Need some help with PC Build

Alexander S · Nov 27, 2016

Hello Guys,
First time here,

So its Black Friday and i decided that its time for a new PC after 6 long years,
i have some ideas in my mind but i'm still not sure about the whole build - so i need you're help,
About the CPU i wait for the new Gen unless you will suggest its not worth it so ill go with :

CPU - I5 6600K - Not sure if the I7 6700K worth the Gap
Motherboard - Asus Z170 Pro Gaming Aura or MAXIMUS VIII Hero - still thinking about it
RAM - Corsair Dominator Platinum 2X8GB 3200 MHZ
GPU - Asus Strix 1080 A8G
HDD - WD Black 2 TB
SSD - Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA G3 80+ Gold 650W
Case - Got some ideas Like CoolerMaster Stryker/ NZXT Phantom 630 or even 410/ NZXT Manta / Cougar Panzer MAX - or if you have something better,
CPU Fan - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or the Noctua NH-D14 - The price is about 30$ difference in favor of the CM
I'm planning a small OC will the CM be enough ?

That's what i got in mind ill be glad to hear you're suggestions to improve this Build.

Thanks.

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

Looks good to me. I'm a NZXT fan, so of course I would pick that case. But that's just my opinion. of course what every fits you. No need to wait for the 7th gen, it will only see a 5% increase, no worth the upgrade if you can get some good deals on the 6th gen.

aquielisunari · Nov 29, 2016

Alexander S :

I could assume that your new PC will be used for gaming and the regular browsing, music, videos and the like. BUT assuming is bad. You might do some video editing, rendering, auto-cad, light room or other more intense tasks. In short, what is this PC for?

Multipack · Nov 29, 2016

Dominator Platinum are a rip off. Save some money on those and invest it elsewhere.

The Kaby Lake chips will barely see any improvement at all, and will almost certainly cost more, so go with the 6600k.

I wouldn't use the 212 Evo to OC personally.

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

Multipack :

I use it and I have a stabled OC at 4.5Ghz. I enjoy the 212

logainofhades · Nov 29, 2016

Go with the Cryorig H7. It is a better cooler, and not much more, than the 212. Or better yet, the H5 ultimate.

Multipack · Nov 29, 2016

Herc08 :

Overclocking is not an exact science, and is subject to a variety of factors. Not everyone will get the same results either. The 6600k OC's easier because it only has half the logical cores of an i7 and stays cooler.

I wouldn't risk it on such valuable equipment myself.

aquielisunari · Nov 29, 2016

Herc08 :

Multipack :

I use it and I have a stabled OC at 4.5Ghz. I enjoy the 212

Ditto, except my OC was only 4.4GHz. For what I do at the moment the OC is worthless. Over 100 FPS in most games. With Vsync enabled why do I want 10 more FPS? With an SSD in place my OS is nice and quick. I see no need for an overclock. BUT my 212 keeps my 4690K relatively cool when overclocked. At the moment it's at

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50GHz 22 °C
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 933MHz (10-11-10-30)
Motherboard
MSI Z97 PC Mate(MS-7850) (SOCKET 0) 26 °C
Graphics
Zoran (1920x1080@60Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (EVGA) 24 °C
Storage
931GB Western Digital WDC WD1003FZEX-00MK2A0 (SATA) 29 °C
465GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AACS-00D0B0 (SATA) 32 °C
111GB ADATA SP550 (SSD) 28 °C
298GB Western Digital WDC WD3200BEVT-60A23T0 (SATA) 23 °C
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRRW GSA-H30L
Audio
High Definition Audio Device

logainofhades · Nov 29, 2016

The 212 isn't a bad cooler, but there are better options, for the money, now.

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

logainofhades :

Maybe I enjoy it cause I picked it up for $15 on Amazon.

logainofhades · Nov 29, 2016

I had a 212 plus, on my 3570k.

aquielisunari · Nov 29, 2016

Herc08 :

Alexander S · Nov 29, 2016

Thanks guys,

Ill go with i5 6600k and i thought about the noctua D15 (can get him for a nice price),i cant get the Cryorig H7 or what about the Arctic I32 ?

Also still cant choose between the mobos any suggestions?

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

Alexander S :

Noctua makes good case fans, haven't experience CPU coolers. The x99 will be too much for you. the z170 is good enough to do what you need.

logainofhades · Nov 29, 2016

X99 was not even mentioned, and is a totally different socket. Gigabyte Z170 gaming 3 is a decent board for the money. The 5 and 6 are better yet, but might be more than you really need. If you want to stick with Asus, then the Z170a, or Sabertooth Z170s.

Herc08 · Nov 29, 2016

logainofhades :

Oh wow. I saw MAXIMUS and linked it to X99. You are correct. PLus I have the Gaming 3 as well, and it has done me well.

Alexander S · Nov 29, 2016

Just one last question about the mobos,
Im kinda locked on the rgb mobos and wanted to know what the difference between those 2 and if it worth the extra cash,
Alsowant it to serve me for long.

logainofhades · Nov 29, 2016

The more expensive boards tend to have more power phases, for overclocking, maybe improved audio solution, more connections for drives, and such. You might want to look up both, and do a compare, on newegg.

Alexander S · Nov 29, 2016

Thanks for everything guys,
Helped me alot, now i can finally decide !!!

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