Custom PC (am a noob at building)

liam_porter · Apr 1, 2017

It's my first time building a PC, I've done some research. But still do not fully grasp what I'm doing. I've compiled this parts list and I would appreciate some feedback. Like if I'm overdoing it, need to upgrade something or add something. I want this to be a generally fast and high performance computer, for high end gaming.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JnvYtJ

DSzymborski · Apr 1, 2017

liam_porter :

There are quite a lot of issues here.

- 32 GB of RAM. Unless you're doing high-end workstation work, there's zero point to getting this much RAM.

- A very slow hard drive. At this budget, you should have an SSD and a HDD for slower storage, not have your primary hard drive be a HDD, and a slow one at that (5400 RPM rather than much preferred 7200 RPM)

- Two low-midrange GPUs rather than one excellent one. It almost never makes sense to start off with a multi-GPU solution unless it's one of those very high-end builds that simply can't get enough performance from a single high-end GPU.

- Your PSU is cutting it close at 500W given that you have a multi-GPU solution. But even then, I wouldn't select this GPU. It's not literal junk, but it's a low-end PSU, not intended for more robust gaming rigs. You shouldn't be cheaping out on the most important part of a PC on a $2k build.

- With the intention of 4K gaming, I'd probably want to push the build to an i7..

- There's little point to getting a discrete sound card unless you're getting a high-end sound card with the high-end speakers needed to make that relevant. On-board sound cards have been very effective for a long time.

GamingEnthusiast420 · Apr 1, 2017

There is a ton to be improved here.
1: Get a better CPU cooler.
2: 32 GB ram is WAY too much. Especially since its slow ram (DDR4-2133)
3: Get a hard drive with atleast 7200 RPM
4: If you are going to spend $2000 get an SSD for faster boot times and load speeds
5: Getting 2 RX 470s is a very big mistake. Especially since you are going 4k.
6: Always have a solid 100W between your usage and the W of your PSU.
Here is my alternative:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.45 @ Jet)
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.67 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($494.97 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software ($149.00 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Edimax EW-7811UTC USB 2.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($15.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2018.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-01 23:34 EDT-0400

Lucky_SLS · Apr 2, 2017

U kinda need 2500 for a proper 4k setup since gtx 1080ti is the only proper 4k card now. and also its a waste if u dont have a proper gaming monitor for such a setup. i mean u r wasting ur almost 2k rig with a sub-par monitor, if u get what i am saying.
i would suggest this monitor for this setup if u can stretch ur budget a bit https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterAir Maker 8 66.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($113.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Belkin F7D1102 USB 1.0 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.01 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 29UM58-P 29.0" 2560x1080 75Hz Monitor ($242.85 @ Amazon)
Total: $1935.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-02 00:47 EDT-0400

liam_porter · Apr 2, 2017

This is my new updates, should I get another case cooler or is the one enough? I'm having a look right now for some new CPU coolers and a monitor that suits me more. Cheers heaps for the help guys.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ or
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qh4QNN

DSzymborski · Apr 2, 2017

liam_porter :

You either need to increase the budget for the GPU or decrease it with a lower resolution monitor. The GTX 1060 is not a 4K gaming card.

Also, this is a better PSU. The EVGA PSUs didn't become awesome until the 2 series when they started using Super Flower platforms.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.89 @ NCIX US)
Total: $79.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-02 03:05 EDT-0400

adiec · Apr 2, 2017

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LNcLKZ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LNcLKZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: SilenX EFZ-92HA3 48.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus TUF Z270 MARK 2 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($138.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.78 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software ($149.00 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($13.56 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.48 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1981.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-02 04:17 EDT-0400

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