Hi Guys/Ladies on LTT forum!
After watching almost tons of LTT/NCIX Tech Tip videos on youtube, I finally appeal to the pros on the forum for my first ever PC Build!
Myself:
Never really had any experience with full PC building (I had experience with upgrade module like pull out a part and plug in a new part)
I consider myself somewhat average on PC knowledge (I know what a ram does and what does PCI means.. I think )
1. Budget & Location
Location: Down under Straya~ (Australia)
Budget: AUD$5000 incl peripherals (Do note Australia has ridiculous % of GST and almost every tech stuff is more expensive than the US of A & Canada)
2. Aim/Reason for Build
Well folks, I am currently running a 5 years old Alienware M14x R2, Second Generation Intel i7-2670QM @ 2.2 Ghz, 8gb of Ram, Nvdia 3gb GT 555M (yes that right GT.. omg Leslie does those things still exists?! ), so I am missing out on lots of big title like The Division, Witcher 3, GTA V, Rainbow Siege (etc etc).
So in simple, I am wanting to build a PC for gaming (proper 60fps smoothness) and hopefully to be a VR ready rig.
PS: Will be attempting to learn how to Overclock this rig too!
3. Monitors
Currently just wanting 1 monitor but might consider dual to triple display in the future.
I am planning to use this monitor: Acer XB280HK 28in 4K G-Sync Widescreen Gaming Monitor
Hopefully will be gaming on at least 1440p, the reason I go for this monitor is because of its value, G-Sync and 4K resolution.
4. Peripherals/Parts
Well this is going to be a RazerTM theme build so the peripherals will be as below:
PC Itself*:
Case: NZXT H440 Razer Edition Mid Tower Case
Motherboard: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming 3X Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K
CPU Cooler: Cryorig A40 Ultimate Hybrid Liquid Cooler
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB
Boot Drive: Intel 750 Series PCI-Express 400GB SSD
Mass Storage Drive: Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2A2400C14 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 Black (Dual Channel 2400mhz)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 Gold 850W Power Supply
Network: ASUS PCE-AC68 Dual Band Wireless AC1900 PCI-E Adapter
Cable Management: CableMod E-Series G2 & P2 Cable Kit Black/Green
Windows: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 32bit/64bit USB Flash Drive
Estimated Cost: AUD$3000
Peripherals**:
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Diamondback Chroma RGB Laser Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: Razer Firefly Chroma RGB Hard Gaming Mouse Mat
Headphone: Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma RGB USB Gaming Headset
Speaker: Razer Leviathan 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Bar
Monitor: Acer XB280HK 28in 4K G-Sync Widescreen Gaming Monitor
* I will need an expert/pro to check if all these part will fit with each other/ or if there is any room for improvement/ better parts you recommend.
** I know is a full on Razer theme (and I know some people probably think I am better of with Cosair Keyboard/parts etc etc, but I am trying to stick to a theme on the peripherals, the PC itself is pretty much what I think is within budget.
Summary:
In simple I just want an second opinion before I go ahead and click the order button and if any kind person would walk me thru if they recommend a first timer building this PC.
Constructive feedback appreciated!
Will keep you guys posted!
Leslie