isac2357 :
My components are coming through the post and will be arriving by Thursday, and I wanted to try building my pc myself for the first time. I pretty much have zero knowledge about pc building, but would like to learn by thursday, so are there any guides/videos you guys can recommend which will help me out?
If its any help, or makes any difference, parts are:
Nzxt s340 elite case
i5 4690k
Gigabyte Z97P-D3
Asus rx 480 dual oc
Corsair 750w psu
16gb ram
Samsung 850 evo ssd
Coolermaster v8 (i know this might not fit in the case but its from my previous pc so i will try to fit it)
Thanks in advance.
Not too sure about the V8's compatibility. NEwegg says Intel: Socket LGA1366 / LGA1155 / LGA775 /LGA1150 *. The * concerns me. In your shoes I would purchase the 212 Evo. Should the V8 not fit right then you have the Evo ready and waiting. If it fits you have an extra cooler. I've owned both and see the V8 as a bit better. However that is not to say anything bad about the Evo. I use it with my 4690K. The V8 will fit in the case. Of that I have no doubts. The case says it can handle coolers up to 161mm
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146238 and the V8 is only 158mm https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4 is a good video to start with. The supplied instructions included with your components should be sufficient in getting you to a completed PC along with the videos.
That PSU is a LOT of PSU for that build. https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Supernova-220-G3-0550-Y1-Modular-Supply/dp/B01LWTS2UL/ is more than enough PSU for that build up to the 1070. It also comes with a 10 year warranty. Make sure you register it with EVGA if you do end up purchasing it. It's very efficient so the electricity bill will appreciate your choice. It's also fully modular meaning you only have cables that you need minimizing cable clutter that helps with cable management.
16GB RAM? 2 x8GB?
850 Evo? 250GB? I'd not get anything less than 500GB(assuming you have another HDD(s) from your previous PC).
Now we go off the beaten path. I am seeing around $100 that can be moved around within your parts list. It would however completely change the look of your build. I'm not one to suggest a different case than what the OP has chosen unless there is a clear problem. It's the builder's personality. A reflection of who they are. The case really shouldn't be touched by outsiders. BUT, with all that being said there's an exception to every rule. And a reason for that exception exists. Okay. That case is over $100. Obviously you use different money than we do but still the price across the pond probably isn't too dissimilar in price apart from the exchange rate. Anyways, I'm wondering if you could find a case that is maybe £50 less. One other change is RAM. YEs, I agree that 16GB is a good amount these days. I don't exceed 6GB with my 4690K, EVGA 970FTW and 8GB of RAM. Reducing your RAM amount can reduce your price by another £30 or more. If you made some changes like those then I strongly suggest you buy the 1070. Gigabyte's Windforce(OC?) 1070 will probably be the least expensive 1070.