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I am planning on doing a build in May and want a lot of time to prepare. Specs are below. It is going to do 1080p on Mocrosoft FSX and supa dooopa max setting in minecraft :P . I am also going to be doing some minor video editing.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8x3T6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8x3T6h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($35.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($43.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: Asus VS197D-P 18.5" Monitor ($69.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $621.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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H110 only supports upto 2133MHz DDR4. Just FYI.

 

Should go Dual channel too (ie 2x4GB)

System specs
  • Graphics card: Asus GTX 980 Ti (Temp target: 60c, fan speed: slow as hell)
  • CPU: Intel 6700k @ 4.2Ghz
  • CPU Heatsink: ThermalRight Silver Arrow Extreme
  • Motherboard: Asus Maximus Viii Gene
  • Ram: 8GB of DDR4 @ 3000Mhz
  • Headphone source: O2 + Odac 
  • Mic input: Creative X-Fi Titanium HD
  • Case: Fractal Design Arc midi R2
  • Boot Drive: Samsung 840 Pro 128GB 
  • Storage: Seagate SSHD 2TB
  • PSU: Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 550w

Peripherals

  • Monitor: Asus ROG Swift PG278Q
  • Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma (16.5 inch/360)
  • Mouse surface: Mionix Sargas 900
  • Tablet: Wacom Intuos Pen
  • Keyboard: Filco Majestouch Ninja, MX Brown, Ten Keyless 
  • Headphones: AKG K7xx
  • IEMs: BrainWavs S1
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No need for a cooler, can't overclock at a H110m board.

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And please get a BX100 or a hyper X for the SSD, the controller has been changed for the V300 and now it's one of the slowest SSDs.

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Your build is $680.

 

... :(

 

$673 - no rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($188.99 @ NCIX US)  << On Sale!
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)  << IPS
Total: $673.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Lose the V300, Kingston did a bait-and-switch with the NAND and the controller and now it's slower than a normal HDD.

 

And change the motherboard up to at least a B150 board. You'll be kicking yourself in the head when you want to upgrade for getting an H110.

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Id go with an i5 instead.

Powah s'good

Don't have the money :(

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Here is the new build after considering your options. I want to keep the 212 because i am going to save up for a z170 AsRock motherboard that I can overclock any Skylake processes with because of the bios update.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VL8NK8

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VL8NK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($50.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: Asus VS197D-P 18.5" Monitor ($69.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $634.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Here is the new build after considering your options. I want to keep the 212 because i am going to save up for a z170 AsRock motherboard that I can overclock any Skylake processes with because of the bios update.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VL8NK8

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VL8NK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($50.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: Asus VS197D-P 18.5" Monitor ($69.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $634.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Lose the V300, Kingston did a bait-and-switch with the NAND and the controller and now it's slower than a normal HDD.

 

And change the motherboard up to at least a B150 board. You'll be kicking yourself in the head when you want to upgrade for getting an H110.

Just read about the mobo. Here is the updated build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3F7Lzy

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3F7Lzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock B150M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($50.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: Asus VS197D-P 18.5" Monitor ($69.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $645.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Seconded @stconquest build.

No point getting an intermediary system and then replacing the motherboard shortly after; save up for it and get it straight off or don't bother with it. Why do you want a z mobo anyway? If you wanted to OC you'll need a k sku cpu too, and at that point you're basically just getting a new system. Really the build suggested above is good, from the lack of aftermarket fans and coolers to the 4th gen cpu/mobo value and 1x8GB RAM choice for h81 upgradability, as well as 60Hz IPS for sims and minecraft. Also the squeezing of the 380 in there, which as a gamer is all you should really care about anyway; 950 will be crushed by this. If your budget is now $700 you can get a boot ssd too :).

If you make a post contradicting mine that doesn't directly address my claims, or cites 'facts' without evidence, I'm probably not going to bother responding to it, because you probably didn't bother reading my post properly, and because life is too short. It doesn't mean I don't have an answer for you. It means I'm not dignifying you with a response. 

