Is my pc build correct and balanced

[Ethan supabass]

$2025... don't forget the tax.  In Toronto this would come out to $2288:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.98 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($41.06 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($148.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($155.91 @ NCIX)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($128.75 @ shopRBC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($435.79 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($143.92 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($156.00 @ shopRBC)

Monitor: LG 27MP35HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($274.65 @ Amazon Canada)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $2025.01

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 09:20 EDT-0400

does the case come with dust filter

[Ethan supabass]

$2025... don't forget the tax.  In Toronto this would come out to $2288: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.98 @ NCIX)CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($41.06 @ DirectCanada)Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($148.98 @ Newegg Canada)Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($155.91 @ NCIX)Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($128.75 @ shopRBC)Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($435.79 @ Newegg Canada)Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($143.92 @ DirectCanada)Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($156.00 @ shopRBC)Monitor: LG 27MP35HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($274.65 @ Amazon Canada)Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)Total: $2025.01Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 09:20 EDT-0400

Well I still wished to het a black and red build because I just think it looks better

[stconquest]

does the case come with dust filter

 

Yes... it was just an example of a 1151 build.

[Ethan supabass]

Yes... it was just an example of a 1151 build.

oh ok i still don't get the reason to up grade to 6th gen i5 after watching those videos

[stconquest]

oh ok i still don't get the reason to up grade to 6th gen i5 after watching those videos

 

The CPU is a little faster and uses less energy.  Potentially higher overclocks.

 

It paves the way for newer technology like:  DDR4 and USB 3.1(the mobo I had selected did not have USB 3.1).

 

The question would be why would you not go with Skylake if the cost is nearly the same.

[Ethan supabass]

The CPU is a little faster and uses less energy.  Potentially higher overclocks.

 

It paves the way for newer technology like:  DDR4 and USB 3.1(the mobo I had selected did not have USB 3.1).

 

The question would be why would you not go with Skylake if the cost is nearly the same.

yeah

[Ethan supabass]

The CPU is a little faster and uses less energy.  Potentially higher overclocks.

 

It paves the way for newer technology like:  DDR4 and USB 3.1(the mobo I had selected did not have USB 3.1).

 

The question would be why would you not go with Skylake if the cost is nearly the same.

oh man every thing is more expensive in china

[Ethanbass]

 

The CPU is a little faster and uses less energy.  Potentially higher overclocks.

 

It paves the way for newer technology like:  DDR4 and USB 3.1(the mobo I had selected did not have USB 3.1).

 

The question would be why would you not go with Skylake if the cost is nearly the same.

 

ok I will build my pc when I get back to Canada and also I picked up a free 19 inch monitor for free. but I don't know if it's a good Idea to make if as my second monitor(using my second acc because china blocked facebook so I can't log in)

[Ethan supabass]

The CPU is a little faster and uses less energy.  Potentially higher overclocks.

 

It paves the way for newer technology like:  DDR4 and USB 3.1(the mobo I had selected did not have USB 3.1).

 

The question would be why would you not go with Skylake if the cost is nearly the same.

 

Hey I don't have to pay for my monitor now. because my dad is buying me a Philips 298X4QJAB/27 60Hz 29.0" Monitor or lg 29um57_p for my birthday.

so I don't know if I should get a gtx 980 or r9 390x or a i7 4790k or i7 6700k or more ram.

[stconquest]

Hey I don't have to pay for my monitor now. because my dad is buying me a Philips 298X4QJAB/27 60Hz 29.0" Monitor or lg 29um57_p for my birthday.

so I don't know if I should get a gtx 980 or r9 390x or a i7 4790k or i7 6700k or more ram.

 

Show me a build.

 

980 or 390X.... all depends on the price.

 

4790K, 6700K, 4690K... all depends on the price.

 

16GB is more than enough, 8GB is enough.

[Ethan supabass]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($76.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.88 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($447.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($168.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($174.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset  ($99.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1903.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-10 16:02 EDT-0400

here is my build

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[Ethan supabass]

From the benchmarks of fps in game gtx 980 is a clearly winner for speed, noise and power efficiency against the R9 390x, but I don't know if the gtx 980 perform better just because of the drivers isn't optimized for the new r9 390x.

[Ethan supabass]

Show me a build.

 

980 or 390X.... all depends on the price.

 

4790K, 6700K, 4690K... all depends on the price.

 

16GB is more than enough, 8GB is enough.

I think a good headphone and a mic combo is also a good idea because I like better user experience instead of the extra horse power that I don't need just yet.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/444825-adorama-audio-technica-ath-m50x-headphones-yeti-usb-condenser-microphone-19999/

[stconquest]

I think a good headphone and a mic combo is also a good idea because I like better user experience instead of the extra horse power that I don't need just yet.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/444825-adorama-audio-technica-ath-m50x-headphones-yeti-usb-condenser-microphone-19999/

 

Those are "extras", not essentials.  I get it though, it makes the PC feel more complete. 

 

How was your trip?

[Rynojedi44]

Spent the better part of 30 minutes reading all 16 pages of this thread, as I am currently about to build my son his first great gaming rig.

