Planning a new PC, having issues choosing a case.

[TheHerbMon]

So this would be my second build, on my first build I made quite a few mistakes in part choice, case, fans. Been having quite a few dust issues, my current build is negative pressure, which I now understand to be a big no-no. This time around I'm trying to pay more attention to the case I choose and how I configure the fans. I'm trying to stay within a $1800 CAD budget (after taxes) so with my current parts list that would leave me about $180 to work with. I'm trying to find a case that has a window and if possible one that comes with 2 intake fans, I'm also planning on using DemciFlex Filters on it.

 

I'm open to any suggestions to the parts list, I feel like the PSU I chose might be a bit overpowered for the rest of the build, any input in general would be great.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/PMkQ3C

[Rodniz]

I would wait for the 1070 to release. Take a look at the Corsair Cases. They usually come with a bunch of good fans. I recently built in the 450d. A dream!

[Cralineleader]

750w should be perfect.

[paddy-stone]

Umm z170 gaming 5 with a non-OC CPU?

[SSL]

 

3 minutes ago, Cralineleader said:

750w should be perfect.

 

Really? I'd say 550W-600W would be more than enough while maintaining good efficiency.

 

For dust, positive pressure is key. Note that case intakes significantly reduce effective CFM, which means that you'll need a disproportionate ratio of intakes to exhaust to ensure positive pressure.

[Cralineleader]

1 minute ago, SSL said:

 

 

Really? I'd say 550W-600W would be more than enough while maintaining good efficiency.

 

For dust, positive pressure is key. Note that case intakes significantly reduce effective CFM, which means that you'll need a disproportionate ratio of intakes to exhaust to ensure positive pressure.

All depends on upgrades. I forgot to mention the 'wait for 1070' thing that @Rodniz mentioned, but that's mostly why.

[paddy-stone]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tpXwt6

 

Made a few changes, might as well have the K CPU if you're gonna have a dood mobo... and a platinum PSU for a few $$ more.

[SSL]

1 minute ago, Cralineleader said:

All depends on upgrades. I forgot to mention the 'wait for 1070' thing that @Rodniz mentioned, but that's mostly why.

 

The 1070 is going to use even less power. The only reason the OP would need more than 600W would be for SLI.

[Cralineleader]

1 minute ago, SSL said:

 

The 1070 is going to use even less power. The only reason the OP would need more than 600W would be for SLI.

Hmm, that's true. I guess to add on to that would be the CPU... that really should be replaced with something OCable. I think you're right, 600 would be about fine.

[TheHerbMon]

15 minutes ago, Rodniz said:

I would wait for the 1070 to release. Take a look at the Corsair Cases. They usually come with a bunch of good fans. I recently built in the 450d. A dream!

1070 is definitely a possibility depending on pricing, I don't intend on building for at least a couple months so I have time to sit and think about things. After taking a second look at the 450D that may just be the case for me, the pictures on pcpartpicker didn't do it justice!

6 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

 

Really? I'd say 550W-600W would be more than enough while maintaining good efficiency.

 

For dust, positive pressure is key. Note that case intakes significantly reduce effective CFM, which means that you'll need a disproportionate ratio of intakes to exhaust to ensure positive pressure.

Thanks, I didn't think I would need a 750W. Do you think the stock fans from the Corsair 450D would create a positive pressure? It has 2 intakes and 1 exhaust.

2 minutes ago, paddy-stone said:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tpXwt6

 

Made a few changes, might as well have the K CPU if you're gonna have a dood mobo... and a platinum PSU for a few $$ more.

 

Main reason I chose that mobo was due to looks, and the fact that I'm somewhat limited to choice since I'm trying to buy all parts locally from Canada Computers. I was comparing the 6500 and 6600K and from what I could tell in comparisons it wasn't worth the extra $70. I definitely wouldn't be OC'ing even if I had the 6600K.

[Moonzy]

2 minutes ago, TheHerbMon said:

Main reason I chose that mobo was due to looks, and the fact that I'm somewhat limited to choice since I'm trying to buy all parts locally from Canada Computers. I was comparing the 6500 and 6600K and from what I could tell in comparisons it wasn't worth the extra $70. I definitely wouldn't be OC'ing even if I had the 6600K.

here you go

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/hhVv8d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/hhVv8d/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($80.16 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($122.17 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($72.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($107.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($60.25 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($419.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($163.50 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($17.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.40 @ DirectCanada) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.40 @ DirectCanada) 
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($24.40 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1478.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-17 18:28 EDT-0400

 

[SSL]

1 minute ago, TheHerbMon said:

1070 is definitely a possibility depending on pricing, I don't intend on building for at least a couple months so I have time to sit and think about things. After taking a second look at the 450D that may just be the case for me, the pictures on pcpartpicker didn't do it justice!

Thanks, I didn't think I would need a 750W. Do you think the stock fans from the Corsair 450D would create a positive pressure? It has 2 intakes and 1 exhaust.

 

Stock fans should be fine. Noctua NF-P14s or NF-A14 would be decent upgrades to the front intakes, but I wouldn't worry about that until later.

 

[paddy-stone]

13 hours ago, TheHerbMon said:

1070 is definitely a possibility depending on pricing, I don't intend on building for at least a couple months so I have time to sit and think about things. After taking a second look at the 450D that may just be the case for me, the pictures on pcpartpicker didn't do it justice!

Thanks, I didn't think I would need a 750W. Do you think the stock fans from the Corsair 450D would create a positive pressure? It has 2 intakes and 1 exhaust.

 

Main reason I chose that mobo was due to looks, and the fact that I'm somewhat limited to choice since I'm trying to buy all parts locally from Canada Computers. I was comparing the 6500 and 6600K and from what I could tell in comparisons it wasn't worth the extra $70. I definitely wouldn't be OC'ing even if I had the 6600K.

 

As @Moonzy has posted above, there are some other good choices if you're not going to OC.