Review my upcoming PC build

[Lucas Singh]

I'm looking to get some input on my upcoming PC build of 2017. I'll be doing 1080p gaming with this build:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/pDJGYr

 

[chalky16]

Great for 1080p. Only thing that needs to change is the mobo to a z270. Also you don't need that big of a psu unless you're going to sli (which isn't possible with a 1060)

 

[Dan28453]

no
bad.

 

[Lucas Singh]

Great for 1080p. Only thing that needs to change is the mobo to a z270. Also you don't need that big of a psu unless you're going to sli (which isn't possible with a 1060)

Thanks for the input man! Yeah I went with a bigger psu in case I do upgrade in the future, but that may not be for quite some time after this build

 

[bignastyid]

With a Kaby lake CPU you are best off getting a 200 series board in this case a z270. The EVGA G1s aren't real good and 650w is unnecessary, in the the long run you'd be better with a smaller higher quality PSU. You can get a faster NVME SSD for less that that 850 pro.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.75 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($164.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($347.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($119.50 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1672.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-22 11:21 EDT-0400

Z270 board, better heatsink, faster SSD and a better quality PSU that still leaves room for expansion.

 

[geofelt]

You could build as is.
But, I have some thoughts:

1. I would use a Z270 based motherboard to get better cpu support for the 7600K. It should cost no more.

2. The main value of the PRO version of the ssd is endurance; performance is essentially the same as EVO.
In a heavy desktop use, you are looking at 10+ years for the evo, 15+ for the pro.
By then, both will be obsolete.
Then, there is the m.2 option, particularly the Samsung m.2 960 evo. $169 for 240gb, $365 for 500gb.
These are about the size of a stick of gum and fit into a m.2 slot on your motherboard.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147593
Their sequential transfer rates are some 5x faster than a conventional 2.5" sata drive.
If you can go 500gb, you can defer on the hard drive until you actually need bulk storage.

3. A GTX1060 needs only about 450w.
I have no problem with overprovisioning.
A GTX1080 needs only 520w.
I think you can buy better on the psu.
Seasonic tier 2 S12II units seem to be on sale. the 620w version is $75.
The EVGA nex is tier 3 I think
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Modular and gold ratings are not worth much to me.

4. A minor point.
Your case comes with a 120mm fan in front.
I would simply add a second 120mm front intake.
That will give you sufficient cooling.
If all the intake is in front and filtered, your case will stay cleaner.

 

[Lucas Singh]

With a Kaby lake CPU you are best off getting a 200 series board in this case a z270. The EVGA G1s aren't real good and 650w is unnecessary, in the the long run you'd be better with a smaller higher quality PSU. You can get a faster NVME SSD for less that that 850 pro.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.75 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($164.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($154.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($347.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($119.50 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($22.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1672.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-22 11:21 EDT-0400

Z270 board, better heatsink, faster SSD and a better quality PSU that still leaves room for expansion.

Sweet everything looks perfect on this build! I was however debating if I want to go with a smaller ssd as i'll only be putting windows 10 on there and maybe World of Warcraft

 

[Lucas Singh]

You could build as is.
But, I have some thoughts:

1. I would use a Z270 based motherboard to get better cpu support for the 7600K. It should cost no more.

2. The main value of the PRO version of the ssd is endurance; performance is essentially the same as EVO.
In a heavy desktop use, you are looking at 10+ years for the evo, 15+ for the pro.
By then, both will be obsolete.
Then, there is the m.2 option, particularly the Samsung m.2 960 evo. $169 for 240gb, $365 for 500gb.
These are about the size of a stick of gum and fit into a m.2 slot on your motherboard.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147593
Their sequential transfer rates are some 5x faster than a conventional 2.5" sata drive.
If you can go 500gb, you can defer on the hard drive until you actually need bulk storage.

3. A GTX1060 needs only about 450w.
I have no problem with overprovisioning.
A GTX1080 needs only 520w.
I think you can buy better on the psu.
Seasonic tier 2 S12II units seem to be on sale. the 620w version is $75.
The EVGA nex is tier 3 I think
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Modular and gold ratings are not worth much to me.

4. A minor point.
Your case comes with a 120mm fan in front.
I would simply add a second 120mm front intake.
That will give you sufficient cooling.
If all the intake is in front and filtered, your case will stay cleaner.

Thanks for the input! I totally over estimated the amount of power the 1060 would need

 

[geofelt]

You could build as is.
But, I have some thoughts:

1. I would use a Z270 based motherboard to get better cpu support for the 7600K. It should cost no more.

2. The main value of the PRO version of the ssd is endurance; performance is essentially the same as EVO.
In a heavy desktop use, you are looking at 10+ years for the evo, 15+ for the pro.
By then, both will be obsolete.
Then, there is the m.2 option, particularly the Samsung m.2 960 evo. $169 for 240gb, $365 for 500gb.
These are about the size of a stick of gum and fit into a m.2 slot on your motherboard.
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147593
Their sequential transfer rates are some 5x faster than a conventional 2.5" sata drive.
If you can go 500gb, you can defer on the hard drive until you actually need bulk storage.

3. A GTX1060 needs only about 450w.
I have no problem with overprovisioning.
A GTX1080 needs only 520w.
I think you can buy better on the psu.
Seasonic tier 2 S12II units seem to be on sale. the 620w version is $75.
The EVGA nex is tier 3 I think
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Modular and gold ratings are not worth much to me.

4. A minor point.
Your case comes with a 120mm fan in front.
I would simply add a second 120mm front intake.
That will give you sufficient cooling.
If all the intake is in front and filtered, your case will stay cleaner.

Thanks for the input! I totally over estimated the amount of power the 1060 would need

Here is a handy chart for psu sizing:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.