First build - Would this work?

hobittenx · Jan 15, 2017

Hi

I'm going to buy a pc next week but I'm not sure if this build is fine?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RNYFYr

I'm gonna upgrade the graphic card at some point, but since the games a play at the moment doesnt require much the Rx 480 should be fine for now.

Hope to get your input

Nick_50 · Jan 15, 2017

Looks ok to me although you may as well go for the i5-7600k Kaby Lake CPU now, it is $5 more on that website and has slightly higher clocks out of the box.

Will 250gb of storage be enough or do you have another HDD from an old PC?

Have you got an OS to install?

Also check the motherboard against the new Z270 versions. They are pretty similar but if you are building a new PC right now you may as well try and get the latest parts if the price is very similar.

And finally what monitor do you have and what resolution?

The Paladin · Jan 15, 2017

noticeably is the lack of proper power supply on your build. something in the 750w is likely needed with the visible intentions of overclocking with the K and Z components, and if so I would get a water cooling not an air cooling CPU heat device.

updated your list below
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($104.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($81.71 @ Jet)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($214.54 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1008.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-15 08:49 EST-0500

Isokolon · Jan 15, 2017

It's a good build

A 7600k+270 board would be nice but it's ~45€ extra for minimal gains.

J_E_D_70 · Jan 15, 2017

FWIW over here there's practically no difference in price - as stated above a 7600k/z270 would cost <$5 more.

Isokolon · Jan 15, 2017

Really because last time I checked a Z270-a prime was at @175$ while the Z170-a was @145$

But good to hear that prices are coming down.

For a 7600k I'd go with a better cooler though as these CPUs run hot when you oc them.

hobittenx · Jan 15, 2017

The reason it's gonna be a i5 6600k and asus z170 pro gaming is because a shop had a great offer on them!

I have a 650 w PSU which I think should be enough at this time, might go with another one at some point

I haven't decided which OS I'm gonna buy yet but think it's gonna be windows 10.

I have a HDD with 1 TB so that's why it isn't on the list sorry for that

The monitor I'm using is an AOC G2460Fq

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