Need feedback for a build

[shinlos]

My friend's starting a build, want to check if all the parts are compatible before going ahead with the purchase.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2znJm8

 

Any components that should be swapped out?

 

Also, I wanted to know, is it worth getting the 6400 core over the 6500 one?

On paper it's a huge increase from 2.7Ghz to 3.2Ghz, how much difference does this even make?

 

Thanks!

 

Edit:

Gonna be gaming at 1080p, hence the monitor

Not so much of triple A titles and more of mobas

970 because my friend got one as a gift.

Edited November 24, 2016 by shinlos
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[3 Lions]

Why a GTX 970, get a GTX 1070 instead. 

[NTDaws]

You mind if I fix up your build a bit, whats the budget?

[shinlos]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Why a GTX 970, get a GTX 1070 instead. 

oh, forgot to mention, my friend already has a 970 as a gift, which was the reason for starting this entire build.

[Stevoisboss]

2 minutes ago, shinlos said:

My friend's starting a build, want to check if all the parts are compatible before going ahead with the purchase.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2znJm8

 

Any components that should be swapped out?

 

Also, I wanted to know, is it worth getting the 6400 core over the 6500 one?

On paper it's a huge increase from 2.7Ghz to 3.2Ghz, how much difference does this even make?

 

Thanks!

No 970 rx480 or 1060 is much better. Or with that priceframe go with a 1070.

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, shinlos said:

oh, forgot to mention, my friend already has a 970 as a gift, which was the reason for starting this entire build.

Oh okay.

[NTDaws]

2 minutes ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Oh okay.

Is he just gaming at 1080p

[shinlos]

3 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

You mind if I fix up your build a bit, whats the budget?

yeah sure thing! Was planning for around 1k++, since the graphics card had already been settled.

Going to be used for gaming, less so on the triple A titles and more on the mobas

[shinlos]

1 minute ago, Dawson Wehage said:

Is he just gaming at 1080p

yup, hence the monitor

[NTDaws]

Just now, shinlos said:

yup, hence the monitor

then keep the 970

[NTDaws]

Hows this build, it's even more powerful then the other one you made, and since you already have the 970 it lowers the price.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V6qJm8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V6qJm8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($77.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Monitor: LG 25UM58-P 25.0" 75Hz Monitor  ($159.00 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Corsair) 
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1088.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 12:45 EST-0500

[NTDaws]

Just now, Dawson Wehage said:

Hows this build, it's even more powerful then the other one you made, and since you already have the 970 it lowers the price.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V6qJm8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/V6qJm8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($77.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Monitor: LG 25UM58-P 25.0" 75Hz Monitor  ($159.00 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Corsair) 
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1088.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 12:45 EST-0500

And I added a Ultrawide 1080p 75Hz monitor.

[NTDaws]

You can upgrade the memory to 32gb, and the board has wifi installed.

[shinlos]

17 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

And I added a Ultrawide 1080p 75Hz monitor.

Hey thanks a lot!

 

I think I'll swap out those parts for the ones you recommended.

As for the screen I'll just get her to pick out something else at a lower price range than the one she initially chose then haha

 

Anyway just a quick and random side question, any chance of throwing a Noctua D15 cooler in that case?

[NTDaws]

Just now, shinlos said:

Hey thanks a lot!

 

I think I'll swap out those parts for the ones you recommended.

As for the screen I'll just get her to pick out something else at a lower price range than the one she initially chose then haha

 

Anyway just a quick and random side question, any chance of throwing a Noctua D15 cooler in that case?

Um I think it may be possible. Just check on the websites and see the height of the cooler and see how the case can fit it.

[shinlos]

31 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

Um I think it may be possible. Just check on the websites and see the height of the cooler and see how the case can fit it.

oh alright!

btw, would you happen to know how much of an impact having an i5 6500 3.2Ghz over a 5400 at 2.7Ghz?

still quite curious to know how the different clockspeeds can affect performance

[NTDaws]

5 hours ago, shinlos said:

oh alright!

btw, would you happen to know how much of an impact having an i5 6500 3.2Ghz over a 5400 at 2.7Ghz?

still quite curious to know how the different clockspeeds can affect performance

Well I think it will have a beneficial impact while gaming, resulting as the cool kids say, Higher FPS.