Thoughts on my first gaming rig?

[radiosnakes]

Can anyone leave any thoughts/recommendations on my first build? Thanks for any suggestions! The Parts

 

I'll probably get some of the parts during like black Friday/ Christmas so the build will be done about late December. I'll be sure to post a pic!

[TheRandomness]

If you're going to be building it then, wait until then to ask for a parts list because who knows, something new might've come out. 

[radiosnakes]

Just now, TheRandomness said:

If you're going to be building it then, wait until then to ask for a parts list because who knows, something new might've come out. 

The list can always be modified though

[iLoiter]

Yea, but in the mean time why that Xeon? It's not even compatible.

[TheRandomness]

Just now, iLoiter said:

Yea, but in the mean time why that Xeon? It's not even compatible.

Yes it is. That motherboard can overclock it. 

[radiosnakes]

1 minute ago, iLoiter said:

Yea, but in the mean time why that Xeon? It's not even compatible.

A few people gave me the parts list so this wasn't 100% me though I did modify some of it. Like I said suggestions are welcome

[iLoiter]

Just now, TheRandomness said:

Yes it is. That motherboard can overclock it. 

I have sinned(read the motherboard wrong). My bad..

[radiosnakes]

But yeah, so do any of you have any changes you'd like to make? Or is this a good rig for now?

[megaant4]

8 minutes ago, radiosnakes said:

But yeah, so do any of you have any changes you'd like to make? Or is this a good rig for now?

Why the Xeon in the first place?

[iLoiter]

Use Kinguin for a windows 10 key for cheaper

Spoiler

 

My opinion: Any monitor 24" or lower, 1440p is wasted on it. Go for a 27 inch at least.

[radiosnakes]

Just now, megaant4 said:

Why the Xeon in the first place?

Because it's a cheap but capable processor that can be overclocked w/ that motherboard. Should I switch to like an i7 6700k or something of that sort?

[radiosnakes]

Any recommendations for a monitor? @iLoiter BTW I'm not looking to spend more than like $350 for a monitor that's why I chose that one in the first place.

[megaant4]

3 minutes ago, radiosnakes said:

Because it's a cheap but capable processor that can be overclocked w/ that motherboard. Should I switch to like an i7 6700k or something of that sort?

Depends, what are you doing? Just gaming? Because if so then yes, I'd suggest switching.. Although Xeons can overclock, the Skylake is better for icing

[radiosnakes]

4 minutes ago, megaant4 said:

Depends, what are you doing? Just gaming? Because if so then yes, I'd suggest switching.. Although Xeons can overclock, the Skylake is better for icing

That good? ----> http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BcMRTH

I just switched from the Xeon to an i7 6700k

[iLoiter]

4 minutes ago, radiosnakes said:

Any recommendations for a monitor? @iLoiter

IPS 1440p 27inch 60hz $389.99(would get this if you care more about color accuacy + viewing angles)

https://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B009C3M7H0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471831219&sr=1-1&keywords=27%2Binch%2Bips%2B1440p
 

Use the money you saved from windows and get that or

non IPS 1440p 27inch 75hz 1 ms $324.99 (would personally get this for gaming)

https://www.amazon.com/PB277Q-2560x1440-Care 27-Screen-Monitor/dp/B01EN3Z7QQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1471831424&sr=8-4&keywords=27+inch+monitor+2560x1440

[megaant4]

3 minutes ago, radiosnakes said:

That good? ----> http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BcMRTH

I just switched from the Xeon to an i7 6700k

Yeah I like that one a lot more. Will work better with the task you'll be doing. But the time of christmas Kirby Lake may be out..

[radiosnakes]

7 minutes ago, iLoiter said:

IPS 1440p 27inch 60hz $389.99(would get this if you care more about color accuacy + viewing angles)

https://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-2560x1440-DisplayPort-Ergonomic-Back-lit/dp/B009C3M7H0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471831219&sr=1-1&keywords=27%2Binch%2Bips%2B1440p
 

Use the money you saved from windows and get that or

non IPS 1440p 27inch 75hz 1 ms $324.99 (would personally get this for gaming)

https://www.amazon.com/PB277Q-2560x1440-Care 27-Screen-Monitor/dp/B01EN3Z7QQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1471831424&sr=8-4&keywords=27+inch+monitor+2560x1440

 

 

 

Okay, I switched my processor to a Core i7 6700k and changed my monitor to the Asus PB277q. Everything else good? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Nx2HzM

 

BTW I'll be doing some video editing on the side - will that look good on the PB277q?

[iLoiter]

Just now, radiosnakes said:

Okay, I switched my processor to a Core i7 6700k and changed my monitor to the Asus PB277q. Everything else good? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Nx2HzM

Good enough, could nitpick but your in the green,

[radiosnakes]

1 minute ago, iLoiter said:

Good enough, could nitpick but your in the green,

Well, I'd like to do the best I could so if you wanna nitpick please do.