Is this build good?

AtomicSnipe · Apr 28, 2017

I want to know if this build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kw3DNN is good. And by good, I mainly mean that the parts are compatible with each other (especially the PSU).

I might do some overclocking in the future but not soon.

Thanks

Herc08 · Apr 28, 2017

Everything is good. I would recommend getting the WD hard drive. Had many problems with Seagate before. Plus it's only $2 more.

drumslayer · Apr 28, 2017

All your parts are great, however I'd definitely go with a better PSU.
Try this instead, and you'll be much better off. You don't want a lower wattage unit to ruin your whole build, especially if you plan to overclock. Let me know if you have any more questions!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PrcKgL

g-unit1111 · Apr 28, 2017

Herc08 :

They all come off the same assembly line in Thailand, it doesn't really matter. I would invest in a better cooler though - the Hyper 212 Evo just doesn't cut it anymore. The Noctua NH-U12, Phanteks TC-12PE, or the Cryorig H5 would be far better purchases than that.

All your parts are great, however I'd definitely go with a better PSU.

Are you kidding me? The Supernova G2 is one of the best you can buy right now, it doesn't get much better than these units. You don't need more than 550W unless you're running multiple GPUs. GPUs are using less power with each generation, not more. A 550W should provide plenty of headroom for any GPU you want to run, with some decent headroom for overclocking.

AtomicSnipe · Apr 28, 2017

Herc08 :

Yeah I was thinking of that.

Thanks

AtomicSnipe · Apr 28, 2017

drumslayer :

Thanks

So you think that the 650W is not enough?

AtomicSnipe · Apr 28, 2017

g-unit1111 :

Herc08 :

They all come off the same assembly line in Thailand, it doesn't really matter. I would invest in a better cooler though - the Hyper 212 Evo just doesn't cut it anymore. The Noctua NH-U12, Phanteks TC-12PE, or the Cryorig H5 would be far better purchases than that.

All your parts are great, however I'd definitely go with a better PSU.

Are you kidding me? The Supernova G2 is one of the best you can buy right now, it doesn't get much better than these units. You don't need more than 550W unless you're running multiple GPUs. GPUs are using less power with each generation, not more. A 550W should provide plenty of headroom for any GPU you want to run, with some decent headroom for overclocking.

Thanks

The cooler is the 212x and not the EVO btw. They are pretty similar tho.

Drumsayer recommended the 750W version of the same GPU. So he still supports the Supernova G2.

CTurbo · Apr 28, 2017

Good build. I was able to shave off quite a bit of money though. The EVGA G2 550w gold would have been more than good enough and powerful enough, but since the 650w is just $5 more, it's a good buy.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.77 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($366.15 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus MG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($289.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Lite L Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1569.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-28 13:00 EDT-0400

AtomicSnipe · Apr 28, 2017

CTurbo :

Good build. I was able to shave off quite a bit of money though. The EVGA G2 550w gold would have been more than good enough and powerful enough, but since the 650w is just $5 more, it's a good buy.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.77 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($366.15 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus MG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($289.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Lite L Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1569.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-28 13:00 EDT-0400

Yeah the 650W is not more by much so I went with it.

Thanks!

Herc08 · Apr 28, 2017

g-unit1111 :

Really? Unless you are doing some super stuff, it works wonders for me. Unless it's been failing on the Kaby Lake chips. But that's interesting. Thinking about going to the 6700 or 7700 and thinking about which AIO to get

g-unit1111 · Apr 28, 2017

AtomicSnipe :

The extra wattage isn't necessary - even for a decent overclock. You only need higher wattage if you're going SLI or you're adding a full custom liquid loop - neither are really necessary though. I still wouldn't recommend a 212 in this day and age. They were excellent coolers 5 years ago, but now things have improved with cooling technology so much more than they were then.

Really? Unless you are doing some super stuff, it works wonders for me. Unless it's been failing on the Kaby Lake chips. But that's interesting. Thinking about going to the 6700 or 7700 and thinking about which AIO to get

Yeah they were good coolers, but much better coolers have come along since then. I'm personally not a big fan of AIOs but if you're thinking of going with one, the Cryorig A80 is one of the best on the market currently.

Herc08 · Apr 28, 2017

g-unit1111 :

AtomicSnipe :

The extra wattage isn't necessary - even for a decent overclock. You only need higher wattage if you're going SLI or you're adding a full custom liquid loop - neither are really necessary though. I still wouldn't recommend a 212 in this day and age. They were excellent coolers 5 years ago, but now things have improved with cooling technology so much more than they were then.

Really? Unless you are doing some super stuff, it works wonders for me. Unless it's been failing on the Kaby Lake chips. But that's interesting. Thinking about going to the 6700 or 7700 and thinking about which AIO to get

Yeah they were good coolers, but much better coolers have come along since then. I'm personally not a big fan of AIOs but if you're thinking of going with one, the Cryorig A80 is one of the best on the market currently.

Well I don't want a AIO either, but I want the best cooling possible for this chip. I really don't want an AIO because I have two Noctua intake fans that is perfect and keeps everything. Sorry I'm off topic, but which cooler would you recommend?

g-unit1111 · Apr 28, 2017

Herc08 :

You can't go wrong with anything Noctua makes, but I also like Phanteks and Cryorig. I have an H5 and an R1 and they're both excellent coolers. They're very easy to install, come with excellent thermal compound, and Cryorig gives you everything you need.

logainofhades · Apr 28, 2017

I second Cryorig. I have an A40 myself. Handles my 4.5ghz 6700k just fine.

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