HELP Im not a techie

[LucB]

So I've got a summer job and figured that I will have ~2000 dollars at the end. I desperatly need a new gaming machine and im willing to spend all of the money. I am not that good with computer building, but I thought about something like this: 

I need only a computer, I live in Europe and do need Windows

Core I7 - 6700k - would like to try some overclocking

Cooler (?)

A GTX 1080 - which 1080 is the best? Im gaming on 1440p (planning on 4k)

Asus z170 - deluxe again I dont know if this is a good choice for the price

RAM 16 gb (?)

PSU (?)

Storage (?) I would like a m.2 ssd for fast booting but not necessary

 

I hope you guys can help me with making the right choices. Thanks!

 

Thanks a lot for all the replies! Since it seems that I dont need 2000 dollars for my pc, what are your recommendations on a mouse and keyboard (preferably blue switches)? I was also looking at the ATH AD 700x, but it is sadly not available here. Any suggestions? 

 

Edited July 5, 2016 by LucB

[AssassinUni]

If you're only looking at 1440p, a GTX 1070 would be enough.

[Pepi28]

Lets first start with the generic cliche question  Will you only be gaming on it, or are you planning to do CP intensive load like video editing? If you are only gaming, perhaps go for the 6600k.

[HKZeroFive]

Unless you need some specific feature that the Z170 Deluxe provides, you don't need an overly expensive motherboard. The much cheaper ASUS Z170-A should suffice.

 

As for GTX 1080s, probably the EVGA FTW if it's even available...

 

RAM is enough. As for PSU, I suggest the EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2. 650 if you're planning to SLI in the future.

 

Ideally, you should go for a 1TB HDD for mass storage. You could get a 250-500GB SSD, such as the Samsung 850 EVO for your primary applications/games and for your OS. On a daily basis, you won't notice the difference between M.2 SSD such as the 950 PRO and the 850 EVO.

[8-Bit Ninja]

This gives you 400 dollars to mess around with.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/WpQpbj

 

I tried to go for a white/black theme, but change it if you want

[LucB]

9 minutes ago, Pepi28 said:

Lets first start with the generic cliche question  Will you only be gaming on it, or are you planning to do CP intensive load like video editing? If you are only gaming, perhaps go for the 6600k.

I do have a small youtube channel, but pretty much only gaming! Thanks for replying!

[Megazero]

Something like this I suppose

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($73.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($720.00) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Matte Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1703.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 05:03 EDT-0400

Note that the price of the FTW 1080 isnt known at the moment. I just give it $720 since it's the price of the most expensive air cooled 1080 now (the MSI Gaming X)

[SeanAngelo]

22 minutes ago, LucB said:

So I've got a summer job and figured that I will have ~2000 dollars at the end. I desperatly need a new gaming machine and im willing to spend all of the money. I am not that good with computer building, but I thought about something like this: 

I need only a computer, I live in Europe and do need Windows

Core I7 - 6700k - would like to try some overclocking

Cooler (?)

A GTX 1080 - which 1080 is the best? Im gaming on 1440p (planning on 4k)

Asus z170 - deluxe again I dont know if this is a good choice for the price

RAM 16 gb (?)

PSU (?)

Storage (?) I would like a m.2 ssd for fast booting but not necessary

 

I hope you guys can help me with making the right choices. Thanks!

 

 

-get an i5 6600k instead

-cooler wise, check cryorig or phanteks air coolers, since you're overclocking, take a look at some all in one watercoolers.

-stick with 1440p, 4k is not worth it. I'd say go for EVGA GTX 1080.

-too expensive of a motherboard.

-get corsair 2x8gb 2400mhz sticks

-EVGA G2 650W/750W is more than enough

-take a look at one of samsung's m.2 if you want one, if not, then a 850 EVO 250gb/500gb should do.

 

gonna build you one now, hang on

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($680.00) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1729.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 05:14 EDT-0400

 

get windows from G2A for cheap.

[Cavi]

If you want a beast for the price, you can of course fit in a 6700K in there with $2000 budget. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($73.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz) (Accidentially chose the Founders Edition, but  wanted to put in the same card as @Megazero)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1747.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 05:09 EDT-0400

 

I went with a white and black theme, but build that @Megazero posted is just as good, but with a black theme  Depends on your preference. YOu have about 300-250 dollars left that you can spend on whatever you want, keyboard, monitor, gaming mouse etc. 

[Megazero]

3 minutes ago, Cavi said:

If you want a beast for the price, you can of course fit in a 6700K in there with $2000 budget. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($150.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($73.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1747.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 05:09 EDT-0400

 

I went with a white and black theme, but build that @Megazero posted is just as good, but with a black theme  Depends on your preference. YOu have about 300-250 dollars left that you can spend on whatever you want, keyboard, monitor, gaming mouse etc. 

I forgot to mention, but for both my build and this build, you will want to grab a pair of Noctua 120mm fans for the AIO cooler, as the H100i have really loud stock fan. Speaking as the owner of the H100i here

[LucB]

Thanks a lot for all the replies! Since it seems that I dont need 2000 dollars for my pc, what are your recommendations on a mouse and keyboard (preferably blue switches)? I was also looking at the ATH AD 700x, but it is sadly not available here. Any suggestions? 

[stconquest]

Come back at the end of summer.

[ChrisCross]

On 5.7.2016 at 11:06 AM, SeanAngelo said:

-get an i5 6600k instead

6600k is the same price as a 6700 (if you factor in cooler and mobo) and performs the same in gaming.

 

also the i7 is better for editing. as said key from kenguin. this would be reasonable for 1440p

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($83.89 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.88 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($61.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($419.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1188.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-08 10:49 EDT-0400

 

you still have 800$ left which you can invest in a monitor, audio, peripherals, htc rift or just save.

[SeanAngelo]

4 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

 

he said he wants to overclock.....

[ChrisCross]

On 5.7.2016 at 11:30 AM, LucB said:

Thanks a lot for all the replies! Since it seems that I dont need 2000 dollars for my pc, what are your recommendations on a mouse and keyboard (preferably blue switches)? I was also looking at the ATH AD 700x, but it is sadly not available here. Any suggestions? 

peripherals are quite personal but for the keyboard i would just search for the cheapest with cherry mx blue. for the mouse im personally a fan of the razer deathadder but the logitech g502 is quite good too.

if you want something really comfortable go for the beyerdynamic custom one pro (i have some i can sleep in them), but if you want something that you can take outside i would go with the m50x. you can combide both with a modmic 4.0.

[ChrisCross]

2 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

he said he wants to overclock.....

well it would be more reasonable to get the non k but i would still go for an i7. i mean he is editing...

[SeanAngelo]

On 7/5/2016 at 9:59 AM, LucB said:

I do have a small youtube channel, but pretty much only gaming! Thanks for replying!

 

24 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

well it would be more reasonable to get the non k but i would still go for an i7. i mean he is editing...

 

[ChrisCross]

28 minutes ago, SeanAngelo said:

 

its still faster than an overclocked i5 just look at the benchmarks!

[SeanAngelo]

30 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

its still faster than an overclocked i5 just look at the benchmarks!

link me to them.

[ChrisCross]

1 minute ago, SeanAngelo said:

link me to them.

 

1 hour ago, ChrisCross said:

6600k is the same price as a 6700 (if you factor in cooler and mobo) and performs the same in gaming.