pc Planned System Build

[MacaroniKyle]

Hi! I'm new to the forums though I've been staling them for well over 2 years now, not new to LinusTechTips either, Linus and the rest are the sole reason I'm into computers as much as I am now c: So a small thank you to them!

 

But anyway; I'm currently in a long distance relationship with someone from America, I'm UK and he's wanting to spend some money on me and him for a new system, he isn't too involved with the planning or building process, he wants me to spec up and build us both a system that he's going to pay for! I've been given a budget of $2000 (Or around 1300 British Pounds) to spend on each system, only the tower, we have the likes of keyboards, mice, headsets and a screen or two. We both want it to be Razer themed as we both love the company so naturally, the case I chose was the NZXT H440 Designed By Razer edition not only for it's Razer theme but it's beautiful look, cable management system, spacious interior and a new other features. However I'd like feedback from the kind people here on the forums on the systems I've planned. They're both essentially exactly the same so I'll only list a single system. The items in bold are locked and ideally I'd not like to replace it with something else however I'm more than open for feedback! (Links are to the UK based retailer Scan.co.uk )

 

Case - NZXT H440 Razer Edition - https://goo.gl/EE4mXH
CPU - Intel Core i5 6600K - https://goo.gl/pJDp2e

CPU Cooler - NZXT x61 Kraken - https://goo.gl/H4zju6

Motherboard - MSI Z170 Pro Gaming Carbon Edition - https://goo.gl/BsHNVd

Memory - 16GB Corsair Venegence LPX DDR4 2133MHz - https://goo.gl/5BuqDU

Storage - 1TB Western Digital Blue (Salvaging from my old system)

Storage Solid State - 128GB M.2 SanDisk X400 22x80 (Mainly for the OS and select games) - https://goo.gl/QhTD23

GPU - R9 Fury XFX Water Cooled Edition - https://goo.gl/VHInOg

PSU - 750W EVGA superNOVA Fully Modular - https://goo.gl/xCtmWx

Fans - x2 Corsair SP 140 Green LED (To be mounted on the Rad of the x61) - https://goo.gl/5e80Nw

Fans - x1 Corsair SP 120 Green LED (To be mounted on the Rad of the R9 if it's purchased) - https://goo.gl/BT5XX2

Lighting - NZXT Hue+ - https://goo.gl/wfSEKa

I would like to have VR an option in the future, thank you for reading^^ 

[Moonzy]

3 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

I would like to have VR an option in the future, thank you for reading^^ 

pretty much a solid build, though support for VR is a tough prediction to make...

also, since you're getting the H440, wouldnt you wanna showcase 2x 2.5inch hard disk on the 2.5inch mount on the psu cover? unless it doesnt have a window

 

[KezzaMcFezza]

First off welcome to LTT forums!

I think your build is great but maybe try getting a different GPU but you don't need to :P. A 250 GB SSD would work better, in my opinion 128GB is small for todays standard

 

Hope this helps

[Clanscorpia]

Use PCPartPicker to make your list It will show us the exact parts, like which PSU it is that you have. The SuperNova series is good and bad. But get Noctua fans (LTT edition if you want black ones) and get a Samsung 250gb EVO 2.5 instead for less

[Matty2hatty]

If you can, spend the extra for the 980 ti and the 6700k and then you will truly be ready for VR

[KezzaMcFezza]

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

pretty much a solid build, though support for VR is a tough prediction to make...

also, since you're getting the H440, wouldnt you wanna showcase 2x 2.5inch hard disk on the 2.5inch mount on the psu cover? unless it doesnt have a window

 

Hello we meet again!

[MacaroniKyle]

Just now, Moonzy said:

pretty much a solid build, though support for VR is a tough prediction to make...

also, since you're getting the H440, wouldnt you wanna showcase 2x 2.5inch hard disk on the 2.5inch mount on the psu cover? unless it doesnt have a window

 

The Razer one does have a window but I'd much rather have faster speeds over a shown SSD, the Hue + takes up a single 2,5" slot though so that'll be on display. 

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, MacaroniKyle said:

The Razer one does have a window but I'd much rather have faster speeds over a shown SSD, the Hue + takes up a single 2,5" slot though so that'll be on display. 

