Hi! I want to build a PC that can game and an option to stream 1080p60. I have a brand new Z170X Gaming 3 Motherboard by Gigabyte. I bought it 3 years ago with the intention of upgrading my computer but then stuff happened and I didn't have the money anymore. Now I do, but I am wondering if I am limiting myself by using this motherboard? I chose the i7-6700k processor but I read mixed reviews about it for streaming. I plan on getting a MSI GTX 1070 along with it.
My question is, can I make it work with this motherboard and processor or am I better off selling it and getting another board with a better processor?
If I stream, it'll most likely be League of Legends, Overwatch, Apex Legends.
I also have 2 Acer S0 Series S220HQL, 1920x1080 monitor, if I need a better one, any recommendations will help.
This is the build I put together
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($307.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 33 eSports ONE (Black/Red) CPU Cooler ($37.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($259.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB Video Card ($599.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT - H440 (Matte Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1592.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-09 22:54 EDT-0400
Minus the Motherboard, its about $1200 (I picked the MSI GTX 1070 Gaming 8G, not Gaming X 8G. ($132 difference).
I'm not committed to it aesthetically, and I'm sure I can easily save money on some parts. I just like anything white/black/red.
Thank you for your time and help
My question is, can I make it work with this motherboard and processor or am I better off selling it and getting another board with a better processor?
If I stream, it'll most likely be League of Legends, Overwatch, Apex Legends.
I also have 2 Acer S0 Series S220HQL, 1920x1080 monitor, if I need a better one, any recommendations will help.
This is the build I put together
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($307.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 33 eSports ONE (Black/Red) CPU Cooler ($37.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($259.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB Video Card ($599.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT - H440 (Matte Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1592.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-09 22:54 EDT-0400
Minus the Motherboard, its about $1200 (I picked the MSI GTX 1070 Gaming 8G, not Gaming X 8G. ($132 difference).
I'm not committed to it aesthetically, and I'm sure I can easily save money on some parts. I just like anything white/black/red.
Thank you for your time and help
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