Hey all, I'm looking to get some help with a PC that I'll be building soon. I'd greatly appreciate any advice/assistance.
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as possible, I'd prefer to order parts this week.
Budget Range: $1500 total, I don't want to go over this limit, but if there's something that I'm missing that would make this build a lot better, I'm open to the possibility.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Animation, rendering, watching movies, browsing the Internet, and gaming.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes.
Parts to Upgrade: This is a fresh build, so everything.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon firstly because I have Prime, then Newegg.
Location: Tri-Cities, Tennessee, US.
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, but I really just want durable, reliable parts.
Overclocking: Maybe, more on the "no" side than "yes."
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm looking to have a white/teal theme with this build, but it won't hurt me to have some black thrown in as well. I'll need a case with a window, and overall I'd like the build to be quiet, but as long as it isn't making tons of noise it should be fine.
Programs/Games that I'll be running:
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Graduating with a degree in 3D Animation soon, so I want to have something that I can do professional work on. I've been using the department's computers so far, so it's time to get one of my own.
Also, I put together a build myself so I'll list the parts below, but I'm not too confident in my PC building skills, since this is my first one. Let me know what you all think.
CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012M8LXQW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Intel Core i7 6700K 4.00 GHz Unlocked Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151 [BX80662I76700K] [/url]
CPU cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EUTVCJXLAJ4K ] Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2) [/url]
Motherboard:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012NH05UW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] ASUS Z170-A ATX DDR4 Motherboards [/url]
Memory/RAM:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014UYPEXE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Corsair LPX 32GB DRAM 3000MHz C15 Memory Kit for DDR4 Systems [/url]
Storage:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AAKZRP2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A23NVCSO4PYH3S ] Samsung 750 EVO - 250GB - 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-750250BW) [/url]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJRS628/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] WD Black 2TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD2003FZEX [/url]
GPU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR5MR32/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Graphics Card - (VCGGTX10606PB) [/url]
PSU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0OC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified [/url]
Case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006I2H04I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case - White [/url]
Monitor:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV1PWJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] LG 27MP58VQ-P 27-Inch IPS Monitor with Screen Split [/url]
Other:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J5F11LM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AOKE1QN9G0NQD ] Rayhoo Computer RGB LED Light Strip with Remote control, RGBW LED Light Flexible Lamp Strip DC 12V for PC Computer Case, 2*50cm [/url]
Total: $1471.50
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as possible, I'd prefer to order parts this week.
Budget Range: $1500 total, I don't want to go over this limit, but if there's something that I'm missing that would make this build a lot better, I'm open to the possibility.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Animation, rendering, watching movies, browsing the Internet, and gaming.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes.
Parts to Upgrade: This is a fresh build, so everything.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon firstly because I have Prime, then Newegg.
Location: Tri-Cities, Tennessee, US.
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, but I really just want durable, reliable parts.
Overclocking: Maybe, more on the "no" side than "yes."
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I'm looking to have a white/teal theme with this build, but it won't hurt me to have some black thrown in as well. I'll need a case with a window, and overall I'd like the build to be quiet, but as long as it isn't making tons of noise it should be fine.
Programs/Games that I'll be running:
Autodesk Maya
Mentalray/Renderman (rendering capabilities)
Photoshop (Adobe CC in general)
Unreal Engine
Skyrim
Elder Scrolls Online
Etc.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Graduating with a degree in 3D Animation soon, so I want to have something that I can do professional work on. I've been using the department's computers so far, so it's time to get one of my own.
Also, I put together a build myself so I'll list the parts below, but I'm not too confident in my PC building skills, since this is my first one. Let me know what you all think.
CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012M8LXQW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Intel Core i7 6700K 4.00 GHz Unlocked Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151 [BX80662I76700K] [/url]
CPU cooler:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EUTVCJXLAJ4K ] Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2) [/url]
Motherboard:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012NH05UW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] ASUS Z170-A ATX DDR4 Motherboards [/url]
Memory/RAM:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014UYPEXE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Corsair LPX 32GB DRAM 3000MHz C15 Memory Kit for DDR4 Systems [/url]
Storage:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AAKZRP2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A23NVCSO4PYH3S ] Samsung 750 EVO - 250GB - 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-750250BW) [/url]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJRS628/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] WD Black 2TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD2003FZEX [/url]
GPU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR5MR32/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Graphics Card - (VCGGTX10606PB) [/url]
PSU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0OC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] Corsair CX Series, CX600, 600 Watt (600W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified [/url]
Case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006I2H04I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case - White [/url]
Monitor:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV1PWJU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER ] LG 27MP58VQ-P 27-Inch IPS Monitor with Screen Split [/url]
Other:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J5F11LM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AOKE1QN9G0NQD ] Rayhoo Computer RGB LED Light Strip with Remote control, RGBW LED Light Flexible Lamp Strip DC 12V for PC Computer Case, 2*50cm [/url]
Total: $1471.50