You won't notice the difference for the most part. And get a 980ti instead of the Fury. You're spending extra for the watercooling you dont need

[Moonzy]

Just now, MacaroniKyle said:

The Razer one does have a window but I'd much rather have faster speeds over a shown SSD, the Hue + takes up a single 2,5" slot though so that'll be on display. 

well ive seen the hue+ interfering with dual gpu setup so bare that in mind

 

also, having one empty slot is hideous imo... i have the n450 (same internal chassis) and i filled both slots, just so i dont see an empty slot

 

2 minutes ago, ProKeero said:

Hello we meet again!

こんばんわ～

 

Just now, Clanscorpia said:

You won't notice the difference for the most part. And get a 980ti instead of the Fury. You're spending extra for the watercooling you dont need

the fury X comes with watercooling, not the fury

[Clanscorpia]

Just now, Moonzy said:

well ive seen the hue+ interfering with dual gpu setup so bare that in mind

 

also, having one empty slot is hideous imo... i have the n450 (same internal chassis) and i filled both slots, just so i dont see an empty slot

 

こんばんわ～

 

the fury X comes with watercooling, not the fury

His is a watercooled edition for a third party brand. Like what EVGA has.

[MacaroniKyle]

1 minute ago, ProKeero said:

First off welcome to LTT forums!

I think your build is great but maybe try getting a different GPU but you don't need to :P. A 250 GB SSD would work better, in my opinion 128GB is small for todays standard

 

Hope this helps

Thank's for the warm welcome

I'm leaning toward the R9 due to the integrated water cooling, I'm not a fan of a loud computer since mine is currently trying to remake the sound of a Harrier Jump Jet taking of! (3 Pin header decided to stop working so I have no case fans </3) 

I agree that 128GB is small but I;d only be using it for the likes of the main OS and some select games, however I may compromise and get the best of both worlds (But unfortunately with the Motherboard I've selected it seems when the M.2 drive is filled two of the SATA 6GB ports stop working, which is a bummer) 

I may see about getting a difference card though :3 

[Moonzy]

Just now, Clanscorpia said:

His is a watercooled edition for a third party brand. Like what EVGA has.

ooo, well yea she should get a 980Ti if the price difference isnt big, since the 980Ti have a higher performance than the fury

[KezzaMcFezza]

Just now, MacaroniKyle said:

Thank's for the warm welcome

I'm leaning toward the R9 due to the integrated water cooling, I'm not a fan of a loud computer since mine is currently trying to remake the sound of a Harrier Jump Jet taking of! (3 Pin header decided to stop working so I have no case fans </3) 

I agree that 128GB is small but I;d only be using it for the likes of the main OS and some select games, however I may compromise and get the best of both worlds (But unfortunately with the Motherboard I've selected it seems when the M.2 drive is filled two of the SATA 6GB ports stop working, which is a bummer) 

I may see about getting a difference card though :3 

Okay

P.S i would suggest a 250 GB drive because they can in some cases be more reliable than 128GB ones but imsure someone will shout at me for saying that  

[MacaroniKyle]

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

well ive seen the hue+ interfering with dual gpu setup so bare that in mind

I'm not planning to run a dual card setup anytime soon so that's no issue for me right now :3

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

the fury X comes with watercooling, not the fury

If you check the link I posted beside the GPU you'll see it is indeed the Fury and it does have integrated watercooling. 

[MacaroniKyle]

13 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

ooo, well yea she should get a 980Ti if the price difference isnt big, since the 980Ti have a higher performance than the fury

He :b 

 

13 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

ooo, well yea she should get a 980Ti if the price difference isnt big, since the 980Ti have a higher performance than the fury

The current selected card is 450 pound, the cheapest 980 TI on Scan is 530. It's a pretty big jump in my eyes... It does have a better overall performance but I think I'd only get one if it was on offer. 

