Are there any issues with this build?

[GoofyBiscuit]

This is my first attempt at building a computer. I need help making sure that there are no issues/incompatibilities/bottlenecks with it. I will be using it as a flight simulator (X Plane 10), an everyday work station, and moderate gaming.

 

PC Build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FgJXf8

NEW BUILD: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nHTkD8

 

Thanks

[Guest]

Helping others out is great...

 

"Compatibility Check: No issues/incompatibilities found."

[SeanAngelo]

2 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

This is my first attempt at building a computer. I need help making sure that there are no issues/incompatibilities with it. I will be using it as a flight simulator (X Plane 10), an everyday work station, and moderate gaming.

 

PC Build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FgJXf8

 

Thanks

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($404.99 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake NiC L31 71.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Memory Express) 
Motherboard: MSI H170A Gaming Pro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 
Storage: Samsung 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($119.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($389.99) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-ALPHA ATX Mid Tower Case  ($92.57 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter  ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Monitor: Asus MX259H 25.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($280.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1827.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-15 16:29 EDT-0400

 

get OS from G2A for cheap.

[xephoneration]

I mean if you can I would spend the $30 extra dollars for an k version and of course change the motherboard to a z170 if that was the case

[antisleep]

I'd recommend at least 240GB SSD, so you can fit a few games in it. A lot of games especially multiplayers can benefit with faster loading times. It doesn't have to be an EVO.

Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

 

Cheap OS: https://www.kinguin.net/category/19429/windows-10-professional-oem-key/ (change the currency to CAD at the top left)

https://youtu.be/yXTqz3Fd28M

[antisleep]

42 minutes ago, xephoneration said:

I mean if you can I would spend the $30 extra dollars for an k version and of course change the motherboard to a z170 if that was the case

It wouldn't be $30, since he'll need a CPU cooler with it as well. And the cheapest red/black Z170 mobo is $180.

[Guest]

18 hours ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

This is my first attempt at building a computer. I need help making sure that there are no issues/incompatibilities/bottlenecks with it. I will be using it as a flight simulator (X Plane 10), an everyday work station, and moderate gaming.

 

PC Build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FgJXf8

 

Thanks

Swap out the hybrid HDD for a standard one. No point getting a hybrid when you have a dedicated SSD.

 

Cheaper Ram:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/c8rcCJ/geil-memory-gpr416gb2400c16dc

[GoofyBiscuit]

1 hour ago, lee32uk said:

Swap out the hybrid HDD for a standard one. No point getting a hybrid when you have a dedicated SSD.

 

Cheaper Ram:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/c8rcCJ/geil-memory-gpr416gb2400c16dc

Which company do you think is better: Seagate or WD?

[Guest]

12 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

Which company do you think is better: Seagate or WD?

Either are fine. I would go with a Seagate Barracuda 2TB.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006

[stconquest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($439.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Patriot Torch LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX)  <<XFX GTR RX 480 is $400, it is an option
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($112.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)  <<Front intake
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)  <<Front intake
Monitor: Asus VP239H-P 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($154.99 @ Newegg Canada)  <<Are two inches worth $130?
Total: $1852.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 12:19 EDT-0400

[GoofyBiscuit]

7 hours ago, stconquest said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($439.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Patriot Torch LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX)  <<XFX GTR RX 480 is $400, it is an option
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($112.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)  <<Front intake
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)  <<Front intake
Monitor: Asus VP239H-P 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($154.99 @ Newegg Canada)  <<Are two inches worth $130?
Total: $1852.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-16 12:19 EDT-0400

What about the ASUS VC279H?  Two inches more for $40 cheaper.

[stconquest]

2 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

What about the ASUS VC279H?  Two inches more for $40 cheaper.

Looks good.

 

Wait, that thing is $250... $100 more than the 23 inch.  Meh, it is up to you if it is worth it.

 

I personally would rather have two 23" monitors for $300.

[GoofyBiscuit]

So I have the next version of this build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/vwVvRG

 

Any Issues?

[Jovidah]

On the whole 6600 / 6600k / CPU cooler affair.

Either you get a 6600 and you use the stock cooler that comes with it... or you get a 6600k (comes without stock cooler) and you get an aftermarket cooler.

 

Getting a 6600 with an aftermarket cooler makes no sense, given the small price difference between the CPU's alone.

 

Personally, given the high cost of the motherboard & whole configuration I'd go for the 6600k + cooler + Z170 motherboard. Shouldn't really add too much cost percentagewise.

 

Also, the 120 GB SSD is on the small side and 120 GB really isn't very cost-effective anymore. 256 makes actually makes more sense on a cost-per-GB basis.

[GoofyBiscuit]

33 minutes ago, Jovidah said:

On the whole 6600 / 6600k / CPU cooler affair.

Either you get a 6600 and you use the stock cooler that comes with it... or you get a 6600k (comes without stock cooler) and you get a an aftermarket cooler.

 

Getting a 6600 with an aftermarket cooler makes no sense, given the small price difference between the CPU's alone.

