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Final Build, need help with cooler and PSU

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MryDHx

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($54.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($344.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Total: $1161.91

 


 

I've changed the PSU to a 750W 80+ Gold certified fully modular EVGA PSU, which will give you clean power and some headroom for some future upgrade. I've also changed the case to a NZXT Phantom 530 (White) which looks pretty good and it gives enough space for you GPU. For the Cooler I've went for the Phanteks' PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler, I've read some reviews of it and it says it's a beast for overclocking cooling, so you should be fine with that, also, it's in black and white which will fit your build perfectly. For the RAM, I have gave it a little upgrade from DDR4 - 2133 to DDR4 - 2400 which is a bit faster and it looks better IMO with the silver/black color.

 

If you have any questions, DM me or reply to this message :)

Here is my current build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LPyDHx .

 

Now..the only thing is that I have to decide if I want to go with NZXT Kraken X41 or CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i since it's in the same price range where I live. ( preferably a silent one )

Also..is that PSU too high for the build? Some say it's enough 600W , is 650W overkill?

 

Thank you!

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If you wanted to crossfire, which with the 390 is a strong possibility if you want to go 4k in the future I'd get a 850w psu

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looks pretty good, 650 is about where you wanna be at with amd cards but yes you could get away with 600

CPU: i5 6600k @ 4.6 ghz  Motherboard: Asus z170-a  Cooling: Corsair h80i GT GPU: EVGA GTX 970  Ram: G.Skill 2x8 gb ddr4 2400  PSU: EVGA G2 Supernova 550w  Case: Corsair 200r Storage: 250GB 850 EVO + 2x wd 1 tb drives

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Here is my current build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LPyDHx .

 

Now..the only thing is that I have to decide if I want to go with NZXT Kraken X41 or CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i since it's in the same price range where I live. ( preferably a silent one )

Also..is that PSU too high for the build? Some say it's enough 600W , is 650W overkill?

 

Thank you!

The PSU is fine, no overkill here. You've got an AMD GPU, that's a normal PSU for it :P

I upgraded your build a little.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON RED 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($66.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($344.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1146.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB GDDR6 Motherboard: MSI PRESTIGE X570 CREATION
AIO: Corsair H150i Pro RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB 3600MHz DDR4 Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic PSU: Corsair RM850x White

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The PSU is a bit on the low side, get a 750W one, Also I really don't recommend the 390 in the H440, its airflow restrictive…

The Nocits 450 has the H440 interior with a really good exterior and it's made for airflow

Also get 2x4 memory dimms. To make use of dual channel memory.

For the cooler, I'd say the H100I since it's a dual rad

Early 2020 Build : Intel i7 8700k // MSI Krait Z370 // Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Aorus 5700 XT // NZXT H500 

Early 2019 Build : Ryzen 2600X // Asus Tuff X470 // G.Skill Trident Z RGB 8x2 16GB // MSI RTX 2070 // NZXT H500 

Late 2017 Build : Intel i7 8700k // Asus Prime Z370-A // G.Skill Trident Z 8x2 16GB // EVGA GTX 1080 Ti  // NZXT S320 Elite 

Late 2015 Build : Intel i7 6700k // Asus Maximus VI Gene Z170 //  Corsair LPX 8x2 16GB // Gigabyte GTX 970 // Corsair Air 240

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If you wanted to crossfire, which with the 390 is a strong possibility if you want to go 4k in the future I'd get a 850w psu

 

The thing I want is buy some VR headset when it launches , no 4K tho.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MryDHx

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($54.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($344.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Total: $1161.91

 


 

I've changed the PSU to a 750W 80+ Gold certified fully modular EVGA PSU, which will give you clean power and some headroom for some future upgrade. I've also changed the case to a NZXT Phantom 530 (White) which looks pretty good and it gives enough space for you GPU. For the Cooler I've went for the Phanteks' PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler, I've read some reviews of it and it says it's a beast for overclocking cooling, so you should be fine with that, also, it's in black and white which will fit your build perfectly. For the RAM, I have gave it a little upgrade from DDR4 - 2133 to DDR4 - 2400 which is a bit faster and it looks better IMO with the silver/black color.

 

If you have any questions, DM me or reply to this message :)

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Thanks for your suggestions everybody! I decided to keep my H440 case since I like the design more and went with @Electro_XD cooler suggestion - Phanteks' PH-TC12DX - from what I've read it's similar to Kraken X41 in cooling performance, it's cheaper and it looks quite nice.Also I'll keep the PSU for now and I'll buy another RAM stick in a few weeks.

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