New PC Build

[basik]

Hey everyone! I would appreciate any help.

 

Given tomorrow is Black Friday, I feel it may be a decent opportunity to build a new PC.

 

Other than an SSD from my old machine I pretty much need everything down to a case. I have no idea where to even start on this build. I plan on using it mostly for gaming(I would like to be able to play most AAA titles in at least 30+ FPS at 1080), potentially some VR stuff If I can make it work on this machine in the future.

 

I have:

-2 monitors

-keyboard

-mouse

-356gb Intel SSD

 

Would Like:

-Intel Based

-at least 2TB secondary drive

 

I live in Toronto, and plan on hitting the Downtown Canada Computers store tomorrow morning if I can get a build sorted out.

 

My Budget is around $1000-$1500. - less than 1500 taxes in, is what I swung with the wife.

 

Any help is appreciated! Thanks LTT forum!

[Himommies]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/

???

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

???

Oh no i made a Noob mistake I cri

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/YBhwkT

[basik]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/

This is where I currently am:

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/gJmZzM

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.00 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($564.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1337.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 22:54 EST-0500

[Himommies]

Just now, basik said:

This is where I currently am:

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/gJmZzM

No 970 Get a 2tb drive and ssd and get a cpu cooler 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, basik said:

This is where I currently am:

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/gJmZzM

970 is not worth any penny and is too old, look at my build above

[basik]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.00 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($564.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1337.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 22:54 EST-0500

 

This one is looking like a good contender for sure. Thanks!

[Guest]

Just now, basik said:

This one is looking like a good contender for sure. Thanks!

If you want to save money drop to a 1060 6GB. There still better than your GTX 970 for sure

[Himommies]

Just now, basik said:

This one is looking like a good contender for sure. Thanks!

Get his for me I value aesthetics over performance

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

Get his for me I value aesthetics over performance

But mine is a nice looking all black?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

Get his for me I value aesthetics over performance

And you say value asthetic yet you put ugly dh15 ugly ram on an ugly mobo

[basik]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

If you want to save money drop to a 1060 6GB. There still better than your GTX 970 for sure

Okay, I have a 750W power supply that hasn't ever given me any issues, I guess there is no reason to spend an extra $100, now that I'm thinking about it.

Thanks for the advice!

[Guest]

Just now, basik said:

Okay, I have a 750W power supply that hasn't ever given me any issues, I guess there is no reason to spend an extra $100, now that I'm thinking about it.

Thanks for the advice!

What PSU? It could be a bad one

[basik]

3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

What PSU? It could be a bad one

It's beena  few month's since I've opened that old rig but I think it's a Corsair CX750?

[Freezanator]

@basik, I went for a white/black (mostly white) configuration. Hope you like it. By the way, the CX750 is not a good PSU. Most of the green labelled ones (like the CX750) are not reliable in high end systems.  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($159.97 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1284.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 23:05 EST-0500

[Himommies]

9 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

And you say value asthetic yet you put ugly dh15 ugly ram on an ugly mobo

I meant to put the h100i

[HoneyBooBoo]

This would be a pretty good option and pretty good value for your money. 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/BsM7pb

[basik]

2 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

@basik, I went for a white/black (mostly white) configuration. Hope you like it. By the way, the CX750 is not a good PSU. Most of the green labelled ones (like the CX750) are not reliable in high end systems.  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($159.97 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1284.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 23:05 EST-0500

 

I really like this build. This one is also a looking really good. Thanks!

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

@basik, I went for a white/black (mostly white) configuration. Hope you like it. By the way, the CX750 is not a good PSU. Most of the green labelled ones (like the CX750) are not reliable in high end systems.  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($159.97 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1284.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 23:05 EST-0500

no price on cooler?

[Freezanator]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

no price on cooler?

Whoops, gonna find another one  

[Guest]

17 minutes ago, basik said:

It's beena  few month's since I've opened that old rig but I think it's a Corsair CX750?

might get a new one but cx is not THAT BAD. even so I would try to get a EVGA G2 or Corsair RM/RMx for higher quality

[Freezanator]

@basik, here's a revised version. (I forgot the CPU cooler)  

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer i30 Extreme 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($159.97 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1319.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 23:30 EST-0500

[basik]

Strange question? Are there any custom/pre bruilds that are worth it now adays? I was looking at Origin back in the day.