Time to update my rig

[IsmetGS]

Hi everyone,

 

Basically my PC is a fuckfest of old and new parts, shit ranging from a i7 960 on a ASUS rampage 3 black edition to a EVGA GTX 770. 

The main let down in my rig is that old ass 960, and i cant upgrade the cpu to a more modern one without having to upgrade the mobo which is also pricey. And i thought to my self, i'm already going to be spending on a cpu and mobo why not throw in a modern graphics card. And then from there i was like, fuck it, lets fuckin make a whole new rig (except my HDD and SSD)

 

So heres what i came up with

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/q6nVBP

 

As you can see the theme is white, fucking expensive ass build.

Is there anyway i can go cheaper without sacrificing much, but the theme must stay completely white.

 

Thanks for reading my shit, hope all you guys have a great day!

(sorry if there are typos lol) 

[Guest]

Why a blue RAM?

 

S340 could be cheaper

[IsmetGS]

5 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Why a blue RAM?

 

S340 could be cheaper

I think the touch of blue would make is nice, especially because the water coolers cpu block has blue lit up text on it.

 

As for the s340 I thought that too but the h440 looks so nice and has more room which i prefer

[Guest]

1 minute ago, IsmetUcur said:

I think the touch of blue would make is nice, especially because the water coolers cpu block has blue lit up text on it.

 

As for the s340 I thought that too but the h440 looks so nice and has more room which i prefer

I think there is no other way of cheaping it more. Maybe a lower wattage psu or a corsair cxm or seasonic s12ii

[bgibbz]

you don't NEED a 6700k or liquid cooler. Those should be the first to go for making your build cheaper. Getting a 6600k and a solid entry level air cooler will save you a lot of money without a significant performance drop. 

[IsmetGS]

6 minutes ago, bgibbz said:

you don't NEED a 6700k or liquid cooler. Those should be the first to go for making your build cheaper. Getting a 6600k and a solid entry level air cooler will save you a lot of money without a significant performance drop. 

Wouldn't the liquid cooler allow for more sexy OC action?

[IsmetGS]

9 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

I think there is no other way of cheaping it more. Maybe a lower wattage psu or a corsair cxm or seasonic s12ii

actually. very good point on the blue ram, too expensive, ill change that one up

[Zyndo]

8 minutes ago, IsmetUcur said:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/q6nVBP

Depending on the monitor you're using and the games you're playing, its quite likely you don't need a 6700k. You certainly don't need an AIO at any rate, you could get something cheaper like a Cryorig H7.

 

You also don't need a 650W PSU, and could save some money on that front.

Also, instead of blue RAM it looks like you could get some dominators in there for only a few bucks more and these ones happen to be MUCH faster. might be a good investment to consider: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MPVBD3/corsair-memory-cmd16gx4m4c3200c16

 

 

that all being said, a 6700k makes you about as future proof as computer components can, so its not exactly a waste of money either if you decide to keep it. Good luck with the build =)

[bgibbz]

1 minute ago, IsmetUcur said:

Wouldn't the liquid cooler allow for more sexy OC action?

Yes, but there are many air coolers that will allow you to overclock just as well for much cheaper. Also, you chose one of the more expensive liquid coolers. BTW, if you are concerned about costs, get rid of the cable kit. That is a completely unnecessary aesthetical part. It will look fine with the stock cables, believe me.

[IsmetGS]

11 minutes ago, bgibbz said:

Yes, but there are many air coolers that will allow you to overclock just as well for much cheaper. Also, you chose one of the more expensive liquid coolers. BTW, if you are concerned about costs, get rid of the cable kit. That is a completely unnecessary aesthetical part. It will look fine with the stock cables, believe me.

Any recommendations on coolers to go with the build

[dizmo]

Nice build. I think others have already said what I'd say for cheaper components, but I'll give some words of wisdom. Don't downgrade your CPU; it's a small cost in terms of the overall build, and you do get some performance gains. Judging by the amount of time you keep your hardware, it's better to have something that will last longer. You have a significant gain in stock speed, plus the ability to OC. There have also been reports that BF1 has trouble on i5's. So in the future, you might have more issues.

