Good YouTube build?

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Hello everyone, I am currently a youtuber who's looking to build a new pc pretty soon. I edit, game, record, and stream. Do you guys think this pc will be good enough for all those tasks? I play games such as minecraft, overwatch, and black ops occasionally. My budget is $1300 here's the build I put together.
[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VjPBYr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VjPBYr/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9mRFf7/intel-core-i7-7700-36ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77700) | $294.89 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Lbhj4D/cryorig-cpu-cooler-c7) | $29.88 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/s9Gj4D/msi-motherboard-b150gamingm3) | $93.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bf98TW/gskill-memory-f42666c15d16gvr) | $99.97 @ Jet
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3kL7YJ/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $93.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008) | $89.49 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008) | $89.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ph38TW/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-sc-gaming-video-card-08g-p4-5173-kr) | $374.00 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GZfmP6/nzxt-case-cas340wra) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zNK7YJ/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $44.99 @ SuperBiiz
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$1300.68**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-04-03 09:01 EDT-0400 |

What should I change / edit? Reason I put in 2 hard drives was because I need the storage for the amount of video footage. Also I chose the razer case to match my keyboard and mouse

vrumor · Apr 3, 2017

Get a 200 series motherboard so you wont have to update the BIOS.

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Vrumor Can you link me one of those motherboards? Sorry I'm a bit of a noob

Humam Obeid · Apr 3, 2017

Mike3k24 :

Hello everyone, I am currently a youtuber who's looking to build a new pc pretty soon. I edit, game, record, and stream. Do you guys think this pc will be good enough for all those tasks? I play games such as minecraft, overwatch, and black ops occasionally. My budget is $1300 here's the build I put together.
[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VjPBYr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VjPBYr/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9mRFf7/intel-core-i7-7700-36ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77700) | $294.89 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Lbhj4D/cryorig-cpu-cooler-c7) | $29.88 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/s9Gj4D/msi-motherboard-b150gamingm3) | $93.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bf98TW/gskill-memory-f42666c15d16gvr) | $99.97 @ Jet
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3kL7YJ/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $93.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008) | $89.49 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008) | $89.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ph38TW/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-sc-gaming-video-card-08g-p4-5173-kr) | $374.00 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GZfmP6/nzxt-case-cas340wra) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zNK7YJ/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $44.99 @ SuperBiiz
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$1300.68**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-04-03 09:01 EDT-0400 |

What should I change / edit? Reason I put in 2 hard drives was because I need the storage for the amount of video footage. Also I chose the razer case to match my keyboard and mouse

Really Good, I recommend you to get a 600 watt power supply and a Z270 or an H270 Motherboard because B150 boards are for 6th gen processors but Z270 and H270 are 7th gen, or if you want to save money get a B250 board.

And yes the S340 Razer Edition Rocks

Chugalug_ · Apr 3, 2017

@OP, you can greatly improve your build, there are some incompatible, poor performance or low quality parts in your list such as the cooler, PSU and motherboard.
You also want a monitor, what would be your separate budget for this?

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Ok I seem to have found one of those, how's this https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cgdVRG

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Chugalug_, I've already got a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Also can you evaluate a bit more?

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Humam Obeid thank you, I found one of those B200 motherboards and i switched it from the previous. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cgdVRG

Ali Tauseef · Apr 3, 2017

1. Change motherboard to a B250 model: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JNH48d/msi-b250m-pro-vd-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-b250m-pro-vd
2. Change power supply, that one is very bad quality. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DPCwrH/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Ali Tauseef ok I changed them, https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mww2f8 how's this look?

