$1600 build advise

[Badhabit]

Hi I'm getting a new pc soon and spent some time on pcpartpicker and want your advise if this is a good build or not or if something should be replaced, it's a $1600ish build (cannot go over $1700) https://pcpartpicker.com/user/B3dhabit/saved/4sykLk

[iRileyx]

Definitely needs an SSD in there.
I'd suggest a better PSU also

[Stardar1]

3 minutes ago, Badhabit said:

Hi I'm getting a new pc soon and spent some time on pcpartpicker and want your advise if this is a good build or not or if something should be replaced, it's a $1600ish build (cannot go over $1700) https://pcpartpicker.com/user/B3dhabit/saved/4sykLk

That's an expensive motherboard, and you don't have an SSD. 

 

Also that PSu is terrible compared to the G2

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MfJwrH/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

I'd also want 16GB of RAM

 

it might be worth dropping to a GTX 1070 to get a more well-rounded build

[xephoneration]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.74 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($384.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ Jet) 
Total: $1614.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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get the os off of like kinguin or /r/microsoftwareswap for like $30

[michaelocarroll007]

5 minutes ago, Badhabit said:

Hi I'm getting a new pc soon and spent some time on pcpartpicker and want your advise if this is a good build or not or if something should be replaced, it's a $1600ish build (cannot go over $1700) https://pcpartpicker.com/user/B3dhabit/saved/4sykLk

I Sort of agree on Dropping to a 1070 

Picking up a decent SSD and 8gb more of Ram For a more Rounded Build  a better PSU would be good but a 1070/1080 arent that power hungry so i think overall its fine 

 

Another option IMO 

Maybe getting a SSD instead of the hard drvie for now and  plan on Buying 8gb of ram and a HDD later down the road when you have more money since upgrading thoses is easier and much lower cost then if you got the 1070 but later wanted something faster.

 

 

Id go with the second option personally unless you knew your not spending another dollar on the build anytime soon if so option 1  

[Oswin]

would you consider this?

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Corsair) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.74 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($180.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($633.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1671.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-02 12:05 EST-0500

[Badhabit]

2 minutes ago, michaelocarroll007 said:

I Sort of agree on Dropping to a 1070 

Picking up a decent SSD and 8gb more of Ram For a more Rounded Build  a better PSU would be good but a 1070/1080 arent that power hungry so i think overall its fine 

 

Another option IMO 

Maybe getting a SSD instead of the hard drvie for now and  plan on Buying 8gb of ram and a HDD later down the road when you have more money since upgrading thoses is easier and much lower cost then if you got the 1070 but later wanted something faster.

 

 

Id go with the second option personally unless you knew your not spending another dollar on the build anytime soon if so option 1  

Yea that was my plan but other way around but I'll go with that idea (the latter one)

[Badhabit]

2 minutes ago, Oswin said:

would you consider this?

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Corsair) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($153.74 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($180.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($633.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1671.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-02 12:05 EST-0500

I need a monitor and OS with the buget since it's my first desktop

[michaelocarroll007]

Just now, Badhabit said:

Yea that was my plan but other way around but I'll go with that idea (the latter one)

 Yeah i would say its best in the longer Run.

 

But id Deffiently get the SSD over a HDD now as it will be the boot drive and will be almost no work to add the HDD besides pluging it in

where as if you get a HDD and add SSD youll have to mirror copy transfer or reinstall everything 

[xephoneration]

8 minutes ago, michaelocarroll007 said:

I Sort of agree on Dropping to a 1070 

Picking up a decent SSD and 8gb more of Ram For a more Rounded Build  a better PSU would be good but a 1070/1080 arent that power hungry so i think overall its fine 

 

Another option IMO 

Maybe getting a SSD instead of the hard drvie for now and  plan on Buying 8gb of ram and a HDD later down the road when you have more money since upgrading thoses is easier and much lower cost then if you got the 1070 but later wanted something faster.

 

 

Id go with the second option personally unless you knew your not spending another dollar on the build anytime soon if so option 1  

the OP seems to do 1080p gaming. With a 1080, 1080p is simply just overkill and would need to step up to 2k-3k to really get the max performance of the 1080. the 1070, as well the 1060, are prefect for 1080p gaming with the 1070 also being good for 1440p gaming. So what he meant by a well rounded build was pretty much this. it is pointless if you are getting a 1080 and are only going to do 1080p gaming where a 1070 can max out pretty much at 1080p with most trip A title games.

 

 

EDIT: I am agreeing with you

[Matias_Chambers]

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

the OP seems to do 1080p gaming. With a 1080, 1080p is simply just overkill and would need to step up to 2k-3k to really get the max performance of the 1080. the 1070, as well the 1060, are prefect for 1080p gaming with the 1070 also being good for 1440p gaming. So what he meant by a well rounded build was pretty much this. it is pointless if you are getting a 1080 and are only going to do 1080p gaming where a 1070 can max out pretty much at 1080p with most trip A title games.

