$800-$900 budget for cpu, case, ram, mobo, cooler, and grease.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

I am slowly upgrading my pc. Here's what I have currently.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Corsair)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($589.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Switch 810 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM 64-bit ($99.99 @ My Choice Software)
Total: $924.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 18:07 EST-0500

I need a mid size or full size case with filters on all openings except the rear. I'm set on the cpu. For the ram, any reputable brand will do; 16gb. Mobo must be Asus ddr4 with oc features.

Here's my shopping list.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $754.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 20:55 EST-0500

The cpu with cooler costs 343 on newegg, if I can find the oem version it'll save me a few.

Edited last: 7:56 central

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Saw this looks interesting, saves me a few bucks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or-CEWNmRWo

fry178 · Feb 1, 2017

ATM, the asrock boards have better quality power/vrm parts compared to asus/msi.
as they tend to go for "more" (phases etc), rather than quality (which is more important for stable oc).

kingston has the most reliable ram for the past 20-30 month, so i prefer that over any other brand.

you won't gain much from using 4000 ram, go with the cheapest one that is 2133 or faster.

board
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tx648d/asrock-motherboard-z170extreme7
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/RWbkcf/asrock-motherboard-z170ocformula
ram
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/jzfmP6/kingston-memory-hx421c14fb2k216
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/DykwrH/kingston-memory-hx426c15fbk216
case
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/vVwqqs/phanteks-case-phes515pabk
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2mQRsY/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-es515ptg_bk
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/y3yxFT/thermaltake-case-ca1e800m1wn00
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/V998TW/thermaltake-case-ca1d800f1wn00

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Alright thanks. Looking up reviews on the phanteks tempered glass case. I'm dead set on asus though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: TUNIQ TX-2 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($209.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $459.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 18:59 EST-0500

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

List of motherboards to choose from no idea where to start.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#m=8&f=2&X=0,19471&L=4&h=1,8&a=1,4&u=1

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

You've gone way too overkill on the first one, and a little soft on the second with the cooler.
Motherboard is overpriced, get a better value one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $852.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 19:21 EST-0500

fry178 · Feb 1, 2017

any ram above 2133/2400 will just increasing timings across the board, and unless doing very specific stuff, the larger bandwidth will only show in benchmarks, not in real world use.

the 850 is a pretty old drive (in ssd terms) with possible FW update issues, when something like the 950/960 (if staying with samsung)
or better is available.
i prefer ocz vector 180(as they ship a new replacement drive for free, if it dies under warranty),
or crucial MX300.

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

The extra RAM frequency actually helps quite a bit in CPU overclocking.
The 850 Evo is still one of the best value performance SSDs on the market, time won't change that, the 960 Evo is overpriced atm.
It also beats the MX300 and Trion 180 handily.
Samsung's warranty is also allegedly good, although i've never had to use them myself.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Buyin a 500 gb ssd on march 1 (next payday), that can wait a month. Just don't feel like replacing the motherboard then replacing the case or vice versa; figured it'd be better to do both at once.

I'm pretty set on the evo because of it's rep but I like what I see in that cryorig; I'll look up some reviews.

Def goin with that memory though. Gskill is really good.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Looking iinto that asus, and that ram's cheaper anyway; I seriously doubt you'll find reputable 16gb ddr4 for much cheaper anyway. Sticking with samsung for ssd, everyone says they're the best bang for your buck, but that's waiting til next month.

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

The cooler I listed cools much better than the 212 Evo, and is quieter as well while not interfering with the RAM.
You don't need more than 250GB for the SSD unless doing video work, as it is only for software and OS.
It just makes games load faster.
The 212 evo was the standard for a long time, but most coolers do better and run quieter like the Thermaltake Riing 12 silent, the Be Quiet! Pure rock and the Cryorig H7/H5.

fry178 · Feb 1, 2017

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/arctic-freezer-i32-plus-zero-rpm,33525.html

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Might go with the other h5 if my ram still has room. I'll probably go with the astrix as well.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V51 ATX Mid Tower Case ($101.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $751.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 20:47 EST-0500

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

I'm assuming the c-9 thermal works great, saves me a few bucks if I don't have to buy thermal separately.

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

Looks good, I'd go with the Pro M tempered glass though, much better build quality, looks nicer (imo) and is a better building experience.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

You're probably right. Changing back.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

What about that thermal though? is it good thermal?

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

I stick with Arctic Silver 5 or MX 4 for thermal paste.
Either is good.

fry178 · Feb 1, 2017

sorry, arctic silver 5 is pretty old and performs pretty bad compared to mx4 and others.
not talking about its capacitive (vs mx).

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

Meh, I still use tube of Silver 5, i've used MX-4 before, but I didn't like the consistency of it.
They gave me pretty much identical temps anyway, I think it was 1c difference.
That's within margin of error regardless.

fry178 · Feb 1, 2017

sure, if you already have it, but even arctic recommends the mx over any of the silver ones.

The Paladin · Feb 1, 2017

I suggest EVO 950 SSD since its an M.2 board,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($6.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($107.80 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($113.22 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($0.00)
Total: $912.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-01 22:32 EST-0500

Chugalug_ · Feb 1, 2017

Good to know.

10thmtnarty · Feb 1, 2017

Throwing in some mx-4 htanks.

$800-$900 budget for cpu, case, ram, mobo, cooler, and grease.

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