Is this build alright?

[GoofyBiscuit]

This build will be used for a flight simulator (X-Plane 10), general workstation, music editing, and moderate gaming.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fwKzZ8

 

NEW BUILD: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/2MRrcc  <----------

I need the price to stay around where it is.

 

If you give me suggestions, thank you.

[HeroXLazer]

1 minute ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

This build will be used for a flight simulator (X-Plane 10), general workstation, music editing, and moderate gaming.

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fwKzZ8

 

I need the price to stay around where it is.

 

If you give me suggestions, thank you.

 

Get an i5-6600K and upgrade the GPU

[Megah3rtz]

that processor is way too powerful for the video card, upgrade the video card or downgrade the processor

[Megah3rtz]

consider buying windows 10 from G2A or kinguin, its way cheaper. And you can get a Hyper 212 Evo for the same price on amazon (37 cad) 

[gtx1060=value]

http://www.newegg.ca/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=Homepage_SS-_-P1_13-130-873-_-11022016&Index=1

the 550 gs is pretty much the same as the g2 - its only 94 dollars too

for monitors - i personally really like this one http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014374&ignorebbr=1

its a little more expensive - but looks way better and is for gaming

[Megah3rtz]

are you going with a black/red colour scheme or are you willing to get cheaper parts for different colour? 

[GoofyBiscuit]

4 minutes ago, Megah3rtz said:

that processor is way too powerful for the video card, upgrade the video card or downgrade the processor

Would the i5 be able to handle content creation, for example, YouTube?

 

1 minute ago, Megah3rtz said:

are you going with a black/red colour scheme or are you willing to get cheaper parts for different colour? 

Yes I am

[Shiv78]

Get a 6600K and GTX 1060 (BARE MINIMUM GPU for legit gaming) or a 6500 & H110 mobo and a 1070

[Zyndo]

9 minutes ago, Megah3rtz said:

that processor is way too powerful for the video card, upgrade the video card or downgrade the processor

 

15 minutes ago, HeroXLazer said:

Get an i5-6600K and upgrade the GPU

flight simulators and editing stations benefit highly from CPU power. there is nothing wrong with a 6700k + 1050ti for his needs. Remember, this isn't about the machine you want, its about the machine he wants.


That being said I agree with them in the sense that the 1050ti isn't all that powerful. I would recommend using the stock case fans instead of buying 30 dollars worth of extra fans, and putting that towards your GPU. You could also save a few more dollars on RAM if your workload doesn't need the RAM speed (step down to 2133MHz or 2400MHz). making a few changes like that (as well as maybe a slightly cheaper PSU) could step you up to an RX470/1060 3GB/1060 6GB (the RX480 is also a good card, but disproportionately expensive in Canada right now)

[Megah3rtz]

3 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

Would the i5 be able to handle content creation, for example, YouTube?

 

Yes I am

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/sHtvZ8

[xephoneration]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($442.75 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($125.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($199.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.94 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1489.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 19:31 EDT-0400

 

 

choose what ever monitor you want really. 

[xephoneration]

this is the 1070 version:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($442.75 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($125.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($199.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.94 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($534.95 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1674.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 19:31 EDT-0400

[Megah3rtz]

7 minutes ago, Megah3rtz said:

are you going with a black/red colour scheme

 

6 minutes ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

 

Yes I am

I changed the cooler, you may not like it but keep in mind the hyper 212 evo lets you put on any 120mm fan you want. 

[GoofyBiscuit]

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[GoofyBiscuit]

2 hours ago, Zyndo said:

 

flight simulators and editing stations benefit highly from CPU power. there is nothing wrong with a 6700k + 1050ti for his needs. Remember, this isn't about the machine you want, its about the machine he wants.


That being said I agree with them in the sense that the 1050ti isn't all that powerful. I would recommend using the stock case fans instead of buying 30 dollars worth of extra fans, and putting that towards your GPU. You could also save a few more dollars on RAM if your workload doesn't need the RAM speed (step down to 2133MHz or 2400MHz). making a few changes like that (as well as maybe a slightly cheaper PSU) could step you up to an RX470/1060 3GB/1060 6GB (the RX480 is also a good card, but disproportionately expensive in Canada right now)

K. What about this? http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/2MRrcc

[Zyndo]

5 hours ago, GoofyBiscuit said:

K. What about this? http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/2MRrcc

If you can afford it, that is a very solid build for what you need. Its also the kind of build that you could keep for a long time and just swap out the GPU every couple years when you feel want something better. There is nothing future "proof" about computers, but this one looks fairly future friendly =)

 

(also, good choice to step up to 3200MHz RAM, it tends to be slightly more stable at that frequency than 3000MHz from what I hear)