1st time pc

[thehydragamer]

Hi it is my first time building a computer. I will be using it for gaming and editing vids.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNQJsY

please give me some feedback.

Thanks

[i7-6700K]

seems pretty good imo. I would just change the 970 to an R9 390.

[Vercii]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgJrzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgJrzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($245.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Mushkin Reactor 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($106.42 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1286.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:20 EST-0500

[spartaman64]

i would get a 390 instead of the 970 and i wouldnt get an H170 motherboard with an unlocked processor as you probably cant overclock very well with that motherboard and i would get a z170 motherboard

[TheGhzGuy]

1 minute ago, Vercii said:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgJrzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgJrzy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($245.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Mushkin Reactor 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($106.42 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1286.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:20 EST-0500

Maybe tone down the SSD and get a better GPU

[Tyrannosaurs Techs]

The one TB ssd is a bit exessive dont you think you could spend it on other parts?

[rose.thashton]

4 minutes ago, thehydragamer said:

Hi it is my first time building a computer. I will be using it for gaming and editing vids.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNQJsY

please give me some feedback.

Thanks

It's probably better to get a 240 GB for way cheaper to boot your OS off of and then get a WD Blue for $50 as a mass storage device. If you're getting an unlocked CPU, you want to get a Z170 board so you can OC. Is the DVD drive super necessary? Could save $20 without it. 

 

Also, what's your budget? If you're editing videos, it'll probably end up better getting a locked i7 than an unlocked i5. Especially since overclocking is by no means a requirement. 

[Starelementpoke]

7 minutes ago, thehydragamer said:

Hi it is my first time building a computer. I will be using it for gaming and editing vids.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNQJsY

please give me some feedback.

Thanks

Different psu, nex aren´t worth it. Will you need cuda?

[Vercii]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJbMqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJbMqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($245.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($106.42 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1209.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:23 EST-0500

 

 

Got rid of 1TB SSD and added a 250GB SSD with 2TB HDD. 

[AlexWalters08]

The NEX PSU's are not the best in quality....I learned that the hard way. Maybe opt for a higher quality PSU. Refer to this thread, it does a great job breaking down all the most popular PSU's,

[TheGhzGuy]

1 minute ago, Vercii said:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJbMqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJbMqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($245.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.75 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($106.42 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1209.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:23 EST-0500

 

 

Got rid of 1TB SSD and added a 250GB SSD with 2TB HDD. 

Oh right, Define S or R5 instead of R4. 

[Aytex]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1165.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:26 EST-0500

[rose.thashton]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1165.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:26 EST-0500

lol, why did you select an aftermarket cooler and a Z97 board with a locked CPU? Also, since he's looking to edit, it's overall a better choice to get something with DDR4 support. 

[Aytex]

Just now, rose.thashton said:

lol, why did you select an aftermarket cooler and a Z97 board with a locked CPU? Also, since he's looking to edit, it's overall a better choice to get something with DDR4 support. 

Cause i saved money from changing from a unlocked...

and why not, who wants a ugly ass intel stock cpu fan

also the i7's extra threads will suffice against ddr4....

[rose.thashton]

13 minutes ago, thehydragamer said:

Hi it is my first time building a computer. I will be using it for gaming and editing vids.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNQJsY

please give me some feedback.

Thanks

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HsXcdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HsXcdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1145.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-07 21:28 EST-0500

 

i7-6700 is better for editing

Motherboard is fine, go for an H170-GAMING 4 if you have slightly more money to spare. 

Memory is fine.

SSD and HDD for a lesser price - no need to use the SSD for anything other than booting your OS and a few specific things.

GPU is better than a GTX 970. You can switch back if you need the CUDA. 

Case is a newer version of the R4 and a bit better. 

PSU is definitely a lot better. It's not as cheap, but worth it. 

Optical drive? Get rid of it and save the $20 if you don't need it. Otherwise, cool. 

[rose.thashton]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

Cause i saved money from changing from a unlocked...

and why not, who wants a ugly ass intel stock cpu fan

also the i7's extra threads will suffice against ddr4....

Heh, there you go, opting for worse performance by getting unnecessary parts. Take a look at the build I listed. Cheaper than yours, and it'll definitely provide better performance still. 

[Trey222]

I know this is your first build, but it is what I did for my first build. You could get the Xeon E5 2670. It has 8 cores and 16 threads and runs at 2.6GHz with a turbo of 3.3. However you can get about a .2GHz overclock out of it. The best part is they are about 70US on Ebay right now. Probaly the best deal on a CPU there is right now. I use an R9 390 with mine and it performs great. However the LGA 2011 boards are in high demand so they will cost between 150-200US. Still I got the CPU, 16GB RAM, and the MoBo for exactly 300 and it is AMAZING at video editing. It got a score of 1028 on Cinabench which is really good. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. 

[W-L]

-Moved to New Builds and Planning- 

[thehydragamer]

Thanks for all the feedback!! I think I fixed Most of the problems by downgrading to a 6500 i5 and a 250gb ssd and a 1tb caviar blue.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/k2x3K8

Thanks Again!