Radiator and Build Help

jacob_power · Aug 17, 2017

I'm building a pc for the first time, and I'm not sure if I need a radiator in it
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/PV8wsJ
That's the list of things I intend to put into it and I need some feedback if I need to add more or if that would be good. The power supply I have in that link isn't the one I will be buying. I will be getting the Cooler Master B2 Series 700W. Do I need to get more of the fans?
This build will be primarily for gaming

Gahl1k · Aug 17, 2017

Get a Cryorig H7 CPU cooler—it's cheap and great for cooling. As for the RAMs, do you prefer Corsair Dominator Platinum for a reason? It's expensive—you can get Corsair Vengeance LPX for $110 less. Get EVGA SuperNova 650W instead of the Cooler Master B2 series. The fans are totally up to your preference.

jacob_power · Aug 18, 2017

I chose the Platinum as is it came in the 4x4, and I couldn't find a LPX model that came in 4x4, Unless I need to purchase 2 sets of that. And to be honest I can't figure out which one is the DDR4 3000 version of the Vengeance

I did also want to try and keep Cooling and the Power as the same company as the Case. Is this a good idea? And if it is, did the CPU Cooler and Power Supply I had already be alright, taking into account that the H7 is more expensive and I can't find the SuperNova on PCCaseGear

Gahl1k · Aug 18, 2017

Two things you shouldn't cheap about when having a high–end PC—CPU Cooler and PSU.
Cryorig H7 is present on PCCaseGear. And Here is a 4x4GB 3000MHz DDR4: http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/corsair-vengeance-lpx-16gb-4x4gb-ddr4-3000mhz-blk/CMK16GX4M4B3000C15
And here is EVGA SuperNova 750W: http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/evga-supernova-750w-gold-g2-modular-power-supply/220-G2-0750-XR

With that money saved from RAM, add it to the Cooler and PSU.

jacob_power · Aug 19, 2017

Thank you very much for those links.

As for the Graphics Card I have in there, I believe it is a Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB Gaming 1. Would it be better to purchase this from the NVIDIA site as it is cheaper and looks a lot nicer in my opinion. Is there any real difference?

Xanthic · Aug 19, 2017

Hey I saw your build, it looks pretty good but you can cut down price by;
Your ram is $300 and it's 4 sticks. I got 2 sticks of 3000mhz 16gb (2x8) for $200 or less. Vengeance ram will work just as good as Dominator. You probably don't need liquid cooling for your build, but if you plan to OC I would get a RAD. (H100iv2, just google 240RAD on amazon or whatever you use).
Hope this serves you well!

Gahl1k · Aug 19, 2017

These options are equal/faster than Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB Gaming 1: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/3bL7YJ/asus-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-strix-video-card-rog-strix-gtx1060-o6g-gaming
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/tJyxFT/evga-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-sc-gaming-video-card-06g-p4-6163-kr
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/JVWrxr/msi-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-gaming-x-video-card-geforce-gtx-1060-gaming-x-6g
https://www.lmc.com.au/products/Graphics_Card/Gigabyte/593273/Gigabyte_GeForce_GTX_1060_Xtreme_Gaming_6GB__N1060XTREME-6GD__GDDR5_Graphic_Card

jacob_power · Aug 20, 2017

Xanthic :

Thank you for the response!

I remember someone telling me that 4x4 was better than 2x8 but they could be wrong

jacob_power · Aug 20, 2017

Gahl1k :

These options are equal/faster than Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB Gaming 1: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/3bL7YJ/asus-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-strix-video-card-rog-strix-gtx1060-o6g-gaming
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/tJyxFT/evga-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-sc-gaming-video-card-06g-p4-6163-kr
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/JVWrxr/msi-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-gaming-x-video-card-geforce-gtx-1060-gaming-x-6g
https://www.lmc.com.au/products/Graphics_Card/Gigabyte/593273/Gigabyte_GeForce_GTX_1060_Xtreme_Gaming_6GB__N1060XTREME-6GD__GDDR5_Graphic_Card

Thanks so much for this!

Xanthic · Aug 20, 2017

jacob_power :

I'm not too sure about that. I don't think It'd make a huge difference in real world use.

jacob_power · Aug 21, 2017

Xanthic :

jacob_power :

I'm not too sure about that. I don't think It'd make a huge difference in real world use.

Fair enough, thank you very much!

jacob_power · Aug 27, 2017

So I looked into it, and it says that the LPX 4x4 is $321 AUD, and it's 214 Euro, I don't know if this is correct but if I could have some clarification that would be nice

Gahl1k · Aug 27, 2017

Well, with the huge amount of issues a single faulty RAM could make, it is better to minimize the number of RAM sticks, so 2x8GB would be better: https://www.umart.com.au/newsite/goods.php?id=33428

Xanthic · Aug 28, 2017

jacob_power :

Like the person said above lower error by just getting 2 sticks. There really isn't a real world performance benefit with 4x4.

jacob_power · Aug 28, 2017

Alright thank you both,

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/KPrpTH

This is the new edition of the build, anything I should change?
Is there any real difference between the GTX 1060 Founder's Edition and the one I have selected in the pcpartpicker?

Xanthic · Aug 28, 2017

jacob_power :

Look's great to me!
The founders edition pulls in the air through the fan and expels it through the back out of the card, right out the case. They run hotter, and are louder, but good for smaller cases. The type of cooler you have works good if you have a lot of airflow, and it appears like your case and the fans you are buying will give you good airflow!

Happy building!

jacob_power · Aug 28, 2017

Xanthic :

Thanks very much! I might add more fans to hit the maximum my case can hold, just so I can have maximum airflow.

Do you think I should add the Cooler Master Graphics Card stand to decrease the weight of it?

I'm also gonna need to get a monitor, preferably a cheapish one.

Xanthic · Sep 19, 2017

jacob_power :

Sorry for the super later reply, been busy.

I have a 1070 strix (pretty long and heavy gpu) and it has no sag. mobo's and gpu's are basically built for sag and are pretty rigid nowadays. You can go with it if you want, just preference.
Adding more fans can't have a super negative affect, just make sure you have enough fan headers.
You can get some pretty cheap 1080p 60hz monitors, but it isn't bad to splurge on a 120-144hz monitor, but since you are running a 1060, you may not be able to achieve 144 all the time. This is just up to preference too. I got some 1080 60's for like $200 CAD.

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