Is my build fine? What would you change!

[Ultimate_Golden]

Hi im looking into building a new PC with a budget of around 1300 CND$ (1000USD).

Was debating between:

Asus Z170-a motherboard VS the MSi z170a M3

i5-6600k VS i7-6700k

2x8Gb VS 2x4Gb

I will be using the computer for work purposes (Microsoft Office), to game (World of Warcraft, League of legends, Heroes of the storm, Overwatch) and video editing (1080p)

Monitor I will be using: DELL UltraSharp U2417H 1080p HD http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/210-ahgf?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=210-AHGF

Thanks for the feedback.

BUILD: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ultimate_golden/saved/bQdqsY

 

[andygrawell]

This build looks OK and the memory seems like an easy choice for me, go for the 16G one.

[3 Lions]

I'd drop the CPU back to the i5 6600K.  

[Ultimate_Golden]

1 minute ago, andygrawell said:

This build looks OK and the memory seems like an easy choice for me, go for the 16G one.

What about the processor?

[QuantumBit]

5 minutes ago, Ultimate_Golden said:

Hi im looking into building a new PC with a budget of around 1300 CND$ (1000USD).

Was debating between:

Asus Z170-a motherboard VS the MSi z170a M3

i5-6600k VS i7-6700k

2x8Gb VS 2x4Gb

I will be using the computer for work purposes (Microsoft Office) and to game (World of Warcraft, League of legends, Heroes of the storm, Overwatch)

Monitor I will be using: DELL UltraSharp U2417H 1080p HD http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/210-ahgf?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=210-AHGF

Thanks for the feedback.

BUILD: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ultimate_golden/saved/bQdqsY

 

You don't need such a powerful CPU for gaming, a i5 should be fine, you should really spend way less on the CPU and more on the GPU, maybe get a 6500, and get a 1060 3GB instead? 8GB is fine for now also.

 

 

EDIT: Just saw you have a Z motherboard so might as well spend the extra and go for a 660k

[Ultimate_Golden]

2 minutes ago, QuantumBit said:

You don't need such a powerful CPU for gaming, a i5 should be fine, you should really spend way less on the CPU and more on the GPU, maybe get a 6500, and get a 1060 3GB instead? 8GB is fine for now also.

Thx for the reply, how about the motherboard, MSi M3 or Asus

[pcshme33]

Go for the 6600k and up that gpu to a 1060

[Princess Luna]

All those games can be played on an i5 6500 though... and he is sticking to 1080p... is the 6600k actually needed at all? in my opinion he should cheap up with a locked cpu and cheaper mobo so he can get a gtx 1070 and have future proof for his 1080p experience.

[Ultimate_Golden]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

All those games can be played on a i5 6500 though... and he is sticking to 1080p... is the 6600k actually needed at all? in my opinion he should cheap up with a locked cpu and cheaper mobo so he can get a gtx 1070 and have future proof for his 1080p experience.

the price difference between 6500 and 6600k is so small i believe its worth

[QuantumBit]

1 minute ago, Ultimate_Golden said:

Thx for the reply, how about the motherboard, MSi M3 or Asus

I'm not really a motherboard person, but I think it really depends on the colors at that point, and also the asus has a USB-C port, yet the m3 has 6 usb 3.0 compared to the asus' 4

[Energycore]

Bad cooler, overpriced motherboard, overpriced SSD, pretty meh PSU, overpriced RAM, really weak GPU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($279.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1254.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-02 14:52 EST-0500

[Ultimate_Golden]

1 minute ago, QuantumBit said:

I'm not really a motherboard person, but I think it really depends on the colors at that point, and also the asus has a USB-C port, yet the m3 has 6 usb 3.0 compared to the asus' 4

type c might be better for me compared to 2 usb3.0 guess ill go with the asus

[Princess Luna]

1 minute ago, Ultimate_Golden said:

the price difference between 6500 and 6600k is so small i believe its worth

Yes but there is also the motherboard difference, a h110m is half the price of the z170, consider you'll be getting the stock cooler which is fine enough you'll be saving on cooling as well, it is more saving than just the straight processor price tag difference, and I know you may get afraid that your performance will be hurt but considering what you want to do... you shouldn't really have any issue with the i5 6500, but well... it is up to you.

[QuantumBit]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Bad cooler, overpriced motherboard, overpriced SSD, pretty meh PSU, overpriced RAM, really weak GPU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($279.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1254.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-02 14:52 EST-0500

Is there really a point in getting a 6700k for gaming and work?

[RadiatingLight]

How about this:

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

1000CAD for a much more balanced system.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, QuantumBit said:

Is there really a point in getting a 6700k for gaming and work?

OP said video editing hence the inclusion. Could definitely save buck there.

[Ultimate_Golden]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Bad cooler, overpriced motherboard, overpriced SSD, pretty meh PSU, overpriced RAM, really weak GPU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($279.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1254.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-02 14:52 EST-0500

Thx for the reply!! will change my GPU to the RX480 and change to that CPU cooler. i think i'll change to a i5 though

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Ultimate_Golden said:

Thx for the reply!! will change my GPU to the RX480 and change to that CPU cooler. i think i'll change to a i5 though

You should do 16GB RAM in that case

[QuantumBit]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

OP said video editing hence the inclusion. Could definitely save buck there.

Oh I didn't even notice that....