[Moonzy]

3 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

He :b 

21 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

I'm UK and he's wanting to spend some money on me and him for a new system

well ok  guess i shouldnt assume

 

4 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

The current selected card is 4500 pound, the cheapest 980 TI on Scan is 530. It's a pretty big jump in my eyes... It does have a better overall performance but I think I'd only get one if it was on offer. 

well tbh, its near the release of pascal at this point, you might wanna wait it out, because VR should be better supported on the new architecture (seeing how 970 defeats 780 Ti in Steam VR test)

[Trey222]

Here is a build I just made. The 980ti is water cooled so it should be pretty quit. 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vPKP23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vPKP23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 360 273.4 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  ($719.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case  ($178.47 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1846.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-12 11:04 EST-0500

[MacaroniKyle]

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

well ok  guess i shouldnt assume

 

well tbh, its near the release of pascal at this point, you might wanna wait it out, because VR should be better supported on the new architecture (seeing how 970 defeats 780 Ti in Steam VR test)

Yeah, can't blame you  It isn't the first time to happen and it isn't going to be the last ^^ You do have a point though, my only issue is he want's a system soon so depending on the release date I may not be able to wait. If I must I mat just wait for VR and when I'm ready, get a newer card and give mine either away or to him. One of the two will do! 

 

Edit: Spelling takes effort ;-; 

[MacaroniKyle]

1 minute ago, Trey222 said:

Here is a build I just made. The 980ti is water cooled so it should be pretty quit. 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vPKP23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vPKP23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 360 273.4 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  ($719.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case  ($178.47 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1846.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-12 11:04 EST-0500

Thanks helpful but I need UK retailers He's paying for the parts via Paypal and when his system is built over here in the UK he's going to pay shipping fees for me to send it to him (Which is going to be a burden and awkward) 

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

Thanks helpful but I need UK retailers He's paying for the parts via Paypal and when his system is built over here in the UK he's going to pay shipping fees for me to send it to him (Which is going to be a burden and awkward) 

why not just build identical pc in own country, shipping fee easily costs as much as a decent gpu tbh

 

4 minutes ago, MacaroniKyle said:

Yeah, can't blame you  It isn't the first time to happen and it isn't going to be the last ^^ You do have a point though, my only issue is he want's a system soon so depending on the release date I may not be able to wait. If I must I mat just wait for VR and when I'm ready, get a newer card and give mine either away or to him. One of the two will do! 

 

Edit: Spelling takes effort ;-; 

or you can use a lower end gpu for now and upgrade when pascal comes out (earliest in may, or so rumoured)

[MacaroniKyle]

Just now, Moonzy said:

why not just build identical pc in own country, shipping fee easily costs as much as a decent gpu tbh

 

or you can use a lower end gpu for now and upgrade when pascal comes out (earliest in may, or so rumoured)

He isn't willing to make a computer despite how simple and easy it is, though with some help and advice I may be able to have it assemble it himself. 

 

My only issue with Pascal is price, I'm afraid it's going to be too expensive to fit with the current system, however with it's release there's more than likely going to be a price drop with the 980 and 980 TI range. Maybe not a lot but it's a drop.

[Trey222]

3 hours ago, MacaroniKyle said:

Thanks helpful but I need UK retailers He's paying for the parts via Paypal and when his system is built over here in the UK he's going to pay shipping fees for me to send it to him (Which is going to be a burden and awkward) 

Here is most of the same parts, but in the UK. Also PC parts seem to be more expensive in the UK than in the US. 

[Trey222]

Sorry I forgot to actually put the list in the first one. 

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/JH8RLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/JH8RLk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£289.96 @ More Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£26.99 @ Novatech) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£82.66 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£59.14 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£59.14 @ More Computers) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£64.89 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£41.76 @ Amazon UK) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card  (£629.99 @ Novatech) 
Case: NZXT H440 Designed by Razer™ ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£74.49 @ Dabs) 
Total: £1329.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-12 16:12 GMT+0000

[MacaroniKyle]

Just now, Trey222 said:

Here is most of the same parts, but in the UK. Also PC parts seem to be more expensive in the UK than in the US. 

Swapping the site to the UK domain show's the price to be relatively the same thankfully, let me go see how much it comes to in scan! 

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, MacaroniKyle said:

He isn't willing to make a computer despite how simple and easy it is, though with some help and advice I may be able to have it assemble it himself. 

 

My only issue with Pascal is price, I'm afraid it's going to be too expensive to fit with the current system, however with it's release there's more than likely going to be a price drop with the 980 and 980 TI range. Maybe not a lot but it's a drop.

i believe the price of pascal would be to replace the price of current gen products,

ie, the 1070 will be $350 upon release, like the 970 being $350 when its released, but i could be wrong