Medium Budget PC build

[thewipyk]

Hello guys!
Finally managed to save enough to buy a medium-budget PC, but I want to get the best performance out of my money. I'd also like to be able to upgrade it in the future, so this is why some parts might seem a bit overkill. I'd like to know wheter you agree with my build or suggest me swapping some parts to others, I'm open for critics. To my build, I wont need any storage, I have boot SSD, storage HDD and NAS for everything else.
The recipie:

• Mobo.: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
• CPU: INTEL CORE I5 6600 (s1151) 
• RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX Savage black 16gb (2x8) DDR4 @ 2400Mhz 
• PSU: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX970 3,5gb GDDR5 Gaming (not the windforce, as far as I know this one is better) 

I can choose basicly any graphics card, but I'd like to stick with the GTX970, because I really want an Nvidia card, and because the 970 has one of the best fps/dollar. If you guys suggest an other 970, I'm willing to take your advice.
So this is the amount what I want to spend on my computer. If you guys know a component thats not much more expensive but definitelly worth it, feel free to write it down. The budget is around 1000 USD top. 

My plan for the future of this computer is to buy and other gtx970, any kind you guys suggest. That'd almost double the performance because of the other components, if my counts are correct.

Do you guys suggest buying the K version of the CPU for some extra?
Any other 970 that would fit better?

 

EDIT: Here is the Partpicker link, with other specs than above because in-flight improvments: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LdvKwP

          My local retailer claims the 970 has 3.5Gb GDDR5. 

Thank you in forward

[TheRandomness]

You're spending way to much on the mobo and not enough on the PSU. http://pcpartpicker.com/ is a great website for making lists, please use that. Also, what's your budget?

[dizmo]

Agreed, are there certain reasons you want that motherboard? Most of the things included on higher tier boards are either not used by most people, or unnecessary in a budget build.

Couldn't find cheaper RAM? I've seen a lot of 16GB sets go for around $70.

Locked CPU on a Z series board is generally pointless, unless the board is cheap or you need some of the features such as more USB ports etc.

[PorkyChoUk]

Its not really a medium budget build if you are spending $200 on a motherboard, also can you please use pc part picker as it changes your component prices every day and so on.

[thewipyk]

Agreed, are there certain reasons you want that motherboard? Most of the things included on higher tier boards are either not used by most people, or unnecessary in a budget build.

Couldn't find cheaper RAM? I've seen a lot of 16GB sets go for around $70.

Locked CPU on a Z series board is generally pointless, unless the board is cheap or you need some of the features such as more USB ports etc.

 

I choosed that motherboard because it looked like the Deluxe's little brother. An other option is MSI 170 KRAIT mobo. Thats half price. 

I'm looking for a trusty mobo that supports SLI and won't bottleneck if I upgrade my system with an other 970.

Cheaper RAM.: What do you suggest?

EDIT: Changes in topic firstpost, check it for parts.

[dizmo]

I choosed that motherboard because it looked like the Deluxe's little brother. An other option is MSI 170 KRAIT mobo. Thats half price. 

I'm looking for a trusty mobo that supports SLI and won't bottleneck if I upgrade my system with an other 970.

Cheaper RAM.: What do you suggest?

EDIT: Changes in topic firstpost, check it for parts.

I'd just go with whatever's cheapest.

Motherboards don't really bottleneck systems, as there's next to no performance gained or lost from them.

 

If you don't mind going with an 1150 chip and AMD, this is only ~$100 more.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Avexir Blitz1.1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($279.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($279.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1063.93

 

[Starelementpoke]

Hello guys!

Finally managed to save enough to buy a medium-budget PC, but I want to get the best performance out of my money. I'd also like to be able to upgrade it in the future, so this is why some parts might seem a bit overkill. I'd like to know wheter you agree with my build or suggest me swapping some parts to others, I'm open for critics. To my build, I wont need any storage, I have boot SSD, storage HDD and NAS for everything else.