Do the build you want. The small amounts here and there don't add up to much, and the cost over the life of the system really isn't that high. Except perhaps the RAM. There should be another blue option at a lower price point.

You could save a decent chunk going with air cooling, but it'll alter the aesthetics of the build quite significantly.

You got a window to show off the sexiness, I'd just leave it. Unless you really, really can't handle the 40 pound extra.

 

15 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

I think there is no other way of cheaping it more. Maybe a lower wattage psu or a corsair cxm or seasonic s12ii

I don't think there's a way to make it cheaper.**
Dear God. The Canadian education system isn't that bad.

13 minutes ago, IsmetUcur said:

Wouldn't the liquid cooler allow for more sexy OC action?

They're about the same as a good air cooler. However good air coolers can cost just about the same. So. Apples to apples.

[bgibbz]

2 minutes ago, IsmetUcur said:

Any recommendations on coolers to go with the build

I havent used this, but it matches your color and its from a good company. Ive seen people recommend this before, so its a very solid unit.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mjdqqs/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dx

[8-Bit Ninja]

1 minute ago, IsmetUcur said:

Any recommendations on coolers to go with the build

 

get a 6600k

Hyper 212 evo (CPU cooler)

get a cheaper motherboard, asus make some cheaper z170 boards with all the features you could need

Don't need a 650watt psu, but if you want it to last then its a good choice

Case also seems a bid pricey given what your spending on everything else, maybe get a s340 in white?

 

[IsmetGS]

3 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Nice build. I think others have already said what I'd say for cheaper components, but I'll give some words of wisdom. Don't downgrade your CPU; it's a small cost in terms of the overall build, and you do get some performance gains. Judging by the amount of time you keep your hardware, it's better to have something that will last longer. You have a significant gain in stock speed, plus the ability to OC. There have also been reports that BF1 has trouble on i5's. So in the future, you might have more issues.

Do the build you want. The small amounts here and there don't add up to much, and the cost over the life of the system really isn't that high. Except perhaps the RAM. There should be another blue option at a lower price point.

You could save a decent chunk going with air cooling, but it'll alter the aesthetics of the build quite significantly.

You got a window to show off the sexiness, I'd just leave it. Unless you really, really can't handle the 40 pound extra.

 

I don't think there's a way to make it cheaper.**
Dear God. The Canadian education system isn't that bad.

They're about the same as a good air cooler. However good air coolers can cost just about the same. So. Apples to apples.

you're definitely right about me keeping my hardware for a long time, i think im going to go for the safer option and buy for long term

[IsmetGS]

small changes to the build, around a £40 different, ill most likely buy my 6700k off ebay, which can probably be another £50 cheaper, reaching around a £90 decrease in price from the original 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/f4dQRG

[dizmo]

4 minutes ago, IsmetUcur said:

you're definitely right about me keeping my hardware for a long time, i think im going to go for the safer option and buy for long term

Aye, that's what I'd do. Plus if you really think about it, saving a bit here and there and then looking at the system as a "compromise" is never fun. Especially when you realize that cutting out a few trips to the coffee shop amounts to the money saved.

3 minutes ago, IsmetUcur said:

small changes to the build, around a £40 different, ill most likely buy my 6700k off ebay, which can probably be another £50 cheaper, reaching around a £90 decrease in price from the original 

None locally in classifieds? That's generally where I find mine, I usually pick up new i7's for around $280 CDN (about $180 off retail). Gotta love that Retail Edge program Intel has.

 

[IsmetGS]

27 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Aye, that's what I'd do. Plus if you really think about it, saving a bit here and there and then looking at the system as a "compromise" is never fun. Especially when you realize that cutting out a few trips to the coffee shop amounts to the money saved.

None locally in classifieds? That's generally where I find mine, I usually pick up new i7's for around $280 CDN (about $180 off retail). Gotta love that Retail Edge program Intel has.

 

Looking at ghetto websites to find the cheapest hahah, anything works i guess

[IsmetGS]

Quick update:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/JL9c4C

 

Changed the GPU to a EVGA 1070 FTW  (despite the issues with temps)

Added on the peripherals that i already have and storage etc.

So far i've bought the GPU and CPU

Aiming to start building this weekend

As you can see i've bothered less about prices that i used to, just went for it