What do you think for my first gaming PC?

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

Hello this is my first ever gaming PC and I was wondering what you think of it

Case

SHARKOON BD28 GAMING CASE (Green LED)

Processor (CPU)

Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-6700k (4.0GHz) 8MB Cache
overclocked to 4.5Ghz

Motherboard

Gigabyte Z170X Gaming 3 ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs

Memory (RAM)

16GB HyperX SAVAGE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB Kit)

Graphics Card

8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070
Overclocked

1st Hard Disk

120GB HyperX SAVAGE 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 560MB/sR | 360MB/sW)

2nd Hard Disk

1TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE

Processor Cooling

Corsair H55 Hydro Cooler w/ PCS Liquid Series Ultra Quiet Fans

PSU

EVGA supernova p2 650w

Operating System

Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence

xStampede · Dec 11, 2016

It is pretty impressive, you power supply sucks thou, also you should have gotten a larger SSD. Your PC Case also sucks.

sizzling · Dec 11, 2016

That PSU is awful quality, you need a much better unit.

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

It's too late for the PSU but I will add another ssd in the future is the PSU really bad or will it be ok for a year or two

madmatt30 · Dec 11, 2016

A $300+ CPU paired with a $500 GPU running on a $40 PSU ??

No mate it wants changing out straight away, if it were a bargain basement $300 total build with a bus powered budget GPU we'd let you get away with a vs450.
Not on that build though , its just foolhardy.
This is a prebuild ??

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

What about this PSU for a future upgrade
CORSAIR 750W CS SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

I'll upgrade it asap but I can't right now at least for a few month

xStampede · Dec 11, 2016

It should run without problems for a month, but upgrade it soon. Go with EVGA Supernova G2 650W.

http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=220-G2-0650-Y1

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

It's been tested it works ok but I won't be able to upgrade until august

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

There's nothing I can do for at least 6-8 month what could go wrong?

Zerk2012 · Dec 11, 2016

Homerj1108 :

Don't do any overclocking that is a low quality 408 watt power supply.
I love the way prebuilt PC's always come with a borderline crappy PSU.

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

I've sorted it I'll keep the power supply and if it causes problems the I'll get a new better on for free because it's under my warranty

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

Forget the PSU what do you think about the rest if the conputer

sizzling · Dec 11, 2016

The rest is good, would have liked to have seen a 240gb or greater ssd as 120gb disappears very quickly.

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

I will get an extra ssd as soon as that one runs out thank you

madmatt30 · Dec 11, 2016

The rest is rock solid.
I wouldn't have bothered with the h55 although in fairness suppliers will not ship builds with big tower coolers installed.

I would have gone 240gb on the ssd personally, you'll be watching space onnit once win 10 has installed all its updates.

I don't like the case but that's personal preference , if you like it that's all that matters really.

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

Is it good for games like GTA v in high to ultra settings

sizzling · Dec 11, 2016

Homerj1108 :

Yes at 1080p or very high settings at 1440p

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

The ssd is an easy upgrade and I will probably go for a pcie ssd any suggestions?

madmatt30 · Dec 11, 2016

There are so many about & prices fluctuate massively.
You're better off asking when you're ready to buy - make the PSU a bigger priority than the ssd mate.

Homerj1108 · Dec 11, 2016

I'm not worrying about the PSU I've sorted it out

Homerj1108 · Dec 25, 2016

The computer is great don't know why everyone was talking about the PSU but does anyone know how i can control my case fans? The SSD disappeared quickly but i have everything i need on it so that's fine.

sizzling · Dec 25, 2016

Homerj1108 :

The problem with low quality PSU's is they usually work for a while but they are very prone to failure and when they do it can be with no warning and cause damage to other components. Gaming PC's put the psu under high load for long periods of time which adds to the risk. You also have a nice setup for overclocking, a lower quality unit can significantly reduce any overclocking potential as a solid voltage regulation under load is essential.

Homerj1108 · Dec 27, 2016

sizzling :

Homerj1108 :

The problem with low quality PSU's is they usually work for a while but they are very prone to failure and when they do it can be with no warning and cause damage to other components. Gaming PC's put the psu under high load for long periods of time which adds to the risk. You also have a nice setup for overclocking, a lower quality unit can significantly reduce any overclocking potential as a solid voltage regulation under load is essential.

Will it matter if I have a warranty on the computer?

madmatt30 · Dec 28, 2016

^ not really no , if its warrantied as a Pre/custom build in its entirety then leave it as is.
Replace that psu as soon as it gets close to the end of the warranty period though (if it actually lasts for that duration)

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