A 1080 is pretty nice for 144 Hz. He will be able to run pretty much all games at 144 fps.

[michaelocarroll007]

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

the OP seems to do 1080p gaming. With a 1080, 1080p is simply just overkill and would need to step up to 2k-3k to really get the max performance of the 1080. the 1070, as well the 1060, are prefect for 1080p gaming with the 1070 also being good for 1440p gaming. So what he meant by a well rounded build was pretty much this. it is pointless if you are getting a 1080 and are only going to do 1080p gaming where a 1070 can max out pretty much at 1080p with most trip A title games.

it is a 144hz Moinitor Which will utilize the 1080 I dont agree with the choice personally  of 1080p and a GTX 1080 but everyone has there preferences and thats all this is.

i have 2 4k Moinitors and id rather play 4k 60hz then 1080p 144hz  but both will use a GTX 1080 pretty well 

[Badhabit]

2 minutes ago, xephoneration said:

the OP seems to do 1080p gaming. With a 1080, 1080p is simply just overkill and would need to step up to 2k-3k to really get the max performance of the 1080. the 1070, as well the 1060, are prefect for 1080p gaming with the 1070 also being good for 1440p gaming. So what he meant by a well rounded build was pretty much this. it is pointless if you are getting a 1080 and are only going to do 1080p gaming where a 1070 can max out pretty much at 1080p with most trip A title games.

I'm planning on upgrading the monitor over the next year or so which would be cheaper than upgrading the GPU

[Stardar1]

Just now, Matias_Chambers said:

A 1080 is pretty nice for 144 Hz. He will be able to run pretty much all games at 144 fps.

yes, but with no SSD, only 8GB of RAM, and a sub-par CPU cooler for overclocking. 

 

Dropping to a 6700 is also an option, save cash on the cooler and motherboard

[Matias_Chambers]

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($102.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($599.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ Jet) 
Total: $1610.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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How to get an OS:

 

 

[Matias_Chambers]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

yes, but with no SSD, only 8GB of RAM, and a sub-par CPU cooler for overclocking. 

 

Dropping to a 6700 is also an option, save cash on the cooler and motherboard

Check my build

[Stardar1]

1 minute ago, Matias_Chambers said:

Check my build

That's an awful power supply, and a terrible HDD. 

not to mention a pretty bad motherboard

[Matias_Chambers]

22 minutes ago, Badhabit said:

(cannot go over $1700)

Get the 512 GB version of the Intel 600p if you can spend that much. 

[Matias_Chambers]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

That's an awful power supply, and a terrible HDD. 

not to mention a pretty bad motherboard

What's wrong with the PSU, HDD and mobo? 

[Badhabit]

3 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($102.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($599.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ Jet) 
Total: $1610.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-02 12:13 EST-0500

 

How to get an OS:

 

 

The problem with that is I don't live in America my dad works on cruise ships and he's in America currently and getting the parts there for a lot cheaper than here (South Africa)

[xephoneration]

Just now, Matias_Chambers said:

A 1080 is pretty nice for 144 Hz. He will be able to run pretty much all games at 144 fps.

not really. Even so the 1080 does not max out on 144hz with ultra presets. as well as a 1070 matter of fact. 

 

that is just one of many benchmarks I can provide more of course. 

[Matias_Chambers]

Just now, xephoneration said:

not really. Even so the 1080 does not max out on 144hz with ultra presets. as well as a 1070 matter of fact. 

 

that is just one of many benchmarks I can provide more of course. 

I know, but he will be closer to 144 fps in many games.

[xephoneration]

1 minute ago, Matias_Chambers said:

I know, but he will be closer to 144 fps in many games.

not really even if he went with a 1070. even so if he bought a 1070 from EVGA he can benefit from the upgrade program to upgrade to a 1080. Having a 1080 in the build will require for less quality parts, even in mine it is not perfect in respect to a 1070. 

[Badhabit]

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

not really even if he went with a 1070. even so if he bought a 1070 from EVGA he can benefit from the upgrade program to upgrade to a 1080. Having a 1080 in the build will require for less quality parts, even in mine it is not perfect in respect to a 1070. 

The other parts I can upgrade over time and will be a lot cheaper than upgrading the GPU my plan is to get a good gpu a good cpu and upgrade the rest as I go

[Matias_Chambers]

4 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

That's an awful power supply, and a terrible HDD. 

not to mention a pretty bad motherboard

 

1 minute ago, xephoneration said:

not really even if he went with a 1070. even so if he bought a 1070 from EVGA he can benefit from the upgrade program to upgrade to a 1080. Having a 1080 in the build will require for less quality parts, even in mine it is not perfect in respect to a 1070. 

@STRMfrmXMN has the PSU on tier 2. I trust that he knows what he is talking about. And the motherboard? What features would he be getting with a more expensive motherboard that he could actually use? And maybe the HDD isn't that fast, but it wont matter very much when he has an SSD.