New build planning

[DutchTexan]

Hi, it’s me again. I have been planning my first build for a very long time. I cannot decide on a motherboard. I don’t care about the color or the form factor for that matter.

 

What do y’all think?

 

-I need a solid z170 motherboard suggestion

-Also, all hardware has to be from amazon or newegg

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($61.83 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($116.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($60.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($434.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1216.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-29 22:30 EDT-0400

[Energycore]

Asrock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 is a solid choice and goes well with the noctua color scheme which is a rare ocurrence

Other components are good

[DutchTexan]

19 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Asrock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 is a solid choice and goes well with the noctua color scheme which is a rare ocurrence

Other components are good

They run under $130 a board?

[Energycore]

8 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

They run under $130 a board?

Yes usally. Highest i've seen them go for is $145

[DutchTexan]

9 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Yes usally. Highest i've seen them go for is $145

Okay sweet. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

If if you had to change a piece of hardware in my build what would you change and why?

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, DutchTexan said:

Okay sweet. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

If if you had to change a piece of hardware in my build what would you change and why?

I'd change the wifi adapter to one capable of wifi ac

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/tTdqqs/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di

 

Otherwise your build is solid af for 60Hz gaming

[Energycore]

Oh, I forgot to give your build the Great Blue Heron award for being a solid af build.

 

[DutchTexan]

19 minutes ago, Energycore said:

I'd change the wifi adapter to one capable of wifi ac

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/tTdqqs/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di

 

Otherwise your build is solid af for 60Hz gaming

This dilemma has surfaced within my planning frequently. One key reason I opted to not select this hardware was because it is loose, external antenna. I am okay with little props sticking out the back. However, the fundamental issue is that it is not available at amazon or newegg for a reasonable (amazon ripping people off) price.

 

3 months ago it was on amazon for like $25

[DutchTexan]

17 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Great Blue Heron award 

 

To you too, sir

 

 

[Energycore]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

This dilemma has surfaced within my planning frequently. One key reason I opted to not select this hardware was because it is loose, external antenna. I am okay with little props sticking out the back. However, the fundamental issue is that it is not available at amazon or newegg for a reasonable (amazon ripping people off) price.

 

3 months ago it was on amazon for like $25

Ah gotcha. Hmm let's see

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/X9rcCJ/asus-pce-ac55bt-none-wi-fi-adapter-pce-ac55bt

 

Loose antennae are not particularly practical, but you can velcro them to the top and they'll look good

[Energycore]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

To you too, sir

Great Blue Herons are fucking dope I tell you

[DutchTexan]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Advice: blessing administrated 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GXN9Gf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GXN9Gf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($61.83 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($70.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($116.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($434.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($98.56 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC56 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($62.65 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1370.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-30 00:41 EDT-0400