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Seconded @stconquest build.

No point getting an intermediary system and then replacing the motherboard shortly after; save up for it and get it straight off or don't bother with it. Why do you want a z mobo anyway? If you wanted to OC you'll need a k sku cpu too, and at that point you're basically just getting a new system. Really the build suggested above is good, from the lack of aftermarket fans and coolers to the 4th gen cpu/mobo value and 1x8GB RAM choice for h81 upgradability, as well as 60Hz IPS for sims and minecraft. Also the squeezing of the 380 in there, which as a gamer is all you should really care about anyway; 950 will be crushed by this. If your budget is now $700 you can get a boot ssd too :).

Now the $600 build is $705!  Nice.  ;)

For me, it's $650.

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Seconded @stconquest build.

No point getting an intermediary system and then replacing the motherboard shortly after; save up for it and get it straight off or don't bother with it. Why do you want a z mobo anyway? If you wanted to OC you'll need a k sku cpu too, and at that point you're basically just getting a new system. Really the build suggested above is good, from the lack of aftermarket fans and coolers to the 4th gen cpu/mobo value and 1x8GB RAM choice for h81 upgradability, as well as 60Hz IPS for sims and minecraft. Also the squeezing of the 380 in there, which as a gamer is all you should really care about anyway; 950 will be crushed by this. If your budget is now $700 you can get a boot ssd too :).

Asrock's firmware update allows all Skylake CPUs to be OC, k or not

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Asrock's firmware update allows all Skylake CPUs to be OC, k or not

 

It is $650 after rebates.  You need $705 to buy the PC.  Simple.

 

Now:  While you can OC a locked Skylake CPU on a Z170 board, you have an i3 selected.  Having four real cores is better than 2+2 cores/threads in a well rounded PC, even if the i3 is overclocked.

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It is $650 after rebates.  You need $705 to buy the PC.  Simple.

 

Now:  While you can OC a locked Skylake CPU on a Z170 board, you have an i3 selected.  Having four real cores is better than 2+2 cores/threads in a well rounded PC, even if the i3 is overclocked.

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It is $650 after rebates.  You need $705 to buy the PC.  Simple.

 

Now:  While you can OC a locked Skylake CPU on a Z170 board, you have an i3 selected.  Having four real cores is better than 2+2 cores/threads in a well rounded PC, even if the i3 is overclocked.

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Uhmm, okay? 

 

:D

For the extra money

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For the extra money

 

So?

 

My $673 build is a much better option still.  No matter how much money you throw at the i3 + GTX 950 build, it will still be worse. 

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It is $650 after rebates.  You need $705 to buy the PC.  Simple.

 

Now:  While you can OC a locked Skylake CPU on a Z170 board, you have an i3 selected.  Having four real cores is better than 2+2 cores/threads in a well rounded PC, even if the i3 is overclocked.

I don't need the extra cores. When I do, I will have built a newer and better build.

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I don't need the extra cores. When I do, I will have built a newer and better build.

 

Whatever...

 

$695, no rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($188.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)  <<Front intake

Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)  <<Front intake

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $694.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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$714, no rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($188.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $714.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Whatever... $695, no rebates: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.89 @ OutletPC)Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon)Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.95 @ Amazon)Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($188.99 @ NCIX US)Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)  <<Front intakeCase Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)  <<Front intakeMonitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)Total: $694.74Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 11:34 EST-0500  :)  $714, no rebates: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.98 @ OutletPC)Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Amazon)Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($34.99 @ Newegg)Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.95 @ Amazon)Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($188.99 @ NCIX US)Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)Case Fan: Kingwin CF-012LBR 40.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.98 @ OutletPC)Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon)Total: $714.83Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 11:37 EST-0500

Could you do a $650 no rebates with monitor

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Could you do a $650 no rebates with monitor

 

Drop to the i3 6100 if you want to.  That lowers the cost by $75.

 

That extra money is well worth the extra two cores though.  ;)

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