Help me with my first build

[Davesyn]

Hello there.

 

First time here.

 

I'm thinking about building my very first gaming PC. I already own a laptop and a PS4, but I think I want to experience the true advantages of a desktop pc. I'd basically use it for gaming, audio editing, programming, maybe run some VM and browsing the internets.

 

So, the build would go like this:

 

CPU: Intel i5-6600K 3.5Ghz

MOBO: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming 3X

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 PC-24000 16GB 2x8GB CL15

GPU: Asus Dual GTX 1060 OC 6GB GDDR5

SSD:  Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB

HDD:  Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB SATA3 64MB

Cooler: Nox Hummer H-212 CPU Cooler

PSU: Silverstone Strider ST70F-PB 700W 80 Plus Bronze Modular

Case: NZXT S340 USB 3.0 White

 

I also picked some of those components because of the color. I think a black/white build would look sick (I still don't know if I'll get the case white or black).

 

So what do you think? Is it a nice build to start and keep it for a few years before upgrading it?

 

Thanks!

[AvocadosGuac]

Maybe run some VM's...

 

Better save for a 1700x for that.

 

Atleast a 6700k or a 7700k

 

Im not sure you'll be happy with a 6600k's performance in editing, programming and VM's...

[Shiv78]

Do NOT get that SSD, get an ADATA one instead

 

Get a Seasonic S12ii PSU, much better. Around 430-520W is fine for that build.

 

[Davesyn]

5 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

Do NOT get that SSD, get an ADATA one instead

 

Get a Seasonic S12ii PSU, much better. Around 430-520W is fine for that build.

 

Well, there's a Seasonic S12II 520W on the store I'm getting it from, and it's quite cheap. But is 520 enough?  Would it allow upgrading on some parts?

[Shiv78]

Just now, Davesyn said:

Well, there's a Seasonic S12II 520W on the store I'm getting it from, and it's quite cheap. But is 520 enough?  Would it allow upgrading on some parts?

520 is enough for an i7 and 1080, so yeah

[CatXice]

dont buy a OC card its a waste of money buy the stand clock one and OC it your self?

and do u really need a 3tb hdd

[Vulcanis]

51 minutes ago, Davesyn said:

Hello there.

 

First time here.

 

I'm thinking about building my very first gaming PC. I already own a laptop and a PS4, but I think I want to experience the true advantages of a desktop pc. I'd basically use it for gaming, audio editing, programming, maybe run some VM and browsing the internets.

 

So, the build would go like this:

 

CPU: Intel i5-6600K 3.5Ghz

MOBO: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming 3X

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 PC-24000 16GB 2x8GB CL15

GPU: Asus Dual GTX 1060 OC 6GB GDDR5

SSD:  Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB

HDD:  Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB SATA3 64MB

Cooler: Nox Hummer H-212 CPU Cooler

PSU: Silverstone Strider ST70F-PB 700W 80 Plus Bronze Modular

Case: NZXT S340 USB 3.0 White

 

I also picked some of those components because of the color. I think a black/white build would look sick (I still don't know if I'll get the case white or black).

 

So what do you think? Is it a nice build to start and keep it for a few years before upgrading it?

 

Thanks!

Agreed with above, avoid low tier Kingston SSD's. The HDD is always up to you, good choice on the P300 series though. And if getting the S340, may as well get the Elite version for the same $ if tempered glass is your thing. Maybe something like this? Assuming USA

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcPRRG

[Davesyn]

6 hours ago, Shiv78 said:

520 is enough for an i7 and 1080, so yeah

Turns out that 520W PSU is no longer available 

But there's a 620W version, so I might as well get that. And it has nothing but positive reviews. Everyone says Seasonic is a great brand, so it must be true.

 

6 hours ago, CatXice said:

dont buy a OC card its a waste of money buy the stand clock one and OC it your self?

and do u really need a 3tb hdd

Actually, I don't plan on getting the card yet. I won't play much the first month or so, so I'll probably get the card a bit later.

And I don't really need a 3TB hdd, but I usually go to LAN Parties, so my storage gets maxed out quite easily.

 

6 hours ago, Vulcanis said:

Agreed with above, avoid low tier Kingston SSD's. The HDD is always up to you, good choice on the P300 series though. And if getting the S340, may as well get the Elite version for the same $ if tempered glass is your thing. Maybe something like this? Assuming USA

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcPRRG

I thought about getting a 2TB HDD instead and invest the difference on a Samsung SSD, which have very positive reviews.

I'm from Spain actually, and the s340 Elite version is 30€ more expensive than the regular version, and I don't think tempered glass is worth 30€ (Considering the regular case itself is around 70€).

[Wumkin]

Note there is no SSD:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tHg2Yr
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tHg2Yr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($295.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($56.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($403.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1042.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-10 03:19 EST-0500

[Davesyn]

Well, I actually built my computer a week ago. It works like a charm, compared to my 2012 laptop that I was using.

I ended up getting a 2TB HDD and the Seasonic PSU. As soon as I took it out of the box, I knew my money was very well invested. This is one great quality PSU.

 

I actually didn't get the Graphics card, since I won't play much in the following months. I'll get one in 1 or 2 months, probably. Until then, I'm fine with the integrated graphics.

 

Now I need a nice screen, since the one i use now (which is actually a TV), is not 1080p, and I want a 1080p or 1440p one, but I'll make another thread for that.

 

Thanks a lot gor your help guys!