Build - what do you think?

[Kecim]

Hi

After seeing Linus video about everyone is buying according to Amazon, I decided to use that as a template for my plan to buy and build my own PC. 

Don't have that much experience of buying parts and building my own PC, but I wanted to start to look into parts. But I help to know if I'm thinking correct. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/VrH64C - link 

 

I was thinking to use it for gaming and video editing. I am thinking of future proofing it, so I don't have to buy new parts every year or so. 

 

Thanks in advance for the input.  

[EminentSun]

If you are doing alot of intensive video editing a 6700k with its hyper threading will be a big help. Otherwise this will perform great.

[LeapFrogMasterRace]

You even picked the better PSU nice. I would change the 212 Evo for a Cryorig H7 though.

[Mandrew]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/jWbWr7 I managed to trim down the price a bit using some cheaper RAM and a cheaper motherboard, and also a Win 10 key from reddit. Otherwise the build looks just fine

[SeitzO]

Hey there! Why not go with an M.2 SSD? they're not that much more money!

[stealth80]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($404.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1260.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 19:36 EDT-0400

 

Buy windows from like Kingpuin for like $27 

[SnowyMus]

If you plan on doing overclocking your CPU very hard, I'd consider getting a better air cooler. You are using fairly high profile RAM, so it's possible you may need to make some compromises with the Hyper 212 EVO to also fit your RAM. This isn't usually a problem if you're just using two modules, as you can just use the second and fourth RAM slot rather than the first and third.

 

Going with RAM with LEDs? Nice. Keep it if you like the aesthetics. RAM overclocking can help CPU performance a little bit, but you will hit a point of diminished returns very quickly at 3200 MHz, and you can just get a 2400 MHz 16 GB kit for just $40 less and put the money towards something else, like an i7-6700K (if you don't mind stretching your budget just a little bit).

 

I'd consider getting an M.2 SSD. They use a faster interface, and thus aren't bottlenecked by SATA 6 Gbps. It'll also remove the number of cables you need. However, price is something to take into account here, if this is an issue.