My Gaming Rig

[Riles4365]

Please could you help me with this build. This is what I've found so far.

 

CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K

 

CPU Cooler: Cryorig M91

 

MOBO: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 K4

 

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 2400Mhz

 

HDD: WD 1TB Blue

 

SSD: Samsung 850 PRO 250GB 

 

GPU: Asus Strix GTX 1060

 

PSU: COrsair RM650X

 

Case: NZXT Source S340

[GDRRiley]

use pc part picker. look at an i5 and a 1070 unless you only play really cpu bound games. also grab a normal 850evo and a asus z170a

[Energycore]

Build is solid, save for:

 

- The M91 isn't a great cooler, look for alternatives (the H5 is much better if a bit pricier)

- You don't need an 850 PRO and there's a chance that it's very expensive. Grab an 850 EVO for less.

[Riles4365]

3 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

use pc part picker. look at an i5 and a 1070 unless you only play really cpu bound games. also grab a normal 850evo and a asus z170a

I found a great bundle for the mobo, cpu and Ram and I dont need a 1070 so I went with 1060 leaving me a bigger budet for my cpu which is why I am i7 6700k. I am also using it for a flight sim which is a cpu bound program so I need a fast one for when I am using the simualotr

[GDRRiley]

Just now, Riles4365 said:

I found a great bundle for the mobo, cpu and Ram and I dont need a 1070 so I went with 1060 leaving me a bigger budet for my cpu which is why I am i7 6700k. I am also using it for a flight sim which is a cpu bound program so I need a fast one for when I am using the simualotr

what flight sim?

 

[Riles4365]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Build is solid, save for:

 

- The M91 isn't a great cooler, look for alternatives (the H5 is much better if a bit pricier)

- You don't need an 850 PRO and there's a chance that it's very expensive. Grab an 850 EVO for less.

 

Aren't the 850 Evo's quite old. I was reccommend the M91 because I won't be overclocking that much. The H5 is quite pricy and I don't need it if I'm not overclocking alot. Are there any coolers inbetween those two that are very reliable and keep temps down?

[aisle9]

Taking into account everything we discussed in your other thread, I think you're in good shape. Scale that 850 PRO back to an EVO. You won't notice any performance difference. Only buy a PRO if you get a screaming deal at Fry's, or if Amazon gives you a 512GB drive for $25

[Riles4365]

2 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

what flight sim?

 

 

I'm going to get X-plane 10 but I might look for others because there might be newer ones on the market

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Riles4365 said:

I found a great bundle for the mobo, cpu and Ram and I dont need a 1070 so I went with 1060 leaving me a bigger budet for my cpu which is why I am i7 6700k. I am also using it for a flight sim which is a cpu bound program so I need a fast one for when I am using the simualotr

I agree with i7 + 1060 for basically any flight sim. FSX can only use a single thread though, so maybe go 6600K.

 

Just now, Riles4365 said:

Aren't the 850 Evo's quite old. I was reccommend the M91 because I won't be overclocking that much. The H5 is quite pricy and I don't need it if I'm not overclocking alot. Are there any coolers inbetween those two that are very reliable and keep temps down?

Deepcool Gammaxx 400

Cryorig H7

Be quiet! Pure Rock

Scythe Kotetsu

 

But you should overclock, it's free performance. If you're not gonna overclock, grab an i7-6700 and a B150 motherboard.

[Riles4365]

1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

Taking into account everything we discussed in your other thread, I think you're in good shape. Scale that 850 PRO back to an EVO. You won't notice any performance difference. Only buy a PRO if you get a screaming deal at Fry's, or if Amazon gives you a 512GB drive for $25

 

So which cpu cooler should I go for now that @Energycore said the M91 wasn't a great cooler? 

[Riles4365]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

I agree with i7 + 1060 for basically any flight sim. FSX can only use a single thread though, so maybe go 6600K.

 

Deepcool Gammaxx 400

Cryorig H7

Be quiet! Pure Rock

Scythe Kotetsu

 

But you should overclock, it's free performance. If you're not gonna overclock, grab an i7-6700 and a B150 motherboard.

 

I might overclock. I didn't say I would never. I said that I won't be doing it alot but stilll might. Are all those coolers reliable, good with keeping cpu at low temps?

[Energycore]

Just now, Jorgen297 said:

noctua nh-d15

I agree, to an extent. It's an expensive one.

