One Final Check

[3 Minute Reviewer]

Hey so I have asked for so many opinions on this build that there really shouldn't be anything left to change for me, but I wanted to get one last round of opinions first.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/7qqmCy

 

To answer a few questions:

USD

Mostly gaming, streaming in max settings

Budget is 10000% maxed out (with the exception of upgrading to a 4k monitor if you have a value/inexpensive suggestion)

I am firm on the Black/Red theme (cablemod cables as well)

Thanks for the help and let me know what you think/have any questions about my build!

[asdf2061]

There are 2 things that kinda bother me:

 

First, you have no need for that 6700k. A i5-6600k overclocked would be enough, unless you are doing really pro. editing.

 

Second,  I would pick a better power supply with that money. The EVGA P2 650W is a really good tier 1 PSU for just $20 buck more. (Don't mention it's also platinum rated.)

 

Just as a tip, you won't be able to max a 4K screen with a 1070. 

[Atmos]

ditch the h60 and get a noctua d14 or be quiet dark rock pro. they perform the same, cost the same, and are quieter. 

 

ditch the corsair fans, they're just shit honestly. get some be quiet silent wings or noctua nff series fans, far quieter performance. 

 

as much as it may sound like fanboying, the h60 isnt a good value and the corsair fans are renown for being the loudest 'premium' fans you can get. 

[PRTI]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($112.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.94 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM  140mm Fan  ($20.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM  140mm Fan  ($20.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Black/Red Cablemod Cables ($49.99)
Total: $1664.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-23 17:57 EDT-0400

 

There we go,i  would also recommend saving allot of money on the OS since you can buy a key on kinguin for much cheaper

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, I_IHaveNoLife_l said:

There are 2 things that kinda bother me:

 

First, you have no need for that 6700k. A i5-6600k overclocked would be enough, unless you are doing really pro. editing.

 

Second,  I would pick a better power supply with that money. The EVGA P2 650W is a really good tier 1 PSU for just $20 buck more. (Don't mention it's also platinum rated.)

 

Just as a tip, you won't be able to max a 4K screen with a 1070. 

Hey there thanks for the input!

1 - is an i5-6600k future proof enough to last me at least 3-5 years?

2 - super picky i know but do you know if there are cablemod cables that would work with that? either all red or red/black?

3 - ah okay good to know thank you, i should be fine with 1080p then since most of my gaming has been on a shitty lap top haha

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, keNNySOC said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($112.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.94 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM  140mm Fan  ($20.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM  140mm Fan  ($20.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Black/Red Cablemod Cables ($49.99)
Total: $1664.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-23 17:57 EDT-0400

 

There we go,i  would also recommend saving allot of money on the OS since you can buy a key on kinguin for much cheaper

I know they have really good performance but I cannot stand the look of noctua, like not at all haha. Any suggestion that would fit my theme a little better while also having the higher performance?

[3 Minute Reviewer]

6 minutes ago, Atmos said:

ditch the h60 and get a noctua d14 or be quiet dark rock pro. they perform the same, cost the same, and are quieter. 

 

ditch the corsair fans, they're just shit honestly. get some be quiet silent wings or noctua nff series fans, far quieter performance. 

 

as much as it may sound like fanboying, the h60 isnt a good value and the corsair fans are renown for being the loudest 'premium' fans you can get. 

Ah okay I didn't know that. Do you have another suggestion for getting lighting into the case?  I want the build to look cool just as much as it to perform well

[asdf2061]

This one looks really sick and will perform on par with yours.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($227.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($80.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Best Buy) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.94 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($12.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Black/Red Cablemod Cables ($49.99)
Other: Windows 10 off Kinguin ($30.00)
Total: $1619.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-23 18:02 EDT-0400

 

 

[asdf2061]

5 minutes ago, kmathieu2220 said:

Hey there thanks for the input!

1 - is an i5-6600k future proof enough to last me at least 3-5 years?

2 - super picky i know but do you know if there are cablemod cables that would work with that? either all red or red/black?

3 - ah okay good to know thank you, i should be fine with 1080p then since most of my gaming has been on a shitty lap top haha

1. Yes, right now, a overclocked i5-2500k could still beat a non overclocked 6700k.

2. Yes, all cablemod cables can work with any modular PSU as all the ports are the same.

3. Your 1070 can perform max settings on a 1440p display.

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, I_IHaveNoLife_l said:

1. Yes, right now, a overclocked i5-2500k could still beat a non overclocked 6700k.

2. Yes, all cablemod cables can work with any modular PSU as all the ports are the same.

3. Your 1070 can perform max settings on a 1440p display.

Okay great, ill drop to the i5, and take another look at the PSU.  Any suggestion on a value 1440p display in that case?

[asdf2061]

Just now, kmathieu2220 said:

Okay great, ill drop to the i5, and take another look at the PSU.  Any suggestion on a value 1440p display in that case?

Look at the build guide I posted above.

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, I_IHaveNoLife_l said:

Look at the build guide I posted above.

Oh that monitor could work for 1440p?

 

[PRTI]

8 minutes ago, I_IHaveNoLife_l said:

1. Yes, right now, a overclocked i5-2500k could still beat a non overclocked 6700k.

2. Yes, all cablemod cables can work with any modular PSU as all the ports are the same.

3. Your 1070 can perform max settings on a 1440p display.

That is wrong on so many levels...

