
If you can find a scythe kotetsu cooler, here is a good review
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 21, 2016

MSI GTX 1060 ARMOR 6G at only $250 ...Would be a great choice , I own a 6B 1060.

HERE'S ANOTHER COOLER TO LOOK INTO:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $34.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 13:45 EST-0500

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

@geofelt and SR-71 Blackbird. I have a cooler already, but thanks for the advice. If you are now wondering what cooler I have, its a Corsair H60 water cooler. If you have opinions on the cooler have at it.

With your 2 points on advice I think I have found the final pieces I need to be confident on these choices. Thanks again.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 21, 2016

It's an average cooler at best , most budget air coolers outperform the H60. But for general cooling it's fine.

JCorprew · Nov 21, 2016

Thanks again

geofelt · Nov 21, 2016

Since you have a H60, that's fine.
But, you asked my opinion on liquid coolers:

My canned rant on liquid cooling:
------------------------start of rant-------------------
You buy a liquid cooler to be able to extract an extra multiplier or two out of your OC.
How much do you really need?
I do not much like all in one liquid coolers when a good air cooler like a Noctua or phanteks can do the job just as well.
A liquid cooler will be expensive, noisy, less reliable, and will not cool any better
in a well ventilated case.
Liquid cooling is really air cooling, it just puts the heat exchange in a different place.
The orientation of the radiator will cause a problem.
If you orient it to take in cool air from the outside, you will cool the cpu better, but the hot air then circulates inside the case heating up the graphics card and motherboard.
If you orient it to exhaust(which I think is better) , then your cpu cooling will be less effective because it uses pre heated case air.
And... I have read too many tales of woe when a liquid cooler leaks.
google "H100 leak"
-----------------------end of rant--------------------------

Your pc will be quieter, more reliable, and will be cooled equally well with a decent air cooler.

JCorprew · Nov 22, 2016

geofelt :

Thanks again. Yeah the cooler was a gift a few years ago. Im actually thinking of using a regular cooler. Like the one you suggested in your first post about coolers. By no means im a just shrugging off your advice. I take it all in full, because I want to make sure my rig is not only strong but safe and reliable in its design. I appreciate your advice.

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