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So I am ready to build a new computer. Last build was my very first build and I had a blast fine tuning the PC I wanted. This time my budget is a bit higher and I am happy to be able to build something maybe slightly more powerful than my last. Also one of our BenQ monitors has started having issues, so I thought I might even upgrade to a 144hz monitor to go with the new PC.
You may notice a very integral part is missing from the build below, the Motherboard. I have been back and forth on what I should do and after several days, I realized I needed some input from people who know more than I do for the moment.
It really all comes down to two integral questions.
1. If I buy ram with 3000 hz speed like the below build, will I get 3000 hz performance or will it be capped at whatever the mobo can utilize?
2. if its true that a H110 or B150 mobo is capped at like 2133 hz, however Z170 is able to utilize more of the higher speed ram, isn't it better to buy the z170? and is that difference noticeable in performance?
besides that major question, if you have other suggestions, I would be happy to read them and consider them. I appreciate any help. As I said before, this is my 2nd build and I do not consider myself any kind of expert, just enthusiastic about building another solid computer.
Just to give you a little knowledge about what I do on my PC.
1. Its set up in our living room and I run the 65 inch 4k TV as my 2nd monitor and stream movies for the family to watch.
2. I am not playing any 1 particular game, but I do play games like Hearthstone, WOW, SWTOR, Civ, Faeria.... etc.. in WOW I sometimes run 2 accounts at the same time.
Also I tend to stream movies and play games at the same time, so its important the computer can handle the multitasking of watching tv, playing a game and maybe even tabbing out to do a quick search on google.
I hope that helps! Below is the ideas I have so far for my PC. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wKNBFd
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wKNBFd/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($276.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit ($91.26 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($269.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1227.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
You may notice a very integral part is missing from the build below, the Motherboard. I have been back and forth on what I should do and after several days, I realized I needed some input from people who know more than I do for the moment.
It really all comes down to two integral questions.
1. If I buy ram with 3000 hz speed like the below build, will I get 3000 hz performance or will it be capped at whatever the mobo can utilize?
2. if its true that a H110 or B150 mobo is capped at like 2133 hz, however Z170 is able to utilize more of the higher speed ram, isn't it better to buy the z170? and is that difference noticeable in performance?
besides that major question, if you have other suggestions, I would be happy to read them and consider them. I appreciate any help. As I said before, this is my 2nd build and I do not consider myself any kind of expert, just enthusiastic about building another solid computer.
Just to give you a little knowledge about what I do on my PC.
1. Its set up in our living room and I run the 65 inch 4k TV as my 2nd monitor and stream movies for the family to watch.
2. I am not playing any 1 particular game, but I do play games like Hearthstone, WOW, SWTOR, Civ, Faeria.... etc.. in WOW I sometimes run 2 accounts at the same time.
Also I tend to stream movies and play games at the same time, so its important the computer can handle the multitasking of watching tv, playing a game and maybe even tabbing out to do a quick search on google.
I hope that helps! Below is the ideas I have so far for my PC. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wKNBFd
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wKNBFd/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($276.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit ($91.26 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($269.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1227.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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