rakigab :
photonboy :
I'm saying go with 2x8GB (Dual Channel), and NO that motherboard does not support Quad Channel (nor is it needed).
4x4GB would just be two separate Dual Channel configurations. With 2x8GB you leave two slots free in case you later want more memory.
I agree on the i5-6600K if possible.
That motherboard (asus z170 pro gaming) is pretty nice. Good audio solution etc.
i see, i checked asus z170 pro gaming again and noticed, it says supports dual channel. so for now i changed the ram to dual channel in my current build. And okay ill go for gtx 1060 which is 6gb just like you said. although i still dont have a hsf and an avr. i asked my friends about it but they are not updated with good hsf and avr's. any changes that i missed? do you want to change these?
processor - i5 6600k
hsf -
mobo - asus z170 pro gaming
gpu - msi gtx 1060 6gb OC
ssd - samsung 850 evo 250gb
hdd - seagate 1tb (barracuda 7200rpm)
ram - g.skill ripjaws ddr4 2400frq 2x8gb(16gb) dualchannel
psu - seasonic m12ii 620w
case - tecware alpha
Nothing glaring...
a) not sure which exact model of GTX1060, but I recommend one with TWO fans
(and again, PRICING and availability is currently a problem but you CAN go ahead and build the system without it and use the iGPU which is okay for light gaming)
b) 2666MHz CL15 or 16 recommended. With an i5-6600K you can find scenarios where lower is losing a bit of performance. PRICE isn't much different.
(some may argue to go 3000MHz, and it's true but far less likely and the VOLTAGE also jumps to 1.35V instead of 1.2V which adds stress to the Memory Controller in the CPU)
c) Cooler?
Cheapest I recommend is the Cryorig H7. It's pretty good for a very light overclock.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CRYORIG/H7_Universal/9.html
You should also setup a BIOS profile, and install the Asus software to use the fan control (whatever they call it now). Ask about how to optimize that later if unsure, but a quick estimate is 40% fan speed until about 45degC then ramp up for CPU.
d) SSD - I like that one.
*You should install Samsung Magician once setup. It has several features. It can benchmark, setup Overprovisioning (do so using default), and allow Windows profiles such as using Hibernation or not.
RAPID MODE can help in theory, but only demanding transfer tasks which max out your SSD's buffer. (it uses the system memory as a secondary buffer). It doesn't seem to hurt to enable it, though the BENCHMARK will be incorrect now since it basically tests the system memory which is not accurate to real-world experience.
e) CASE
- make sure you like having a WINDOW. Aside from looking into the PC, the lights from the motherboard and possibly the fan are going to show in a dark room.
- if the fans are VARIABLE, make sure they are attached to the motherboard and have a fan control profile for those as well
- *Make sure all your parts match color. If you're fine with that then okay. MEMORY should then be black or red likely, and graphics card either a black theme or black/red like some MSI cards. ( some versions of that case are WHITE, but I'd stick with a black case or black/grey. White plus red/black internals does not work well IMO)
RGB lighting on the graphics card is neat, though not all cards have it. Alternatively you can get inexpensive options later such as LED strips. Some case fans also have LEDs.
Other:
DVD burner?
They are about $15. You may have one, or think you don't need one. I suggest getting one if you don't have one unless absolutely sure you would never use it.
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