Gaming PC Compatibility Check

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

First time building a PC and i am not sure if these parts are even compatible or if this build is even good. I did a lot of research on this came down to this, feel free to criticize it.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ntBvD8

Motherboard is: Z170-PRO

KR2 · Dec 13, 2016

First off I think you should definitely step down a bit with that SSD, 1TB you could have but 250gb is enough to store your favourite 2-3 games and your OS then you can continue on to purchasing a 1TB hard drive which will still give you pretty fast speeds. Definitely start off by lowering the storage of the SSD.

Thats all from me :3

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

Right now i have HDD 500 GB, it's so slow when i'm trying switching and copy huge files i need to do, i have no patience waiting when it becomes to finish

KR2 · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

Well, it's your choice but 1TB is a bit overkill XD
But I know what it feels like, I have a 5400RPM drive and it's slooooow.
But still, get a 750gb just to save yourself some money.

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

KR2 :

Thanks, do you know if those rams are compatible for the Motherboard, the website says that can support up to 3600 Mhz of Ram, but when i go to the list of compatible RAM's the serial number of the ram's are not there, i'm just worried about that

sadams04 · Dec 13, 2016

Not bad. My thoughts are below.

CPU COOLER - The Hyper is OK, but won't keep up with the Deepcool below for less cost.
MEM - No way those modules will ran at DDR4-3600 speeds in an entry level Z170 motherboard. Scale back to DDR4-2800 or 3000 modules. You won't see a performance difference...
SSD - The Samsung EVO is nice, but very much overpriced at the moment. Look toward the Crucial below.
PSU - Nice, but overpriced. Look toward XFX, Seasonic or the EVGA G2 lineup.
MONITOR - Changed from a 1080 (1k) display at 144Hz to a 1440 display (2k).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($230.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($327.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX300 1.1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($240.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($469.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer K272HUL Ebmidpx 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($301.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($49.96 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel Headset ($69.00 @ B&H)
Total: $2176.82

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

sadams04 :

Some components are not avaiable in my Country like the ssd of 720gb

The Serial Number of the RAM are F4-3600C17D-16GVK and in the Motherboard compatible http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-PRO/Z170-PRO_DRAM_QVL_20160316.pdf?_ga=1.36915811.2141139369.1480258762 match, seems i have no problem? :\

Also says: When running XMP at DDR4 3200 MHz or higher, the system’s stability depends on the CPU’s capabilities.
That's why i've puted 650W PSU instead of 500W one, the K version not for overclocking only but for the Speed of the CPU

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Here is what i think would get a lot more performance for the cost and Trust me Not all HDDs are equal that Black series HDD will be fast and save you a ton of $ this also allows you to go 1440p monitor with 6700k.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($399.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($636.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($49.96 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia 200 Headset
Total: $2066.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-13 15:38 EST-0500

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

Here is what i think would get a lot more performance for the cost and Trust me Not all HDDs are equal that Black series HDD will be fast and save you a ton of $ this also allows you to go 1440p monitor with 6700k.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($399.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($636.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($49.96 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia 200 Headset
Total: $2066.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-13 15:38 EST-0500

I'm using Z170-PRO Motherboard instead of Gaming, forgot to change in pcpartpicker

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

esco_sid :

I'm using Z170-PRO Motherboard instead of Gaming, forgot to change in pcpartpicker

Doesn't matter as long as its Z170.

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

Kediabard :

Doesn't matter as long as its Z170.

Okay so the CPU Cooler, RAM's, EVGA GPU, EVGA PSU isn't available for my country

@sadams04 aswell for you Ripjaws Series 4 aren't available, , CPU Cooler aswell but the 300 is available for my country

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

esco_sid :

Okay so the CPU Cooler, RAM's, EVGA GPU, EVGA PSU isn't available for my country

@sadams04 aswell for you Ripjaws Series 4 aren't available, , CPU Cooler aswell but the 300 is available for my country

Ok for cooler just keep the 212 evo you had for the GPU Brand does not really matter much just look for something decently priced for PSU try to get 550+ watts from one of these brands Seasonic, EVGA(G2 series or GS) XFX, or Corsair RM series( usually overpriced).

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

GPU or PSU? If it's GPU is not possible because only is available Asus, MSI, Gigabyte and PNY
I've changed the PSU for Corsair CX650M Semi Modular that's 90,08$ in my country

The Build ATM:

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 265,14$
MB: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING @ 166,47$
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3000MHz Black @ 124,67$
SSD: Crucial MX300 1050GB @ 286,36$
Case NZXT S340 Black/Red @ 74,16$
PSU: Corsair CX650M Semi Modular @ 90,08$
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G @ 540,05$

Total: 1546,93$

Monitor: Asus VG248QE TN 24" FHD 16:9 144Hz 3D @ 296,97$
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma @ 59,34$ (Promo)
Keyboard: Corsair Gaming K95 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — Cherry MX Red @ 215,17$

Total: 571,48$

Total of Total: 2118,41$

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

Don't do it that's not a good PSU if you want corsair get RM series.

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

Kediabard :

Don't do it that's not a good PSU if you want corsair get RM series.

Corsair RM650x Full Modular @ 121,91$

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Honestly id just grab a cheap keyboard as it wont actually help you in games much that money is better spent on computer parts.

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

Budget max of 149,49$? What's your opinion about keyboards

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

what do you have for your build currently

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 265,14$
MB: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING @ 166,47$
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3000MHz Black @ 124,67$
SSD: Crucial MX300 1050GB @ 286,36$
Case NZXT S340 Black/Red @ 74,16$
PSU: Corsair RM650x Full Modular @ 121,91$
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G @ 540,05$
Monitor: Asus VG248QE TN 24" FHD 16:9 144Hz 3D @ 296,97$
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma @ 59,34$ (Promo)

Total: 1935,07$

esco_sid · Dec 13, 2016

Kediabard :

esco_sid :

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K @ 265,14$
MB: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING @ 166,47$
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3000MHz Black @ 124,67$
SSD: Crucial MX300 1050GB @ 286,36$
Case NZXT S340 Black/Red @ 74,16$
PSU: Corsair RM650x Full Modular @ 121,91$
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X 8G @ 540,05$
Monitor: Asus VG248QE TN 24" FHD 16:9 144Hz 3D @ 296,97$
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma @ 59,34$ (Promo)

Total: 1935,07$

Ok for keyboard just grab something cheap and get a 1440p monitor for ssd get smaller one 250GB and get Black series HDD it will work a lot faster than your old HDD and should save you $.

Kediabard · Dec 13, 2016

esco_sid :

SSD Crucial 250 GB: 90,19$
HHD Western Digital 1TB SATA III 64MB Black: 96,44$

Do think keyboard of 148,43$?

KR2 · Dec 15, 2016

Kediabard :

Yes, the RAM is definitely compatible with a 6600k so you don't need to worry about the RAM but the speeds don't matter too much with gaming so you don't need to spend that little extra cash, just get 2400MHz of RAM and you should be just fine!

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