 

OP Get a i7

[Mr.Meerkat]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.94 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($12.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($12.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Black/Red Cablemod Cables ($49.99)
Total: $1685.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-23 18:19 EDT-0400

 

You're streaming so stay with the i7

 

Upgraded the cooler (cause the h60 is craptastic), got some slower but still red RAM and upgraded the PSU (don't bother with the EVGA P2 as that's better but the RMx is still one of the best/better gold rate PSUs so...)

Finally i know it's $20~ more 

[3 Minute Reviewer]

18 minutes ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.71 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.94 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($12.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($12.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Best Buy) 
Keyboard: Rosewill RGB80 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Black/Red Cablemod Cables ($49.99)
Total: $1685.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-23 18:19 EDT-0400

 

You're streaming so stay with the i7

 

Upgraded the cooler (cause the h60 is craptastic), got some slower but still red RAM and upgraded the PSU (don't bother with the EVGA P2 as that's better but the RMx is still one of the best/better gold rate PSUs so...)

Finally i know it's $20~ more 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kmathieu2220/saved/tX23CJ

 

 

thoughts here?

[Guest]

30 minutes ago, I_IHaveNoLife_l said:

1. Yes, right now, a overclocked i5-2500k could still beat a non overclocked 6700k.

2. Yes, all cablemod cables can work with any modular PSU as all the ports are the same.

3. Your 1070 can perform max settings on a 1440p display.

The ports on modular psu's are not all the same. You have to get the correct set for your unit if you are buying replacement cables.

[Mr.Meerkat]

1 minute ago, kmathieu2220 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kmathieu2220/saved/tX23CJ

 

 

thoughts here?

That's fine  

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, lee32uk said:

The ports on modular psu's are not all the same. You have to get the correct set for your unit if you are buying replacement cables.

If they are just extensions though would it matter?  They aren't plugging into the PSU but rather extending the cables 

[3 Minute Reviewer]

1 minute ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

That's fine  

Awesome! So I'd put the rad at the front of the case with push pull intake then exhaust from back and top ??????

[Guest]

Just now, kmathieu2220 said:

If they are just extensions though would it matter?  They aren't plugging into the PSU but rather extending the cables 

Extensions are different. You can use them on any psu. It is only replacement cables that you need to match correctly.

[3 Minute Reviewer]

Just now, lee32uk said:

Extensions are different. You can use them on any psu. It is only replacement cables that you need to match correctly.

Okay great, I'll be getting just extensions, thanks for the check though pal

[3 Minute Reviewer]

42 minutes ago, keNNySOC said:

That is wrong on so many levels...

 

OP Get a i7

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kmathieu2220/saved/tX23CJ

 

thoughts on what I have here? Better fans/lights you can suggest that fit the theme still?

[antondan]

3 minutes ago, kmathieu2220 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kmathieu2220/saved/tX23CJ

 

thoughts on what I have here? Better fans/lights you can suggest that fit the theme still?

+1 for the i7 since you're not only gaming but also streaming. However if you're not really serious about the streaming part (that is you don't have an income from it or will probably not have any in the near future) you could get away with an i5. The i5 will perform very similarly even when streaming, however if you still want that extra 10% of performance go with the i7. 

Regarding the cooler don't get a liquid cooler, get a silent air cooler you'll get the same performance and won't have to worry about leaks.

Also keep in mind that you will not be looking at your computer 99% of the time, you will be looking at the monitor. If you are so close at the budget you cannot buy a better monitor ditch the case coolers or get a cheaper version of the 1070 (450$ is quite a price, you can save 10-20$ from that) and get a 1440p monitor.
A better monitor not only will make your experience better but it will be able to make more use out of the GPU. 
 

[Brooksie359]

9 minutes ago, antondan said:

+1 for the i7 since you're not only gaming but also streaming. However if you're not really serious about the streaming part (that is you don't have an income from it or will probably not have any in the near future) you could get away with an i5. The i5 will perform very similarly even when streaming, however if you still want that extra 10% of performance go with the i7. 

Regarding the cooler don't get a liquid cooler, get a silent air cooler you'll get the same performance and won't have to worry about leaks.

Also keep in mind that you will not be looking at your computer 99% of the time, you will be looking at the monitor. If you are so close at the budget you cannot buy a better monitor ditch the case coolers or get a cheaper version of the 1070 (450$ is quite a price, you can save 10-20$ from that) and get a 1440p monitor.
A better monitor not only will make your experience better but it will be able to make more use out of the GPU. 
 

I'm glad somebody brought up the fact that if you're serious about streaming you probably need an i7 if you are using a lot of programs to help you stream. The i5 will get bogged down compared to an i7 in that use case. 

[Guest]

8 minutes ago, kmathieu2220 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kmathieu2220/saved/tX23CJ

 

thoughts on what I have here? Better fans/lights you can suggest that fit the theme still?

Those cables are for the EVGA G2/P2. 

 

You want these for the Corsair RMx:

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/cablemod-c-series-rmi-rmx-basic-cable-kit-red.html

 

You only get a basic set with that which consists of the 24 pin ATX, 8 pin cpu and 2 x 6+2 pci-e.