Feedback - new build, torn between CPUs...

[B-dubya]

Hello.. I'm looking to make a build very soon, prior to the end of the month. A few notes to consider,  I'll be passing down a HDD for storage, so the SSD is only for boot purposes really. I plan on getting the AMD RX 480 at release.  I was hoping to keep it closer to the $600 mark, but ultimately want to make sure this will last a while...   so here is where I am at.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.00 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: AMD RX 480 ($199.99)
Total: $699.80

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($149.00) (Price reflects Mobo/CPU combo @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: AMD RX 480 ($199.99)
Total: $661.91

 

I could always start off with the stock fan on the Xeon to get me going, and make it much more comparable price wise, but I really like how much more effective my Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)  has been for my current build (That will be handed down, so can't keep)   And I figured if it is only about $20 difference, why not try a closed water cooling system... it will be my first, and sounds promising!

 

What do you think?

[crysilis]

22 minutes ago, B-dubya said:

Hello.. I'm looking to make a build very soon, prior to the end of the month. A few notes to consider,  I'll be passing down a HDD for storage, so the SSD is only for boot purposes really. I plan on getting the AMD RX 480 at release.  I was hoping to keep it closer to the $600 mark, but ultimately want to make sure this will last a while...   so here is where I am at.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.00 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: AMD RX 480 ($199.99)
Total: $699.80

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($149.00) (Price reflects Mobo/CPU combo @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: AMD RX 480 ($199.99)
Total: $661.91

 

I could always start off with the stock fan on the Xeon to get me going, and make it much more comparable price wise, but I really like how much more effective my Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)  has been for my current build (That will be handed down, so can't keep)   And I figured if it is only about $20 difference, why not try a closed water cooling system... it will be my first, and sounds promising!

 

What do you think?

You don't need water cooling for a locked cpu and You also don't need a z170 board for a i5 6500 cuz its locked also 

 

[Thony]

9 minutes ago, crysilis said:

You don't need water cooling for a locked cpu and You also don't need a z170 board for a i5 6500 cuz its locked also 

 

Very good and valid points. U wont see any benefit from wasting $20 on better cooling. 

Hyper evo 212 will be perfect for both of these CPUs. H97 will cost u less than Z97 and u can save around $50

 

Look for deals and u can be at $500

 

@B-dubya

[Jownjown]

9 minutes ago, Thony said:

Very good and valid points. U wont see any benefit from wasting $20 on better cooling. 

Hyper evo 212 will be perfect for both of these CPUs. H97 will cost u less than Z97 and u can save around $50

 

Look for deals and u can be at $500

 

@B-dubya

Also (if you can), replace that CX powersupply, probably wont last you long. Maybe a Seasonic or fsp 

 

Reference

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

[B-dubya]

I typically go with the evo 212... But have been thinking about trying watercooling, just to do it really. And maybe a bit less noise hopefully.

 

With the MOBO, It didn't reflect on pcpartpicker, and I forgot to update.  After rebate the - z170 is just $89.99... the off the mobo's that get me that $30 discount on the i5-6500, this one falls at the right price point. I know the Z is wasted, but if I went with another option, I would have to find a board for less than $59.99 to lower cost any.

 

And yea, PSU is actually something I'm researching more in depth at the moment to finalize a better option... that is actually the exact article I'm looking into.

[crysilis]

1 minute ago, B-dubya said:

I typically go with the evo 212... But have been thinking about trying watercooling, just to do it really. And maybe a bit less noise hopefully.

 

With the MOBO, It didn't reflect on pcpartpicker, and I forgot to update.  After rebate the - z170 is just $89.99... the off the mobo's that get me that $30 discount on the i5-6500, this one falls at the right price point. I know the Z is wasted, but if I went with another option, I would have to find a board for less than $59.99 to lower cost any.

actually air cooling is quieter than water cooling

[Thony]

4 minutes ago, Jownjown said:

Also (if you can), replace that CX powersupply, probably wont last you long. Maybe a Seasonic or fsp 

 

Reference

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Seasonic or Evga are best choices yes but Ive had my CX600M for 2 years now (i7+GTX 760). So unless someone is pushing that PSU to use all its power then there is no reason to be afraid. 

[B-dubya]

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actually air cooling is quieter than water cooling

Well, may just go with the gold ole Hyper 212 Evo then..

 

With either cpu, and the RX 480 claiming to be ~150 watt.. I don't foresee it going past 450 ever... I would say around the 400 mark most likely...

 

and actually, looking @ newegg - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139147

 

The 550M has a rebate bringing it down to $39.99 potentially...