First Build

[KrypticGeass]

I've always want to build my own computer ever since I've started gaming at about the age of 15. I started gaming on a basic home computer and from there on to a decent laptop, and for the most part the games where playable. Around 2014 or so I bought a built computer of a college student for about 600 $USD (California), this is the current computer I have and use. I use it mainly for streaming movies, shows and playing video games like Overwatch, some steam games. I just got a new job that pays better then before and now feel is the time to start anew. I plan on being able to play VR games and really just play the games i like at their max. I've never built a computer before and have minimal experience, a lot of Linus' videos help answer a lot of questions i had like about what i might need/want. My main concern before I buy all the parts are, are they all compatible and will I be bottle-necking any of this parts. I've looked over these questions myself and would just like some experienced eyes to look these over and warn me of any possible troubles. I've attached a .pdf listing ideally everything in want/think i need. Please I want to hear your opinions and advice.

 

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Current Computer specs-

Motherboard- gigabyte ga-990fxa-ud3

CPU- AMD FX 8320 8 core 3.5 Ghz

Graphics- AMD Radeon HD 7800

Ram- 8Gb

Monitor- Samsung 55" 4k TV

Keyboard- Logitech K250 wireless

Mouse- M705 wireless

Bluetooth- Intel Dual bandwireless AC 7260

 

 

My First Build.pdf

[Guest]

A 970 seems old. I would get a 1060/1070. Maybe a 7600k instead?

[Misinthe]

7 minutes ago, KrypticGeass said:

I've always want to build my own computer ever since I've started gaming at about the age of 15. I started gaming on a basic home computer and from there on to a decent laptop, and for the most part the games where playable. Around 2014 or so I bought a built computer of a college student for about 600 $USD (California), this is the current computer I have and use. I use it mainly for streaming movies, shows and playing video games like Overwatch, some steam games. I just got a new job that pays better then before and now feel is the time to start anew. I plan on being able to play VR games and really just play the games i like at their max. I've never built a computer before and have minimal experience, a lot of Linus' videos help answer a lot of questions i had like about what i might need/want. My main concern before I buy all the parts are, are they all compatible and will I be bottle-necking any of this parts. I've looked over these questions myself and would just like some experienced eyes to look these over and warn me of any possible troubles. I've attached a .pdf listing ideally everything in want/think i need. Please I want to hear your opinions and advice.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thanks Fourm Yours Truly, 

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Current Computer specs-

Motherboard- gigabyte ga-990fxa-ud3

CPU- AMD FX 8320 8 core 3.5 Ghz

Graphics- AMD Radeon HD 7800

Ram- 8Gb

Monitor- Samsung 55" 4k TV

Keyboard- Logitech K250 wireless

Mouse- M705 wireless

Bluetooth- Intel Dual bandwireless AC 7260

 

 

My First Build.pdf

Seems good, just like @deXxterlab97 said, might want to reconsider the GTX 970 for at least a 1070 if you plan on VR.

[Energycore]

Too much money spent on that RAM (can find 16GB for $80)

If you choose an AIO, do it for aesthetics, they're not very quiet.

I would put a 1070 on that computer. The 970 has the performance of a $200 card as of today. Yes you can make budget room for it.

 

I like your case and PSU choices.

[The Sloth]

wait for zen 

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Too much money spent on that RAM (can find 16GB for $80)

If you choose an AIO, do it for aesthetics, they're not very quiet.

I would put a 1070 on that computer. The 970 has the performance of a $200 card as of today. Yes you can make budget room for it.

 

I like your case and PSU choices.

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whats with people buying expensive ram i know some uses but still.

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

whats with people buying expensive ram 

Not sure. But we're here to correct that.

 

On an unrelated note, I have fallen in love with this keyboard.

[Misinthe]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

whats with people buying expensive ram 

Mayne he wants to do 64GB quad channel in the future? 

[Misinthe]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Not sure. But we're here to correct that.

 

On an unrelated note, I have fallen in love with this keyboard.

Which keyboard?

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Not sure. But we're here to correct that.

 

On an unrelated note, I have fallen in love with this keyboard.

 

i love my k70 so far too. 

[Energycore]

Just now, Miguel552 said:

Which keyboard?

It's less about the keyboard itself and more about the mechanical switches. (Rosewill Apollo RK-9100 with Cherry Red).

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Miguel552 said:

Mayne he wants to do 64GB quad channel in the future? 

64gb ram paired with a 8320.... really don't know what to say. 

[Misinthe]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Too much money spent on that RAM (can find 16GB for $80)

If you choose an AIO, do it for aesthetics, they're not very quiet.

I would put a 1070 on that computer. The 970 has the performance of a $200 card as of today. Yes you can make budget room for it.

 

I like your case and PSU choices.

You saying AiO are not worth it? I thought they were better than high end air when it came to noise and cooling?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

64gb ram paired with a 8320.... really don't know what to say. 

his specs in the pdf though. read his post again

[Misinthe]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

64gb ram paired with a 8320.... really don't know what to say. 

I think you're confused, that's his old build, his new build is with a 7700k, check the PDF linked at the end of his post.

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

64gb ram paired with a 8320.... really don't know what to say. 

That would be 64GB RAM with a 7700K. Still a bit silly but less so. You can comfortably edit 4K video on 32GB and a 7700K.

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Miguel552 said:

I think you're confused, that's his old build, his new build is with a 7700k, check the PDF linked at the end of his post.

apologies, I misunderstood. 

[Energycore]

Let's not derail the thread now

 

Wait for OP's response.

[Misinthe]

2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Let's not derail the thread now

 

Wait for OP's response.

Haha true, so you didn't answer about the AiO.

[KrypticGeass]

Lol you guys are responding fast then i can look for new parts. I'll re-post new list in a few minutes.

[Misinthe]

1 minute ago, KrypticGeass said:

Lol you guys are responding fast then i can look for new parts. I'll re-post new list in a few minutes.

Try and use www.partpicker.com it will also help you with compatibility, and use the embedded to post your list here for easy viewing for us.

[KrypticGeass]

if i get  a GTX 1070 with GDDR5 then i need a new motherboard right?

[Misinthe]

2 minutes ago, KrypticGeass said:

if i get  a GTX 1070 with GDDR5 then i need a new motherboard right?

No. Motherboard would change if you get a different CPU.

[Misinthe]

Should end up something like this.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($344.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($102.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($130.07 @ B&H) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($418.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1421.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 00:30 EST-0500

 

Edit: sorry, that motherboard should have been the z270 version, not z170.

[KrypticGeass]

Thanks for showing me that partspicker i used you r list and just made some changes

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($344.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($147.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($418.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($129.77 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1523.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 01:01 EST-0500