Building pc build have some questions

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

this is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4k4sPs

i left out the 2tb wd black hard drive

I will be buying everything through amazon.

I was just wondering if I should get the warranty on everything or doe sit have factory warranty? I don't want anything getting ruined and not being able to do anything about it but the warranty on every one of these parts will add up and be super expensive.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

Cut your power supply down to a 550W - 650W , 850W is way too much.

Register your products on their sites to receive the warranty.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

I might go SLI in the future so I will probably keep this one. I might change my mb aswell. I am pretty sure this mb is only crossfire. But what do you mean register them? is it free?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

That board doesn't support SLI.

CrossFire Support
Yes
SLI Support
No

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

Yeah I will change it to something else. What would you suggest?

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

also do you suggest ordering everything through amazon? i am doing it for prime 2day shipping. does 2day shipping work in canada?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $154.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-16 20:19 EST-0500

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

so do you reccomend purchasing everything through amazon or through the cheapest company on pcpartpicker and if i register the warrantys cost me?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

I use Amazon and Newegg.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

does newegg offer expedited shipping like amazon prime does? (2day free shipping)

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

They have newegg premier.
http://promotions.newegg.com/nepro/16-3191/index.html?BHT-26041b01-358e-45c3-b909-bbbdef02715f.0

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

Do you know if anything comes DOA or malfunctions after installing the parts does the warranty you mention (still dont understand how to "register" them) cover this?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

I register all my parts once my build is up and running , that's why I order all the parts at about the same time. Before it's up and running if I have a bad component it's easy to return to the egg or Amazon. Only had 1 bad board and 1 bad GPU and 1 bad blu-ray drive in my building of about 3 dozen PC's.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

Ok last question. How long do you think this build will last? With the parts I selected how long will it be relevant? also should I drop the 7700k for the i7 6700k because it doesn't seem like it matters that much/ i7 6700k 4.00 ghz 7700k 4.2ghz

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

3-4 YEARS.

It's a great build.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

Should I drop the 7700k to a 6700k?

geofelt · Feb 16, 2017

All will have warranties.
Intel is 3 years, ram is lifetime, graphics cards are 3 years for example.
Usually, if anything fails, it will be immediately, or within a month.
I would not buy any extended warranties.

On your build, use a simple tower type air cooler. Small AIO are not very effective.
Scythe kotetsu will be $35.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu

On the ssd, stick with intel or Samsung for performance and reliability.

GTX1080 needs only 520w unless it is heavily overclocked.
Buy a tier 1 or 2 psu like the Seasonic 620w S12II at 1/3 the cost and better quality.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

As to sli, I would not plan on it for an upgrade.
No way will you need it at 1080P resolution.
If you do, there will be stronger single gpu cards coming.
And you will avoid dual gpu issues such as screen tearing stuttering and non support in some games.

You buy a K to overclock.
As of 12/04/2016
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.4v Vcore.

I7-6700K
4.9 5%
4.8 21%
4.7 64%
4.6 96%

I7-7700K
4.9 74%
5.0 56%
5.1 26%
5.2 5%

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

Nope , go with the 7700.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

geofelt :

All will have warranties.
Intel is 3 years, ram is lifetime, graphics cards are 3 years for example.
Usually, if anything fails, it will be immediately, or within a month.
I would not buy any extended warranties.

On your build, use a simple tower type air cooler. Small AIO are not very effective.
Scythe kotetsu will be $35.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu

On the ssd, stick with intel or Samsung for performance and reliability.

GTX1080 needs only 520w unless it is heavily overclocked.
Buy a tier 1 or 2 psu like the Seasonic 620w S12II at 1/3 the cost and better quality.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

As to sli, I would not plan on it for an upgrade.
No way will you need it at 1080P resolution.
If you do, there will be stronger single gpu cards coming.
And you will avoid dual gpu issues such as screen tearing stuttering and non support in some games.

You buy a K to overclock.
As of 12/04/2016
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.4v Vcore.

I7-6700K
4.9 5%
4.8 21%
4.7 64%
4.6 96%

I7-7700K
4.9 74%
5.0 56%
5.1 26%
5.2 5%

I think I will stick to the 850W psu i do plan on overclocking my cpu and gpu I also will be getting an h55 water cooler to keep temps on the 7700k low I heard the new kabylake models get hot

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

You made great choices , all high quality components.

Budget Air Coolers outperform the H55.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

Wonderful. That corsait h55 is closed loop right? I don't trust my self with refrigerant lol

ps- what other closed loop water cooler will be good then?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

H80i GT is decent. Kraken X41.

Dankdab · Feb 16, 2017

What do you think I should get? closed loop water cooling or air cooler?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

I use air but that's my personal choice.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 16, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $46.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-16 21:17 EST-0500

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