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Getting a new system for gaming, video editing, photoshop, streaming, screencapture. I need advice since I haven't been following computer tech for a while. I've done some googling before writing this. My monitor is 1080p and I plan to edit 4k video in the future. I have a habit of keeping open a few apps at a time and I quite a few tabs in chrome. I have creative Gigaworks T20 Series II speakers. I don't know they're worth bothering about quality sound. Do they still fare well?


GPU > GTX 1070. The are lots of variants by the same brand out there. I'm just confused here. What's the difference? Which one should I buy
CPU> Skylake Intel Core i5-6600K
RAM > DDR4 16GB (2*8GB) Patriot PV4 - 2666 mhz. Looks like the sweet spot after googling a lot. Correct me if I'm wrong
Motherboard > I need something with a good sound since onboard solutions are good enough these days. I don't think my speakers are worth something better or are they? Voice recording mostly. Let's say Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7. Is this onboard sound is really any better than the rest or?
Storage > 500gb SSD samsung ssd 850 evo. Looks like the best among the SSDs. (I've got 4 Tb HDD WD Black FZEX. And 2 old seagate barracudas from circa 2006, 320 gb each. So I'm covered for space)
Case > Could you recommend something that's not wider that 21.7 cm seeing as this width limit of my desk section for a chassis.
Power supply > I've got one that bought back in 2011 / 12 - Corsair gs 700 according to some capability site it still can handle my new rig. Will it?




 
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Your PSU is fine. It's just 2-3 years old. Just didn't want you to have your computer down the line, and it gives out on you. You can use it if you wish, as it is a top quality PSU.

Again, not trying to persuade you, but you can control the settings for Windows 10. But hey, what every floats your boat. Windows 7 is stabled enough, but will eventually lose support from Microsoft down the line.
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Well, mostly all the 1070s are the same. They vary depending on size and comestic features. Some may have a higher boost clock, but nothing worth a $100 difference. A lot of the time, you may be paying for brand.

Your CPU choice is a solid one, however, if you are going to be doing a lot of editing (especially in 4K), I would recommend the i7-6700K. It's $100 more, but it will benefit you in the long one. Plus if you are streaming, it will allow you to have high quality as well. Your RAM choice is also good as well. Others may say grab a set with 2400, 3000mhz, but I honestly believe you will not notice it.

Your storage choice is superb as well. Your Windows OS along with your editing software (faster rendering times) can be isntalled on the SSD. Then transfer finished projects to your hard drive.

Your motherboard is a good choice. I have the Gaming 3 version, and sound is superb. It has an on-board DAC, with specialized USB ports to have high quality sound for headphones. If audio is important then go for it. There is also 3.5mm jacks for surround sound. If you TRULY want sound, then a PCIe x1 sound card may benefit you as well.

For a case, I always recommend the S340 as it has standard features (sans 5.25 for dvd drives), and it's a sleek and classy look. It measures at 20.3 cm wide, so I believe it should fit with no problem.
 
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What about the power supply? Will mine do?
If I go for i7-6700K will the difference be significant?
So It might be not worth getting Gaming 7? Gaming 3 is good enough and cheaper?

I don't have any budget constraints but not willing to pay more than needed for small performance gains. No plans to use windows 10
 
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Didn't say that the Gaming 7 is bad, it depends on if you take advantage of the features in it. I'm happy with my Gaming 3, and it works for me. However, if you are looking for a power house, the Gaming 7 should do you just fine.

Windows 10 isn't bad. I have it on all four of my computers, and haven't looked back. It's the Windows 10 Pro copy, and it has done me well. No BSOD since it was released last July.

The i7-6700K is the most powerful chip for the Z170 brand. Some may say grab a X99, but that's probably overkill for your neeeds (and expensive). Forgot to mention a supply. I would recommend an EVGA https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1 as it is efficient and you would not have to worry about it in the long run.
 
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I didn't mean it either. The point was why to spend more if a cheaper solution is good enough.
haha whatever floats your boat but I'm not never installing w10. The eula line about owning my content bothers me enough let alone dozens upon dozens other issues.

so my power supply is not good enough?

 
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Your PSU is fine. It's just 2-3 years old. Just didn't want you to have your computer down the line, and it gives out on you. You can use it if you wish, as it is a top quality PSU.

Again, not trying to persuade you, but you can control the settings for Windows 10. But hey, what every floats your boat. Windows 7 is stabled enough, but will eventually lose support from Microsoft down the line.
 
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