Building my First PC

[kwilli54]

Hello All, 

 

Just wanted some thoughts before December when I build my Gaming PC, what tools I need, and any suggestions you might have for parts and such.Here is my load out that I am planning to purchase for the winter. I plan to use this computer for some minor video editing, running some of the newest games(Battlefield1), Photoshop, and creating websites. I would say that I am kind of on a budget, my max is about $1200, and this build puts me at about $1038 which is great! Also, I would love to hear thoughts on the GTX 1050 that's coming out on Tuesday! 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 Processor 6600k 3.5 GHz

 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3HMicro ATX LGA1151

 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB DDR4-2666 Memory

 

Storage: A- Data Premier SP550 120 GB 2.5" SSD

              

               WD Blue 1TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive

 

Video Card: MSI Geforce GTX 1060 6GB Gaming X 

 

Case: Inwin 303 White

 

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

 

 

 

THANK YOU

 

[Guest]

Screw driver, static wrist, velcro/duct tape just in case, flashlight, camera to picture the build and a life

[kwilli54]

I have heard a good amount about the Static wrists, but are they really necessary? I know you can zap your parts and have them break before you use them, but is there a high chance of that happening?

[Xanthe_2871]

10 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

[WHAT HE SAID]

I'm going to steal this suggestion from Linus, buy a magnetic screwdriver set.

[Mi26]

Get a higher capacity SSD 

[dizmo]

I'd get a higher capacity SSD, of better quality, and if you're putting games on the HDD get a 7200 rpm one, not the 5400.

[comicsansms]

12 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

I have heard a good amount about the Static wrists, but are they really necessary? I know you can zap your parts and have them break before you use them, but is there a high chance of that happening?

I don't think antistatic bracelets are worth it, I have never had one nor am I planning on getting one. 

 

Static shocks are a thing, but if you take the right precautions you are not going to break anything. 

[ARikozuM]

17 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

I have heard a good amount about the Static wrists, but are they really necessary? I know you can zap your parts and have them break before you use them, but is there a high chance of that happening?

I just stand on a metal plate from Home Depot. /s

 

As long as you keep yourself grounded by touching the case or a piece of metal you'll be fine.

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I just stand on a metal plate from Home Depot. /s

 

As long as you keep yourself grounded by touching the case or a piece of metal you'll be fine.

My parents can keep me grounded too

 

But not Batman /s

 

 

[antisleep]

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

^About $5 more expensive vs the C7 but cools significantly better
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 

^ATX size motherboard in the same price range, also take a look at ASUS Z170-E
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

^You're gonna run out of space real quick with just a 120GB

^Go with either Crucial MX300/SK Hynix SL308/PNY CS1311/OCZ Trion 150

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ OutletPC) 

^There are several versions of Western Digital 1TB Blue drives, be sure to get the WD10EZEX model. That's the 7200 RPM.

[kwilli54]

9 hours ago, ARikozuM said:

I just stand on a metal plate from Home Depot. /s

 

As long as you keep yourself grounded by touching the case or a piece of metal you'll be fine.

 

 

Ok so just to make sure I get it right,  before you touch any parts you have to touch the case to get rid of the static correct. 

6 hours ago, antisleep said:

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

^About $5 more expensive vs the C7 but cools significantly better
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 

^ATX size motherboard in the same price range, also take a look at ASUS Z170-E
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

^You're gonna run out of space real quick with just a 120GB

^Go with either Crucial MX300/SK Hynix SL308/PNY CS1311/OCZ Trion 150

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ OutletPC) 

^There are several versions of Western Digital 1TB Blue drives, be sure to get the WD10EZEX model. That's the 7200 RPM.

 

I have just updated my parts list, the only thing is the motherboard it only has 4 usb slots. Is the front IO separate from the back IO in terms of connection to the board? Becuase that would mean a total of 8 usb ports because there are 4 slots on the front of the case, and 4 on the back.

[kwilli54]

Also any thoughts on the New nvidia graphics cards? Is the GTX 1060 good for this build? or should I take a look at the 1050 that comes out tomorrow? 

[antisleep]

15 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

Ok so just to make sure I get it right,  before you touch any parts you have to touch the case to get rid of the static correct. 

One way to ground yourself is by touching a power supply that's plugged in but is turned off - the switch at the back should be at 0.

 

[antisleep]

19 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

Is the front IO separate from the back IO in terms of connection to the board? Becuase that would mean a total of 8 usb ports because there are 4 slots on the front of the case, and 4 on the back.

Correct.

 

19 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

Also any thoughts on the New nvidia graphics cards? Is the GTX 1060 good for this build? or should I take a look at the 1050 that comes out tomorrow? 

Stick to the 1060.

[antisleep]

Most of the parts are already Black/White so I made a list that went all the way.

 

i5-6600K / GTX 1060

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($240.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($103.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($75.18 @ Amazon) 

SSD: SK hynix SL308 2.5" 250GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) HFS250G32TND-N1A2A  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Inwin 303 White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($25.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $953.21

[kwilli54]

31 minutes ago, antisleep said:

Most of the parts are already Black/White so I made a list that went all the way.

 

i5-6600K / GTX 1060

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($240.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($103.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($75.18 @ Amazon) 

SSD: SK hynix SL308 2.5" 250GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) HFS250G32TND-N1A2A  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Inwin 303 White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($25.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $953.21

 

Any case fan recommendations? I think I can fit 5 or 6 in my case.

[antisleep]

40 minutes ago, kwilli54 said:

Any case fan recommendations? I think I can fit 5 or 6 in my case.

That's the thing with your case ain't it? It doesn't come with any fans.

 

It can support up to 7 - 3 bottom, 3 top, 1 rear. Note: With an ATX motherboard, you can't fill the 2 fan slots at the bottom.

 

I'd suggest you take do what PCPP user:bobbyw87 did. He got this 5 pack white Arctic airflow fans and placed 3 on top, 1 on the rear and 1 on the bottom right.

Case Fan: ARCTIC F12 PWM PST - Value Pack 74.0 CFM  120mm Fans  ($24.35 @ Newegg) 

Fan Hub: Phanteks PH-PWHUB_01 PWM Fan Hub  ($20.98 @ Newegg) 

^Connect the Arctic fans here. The Cryorig CPU cooler fan should be connect directly to the mobo.

 

Was lucky enough to find some guy with an almost identical setup.

[kwilli54]

Ok so I have just about everything, my fans are coming tomorrow, I already started building!!! But I can't figure out where the front IO plugs in!! Any help!! 

[ARikozuM]

Bottom-right of the board should have pins. Refer to the manual for this.

[kwilli54]

yea I was sifting through manual but couldnt find it, or maybe my tired eyes missed it...:(