First Build - Liquid Glass

[Grigz]

I've had a pc built years ago when I was in high school by a family member. After using it for about 6 years now I think it's time for a clean fresh build. This time I'm taking on the task and have planned out the build and have order most of the components. I'll list my build out and discuss why I picked what I did.

 

Case: NZXT S340 Elite in matte white

CPU: Intel i7 6800k

Motherboard: Gigabyte X99 Designare

Ram: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16gb (4 x 4gb) 3000

Graphics Card: Asus GTX 1070 STRIX

SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 500gb

CPU Cooler: NZXT X61 Kraken

Power Supply: Evga SuperNOVA 850 G2 (Gold certified)

 

Extras:

NZXT Hue+

EVGA White sleeved cables

 

Why did I choose to go with a X99 build? I wanted an all around, do anything computer. While I'll mainly be using it for gaming, I would greatly benefit from the extra cores with my job (Web Developer). While I'm sure I could have gotten away with a Z170 i7 6700k, I always tend to go overboard with anything I do and I simply like the versatility the X99 brings with it.

For the motherboard, I've always loved Gigabyte products. I've had both Gigabyte boards in the two computers I've had in the past and tend to trust them over other companies just from past experience. While I certainly didn't have to go with a $400 motherboard, it also was going to fit my build perfectly as far as aesthetics go. And again, myself and overkill go hand in hand.

The Corsair Dominator Platinum ram in my opinion is some of the best looking ram out there, while it was expensive I was okay with spending the added dollar for looks. Did I have to? Of course not.

While I wanted an EVGA FTW card, it seems like they are having heat issues and wasn't wanting to take a risk in having to deal with an avoidable problem. I went with a 1070 mainly because I plan to upgrade to the 1080ti once they are released and wanted a decent card to get my by for the next few months until they are readily available.

The rest of the components were mainly bought from great reviews along with friends having great success with them as well.

 

I'll be updating this along the way, and welcome any feedback or suggestions.

Some premature mock up pictures:

[The_Denks]

Boi that case is ugly AF

[NTDaws]

5 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

850 watt? but why?

People like to go overboard on parts, as do I.

[NTDaws]

5 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

850 watt? but why?

Its not a bad thing, plus it gives room to add SLI.

[NTDaws]

Just now, Thread212 said:

Did i just saw corsair CX750 in your built? CX?

yep, it's not a bad power supply, never had one problem with it.

[NTDaws]

Just now, Thread212 said:

Did i just saw corsair CX750 in your built? CX?

Should've bought the semi modular though

[Guest]

OH MY GOD X99 DESIGNAIRE NOW THAT'S A BEAUTY

 

@DeadEyePsycho

[Guest]

[NTDaws]

Just now, Thread212 said:

 

If its CXM grey labeled then u are right but if its green labeled then its BAD.

U should change it . i wont risk my $1000 built because of that psu.

to be honest its not worth changing atm, its my brother anyways and I am saving for a AX760.

[NTDaws]

2 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

 

If its CXM grey labeled then u are right but if its green labeled then its BAD.

U should change it . i wont risk my $1000 built because of that psu.

I'm buying this next weekend anyways http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX60088

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

Did i just saw corsair CX750 in your built? CX?

 

Power Supply: Evga SuperNOVA 850 G2 (Gold certified)

[NTDaws]

Just now, Thread212 said:

Good luck with that

nvm the 760 wrong one

[Sreno1]

1 minute ago, Thread212 said:

Good luck with that

You're being rude, the CX series aren't great power supplies, but they shouldn't be thought of as immediate fire hazards.

[NTDaws]

Just now, Thread212 said:

That is a good psu. but 750w is overkill.

550w should have suffice

im buying two 1080s in 2017 and a i7 6950x

[Grigz]

30 minutes ago, Thread212 said:

850 watt? but why?

Because Overkill.

On a serious note it was $100 and peace of mind. I don't want to have to worry about my power supply as well as having enough power to SLI if I choose to go that route in the future.

[Grigz]

1 minute ago, Thread212 said:

I don't see the problem...I don't want to feel like I have to switch out components every year to stay relevant. Rather spend $2k now and not touch it for 5 years then budget the build and upgrade every year or two. Different strokes for different folks.

[Grigz]

Still have a lot of little things to do on it. Still waiting for the new graphics card (ignore the old age 650ti sitting in there) but I'm pretty excited seeing where it's at now. I'm definitely happy with it so far. More and better pictures to come. (And yes this is with the glass on, crystal clear, hard to see the glass at times!)

[Trik'Stari]

On 11/30/2016 at 11:03 AM, UberGamerKing said:

Boi that case is ugly AF

At least it's not yet another boring ass fractal build.

 

I'm still waiting for that particular fad to die in a fire.

 

I like this build, which is odd because I generally don't like white builds (get too dirty, too easily)