Is this a good rig for gaming and are the parts necessary?

[MysticDeer]

The title says all http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dqWz7h

 

[CTurbo]

Get the CRYORIG H7 or H5 instead of that C7

Get a better psu in the 550-750w range(750w being if you want to be able to run SLI in the future.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($71.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1515.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-12 19:58 EDT-0400

 

[Karadjgne]

Ok, you chose a cooler that's not much better ability than what would be stock for that cpu. You chose a good psu, that's 100w too small for that gpu. You chose a gpu that'll handle a 27" 1440p easily, and paired it with a 21" 1080p?

I can understand budget restraints, but the build is kinda lopsided. So, do you want the gpu for a larger monitor that doesn't require a magnifying glass to see, or perhaps a cheaper gpu that's a much better fit for that small monitor? The psu might stay or go depending.

 

[MysticDeer]

Get the CRYORIG H7 or H5 instead of that C7

Get a better psu in the 550-750w range(750w being if you want to be able to run SLI in the future.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($71.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.39 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN122-RB 45.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1515.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-12 19:58 EDT-0400

Thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to change that!

 

[MysticDeer]

Ok, you chose a cooler that's not much better ability than what would be stock for that cpu. You chose a good psu, that's 100w too small for that gpu. You chose a gpu that'll handle a 27" 1440p easily, and paired it with a 21" 1080p?

I can understand budget restraints, but the build is kinda lopsided. So, do you want the gpu for a larger monitor that doesn't require a magnifying glass to see, or perhaps a cheaper gpu that's a much better fit for that small monitor? The psu might stay or go depending.

A cheaper GPU, what would you recommend?

 

[J_E_D_70]

Before you downgrade the gpu, the rig that turbo linked is amazing paired with a good monitor. Do you have some budget left? An asus 24" 1080p/144hz would be good or could step up one more to 1440p/60 or 144.

 

[Karadjgne]

Exactly my point. That 21" 1080p monitor is vastly overpowered by a gtx1070. A 1080/144 or 1440/60 would be a much better usage .

if sticking with the 21", id suggest saving some money and downgrading the gpu to a gtx1060 which needs only 20A and 400w so the original choice psu, the CXM 450, would be perfect.

With the money saved, could then move up to a 24" 1080p/60 which would match the 1060 well and would be exactly no difference to the gpu over the 21"

 

[MysticDeer]

Before you downgrade the gpu, the rig that turbo linked is amazing paired with a good monitor. Do you have some budget left? An asus 24" 1080p/144hz would be good or could step up one more to 1440p/60 or 144.

I do have some, if I did upgrade my monitor, what GPU would be the best value?

 

[J_E_D_70]

Stick with a 1070 if getting a better monitor.