Build for Dad

[Alexcalibur]

Workstation uses, video editing, rendering, modeling etc. Budget was 2k, but I wanted to leave some room for taxes, shipping etc. What do you guys think? I tried to go with a white ish theme with this but I am not having a side panel window so who really cares lol? 

 

New List

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/w736bj
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/w736bj/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K5 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($151.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($272.75 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card  ($504.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: be quiet! - Pure Base 600 (Black/Silver) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.23 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake - Toughpower Grand RGB 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.69 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1550.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-21 16:10 EDT-0400

 

Old List

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($199.00 @ B&H) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: OCZ - TRION 150 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($265.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB SC2 Gaming iCX Video Card  ($517.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Quiet 600Q ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.69 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1759.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-20 18:25 EDT-0400

[TheGhzGuy]

7 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

Workstation uses, video editing, rendering, modeling etc. Budget was 2k, but I wanted to leave some room for taxes, shipping etc. What do you guys think? I tried to go with a white ish theme with this but I am not having a side panel window so who really cares lol? 

 

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($199.00 @ B&H) 
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: OCZ - TRION 150 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($265.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB SC2 Gaming iCX Video Card  ($517.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Quiet 600Q ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.69 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1759.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-20 18:25 EDT-0400

That SSD isn't the best from what I know. (I think the Adata SU800 is better) (I was wrong, I'll look elsewhere)

[rn8686]

Not gaming? R7 would be much better for this, could also get away with a lower wattage PSU (550W would be fine). 

[Alexcalibur]

3 minutes ago, rn8686 said:

Not gaming? R7 would be much better for this, could also get away with a lower wattage PSU (550W would be fine). 

I have had bad experience with AMD . And I know the wattage is overkill, but I wanted something that was either titanium or platinum certified and that is the best one in the higher end line up I have found. 

[Alexcalibur]

7 minutes ago, TheGhzGuy said:

That SSD isn't the best from what I know. (I think the Adata SU800 is better) (I was wrong, I'll look elsewhere)

Wierd choice but he said I only want 1tb of SSD storage so I was like whatever and got him this one. I have seen linus use this before? thats why I chose it. 

[rn8686]

Just now, IskanderEXC said:

I have had bad experience with AMD .

Just saying R7 would kick the 7700Ks ass in rendering here, the extra 4 cores will really be useful. 

[Alexcalibur]

1 minute ago, rn8686 said:

Just saying R7 would kick the 7700Ks ass in rendering here, the extra 4 cores will really be useful. 

Singe core the 7700k beats it I think, and the 1800x is more expensive

[TheGhzGuy]

1 minute ago, IskanderEXC said:

Singe core the 7700k beats it I think, and the 1800x is more expensive

There are other R7's though. Might the 1700 work?  And more cores is usually better for a workstation.

[TheGhzGuy]

3 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

Wierd choice but he said I only want 1tb of SSD storage so I was like whatever and got him this one. I have seen linus use this before? thats why I chose it. 

According to Userbenchmark.com, the Mushkin Reactor 1TB is a faster drive. It's a whole $0.90 cheaper too.

[rn8686]

Just now, IskanderEXC said:

Singe core the 7700k beats it I think, and the 1800x is more expensive

Only in gaming where single threaded is more important, the 1700 will be fine (Can OC to the 1800x anyway). 

[brob]

Consider getting a 2x8GB memory kit like Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory. This will leave two slots free for a future upgrade. There is no performance benefit populating all four slots.

 

I'd suggest a different ssd. Perhaps Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive.

 

Given the described workload an R7 1700 would probably be a better choice, especially if one gets a decent overclock out of it.

[Zyndo]

26 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

Workstation uses, video editing, rendering, modeling etc. Budget was 2k, but I wanted to leave some room for taxes, shipping etc. What do you guys think? I tried to go with a white ish theme with this but I am not having a side panel window so who really cares lol

You should be going with Ryzen here... R7 1700 be a fair bit better in those listed areas and a decent bit cheaper as well (could save overall $150-$200 depending on motherboard/cooler choices whilst simultaneously getting better performance in your chosen applications). With the money saved by going R7 you could probably upgrade that 1080 to a 1080ti if you wish (or an ultra fast 1TB 960 EVO NVMe drive).

 

 

15 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

I have had bad experience with AMD

what kind of band experience? Ryzen is a kickass product and most of its growing pains are gone. I mean if you're dead set against AMD, you should really be looking at the X299 lineup rather than Z270. but for your dad and his workload, Ryzen is a clear victor over the 7700k, both in price, and in performance.