The recipie:

• Mobo.: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
• CPU: INTEL CORE I5 6600 (s1151) 
• RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX Savage black 16gb (2x8) DDR4 @ 2400Mhz 
• PSU: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX970 3,5gb GDDR5 Gaming (not the windforce, as far as I know this one is better) 

I can choose basicly any graphics card, but I'd like to stick with the GTX970, because I really want an Nvidia card, and because the 970 has one of the best fps/dollar. If you guys suggest an other 970, I'm willing to take your advice.

So this is the amount what I want to spend on my computer. If you guys know a component thats not much more expensive but definitelly worth it, feel free to write it down. The budget is around 1000 USD top. 

My plan for the future of this computer is to buy and other gtx970, any kind you guys suggest. That'd almost double the performance because of the other components, if my counts are correct.

Do you guys suggest buying the K version of the CPU for some extra?

Any other 970 that would fit better?

 

EDIT: Here is the Partpicker link, with other specs than above because in-flight improvments: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LdvKwP

          My local retailer claims the 970 has 3.5Gb GDDR5. 

Thank you in forward

Actually, the 390 has better fps/$ ratio now. Also, your retailer is right.

[thewipyk]

Actually, the 390 has better fps/$ ratio now. Also, your retailer is right.

I kinda want to go with an Nvidia, because thats what they optimize for(as I heard, like withcer hairworks and stuff, also G synk, which I know the AMD has something similar).

[thewipyk]

Hello guys!

Finally managed to save enough to buy a medium-budget PC, but I want to get the best performance out of my money. I'd also like to be able to upgrade it in the future, so this is why some parts might seem a bit overkill. I'd like to know wheter you agree with my build or suggest me swapping some parts to others, I'm open for critics. To my build, I wont need any storage, I have boot SSD, storage HDD and NAS for everything else.

The recipie:

• Mobo.: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
• CPU: INTEL CORE I5 6600 (s1151) 
• RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX Savage black 16gb (2x8) DDR4 @ 2400Mhz 
• PSU: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX970 3,5gb GDDR5 Gaming (not the windforce, as far as I know this one is better) 

Do you guys suggest buying the K version of the CPU for some extra?

Any other 970 that would fit better?

 

EDIT: Here is the Partpicker link, with other specs than above because in-flight improvments: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LdvKwP

          My local retailer claims the 970 has 3.5Gb GDDR5. 

Thank you in forward

 

So sticking with Nvidia, Which 970 do you guys suggest? MSI becaue of the Mobo or something else?

Also, what do you guys think how much power (W) will I need?

 

I'd just go with whatever's cheapest.

Motherboards don't really bottleneck systems, as there's next to no performance gained or lost from them.

 

If you don't mind going with an 1150 chip and AMD, this is only ~$100 more.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Avexir Blitz1.1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($279.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($279.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1063.93

 

 I really want to build a Skylake PC, I waited long for this generation, I really don't want to build something 1-2 gens back.

I understand everyone is new to this generation, this is why I requested help.

[dizmo]

So sticking with Nvidia, Which 970 do you guys suggest? MSI becaue of the Mobo or something else?

Also, what do you guys think how much power (W) will I need?

 

 I really want to build a Skylake PC, I waited long for this generation, I really don't want to build something 1-2 gens back.

I understand everyone is new to this generation, this is why I requested help.

There just isn't a huge performance difference going one generation back. The main thing you'll see is DDR4 (which right now affects 0 games) and features like M.2 storage, which I see you also don't make use of. Why not save the money?

Also, if DX12 is used to it's full potential, the AMD build will net you 16GB of VRAM. Almost 5x what you're getting with the 970.

[thewipyk]

There just isn't a huge performance difference going one generation back. The main thing you'll see is DDR4 (which right now affects 0 games) and features like M.2 storage, which I see you also don't make use of. Why not save the money?

Also, if DX12 is used to it's full potential, the AMD build will net you 16GB of VRAM. Almost 5x what you're getting with the 970.

As far as I know more VRAM only benefits in 4k & high texture pack mod. I don't think games can benefit more than 8gb of VRAM. F.e.: the Titan X don't have 16gb,and happily runs everything. I know my 970 is not Titan.

I don't think I'm gonna run games more than 1080 yet. And that's where a second card comes in. I mentioned that I want to build a stron base for future compatability (not futureproof, thats @!:~ (@JayzTwoCents)).