 

Personally, given the high cost of the motherboard & whole configuration I'd go for the 6600k + cooler + Z170 motherboard. Shouldn't really add too much cost percentagewise.

 

Also, the 120 GB SSD is on the small side and 120 GB really isn't very cost-effective anymore. 256 makes actually makes more sense on a cost-per-GB basis.

I am never going to end up using the oc capabilities of the cpu anyways, so why spend the extra money when I don't need to.

[antisleep]

1 hour ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

So I have the next version of this build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/vwVvRG

 

Any Issues?

 

Just needs a 250GB ssd.

Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

 

Slightly cheaper ram: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231892

 

If you want to save on your OS, buy keys on Kinguin.net for a quarter of the price.

[GoofyBiscuit]

3 minutes ago, antisleep said:

 

Just needs a 250GB ssd.

Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

 

Slightly cheaper ram: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231892

 

If you want to save on your OS, buy keys on Kinguin.net for a quarter of the price.

What is the difference between the two models of ram

[antisleep]

1 minute ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

What is the difference between the two models of ram

The cheaper one has higher frequency @ 2666Mhz vs the 2400 in your list. Your H170 will downclock the speed to to 2133Mhz anyway but in case in the future when you need to sell it to upgrade to DDR5 you get more value.

 

Just get it.

[stconquest]

3 hours ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

So I have the next version of this build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/vwVvRG

 

Any Issues?

You will want an aftermarket CPU cooler.  The i7 6700 does boost to 4.0GHz.  This will generate heat.  You picked a good case so stock cooling might be okay, although loud.  Having the CPU well cooled will assure stability at the boost clock.

 

$35:

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/cwPzK8/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk009

[GoofyBiscuit]

Alright, hopefully the final edit.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nHTkD8

[stconquest]

1 hour ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

Alright, hopefully the final edit.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/nHTkD8

Is there a reason you won't do something like this for $10 more?:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($439.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Patriot Torch LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($112.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VP239H-P 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($154.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1853.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-17 22:54 EDT-0400

 

You get so much more.  It is not just the K-Series CPU, but the 3000MHz RAM as well.   ...and a bigger SSD to put a bunch of programs on.

[Jovidah]

Again... getting a non-stock cooler is most of the cost of going from 6600 to 6600k. If you get custom cooler, get the 6600k as well, even if you don't upgrade. The clock difference is larger than the price difference.

 

I honestly don't know why people keep recommending the 6600 with a custom cooler. The 6600 only makes sense when you use the stock cooler that comes with it. (this is mostly critique of some advice, not of you GoofyBiscuit).

 

And I again recommend a 250 GB SSD. You're simply getting more value.

For the same reason, I lean towards 2 GB HDD's instead of 1 GB models (if you can actually use the extra space and afford the few extra dollars).

[stconquest]

8 hours ago, Jovidah said:

Again... getting a non-stock cooler is most of the cost of going from 6600 to 6600k. If you get custom cooler, get the 6600k as well, even if you don't upgrade. The clock difference is larger than the price difference.

 

I honestly don't know why people keep recommending the 6600 with a custom cooler. The 6600 only makes sense when you use the stock cooler that comes with it. (this is mostly critique of some advice, not of you GoofyBiscuit).

 

And I again recommend a 250 GB SSD. You're simply getting more value.

For the same reason, I lean towards 2 GB HDD's instead of 1 GB models (if you can actually use the extra space and afford the few extra dollars).

Maybe you can try reading next time:  Noise level and clock stability.

[GoofyBiscuit]

21 hours ago, stconquest said:

Is there a reason you won't do something like this for $10 more?:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($439.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.91 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($184.99 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Patriot Torch LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($112.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 61.2 CFM  140mm Fan  ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VP239H-P 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($154.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1853.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-17 22:54 EDT-0400

 

You get so much more.  It is not just the K-Series CPU, but the 3000MHz RAM as well.   ...and a bigger SSD to put a bunch of programs on.

Apologies for the delay. Lots of Work  

 

I don't want to get an unlocked cpu because I will never end up using the oc functionality. How is the S340 for air cooling? Design? It is hard to tell from images. Do you know? 

[stconquest]

8 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

Apologies for the delay. Lots of Work  

 

I don't want to get an unlocked cpu because I will never end up using the oc functionality. How is the S340 for air cooling? Design? It is hard to tell from images. Do you know? 

Because the price is the same, I would recommend the i7 6700K.  You should understand this CPU will last well past 5 years for gaming... more like 10 years.  In five years, the option to punch in a few numbers and get a 15% boost is a good option to have.

 

The S340 is a well built case.  Cooling is decent.  The Phanteks Enthoo Pro M is an option, and the two 140mm fans will fit in it as well:  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/jrVBD3/phanteks-case-phes515pbk

 

 

The Eclipse P400 is around the same price and comes in black, white or grey (140mm fans are supported in this too):  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/xjZ2FT/phanteks-case-phec416pbk