 

Best of luck OP with your build. Hope it will be everything you want.

 

Hats off to Stconquest. You, sir, deserve the Patience Award of the Millenium !! This thread kept me entertained. Thank you. And , hang in there just a little while longer, hehehe.

[Ethan supabass]

Those are "extras", not essentials.  I get it though, it makes the PC feel more complete. 

 

How was your trip?

horrible because I am allergic to smog so at chine I am like a peanut allergic dude locked in a giant peanut for a month.

 

 

[stconquest]

horrible because I am allergic to smog so at chine I am like a peanut allergic dude locked in a giant peanut for a month.

 

Ugh, I hope it was not all bad.

 

Anyways, show me a core build of what you are thinking... mainly focus on the tower.

 

Oh wait.... you do have one above... just saw it now....

[stconquest]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.50 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($76.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.88 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.95 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($447.50 @ Vuugo)

Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($168.75 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($174.99 @ NCIX)

Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset  ($99.00 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1903.03

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-10 16:02 EDT-0400

here is my build

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For the most part, the build is great... wow that CDN dollar

 

The SSD you have picked is very old, not too bad... but old.  The price is good.  Hmmm.  Sequential R/W speeds are really good, the controller(sandforce) is old and the Random 4K R/W speeds are average.

 

If you are gabbing a 500GB SSD, leave the 1TB hard drive out.  You won't need it right away.  If you ever do need the storage, you can always add it later.

 

The 850W PSU is too much for a single card.  If you are planning on a dual GPU setup, then okay.  Save some money with this then:  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.50 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.95 @ NCIX)

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($178.88 @ Canada Computers)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($448.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($168.75 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.98 @ NCIX)

Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $1751.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-12 13:19 EDT-0400

[stconquest]

Spent the better part of 30 minutes reading all 16 pages of this thread, as I am currently about to build my son his first great gaming rig.

 

Best of luck OP with your build. Hope it will be everything you want.

 

Hats off to Stconquest. You, sir, deserve the Patience Award of the Millenium !! This thread kept me entertained. Thank you. And , hang in there just a little while longer, hehehe.

 

 

I hope you live in the USA, because these Canadian prices are really bloated.  Bad time to buy a PC here.  =/

[Ethan supabass]

For the most part, the build is great... wow that CDN dollar

 

The SSD you have picked is very old, not too bad... but old.  The price is good.  Hmmm.  Sequential R/W speeds are really good, the controller(sandforce) is old and the Random 4K R/W speeds are average.

 

If you are gabbing a 500GB SSD, leave the 1TB hard drive out.  You won't need it right away.  If you ever do need the storage, you can always add it later.

 

The 850W PSU is too much for a single card.  If you are planning on a dual GPU setup, then okay.  Save some money with this then:  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20850v1

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.50 @ Vuugo)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 82.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.50 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.95 @ NCIX)

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($178.88 @ Canada Computers)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($448.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT Noctis 450 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($168.75 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.98 @ NCIX)

Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $1751.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-12 13:19 EDT-0400

 

wow thank you that sounds great and btw I am already buying parts right now and I have already got my lg ultra wide

Speaking of shopping I can't find a local store for direct Canada and Canada computers here at Markham, ON.

[Ethan supabass]

I hope you live in the USA, because these Canadian prices are really bloated.  Bad time to buy a PC here.  =/

Btw I just heard a ultrawide setup war from linus. And I am looking forward to join the festival.

[stconquest]

wow thank you that sounds great and btw I am already buying parts right now and I have already got my lg ultra wide

Speaking of shopping I can't find a local store for direct Canada and Canada computers here at Markham, ON.

 

Canada Computers does not have a store (at least I don't think it does). 

 

Vaughn, North York and Richmond hill have Canada Computer stores.

 

NCIX has stores in the area.

 

Newegg has pickup centres.   Order parts, then go pick them up.  Saves on shipping.  Newegg recently moved their centre to Richmond Hill.

[Ethan supabass]

Canada Computers does not have a store (at least I don't think it does). 

 

Vaughn, North York and Richmond hill have Canada Computer stores.

 

NCIX has stores in the area.

 

Newegg has pickup centres.   Order parts, then go pick them up.  Saves on shipping.  Newegg recently moved their centre to Richmond Hill.

Ugh I guess i'll just get a bank account and the order them online instead.

 

[stconquest]

Ugh I guess i'll just get a bank account and the order them online instead.

 

NCIX has the V8 for the same price, and the headset:

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/coolermaster-v8-gts-lga-2011-1366-1156-1155-1150-775-d4-93218-1276.htm?affiliateid=7474144

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-hyperx-cloud-gaming-headset-2c-96825-1276.htm?affiliateid=7474144

[Ethan supabass]

NCIX has the V8 for the same price, and the headset:

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/coolermaster-v8-gts-lga-2011-1366-1156-1155-1150-775-d4-93218-1276.htm?affiliateid=7474144

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-hyperx-cloud-gaming-headset-2c-96825-1276.htm?affiliateid=7474144

 

cool I actually can use the the head set before the tower is built.