First ever PC build, some questions

[chappellj1]

Hello Everyone,

I have for the past couple of generations been a mac user and have had my gaming dedicated to home consoles.

I have been more and more interested in jumping into PC gaming. I will use my PC for photoshop work, gaming, and VR.

I'm currently looking at building my first PC and wanted some feedback on the components I selected:

Intel I7 6700K w/ Corsair Hydro Series
NVIDIA EVGA 1060 6GB GPU
16GB Ballistix Ram
Crucial BX 960GB Internal SSD Drive
ASUS Z170-A Motherboard
Corsair RM750x PSU

I ordered the Corsair Obsidian 750D full tower. Putting in all the fans I can fit.

Are there any ideas on cost down without sacrificing performance, with my goals I believe this system is good enough. Please share your thoughts and I'll certainly have questions as this goes further.

 

[superninja12]

idk if you're from the us otherwise you're wasting money anyways...

-> cpu cooler cryorig h5
-> 16gb ddr4 ram 2x 8gb( make sure its ddr4)
-> samsung 850 evo ssd + 1tb hdd
-> psu if sli 650w is plenty for a 1070 sli otherwise grab a 550w unit ( you can't sli a 1060 just to let u know)

good luck

 

[chappellj1]

Thanks I was actually thinking about dropping the overclock and changing motherboard to a H170 as well. I'll have to check out the cpu cooler you recommended.

 

[chappellj1]

idk if you're from the us otherwise you're wasting money anyways...

-> cpu cooler cryorig h5
-> 16gb ddr4 ram 2x 8gb( make sure its ddr4)
-> samsung 850 evo ssd + 1tb hdd
-> psu if sli 650w is plenty for a 1070 sli otherwise grab a 550w unit ( you can't sli a 1060 just to let u know)

good luck

How does one raid the SSD and the HDD? What configuration is recommended?

 

[ryguybuddy]

Whats your budget? I can make a MUCH better system for the price.

 

[superninja12]

its an awful idea , dont start it.
its hard to do and its not worth it, its slow and cramped.

just go the normal way

programs + large games(e.g. witcher) + os on your ssd.
and your other stuff on your hdd

 

[chappellj1]

its an awful idea , dont start it.
its hard to do and its not worth it, its slow and cramped.

just go the normal way

programs + large games(e.g. witcher) + os on your ssd.
and your other stuff on your hdd

Okay thanks that makes the decision easy enough.

 

[chappellj1]

Whats your budget? I can make a MUCH better system for the price.

I want to stay under $1600 for the PC itself, am looking at the 34" Dell Ultrasharp monitor IPS.

 

[Chugalug_]

Seems like this is all you'll need, feel free to go for a 1080 if you want though.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($75.18 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($388.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1284.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 20:18 EDT-0400

 

[chappellj1]

Seems like this is all you'll need, feel free to go for a 1080 if you want though.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($75.18 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($388.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1284.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 20:18 EDT-0400

Wow thanks, that is a lot less than what I keep putting together.

 

[chappellj1]

Seems like this is all you'll need, feel free to go for a 1080 if you want though.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($75.18 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($388.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1284.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-02 20:18 EDT-0400

One additional questions, is there any reason to order additional fans? Should I just stick with what is in the case.

 

[Chugalug_]

Yes, it can greatly improve acoustics provided you get some quality fans like the Silent Wings 3, but generally I only buy fans for radiators so that more air is pushed through via a higher static pressure rating.
Would you be interested?

 

[chappellj1]

Yes, it can greatly improve acoustics provided you get some quality fans like the Silent Wings 3, but generally I only buy fans for radiators so that more air is pushed through via a higher static pressure rating.
Would you be interested?

I think so, you're build is better and saves me money on other items. I ordered that case and motherboard from Amazon with some gift cards I had. I'm returning the 1060 tomorrow and going to just order the 1070. This feedback is making me much more comfortable in my planning.

 

[Chugalug_]

Three of these for top and front: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x9cMnQ/be-quiet-bl065-595-cfm-140mm-fan-bl065
One of these for back: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WrvZxr/be-quiet-bl066-505-cfm-120mm-fan-bl066

 

[chappellj1]

Three of these for top and front: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x9cMnQ/be-quiet-bl065-595-cfm-140mm-fan-bl065
One of these for back: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WrvZxr/be-quiet-bl066-505-cfm-120mm-fan-bl066[/quote msg

So I have to ask when does one use something like the hydro series?

 

[Chugalug_]

For high performance cooling, mostly for show, but personally I prefer AIO loops because 1. they look a lot cleaner and add a lot visually to your setup if you have a glass panel say as I do, and 2. I've applied a heavy OC to my CPU and I prefer a low hum from a pump as a pose to a fan spinning at high RPM.

It is most definitely an option for you with the 6700k, but for stuff like photo and video work, I always recommend an air cooler as it provides a quiet solution over long periods of time without risk of leakage.
Also air coolers are much more cost effective, an NH-D14 or 15 will perform the same as an AIO like the H110i for about $70-80 compared to $105.

I just don't like the chunkiness of air coolers given the plentiful array of AIOs nowadays, you can go for it if you like, but the thing is in your case, you could spend more cash on a cooler, but at that point it'd be better spent on a 1080 bringing the cost up to about the mid $1400 range.

 

[chappellj1]

Question regarding Video cards, is there a big difference between PNY, MSI, Gigabyte, EVGA versions of the 1080 gtx? Prices vary quite a bit, is just build quality?

 

[Chugalug_]

Its build quality, PCBs and or coolers depending on the card itself.