Humam Obeid · Apr 3, 2017

Mike3k24 :

Its good but, you don't get the new Kaby lake (7th gen) features

This board is the lowest you can pay for all nice and new features
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/G9X2FT/msi-z270-sli-plus-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-sli-plus

Chugalug_ · Apr 3, 2017

3TB is heaps, you're keeping OS and software on the SSD (maybe a few low capacity games you want lower loading times on) and the rest on the HDD.
So long as you compress stuff you're going to archive (Cloud backup on one drive or google drive is an option) you shouldn't be pressed for space at all.
I've built the below build assuming you're OCing, but if you're not I can change it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $1284.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 09:22 EDT-0400

Here's one which is more in line with your color theme rather than value necessarily.
The motherboard is RGB, so you can change that to green if you'd like.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($343.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.90 @ B&H)
Total: $1322.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 09:25 EDT-0400

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

What's these new features that are available? Will it benefit me greatly as in will it affect how well my pc is doing during my tasks?

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Chugalug_ I don't plan on overclocking, but I do like that build. Thanks for the suggestions!

Ali Tauseef · Apr 3, 2017

Imo Gigabyte isn't a nice brands for motherboard so you didn't specifically go for my suggestion. Try an ASRock or MSI board instead.
@Chugalug_ I've had my own experience being a YouTuber and for regular users a big hard drive is really going to be needed. Videos take up lots of space.

Humam Obeid · Apr 3, 2017

Mike3k24 :

Better Sound Card: Realtek ALC1220 with Audia Boost 4

Better Ethernet: Intel Gigabit i219v

Optane Ready

Better Ram Speeds

And you can overclock

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

Oh wow that's nice to see I don't really plan on overclocking, but it's nice to have it available

Humam Obeid · Apr 3, 2017

Mike3k24 :

And "24x PCI-E 3.0" Which is better than 20x PCI-E 3.0

Ali Tauseef · Apr 3, 2017

Update:
I've made a build, here are a few improvements:
1. Faster 3200 Mhz RAM
2. Way faster graphics card: GTX 1080
3. 4 TB storage in case 3 TB may be less
4. Bigger, better efficiency, and fully modular PSU.
:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.89 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba X300 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($137.88 @ Other World Computing)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($494.97 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1351.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 09:32 EDT-0400

Humam Obeid · Apr 3, 2017

Ali Tauseef :

Update:
I've made a build, here are a few improvements:
1. Faster 3200 Mhz RAM
2. Way faster graphics card: GTX 1080
3. 4 TB storage in case 3 TB may be less
4. Bigger, better efficiency, fully modular and Tier 1 PSU
:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.89 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba X300 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($137.88 @ Other World Computing)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($494.97 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1351.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 09:32 EDT-0400

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Wow nice

Chugalug_ · Apr 3, 2017

If you're not OCing, here's a better build.
@Ali Tauseef, the HDD you listed isn't good value for the money, the GPU is overkill and has a poor cooler which will thermal throttle, and you've added a very low quality power supply.
@OP, I couldn't squeeze in the second HDD with the OC build, hence why I suggested backup.
This is the best value you're going to get for the money given your criteria.
I've also kicked out a bit more cash for a high quality modular PSU since those funds are now freed up.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.89 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($110.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($374.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1270.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 09:40 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Apr 3, 2017

Humam Obeid :

No such thing as a 24x PCIE slot, that's referring to the overall bandwidth, it's a totally irrelevant number since practically all recent non-ITX motherboards have an x16 PCIE 3.0 slot followed by an x8 slot or x4 slot at bare minimum. Those which support SLI will have another x8 slot and sufficient room (Only on Z series boards), but for other boards that is irrelevant since A. multiple GPUs are not supported, and B. No PCIE device will bottleneck at x1 all save for some PCIE SSDs which may need x4, but they're overpriced anyway.

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

@Ali, wow that's a great build. How did you manage to fit a 1080 into that!
@Chug that's also a great build,

Who's should I choose? Which build will benefit me the most in gaming editing rendering and occasional live streaming?

madmatt30 · Apr 3, 2017

Better 1080, better PSU , 2 storage drives , 3 +2tb - 2tb is more than enough for a scratch recording/editing drive & the tosh drives are top quality performers.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.89 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.38 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.79 @ Amazon)
Total: $1342.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-03 10:02 EDT-0400

Mike3k24 · Apr 3, 2017

@madmatt I actually think thts a great build. I might use that now

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