Is this PC Build a good one?

[VampiresDK]

Hey.

Im new here so hope i dident post this wrong.
Im looking to have a PC built, and ive been suggested a build, and was hoping that you guys/girls might be able to tell me if its Good or Bad.

NZXT H440W New Edition - BK/
Intel Core i7 6700 3.4G 1151
GigaByte Z170X Gaming 3
NZXT Kraken X41 140mm
DDR4 2x8GB 2400MHz
Gigabyte GTX1080 G1 GAMING 8
Samsung SSD PM961 256GB M.2
SSD 1TB SAMSUNG 850 EVO SATA
CORSAIR RM1000X 1000W Power
Windows 10 64bit
F-SECURE SAFE CBC 1Y 5Dev oe

Hope you guys can help

Thx,

VampiresDK

 

[GameFreak01048]

Hello!

Looks good but i'm thinking for data you should get a 1TB mechanical drive, not only is a 1TB SSD super expensive, an HDD will probably serve you better as a data drive, but using a smaller SSD to boot from is a good idea no doubt

Otherwise, looks pretty solid to me 😀

 

[babernet_1]

You don't need anywhere near a 1000W supply. For just a single graphics card, you will need only 400W max. So you want a supply rated at 650W to 750W. Get an EVGA G2 750W or even a EVGA P2 750W for top quality.

For gaming you don't need a 6700. Get an I-5 6600K.

 

[geofelt]

In my opinion, not so good for a top end build.
Here are my thoughts:

1. With your budget, spend a bit more for a I7-6700K. You will have the option to overclock.
As of 5/2016
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.40v Vcore.

I7-6700K
4.9 2%
4.8 17%
4.7 59%
4.6 93%
4.5 100%
Even if you do not overclock, the 6700K at stock runs at 4.0 compared to 3.4 for 6700.

2. 14nm skylake runs cool. The 6700K even with an overclock needs little more than a $30 cryorig H7 cooler.
For the best, look for a Noctua NH-U12s or NH-U14s.
See my rant on liquid cooling at the end.

3. You are asking for trouble with the Samsung 961; it is not a retail supported device. Use a 950 PRO instead which is fully supported.

4. The psu is good, but even if you wanted GTX1080 sli(which I do not recommend) you would only need about 750-850w.

5. I like the use of a large ssd for active data. Yes, it is a bit more expensive per gb. You can always add a hard drive for backups or bulk storage later.

My canned rant on liquid cooling:
------------------------start of rant-------------------
You buy a liquid cooler to be able to extract an extra multiplier or two out of your OC.
How much do you really need?
I do not much like all in one liquid coolers when a good air cooler like a Noctua or phanteks can do the job just as well.
A liquid cooler will be expensive, noisy, less reliable, and will not cool any better
in a well ventilated case.
Liquid cooling is really air cooling, it just puts the heat exchange in a different place.
The orientation of the radiator will cause a problem.
If you orient it to take in cool air from the outside, you will cool the cpu better, but the hot air then circulates inside the case heating up the graphics card and motherboard.
If you orient it to exhaust(which I think is better) , then your cpu cooling will be less effective because it uses pre heated case air.
And... I have read too many tales of woe when a liquid cooler leaks.
google "H100 leak"
-----------------------end of rant--------------------------

Your pc will be quieter, more reliable, and will be cooled equally well with a decent air cooler.

 

[mlga91]

Take out the 1TB SSD, get a 2TB hard drive (or a larger one if you preffer), use the saved money towards a 6700k, and a 1000W PSU is meant for extreme setups like 3 390X running on crosfire, get a quality 750W unit so you can add a second 1080 down the way.

 

[VampiresDK]

Thx alot guys. You have given me something to think about.
I deffinately want a top end build, and i prefer going for overkill rather than not.
I usually get a new PC every 4-6 years, and i dont mind spending to much money on it.. So the better it is, the longer it will suit me, usually.

I probably wont need 2 harddrives to be honest... My last PC has a 128(iirc) SSD Harddrive, and a regular 1TB Harddrive.
The SSD harddrive has Windows and everything else.. In the 4-6 years ive had the PC, ive only used the other drive for a couple Videos and documents.
So its probably overkill going for a second drive.. especially since the SSD drives are bigger now.
My question: Would it make any difference if i have a 1TB SSD harddrive and nothing else, rather than having a smaller SS harddrive for windows and another for the games and such?
And should i then go for the SSD 1TB SAMSUNG 850 EVO SATA ?.

So going for 2 Gigabyte GTX1080 G1 GAMING 8 instead of 1, would be better for a "Top End" build?

 

[geofelt]

I like a single large ssd if it will hold all you need.
It is easier to manage a single large space, and larger ssd's are a touch faster and last longer.

If you have large sequential files to store such as videos or backups, then a conventional hard drive is appropriate.
It is easy to add that later if you do not need one now.

Today, it is hard to imagine a game that will not play well at 1080P or 1440P using a GTX1080.
If you have thoughts of fast action gaming at 4k resolution then perhaps moremight be appropriate.
If you want the ultimate graphics card, I would pick a Titan X pascal.
A single great card plays better than any dual card setup.

 

[babernet_1]

Here's a top quality build:

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 ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($345.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($154.47 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA T2 850W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($180.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1998.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-29 11:02 EDT-0400

If you can wait a few days, the Samsung 960 EVO 1TB SSD in the M.2 size is coming out. It is at least 3X faster than the SSD I speced. It has the NVMe PCIE 3.0 X4 interface.

 

[VampiresDK]

Here's a top quality build:

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 ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($345.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($154.47 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA T2 850W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($180.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $1998.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-29 11:02 EDT-0400

If you can wait a few days, the Samsung 960 EVO 1TB SSD in the M.2 size is coming out. It is at least 3X faster than the SSD I speced. It has the NVMe PCIE 3.0 X4 interface.

Cool thx.
I was actually going to write that maybe i should just write what my budget is, and ask what the best gaming build i could get for that is.. to take less of your guys time 😛.

I have the PC built for me, which ofcourse cost a bit(i dont mind thou).

My budget allows me to spend up to $3000 on a "Top End Gaming Build"(assuming that viable), Might be able to stretch it to $4000.

I dont know how good the build you suggested is(im a noob), but its certainly affordable for me .
With my budget, would i be able to get something better? Just curious 😛.

Also how hard is it to maintain the cooler?
I need to put water on it from time to time right?
Im asking because im in a wheelchair, and i likely will have difficulty getting to the Tower(and thus the cooler), thou i could probably get someone to do it for me.
But the pc will be placed on the floor between a wall and a table.

 

[babernet_1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M8Pe 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($609.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($679.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($150.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA T2 1000W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($275.55 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell U3415W 34.0" 60Hz Monitor ($670.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $3975.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 22:23 EDT-0400

Here's an ultimate build including SLI 1080's and a super monitor.

 

[VampiresDK]

Thx alot