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[D3faulT]

So I am working on finalizing my PC parts. I am trying to cut down the cost a little bit while keeping performance in tact, I left the OS and monitor in as I am counting it as the cost of my PC.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/84Fnyf

Q

Here is a little reasoning as to why I am upgrading:

I currently run on a acer laptop with a 940m, and a 15-2000 or something and it is simply not cuting it. Its a great PC, but when im home I need something more powerful. 

 

Price im hoping to get for both parts and os/monitor:

$1000-$1200

[HybridJayJay]

What do you plan on doing with your PC?

 

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($70.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($440.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($90.72 @ B&H)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 25.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($233.99 @ Jet)
Total: $1514.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-05 12:36 EST-0500

[Stardar1]

4 minutes ago, D3faulT said:

So I am working on finalizing my PC parts. I am trying to cut down the cost a little bit while keeping performance in tact, I left the OS and monitor in as I am counting it as the cost of my PC.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/84Fnyf

Q

Here is a little reasoning as to why I am upgrading:

I currently run on a acer laptop with a 940m, and a 15-2000 or something and it is simply not cuting it. Its a great PC, but when im home I need something more powerful. 

 

Price im hoping to get for both parts and os/monitor:

$1000-$1200

Parts are solid, but I'd take another look at that case and PSU. 

 

also, you can get windows a lot cheaper elsewhere, use the cash you save on the above. 

[lukart]

17 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

Parts are solid, but I'd take another look at that case and PSU. 

 

also, you can get windows a lot cheaper elsewhere, use the cash you save on the above. 

Also there are better mobo choices, the Z170 Extreme 6 is to me a clear choice for 150USD motherboard.

[begadelavela]

change psu and if u can get better case and it looks perfect build.

[Spudbilly]

Imho. The case is fine. I agree with the asrock z170 extreme 6. And it is always better to get a more efficient gold rated PSU. Its worth it. Especially when overclocking, which I imagine you want to do. Fyi....the ddr4 3000 memory  and cheap PSU could hold back your max overclock. 

[D3faulT]

2 hours ago, HybridJayJay said:

What do you plan on doing with your PC?

 

I plan on doing high end graphic gaming, auto desk apps such as maya/ inventor on the side, etc. 

[D3faulT]

1 hour ago, Stardar1 said:

Parts are solid, but I'd take another look at that case and PSU. 

 

also, you can get windows a lot cheaper elsewhere, use the cash you save on the above. 

Should I go for a Gold Rated PSU or lower watts? 

[D3faulT]

On 12/5/2016 at 0:37 PM, Stardar1 said:

Parts are solid, but I'd take another look at that case and PSU. 

 

also, you can get windows a lot cheaper elsewhere, use the cash you save on the above. 

 

On 12/5/2016 at 0:59 PM, begadelavela said:

change psu and if u can get better case and it looks perfect build.

 

On 12/5/2016 at 1:41 PM, Spudbilly said:

Imho. The case is fine. I agree with the asrock z170 extreme 6. And it is always better to get a more efficient gold rated PSU. Its worth it. Especially when overclocking, which I imagine you want to do. Fyi....the ddr4 3000 memory  and cheap PSU could hold back your max overclock. 

I have taken the feedback and have made changes to the PSU, Case, Cooler and Memory. Thoughts?

 

New Parts:

CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

I also added speakers and keyboard to my price:

Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard

Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MZrNxY

[Spudbilly]

6 hours ago, D3faulT said:

 

 

I have taken the feedback and have made changes to the PSU, Case, Cooler and Memory. Thoughts?

 

New Parts:

CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

I also added speakers and keyboard to my price:

Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard

Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MZrNxY

Looks good to me. If you want you can still do ddr4 2400mhz or up to 2666mhz. Above that it really is dependent on how good that CPUs memory controller is while also doing a high overclocked(aka 4.5hgz+. 

 

I would say a descent overclock combined with ddr4 2666 is achievable, but the performance gains from memory are minute compared to the performance gains achieved with increasing clock speeds. 

 

If you want to keep the 2133 ram...you won't notice the difference.