How does this Windows 10 mid-range gaming PC build look so far

[homebuilder2016]

What am I missing ? PRIMARY Minecraft machine but will be used OCCASIONALLY for Grand Theft Auto and making YouTube videos and Junior High homework

CPU: i5-6500
HDD: WD Black 2TB
Optical Drive: NONE
Motherboard: ASUS H170 ProGamer
RAM: Corsair DDR-2133 X 2 = 16GB
Case: Antec Nine Hundre Mid-Tower
Power Supply: [strike]EVGA SuperNova 850 Gold[/strike] EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 120-G1-0650-XR 80+ GOLD 650W
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Wi-Fi/Internet Connection: via USB Wi-Fi device
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Cooling Fan: [strike]Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo[/strike] Cryorig H7
SDD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB


Any suggestions ? Thank you

** have no overclocking plans

 

[bitwright]

You don't need a power supply that large with those components. Get something between 550W-650W.

 

[azaran]

Overall an good build. However you don't need anything near an 850w for that system. Also make sure you pick from the right EVGA lineup. GQ, GS, G2 are good gold series, but avoid the G1 series. Instead of a 850w, pick up a 550w and throw that cash towards a better cooler.

The Cryorig H7 is a smaller tower cooler that cools better than the Hyper 212 Evo, and also doesn't overlap the RAM channels. It runs, depending on the day, $10 or so more than the Evo. Technically speaking, you don't really need either as the CPU ships with a cooler, but the Evo or the H7 will give you much less noise.

 

[homebuilder2016]

OK, replaced with

POWERSUPPLY: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 120-G1-0650-XR 80+ GOLD 650W

Picked the CoolerMaster 212 due to high reviews/ratings on various sites

 

[azaran]

I'd avoid the G1. Pick up a G2, right now they seem to be less than the GS.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1

The cooler master is a good cooler. Its just a bit outdated compared to the H7. If you end up wanting to fill all for RAM slots in your motherboard, the H7 will give you less issues than the Evo.

 

[homebuilder2016]

Thank you Azaran. Any other changes that anyone can think of ?

 

[azaran]

One other thing to consider if you're going to be doing a lot of online gaming. Wifi, while convenient, has pretty horrid latency and connection issues depending on whats between you and the router. I'd look in to Ethernet over Powerline adapters. It's a bit more expensive than wifi but its generally a lot faster, more stable and lower latency than wifi.

Basics of what Ethernet over Powerline is
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/feature/network-wifi/what-is-powerline-3491484/

This is the adapter I use
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QIH1OOK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are also supposed to be really good models as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Powerline-Extra-Outlet-PLP1200-100PAS/dp/B00S6DBGIS?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=WC30800&linkCode=xm2&tag=thewire06-20
https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-PL1200-100PAS-Powerline-1200/dp/B00S6DBGJM?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAJ3NOW7JKGQLTEY4A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00S6DBGJM&linkCode=xm2&tag=cnet-api-20
https://www.amazon.com/Comtrend-G-hn-Powerline-Adapter-Kit/dp/B00X3GX99C/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1470778465&sr=1-1&keywords=Comtrend+PG-9172

 

[homebuilder2016]

Thank you. NOTE: NewEgg price on Cryorig H7 is $89, price on my proposed Hyper 212 is $29.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA8BU4M02350&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-9SIA8BU4M02350-_-Product

UPDATE: Sold on Amazon for $34


Justified the price premium ? If it is, then it is. Just double checking...

 

[azaran]

Thank you. NOTE: NewEgg price on Cryorig H7 is $89, price on my proposed Hyper 212 is $29. Justified the price premium ? If it is, then it is. Just double checking...

Holy crap no. Double check your links, the downside to Newegg is they often have the same item with different vendors. Often when one reasonable vendor sells out the others jack up the prices

Newegg $34.99 but sold out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565

Amazon $34.99 in stock in 3 days (worth the wait)
https://www.amazon.com/CRYORIG-H7-Tower-Cooler-Intel/dp/B00S7YA5FQ

Totally worth the $5 price difference.

 

[homebuilder2016]

Ok, revised system:

CPU: i5-6500
HDD: WD Black 2TB
Optical Drive: NONE
Motherboard: ASUS H170 ProGamer
RAM: Corsair DDR-2133 X 2 = 16GB
Case: Antec Nine Hundre Mid-Tower
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Wi-Fi/Internet Connection: via USB Wi-Fi device
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Cooling Fan: Cryorig H7
SDD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB

 

[azaran]

Looking decent. I already posted my thoughts on the ethernet over powerline so I'll leave that part out. What wifi device are you looking at? I'd highly recommend one where you can position the antenna so its not all stuck behind the tower.