 

15 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

Wierd choice but he said I only want 1tb of SSD storage so I was like whatever and got him this one. I have seen linus use this before? thats why I chose it. 

Nothing wrong with the TR150. Good'n solid drive from a decent manufacturer. Any benchmarked performance difference is unlikely to be felt all that much in the real world from one Sata drive to the next. You could also get this drive if you're looking for a tad bit more storage (also comes in an M.2 form factor if you want that): https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bh38TW/crucial-mx300-11tb-25-solid-state-drive-ct1050mx300ssd1

For a little bit more money you could also get an entry level M.2 NVMe drive, which should be significantly faster for some things relating to your dad's workload: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DwgPxr/intel-600p-series-1tb-m2-2260-solid-state-drive-ssdpekkw010t7x1

(particularly fast when it comes to sequential and random read speeds when compared to a normal SATA SSD, which its priced very closely to... not as fast as some other NVMe drives, but quite a bit faster than a normal SATA drive)

[Alexcalibur]

6 hours ago, TheGhzGuy said:

There are other R7's though. Might the 1700 work?  And more cores is usually better for a workstation.

I updated the list, going with the 1700. If this fails I am blaming you  

 

6 hours ago, TheGhzGuy said:

According to Userbenchmark.com, the Mushkin Reactor 1TB is a faster drive. It's a whole $0.90 cheaper too.

Going with the Crucial MX300, cheap, and has a nicer aesthetic than the Mushkin

6 hours ago, rn8686 said:

1700 will be fine

I put it in  

 

6 hours ago, brob said:

This will leave two slots free for a future upgrade. There is no performance benefit populating all four slots.

 

I'd suggest a different ssd. Perhaps Crucial - MX300 1.1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive.

 

Given the described workload an R7 1700 would probably be a better choice, especially if one gets a decent overclock out of it.

It's not that I need the four sticks, it just looks nicer with all of the slots populated... Lol I changed it to a 2x8Gb... I also went with the MX300 and the 1700

5 hours ago, Zyndo said:

R7 1700 be a fair bit better in those listed areas and a decent bit cheaper as well

eh cheaper i guess. I put it into my list and I had some more money to spend in other areas. 

 

5 hours ago, Zyndo said:

what kind of band experience?

I have awful luck, so I am not trying to bag on AMD, but I have had 2 6300s die on me, and a Phenom ii x4 965 burn up in my face lol. I did a little more reading and it looks like I might have to go with them for b4b. 

 

5 hours ago, Zyndo said:

You could also get this drive if you're looking for a tad bit more storage

I went with the MX300  

 

 

I UPDATED THE OP WITH THE NEW LIST :)))) 

[JoostinOnline]

15 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

I updated the list, going with the 1700. If this fails I am blaming you  

 

Going with the Crucial MX300, cheap, and has a nicer aesthetic than the Mushkin

I put it in  

 

It's not that I need the four sticks, it just looks nicer with all of the slots populated... Lol I changed it to a 2x8Gb... I also went with the MX300 and the 1700

eh cheaper i guess. I put it into my list and I had some more money to spend in other areas. 

 

I have awful luck, so I am not trying to bag on AMD, but I have had 2 6300s die on me, and a Phenom ii x4 965 burn up in my face lol. I did a little more reading and it looks like I might have to go with them for b4b. 

 

I went with the MX300  

 

 

I UPDATED THE OP WITH THE NEW LIST :)))) 

You need much faster RAM. Ryzen heavily depends on RAM speed. Go with 3000MHz+.

[Alexcalibur]

1 minute ago, JoostinOnline said:

You need much faster RAM.

I changed it does that look good?

[Zyndo]

6 hours ago, IskanderEXC said:

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Just typed a long ass fcking reply, hit "submit reply" and the website had soemthing better to do so it just deleted my reply I guess..... so I'm gonna make this much shorter and feel free to ask specific questions about anything I say if you wish to learn more.

 

Memory: Get faster memory. Ryzen scales extremely well (much moreso than other CPU's and architectures) due to how RAM speeds influence Ryzen's "Infinity Fabric". You should be looking at ~3200MHz memory, as the minimal cost increase for that will give you a very meaningful performance improvement.

