Does this build supply enough power for US$1200?

[hpotter134]

I am thinking of an upgrade to my pretty crappy laptop so I can play games at 3440x1440 at ~60fps. This part list I am conceiving is in an ITX form factor. I would also like to know if an upgrade to an nvidia card is worth it on a freesync monitor. 

The build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZPKv4C

I am also getting the unlocked version of the i5 6600 for possible overclock ability, and resale value in the future. A z170 board is also used for the fact that there aren't any good non z170 ITX boards I heard of that also have WiFi connectivity. 

 

So, is this build decent for US $1200?'

 

*Even though pcpartpicker says the MSI board is not compatible with 2280 m.2, reviews state that electrical tape can be used to secure larger sizes.

 

[rphawks]

3 minutes ago, hpotter134 said:

I am thinking of an upgrade to my pretty crappy laptop so I can play games at 3440x1440 at ~60fps. This part list I am conceiving is in an ITX form factor. I would also like to know if an upgrade to an nvidia card is worth it on a freesync monitor. 

The build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZPKv4C

I am also getting the unlocked version of the i5 6600 for possible overclock ability, and resale value in the future. A z170 board is also used for the fact that there aren't any good non z170 ITX boards I heard of that also have WiFi connectivity. 

 

So, is this build decent for US $1200?

 

There is no 6600. Only 6500 and 6600k. And... I wouldn't go for water cooling at this price point. Take a look at the Cryorig H5, H7, C1, Noctua DH15, and some other better cooling solutions

[Trav_X]

1. Don't get that SSD. It's M.2 size, but it runs at regular SATA SSD speeds. Just spend the $90 on getting like a 500gb 2.5 inch drive, itll be the same speeds but more storage, and that case is big enough where you don't need M.2

 

2. Get a Cryorig H7 instead of the be quiet cooler if it fits in your 250D. Much better cooler, in terms of performance, aesthetics, mounting, and acoustics.

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, rphawks said:

There is no 6600. Only 6500 and 6600k. And... I wouldn't go for water cooling at this price point. Take a look at the Cryorig H5, H7, C1, Noctua DH15, and some other better cooling solutions

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117562

that is an i5 6600

 

also the cooler isn't an aio watercooler, it is an air cooler

 

and to be more specific, should I look for a more powerful gpu in my build, for $1200

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, rphawks said:

There is no 6600. Only 6500 and 6600k. And... I wouldn't go for water cooling at this price point. Take a look at the Cryorig H5, H7, C1, Noctua DH15, and some other better cooling solutions

???

 

The i5 6600 exists: http://ark.intel.com/products/88188/Intel-Core-i5-6600-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

And he selected an air cooler so I'm not sure why you're saying to not go for water cooling?

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

1. Don't get that SSD. It's M.2 size, but it runs at regular SATA SSD speeds. Just spend the $90 on getting like a 500gb 2.5 inch drive, itll be the same speeds but more storage, and that case is big enough where you don't need M.2

 

2. Get a Cryorig H7 instead of the be quiet cooler if it fits in your 250D. Much better cooler, in terms of performance, aesthetics, mounting, and acoustics.

I'll look into a 500gb ssd, but I'm not sure any are available for less than $130

 

Also the Cryorig H7 is too big for the case, according to reviews stating 140mm maximum height and product page saying 95mm height maximum.

[rphawks]

2 minutes ago, hpotter134 said:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117562

that is an i5 6600

 

also the cooler isn't an aio watercooler, it is an air cooler

 

and to be more specific, should I look for a more powerful gpu in my build, for $1200

Oops...

[rphawks]

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

???

 

The i5 6600 exists: http://ark.intel.com/products/88188/Intel-Core-i5-6600-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz

 

And he selected an air cooler so I'm not sure why you're saying to not go for water cooling?

I'm sorry. I don't know what's going through my head right now. I'm typing an essay while doing this at the same time.

[hpotter134]

Just now, rphawks said:

I'm sorry. I don't know what's going through my head right now. I'm typing an essay while doing this at the same time.

Haha it's okay, just type your essay.

[JHY]

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vdhh7h

Windows key from kinguin.

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, PCNoobie said:

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vdhh7h

Sadly no wifi on that mobo., but ofc that can be changed out

 

Is the PSU any good? 50 dollars make me a bit suspicious on its quality, but its not like I know anything about PSUs, you tell me.

 

Neat build.

[roblesaturcamilo]

evil 

[roblesaturcamilo]

4 minutes ago, PCNoobie said:

How about this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Vdhh7h

Windows key from kinguin.

 

[rphawks]

Just now, hpotter134 said:

Sadly no wifi on that mobo., but ofc that can be changed out

 

Is the PSU any good? 50 dollars make me a bit suspicious on its quality, but its not like I know anything about PSUs, you tell me.

 

Neat build.

