Pre-Purchase Overview

[Megamew2]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Sceptre E205W-1600 20.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($93.55 @ Amazon)
Other: AMD RX 480 ($239.99)
Total: $1153.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 20:13 EDT-0400

 

This is an overview for my pc build, which will be purchased a week or two from now. I am open to suggestions to internals (Peripherals need not apply, these are pretty set and stone). If it drops the price down but keeps that performance where it is I am all ears.

[Jacob Canale]

4 minutes ago, Megamew2 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Sceptre E205W-1600 20.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($93.55 @ Amazon)
Other: AMD RX 480 ($239.99)
Total: $1153.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-05 20:13 EDT-0400

 

This is an overview for my pc build, which will be purchased a week or two from now. I am open to suggestions to internals (Peripherals need not apply, these are pretty set and stone). If it drops the price down but keeps that performance where it is I am all ears.

If i were you i would wait for the custom 480s to ship.

[GER_T4IGA]

Wait for the customer 480s also i bet you 10 Bucks the Razer Kraken will Sound worse than some SHP9500 or for gaming just some Superlux HD668B. Get a cheap Mic if you want to keep the cost down like the zalman for a few Bucks and you have +better Sound -rgbullshit

Also i would not get a Razer Keyboard  there are Cherry Based Keyboards at that price point that are better. What about a cooler Master tkl Keyboard ith mx Reds or whatever flavour you like?

 

Also the PSU is the bottom line i would buy. The only thing worse i could Image is maybe a cosair CX or a thetmalfake. O am On mobile so I am a bit crippled an also tired but there are countless Razer-counter-fanboys on the forum who will be able o suggest superior products. I have givrn you some Audio options but I am not sure about the PSU. I think you should generally spend more on a part that had the potential to blwo up all of your 1100 Dollars worth of parts. You probably want to OC your CPU and GPU so Invest ome more in a better PSU!

[Megamew2]

2 minutes ago, GER_T4IGA said:

Wait for the customer 480s also i bet you 10 Bucks the Razer Kraken will Sound worse than some SHP9500 or for gaming just some Superlux HD668B. Get a cheap Mic if you want to keep the cost down like the zalman for a few Bucks and you have +better Sound -rgbullshit

Also i would not get a Razer Keyboard  there are Cherry Based Keyboards at that price point that are better. What about a cooler Master tkl Keyboard ith mx Reds or whatever flavour you like?

 

Also the PSU is the bottom line i would buy. The only thing worse i could Image is maybe a cosair CX or a thetmalfake. O am On mobile so I am a bit crippled an also tired but there are countless Razer-counter-fanboys on the forum who will be able o suggest superior products. I have givrn you some Audio options but I am not sure about the PSU. I think you should generally spend more on a part that had the potential to blwo up all of your 1100 Dollars worth of parts. You probably want to OC your CPU and GPU so Invest ome more in a better PSU!

For the use-case for my partner, they chose the Deathstalker because they are not concerned with tactility and would rather have a silent experience with nice rgb, which the keyboard delivers both with its chiclet-styled keys. I should have mentioned that this is not intended for me to use, rather this is someone else's build I am configuring. Also for the audio they are looking for a aio solution that has a bass-y sound signature. No video production or commentary will be done for it, but it's a nice suggestion nonetheless. The superlux HD668B is a great choice of headphones with a good sound stage. Thanks!

[Megamew2]

Bump

[Aendy]

If You can spare a few bucks, get the biggest SSD You can afford (either a 850 EVO 120, 250 etc). To build a PC nowadays without an SSD is just crazy

[Herman Mcpootis]

23 minutes ago, Megamew2 said:

Bump

no ssd? also not a good psu for $1153 build, try for something better. and a 900p monitor?

[Herman Mcpootis]

i'd go with something like this. better monitor, an actual ssd, better psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($30.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.69 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($94.75 @ Other World Computing) 
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($93.55 @ Amazon) 
Other: AMD RX 480 ($239.99)
Total: $1150.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-06 08:19 EDT-0400

[Megamew2]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.52 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Sceptre E205W-1600 20.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($53.99)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($53.95)
Other: AMD RX 480 ($239.99)
Total: $1158.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-06 08:44 EDT-0400

Here is a adjusted version of my build. I have went to manufacturer refurbished peripherals and scrounged up for a 750w fully modular gold power supply. I don't think an SSD is in order for the particular usecase, primarily gaming, as saving the few bucks and just setting on mass storage and upgradability in the distance is a good place to be. Thanks for the suggestions, though!

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Megamew2 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($58.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.52 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Sceptre E205W-1600 20.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($53.99)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($53.95)
Other: AMD RX 480 ($239.99)
Total: $1158.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-06 08:44 EDT-0400

Here is a adjusted version of my build. I have went to manufacturer refurbished peripherals and scrounged up for a 750w fully modular gold power supply. I don't think an SSD is in order for the particular usecase, primarily gaming, as saving the few bucks and just setting on mass storage and upgradability in the distance is a good place to be. Thanks for the suggestions, though!

Why not spend a bit less on the peripherals and put it towards a better screen ? I would look at a 24" 1920 x 1080. A 20" is pretty small by today's standards.

 

Also get an SSD unless you like looking at loading screens. I know you said you don't want one but they do make a noticeable difference. 

 

The EVGA NEX isn't that great. Also you only need a 550W power supply for a single gpu.