Compatibility and motherboard questions

[darkknesss]

This is the system : https://it.pcpartpicker.com/list/t7j2nn

I wanted to know if that mobo is compatible and works fine with everything and has an EASY BIOS to work with and doesn't require any updates.
Second I wanted to know if the PSU is modular or non modular and if its compatible with the EVGA 1070 FTW edition.
Thirdly if I need additional case fans as the NZXT S340 comes in with one rear fan exhaust and top fan exhaust and I was thinking of moving the top one infront to make it intake.

Thanks for the time to answer these

 

[maz89]

1. Mobo is compatible.
2. That is more than enough power supply. It's a quality PSU, but non-modular.
3. You could get the Corsairs AF120 for a reasonable price to set up a push-pull system.

 

[darkknesss]

1. Mobo is compatible.
2. That is more than enough power supply. It's a quality PSU, but non-modular.
3. You could get the Corsairs AF120 for a reasonable price to set up a push-pull system.

1.Is the BIOS easy to use ? Do I need to update BIOS since of the processor and mobo ? Is it long lasting ?
2. Non modular means that I will have to sort out all cables I need?
3.Push pull system means .. 2 intake 2 exhaust or?

 

[Raz_Crimson]

1)MOBO is Compatible with the CPU
2)The PSU is clearly NON-MODULAR and yes you will have to sort them out.
3)Get new fans if your gonna OVERCLOCK or place a heavy load on CPU.
4)There is a Bios update. But i think you dont need to upgrade the Bios for the CPU.
5)There should be an EZ mode in the UEFI.

 

[madmatt30]

Nothing wrong with your initial build at all.

I've tinkered solely to get you a ssd boot drive in there at the same budget.

What I would do for certain is take the 2x8gb sticks over a 4x4gb kit

As well as less stress on the memory controller bit leaves the opportunity for further ram upgrades.
There is no benefit to 4 sticks on a skylake setup , if anything 2 sticks will perform ever so slightly better.

The gammaxx 400 is also a tad better than the evo & at €10 less a better buy.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (€308.60 @ Amazon Italia)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler (€29.56 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (€123.92 @ Amazon Italia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (€120.45 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Team L7 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€52.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€46.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card (€419.30 @ Amazon Italia)
Case: Zalman R1 ATX Mid Tower Case (€51.99 @ Amazon Italia)
Other: Corsair cx550m (€72.99)
Total: €1224.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 10:52 CEST+0200

 

[madmatt30]

Oh and the Toshiba drive is without doubt better than the Seagate IMO.
These are the only drives I use now.

 

[darkknesss]

Oh and the Toshiba drive is without doubt better than the Seagate IMO.
These are the only drives I use now.

That's an interesting build, do you recommend that PSU for a bit of overclock ? Usually ive seen that CX series are in a bad tier list

 

[darkknesss]

1)MOBO is Compatible with the CPU
2)The PSU is clearly NON-MODULAR and yes you will have to sort them out.
3)Get new fans if your gonna OVERCLOCK or place a heavy load on CPU.
4)There is a Bios update. But i think you dont need to upgrade the Bios for the CPU.
5)There should be an EZ mode in the UEFI.

Is it a good mobo even though its cheap?

 

[madmatt30]

The newer cxm series - 450/550/650 are very good quality & a totally different model to the old 430/500/600 ones.

Newer models are based roughly on the rm series & are a dc-dc design .So yes fine for those components , even the 450 model would manage at stock clocks / minimal overclocking easily.

The asrock k4 & fatality boards are very very good mate , would always be my personal budget Intel choices.

 

[darkknesss]

The newer cxm series - 450/550/650 are very good quality & a totally different model to the old 430/500/600 ones.

Newer models are based roughly on the rm series & are a dc-dc design .So yes fine for those components , even the 450 model would manage at stock clocks / minimal overclocking easily.

The asrock k4 & fatality boards are very very good mate , would always be my personal budget Intel choices.

Is it ok if i take the evga 1070 ftw vs the windforce ? is there any diff ? the evga is epxnesieve for 4 more euro

 

[madmatt30]

For €4 entirely up to you , I would point you to the problems with the evga cards regarding vrm overheating on release though mate.
Ive had 2 friends who had nothing but trouble with ftw 1080's.I would like to think any FTE card now has the extra vrm thermal pads fitted but you never know.