Also since you're not using an optical drive, are you married to the idea of that case? There are some really cool and sexy cases out there in that price range that have a clean face front since there isn't a drive bay there.

 

[homebuilder2016]

Looking decent. I already posted my thoughts on the ethernet over powerline so I'll leave that part out. What wifi device are you looking at? I'd highly recommend one where you can position the antenna so its not all stuck behind the tower.

Also since you're not using an optical drive, are you married to the idea of that case? There are some really cool and sexy cases out there in that price range that have a clean face front since there isn't a drive bay there.

Case Ideas, please let me know. Clear/see-thru side is the desired feature

 

[azaran]

Off the top of my head

I'm a big fan of the Nzxt H440. I love the color options they give instead of only offering Black or White.
https://www.nzxt.com/categories/h440

Phanteks has a number of lines that might float your boat. Some get pretty pricey but the Eclipse series is a nice looking sub$100 case. The Enthoo Evolv ATX is around your current cases price. The Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass is a bit more but full tempered glass side.
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX.html

Corsair Air 540 is more than your current case, but if you want something a little bit different looking and super easy to work in its a good case. Cube instead of tower design.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-air-540-high-airflow-atx-cube-case

Fractal Define R5 has bays for a 5.25 drives, but it has a door so it keeps the clean look.
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

 

[homebuilder2016]

Off the top of my head

I'm a big fan of the Nzxt H440. I love the color options they give instead of only offering Black or White.
https://www.nzxt.com/categories/h440

Phanteks has a number of lines that might float your boat. Some get pretty pricey but the Eclipse series is a nice looking sub$100 case. The Enthoo Evolv ATX is around your current cases price. The Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass is a bit more but full tempered glass side.
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX.html

Corsair Air 540 is more than your current case, but if you want something a little bit different looking and super easy to work in its a good case. Cube instead of tower design.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-air-540-high-airflow-atx-cube-case

Fractal Define R5 has bays for a 5.25 drives, but it has a door so it keeps the clean look.
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

Thank you, you have been tremendous help. Besides case, any other items or problems with the above parts

 

[azaran]

Off the top of my head

I'm a big fan of the Nzxt H440. I love the color options they give instead of only offering Black or White.
https://www.nzxt.com/categories/h440

Phanteks has a number of lines that might float your boat. Some get pretty pricey but the Eclipse series is a nice looking sub$100 case. The Enthoo Evolv ATX is around your current cases price. The Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass is a bit more but full tempered glass side.
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX.html

Corsair Air 540 is more than your current case, but if you want something a little bit different looking and super easy to work in its a good case. Cube instead of tower design.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-air-540-high-airflow-atx-cube-case

Fractal Define R5 has bays for a 5.25 drives, but it has a door so it keeps the clean look.
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

Thank you, you have been tremendous help. Besides case, any other items or problems with the above parts

Naw, not that I can see. Parts all look pretty solid. I would recommend looking in to a backup solution of some sort. There are external drives from Seagate and WD that have backup software, theres also online backup services like Carbonite. Even if its just a USB hard drive plugged in to the back and something like Syncback Free to manage your backups.

 

[homebuilder2016]

Off the top of my head

I'm a big fan of the Nzxt H440. I love the color options they give instead of only offering Black or White.
https://www.nzxt.com/categories/h440

Phanteks has a number of lines that might float your boat. Some get pretty pricey but the Eclipse series is a nice looking sub$100 case. The Enthoo Evolv ATX is around your current cases price. The Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass is a bit more but full tempered glass side.
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX.html

Corsair Air 540 is more than your current case, but if you want something a little bit different looking and super easy to work in its a good case. Cube instead of tower design.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-air-540-high-airflow-atx-cube-case

Fractal Define R5 has bays for a 5.25 drives, but it has a door so it keeps the clean look.
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-black-window

Thank you, you have been tremendous help. Besides case, any other items or problems with the above parts

Naw, not that I can see. Parts all look pretty solid. I would recommend looking in to a backup solution of some sort. There are external drives from Seagate and WD that have backup software, theres also online backup services like Carbonite. Even if its just a USB hard drive plugged in to the back and something like Syncback Free to manage your backups.

Thank you !!!!!!

 

[homebuilder2016]

Thinking about going to EVGA GTX 950 graphics card, to save $$$. The "FTW" version appears best in the series of four models.

Question: Which of them is compatible with my above Power Supply ?

 

[azaran]

If you can keep that 1060, I really think you'll be happier while gaming. But if ya gotta, then ya gotta.

All those cards have a min requirement of 350w PSU, so any will work with the 550w you have picked out.

 

[homebuilder2016]

Thank you Azaran for all the solid info !!!!!! Take care