[aisle9]

Just now, Riles4365 said:

So which cpu cooler should I go for now that @Energycore said the M91 wasn't a great cooler? 

If you were going to really crank the 6700K up, the H5 Ultimate would make a lot of sense, but like we discussed in your Air Cooling thread, you're not looking to do much overclocking at all. Because of that, the M9i is fine, but you would realize some gains later on in the CPU's life, when it does come time to overclock, by going with a Gammaxx 400 or H7.

 

Bottom line, for what you're doing, the M9i is fine. For most people with a 6700K, it's not.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Riles4365 said:

I might overclock. I didn't say I would never. I said that I won't be doing it alot but stilll might. Are all those coolers reliable, good with keeping cpu at low temps?

The ones I listed are all good for keeping an overclock cool. They might not be the best, but you don't have to push the crap out of your i7. I would take the Gammaxx 400 out of those, but its fan is ugly, so replace it with something better looking and performing if you get it.

[Riles4365]

1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

If you were going to really crank the 6700K up, the H5 Ultimate would make a lot of sense, but like we discussed in your Air Cooling thread, you're not looking to do much overclocking at all. Because of that, the M9i is fine, but you would realize some gains later on in the CPU's life, when it does come time to overclock, by going with a Gammaxx 400 or H7.

 

Bottom line, for what you're doing, the M9i is fine. For most people with a 6700K, it's not.

 

I understand what your're saying but I don't want to spend my money on a cooler that is ok and can't handle moderate overclocking. Is there a cooler which is reasonable price that is good for what I need it for and for moderate overclocking?

[Riles4365]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

The ones I listed are all good for keeping an overclock cool. They might not be the best, but you don't have to push the crap out of your i7. I would take the Gammaxx 400 out of those, but its fan is ugly, so replace it with something better looking and performing if you get it.

 

I have no interest in the looks of my pc except for the case. Is the Gammaxx 400 reliable, strong, not going to break, keep cpu temps low. I need to know because I don't want to purchase a cooler to find it doesn't work and then I've wasted money. I think the M9I is a good option because its affordable, keep the temps low for what I use it for but will it be good for an occansional overclock?

 

(sorry for all questions. I just have to be sure before spending money)

[aisle9]

4 minutes ago, Riles4365 said:

I understand what your're saying but I don't want to spend my money on a cooler that is ok and can't handle moderate overclocking. Is there a cooler which is reasonable price that is good for what I need it for and for moderate overclocking?

On the low end, a Gammaxx 400 or Cryorig H7 would cover you for a moderate overclock. Both handily outperform an M9i.

 

If you step it up, the H5 Ultimate re-enters the picture.

 

Based upon your use case, there is absolutely no situation in which an NH-D15, R1, DRP3, etc., makes any kind of sense. The $46 H5 Ultimate is the absolute most I'd put into your PC, and even that's overkill. A $25 Gammaxx 400 would be my recommendation.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Riles4365 said:

Is the Gammaxx 400 reliable, strong, not going to break, keep cpu temps low.

Yes.

 

Should be the same price as a M9i

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Energycore said:

The ones I listed are all good for keeping an overclock cool. They might not be the best, but you don't have to push the crap out of your i7. I would take the Gammaxx 400 out of those, but its fan is ugly, so replace it with something better looking and performing if you get it.

Blue LED will blind all of its uglyness

[Riles4365]

3 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

On the low end, a Gammaxx 400 or Cryorig H7 would cover you for a moderate overclock. Both handily outperform an M9i.

 

If you step it up, the H5 Ultimate re-enters the picture.

 

Based upon your use case, there is absolutely no situation in which an NH-D15, R1, DRP3, etc., makes any kind of sense. The $46 H5 Ultimate is the absolute most I'd put into your PC, and even that's overkill. A $25 Gammaxx 400 would be my recommendation.

 

I think I might go for Cryorig H7 because it will handle moderate overclock and for my use. Any objections or concerns?

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Riles4365 said:

I think I might go for Cryorig H7 because it will handle moderate overclock and for my use. Any objections or concerns?

You have our blessing.

[aisle9]

Just now, Riles4365 said:

I think I might go for Cryorig H7 because it will handle moderate overclock and for my use. Any objections or concerns?

Nope. I own one myself. Had it on an i7-4790K for a while, which is the 6700K's older brother. Temperatures were fine for the overclock I wanted, and I never had a single issue with it.

[Riles4365]

Thank you guys so much. I think I am now ready to buy my pc and build it. Thank you !