 

PSU: the NEX line of PSU's from EVGA are not as good as they're priced to be. Choose something from tier one or two from this list for a better buy. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/#comment-8149083

 

CPU cooler: the stock cooler for an R7 1700 is very good as is for even a decent amount of overclocking. You would probably not need to invest in an aftermarket cooler. At the very least a CPU cooler is a cheap and easy upgrade down the line if you feel you aren't getting enough out of your stock cooler, but this would be a good area to save money in the meantime.

 

SSD: I would still highly recommend the intel 600p NVMe SSD. its considerably faster than any SATA drive, and only a few bucks more. MX300 is a good drive though if you choose to stick with that

 

Motherboard: Nothing wrong with the motherboard you chose, but the amount you're investing in it is unnecessary. I'm not going to tell you to spend less in this area, as I definitely also like to have a good solid motherboard in my systems with a plethora of features on them and overclocking support... but you can get pretty much all that on a $100 B350 motherboard as well... so that is just something to consider.

 

 

(and yes, this IS the "much shorter" version xD)

[Alexcalibur]

Just now, Zyndo said:

(and yes, this IS the "much shorter" version xD)

Poor guy

 

Someone else already suggested to get higher speed ram so I put that on there already

I changed the PSU to an XFX one, look at the post for the specific model. 

Also removed the cooler, I looked at the stock one and it looked good enough for me lol.

Will be keeping the MX300 tho, really like the aesthetics of it

I need a motherboard with the amount of USBs and other rear IO connectors that it has. Also I like orange. 

 

 

[Zyndo]

8 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

I changed the PSU to an XFX one, look at the post for the specific model.

Its a fine unit, but its not worth $120... not when there are better units on the market for cheaper: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/y88H99/evga-supernova-g3-650w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0650

 

if you don't like EVGA, you can get any of the TXM units from corsair this one is fine too: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XRmxFT/thermaltake-toughpower-grand-rgb-750w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpg-0750fpcgus-r

 

but if you really that that XFX unit then go for it, it won't let you down.

 

11 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

I need a motherboard with the amount of USBs and other rear IO connectors that it has. Also I like orange.

Alright no problem. If it has what you need then don't let me stop you. twas just a suggestion in case you thought that was a motherboard you thought you needed because marketing tricked you into thinking you did... but if its objectively the one you need/want then its a pretty damn good board and you will be happy with your investment. I know I sure do regret settling for my Z170-A instead of going for the full Z170-Deluxe (back when skylake was in its hayday) so at least you won't have that horrible feeling of regret every time you look at your computer haha  

[JoostinOnline]

1 hour ago, IskanderEXC said:

I changed it does that look good?

Looks very good.  The only thing you might consider is getting a smaller SSD and adding a 1TB 7200RPM HDD.  I recommend WD Blue, as they have a very low fail rate (don't let that term scare you, everything has a fail rate) and perform quite well.  It won't be as fast, but you'll save a ton of money.  You can always add a second SSD later if you want.

 

PS: If you want to be like "f*ck the cost, give me something fancy" then you could get some RGB RAM https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232476

[Ordinarily_Greater]

If you feel the motherboard is expensive (well i am feeling it is) go for the Gigabyte K5, also why not trying to search for SeaSonic prime?

[AlexH779]

PCPartPicker part list: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/VD4rQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/VD4rQV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€324.90 @ Caseking) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (€83.81 @ Mindfactory) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (€138.75 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  (€128.29 @ Mindfactory) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€69.06 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  (€544.97 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  (€84.90 @ Caseking) 
Power Supply: Corsair - 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€136.83 @ Mindfactory) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  (€95.92 @ Mindfactory) 
Total: €1607.43

[Alexcalibur]

14 hours ago, Zyndo said:

If it has what you need then don't let me stop you

Someone else recommended the Gigabyte K5, so I am going with that. Same amount of USBs and rear IO ish, still orange, and $50 cheaper

14 hours ago, Zyndo said:

but if you really that that XFX unit then go for it

Some other dude recommended thermaltake, and I can't say no to that because RGB 

13 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

The only thing you might consider is getting a smaller SSD and adding a 1TB 7200RPM HDD

I was going to do that, but my dad was like "I only want 1Tb of SSD storage, nothing more!" So whatever. His money not mine lol. 

 

13 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

If you want to be like "f*ck the cost, give me something fancy" then you could get some RGB RAM

I really was considering this, and if it was for me then yeah I would have put it in, but idk this is an office PC

12 hours ago, Ordinarily_Greater said:

go for the Gigabyte K5

Good suggestion. Using that now  

 

11 hours ago, AlexH779 said:

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What I put together is less than that and more powerful Sorry buddy