You can use a PCIe or USB dongle for wifi. Sometimes it's actually faster that way.

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, rphawks said:

You can use a PCIe or USB dongle for wifi. Sometimes it's actually faster that way.

I will just use a different mobo instead. But running the 1070 on a freesync monitor, is tearing a big problem?

[JHY]

2 minutes ago, hpotter134 said:

 

Is the PSU any good? 50 dollars make me a bit suspicious on its quality, but its not like I know anything about PSUs, you tell me.

It's tier 3 psu, so it won't burn your pc at least.

[Trav_X]

8 minutes ago, hpotter134 said:

I'll look into a 500gb ssd, but I'm not sure any are available for less than $130

 

Also the Cryorig H7 is too big for the case, according to reviews stating 140mm maximum height and product page saying 95mm height maximum.

Here is what I would suggest then, made quite a few changes for the better and stayed in budget, only went up $5. The 650w G2 is a great PSU, but SUPER overkill. Your PC will only sip barely 300 watts max + a bit for overclocking, so this CXM will be perfect, it's smaller, still quiet, and has good efficiency and a good quality OEM. Gives you an extra $45 to work with as well. Check this build out. Since you can't fit good tower CPU coolers, looks like your best bet at performance is an AIO.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card  ($279.98 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($85.70 @ My Choice Software) 
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 51.4 CFM  120mm Fan  ($10.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 51.4 CFM  120mm Fan  ($10.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM 31.4 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM 31.4 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.88 @ OutletPC) 
Other: MSI Gaming Z170I Gaming Pro AC LGA 1151 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard  ($160.00)
Total: $1194.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 22:02 EDT-0400

[rphawks]

Just now, hpotter134 said:

I will just use a different mobo instead. But running the 1070 on a freesync monitor, is tearing a big problem?

It'll just work as a normal monitor. G-sync is expensive and is way outside of your budget. And my own. 

[JHY]

Here's a different build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DCYv4C

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, Trav_X said:

Here is what I would suggest then, made quite a few changes for the better and stayed in budget, only went up $5. The 650w G2 is a great PSU, but SUPER overkill. Your PC will only sip barely 300 watts max + a bit for overclocking, so this CXM will be perfect, it's smaller, still quiet, and has good efficiency and a good quality OEM. Gives you an extra $45 to work with as well. Check this build out. Since you can't fit good tower CPU coolers, looks like your best bet at performance is an AIO.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card  ($279.98 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($85.70 @ My Choice Software) 
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 51.4 CFM  120mm Fan  ($10.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 51.4 CFM  120mm Fan  ($10.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM 31.4 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM 31.4 CFM  80mm Fan  ($13.88 @ OutletPC) 
Other: MSI Gaming Z170I Gaming Pro AC LGA 1151 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard  ($160.00)
Total: $1194.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-03 22:02 EDT-0400

Liquid cooling, hm... I will have to think about it. Is it a quiet alternative? I would rather have a quiet pc than one that overclocks very well.

[rphawks]

Just now, hpotter134 said:

Liquid cooling, hm... I will have to think about it. Is it a quiet alternative? I would rather have a quiet pc than one that overclocks very well.

I mean... pumps can be noisy too. There are loud air coolers and quiet ones and there are loud liquid coolers and quiet ones.

[hpotter134]

2 minutes ago, PCNoobie said:

Here's a different build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DCYv4C

I will think about putting in a 1070 and scraping down the costs of some other components (ie the psu) Thanks for the help!

[Trav_X]

1 minute ago, hpotter134 said:

Liquid cooling, hm... I will have to think about it. Is it a quiet alternative? I would rather have a quiet pc than one that overclocks very well.

If you want quiet, then the be quiet cooler you had or a Cryorig H7 would be fine. Liquid coolers don't add much noise, especially if you set a fan curve on the fan on the radiator, but technically liquid can never be as quiet as air. You said earlier you could have overclockability, and you won't have much at all on the be quiet but the liquid would give you a decent amount of headroom for OC'ing.

[hpotter134]

1 minute ago, rphawks said:

I mean... pumps can be noisy too. There are loud air coolers and quiet ones and there are loud liquid coolers and quiet ones.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029

 

30 dbs make me a bit worried... but I will think about it. A stock clocked 6600k shouldn't bottleneck a 1070... right?

[hpotter134]

2 minutes ago, Trav_X said:

If you want quiet, then the be quiet cooler you had or a Cryorig H7 would be fine. Liquid coolers don't add much noise, especially if you set a fan curve on the fan on the radiator, but technically liquid can never be as quiet as air. You said earlier you could have overclockability, and you won't have much at all on the be quiet but the liquid would give you a decent amount of headroom for OC'ing.

Okay, but instead of higher costs going liquid, should I cut down some other costs and go with a 1070? There are builds for $1200 that have a 1070.