Hi, I recently created a PC build I might do later on as a project but before I buy the parts, I want to make sure I'm getting the best items possible for my budget (around $1500). Here's the PCPartPicker link: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/ProKeX/saved/#view=TRDxrH (This is in australia btw). Thanks.
My Possible Build (please review and give feedback)
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- Dec 8, 2013
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(Argument based on your 2nd build)
If you want the best value for your money:
Take a high-end CPU air cooler over a liquid one, they perform much better for the money and are less hassle.
You've selected the i5-6600k and H100i to overclock, but only Z170 motherboards officially support overclocking. H170 is locked so that needs change.
4x4 has no improvement in speed over 2x8. In fact, 4x4 will work in dual lanes. What does that mean? It will work like 2x8 memory. So It's best to take less modules and save money and go for 2x8GB memory.
Deepcool Kendomen isn't bad. However this build should do with a more solid and modern one.
Power supply is bang average. G1/B1 series from EVGA aren't recommended. Take B2/G2/GS/P2 but leave the rest alone. GQ isn't bad either though.
If you want the best value for your money:
Take a high-end CPU air cooler over a liquid one, they perform much better for the money and are less hassle.
You've selected the i5-6600k and H100i to overclock, but only Z170 motherboards officially support overclocking. H170 is locked so that needs change.
4x4 has no improvement in speed over 2x8. In fact, 4x4 will work in dual lanes. What does that mean? It will work like 2x8 memory. So It's best to take less modules and save money and go for 2x8GB memory.
Deepcool Kendomen isn't bad. However this build should do with a more solid and modern one.
Power supply is bang average. G1/B1 series from EVGA aren't recommended. Take B2/G2/GS/P2 but leave the rest alone. GQ isn't bad either though.
khashayar2000
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If I was u I will bought the first one. Lower budget same performance. U got a good build. I5 6th generations processors and got 16gb good frequencies for best gaming performance and also a good msi gpu which performs best in 4k resolutions too. U are good to go. I prefer the first one
Best regards khd
Best regards khd
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This is better value by QUITE a margin.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($113.30 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.50 @ Skycomp Technology)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($115.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1697.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($113.30 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.50 @ Skycomp Technology)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($115.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1697.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-14 20:24 AEDT+1100
Chugalug_
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My build suggestion, very similar to above, but features an additional 1TB of space, a significantly faster SSD, a better mobo and a more realistic cooler.
The R1 is overkill, the H7 will keep temps cool even with a high OC.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($229.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1735.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The R1 is overkill, the H7 will keep temps cool even with a high OC.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($229.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1735.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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- Dec 8, 2013
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Both the Strix and MSI Gaming are really good. Maybe the MSI Gaming overclocks just a bit better.
However, the Strix is ~50 dollars cheaper right now (If you actually live in the US). I would buy the Asus STRIX asap before it goes back to normal price.
However, the Strix is ~50 dollars cheaper right now (If you actually live in the US). I would buy the Asus STRIX asap before it goes back to normal price.
Just one more thing. Can I change the case to the KENDOMEN because i'm still a bit acient and buy my games from game stores on DVD-ROM. The Phanteks doesn't have one as far as I know but if you're able to find a mordern PC case with 5.25" external drive ports.
- Dec 8, 2013
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The Phanteks Enthoo Pro M I chose has room for 1 DVD drive 5.25'' external. You can see it on the front of the case, the rectangle lines on the top. It's for the dvd drive.
In-depth review of the Enthoo Pro M
In-depth review of the Enthoo Pro M
Chugalug_
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The Pro M is also a good case, but I recommend my build overall. 
The Strix cools better, but EVGA has a significantly better support team and go out of their way to help you as much as they can.
Gives you peace of mind.
Either is good though.
Not sure the MSI is cheaper, where did you find this?
The Strix cools better, but EVGA has a significantly better support team and go out of their way to help you as much as they can.
Gives you peace of mind.
Either is good though.
Not sure the MSI is cheaper, where did you find this?
Chugalug_ :
The Pro M is also a good case, but I recommend my build overall.
The Strix cools better, but EVGA has a significantly better support team and go out of their way to help you as much as they can.
Gives you peace of mind.
Either is good though.
Not sure the MSI is cheaper, where did you find this?
The Strix cools better, but EVGA has a significantly better support team and go out of their way to help you as much as they can.
Gives you peace of mind.
Either is good though.
Not sure the MSI is cheaper, where did you find this?
It's cheaper in Australia...
Chugalug_ :
Link us.
Currently the cheapest (according to PCPartPicker)
MSI: http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/msi-geforce-gtx-1070-gaming-x-8g-graphics-card/GTX1070-GAMING-X8G
ASUS:http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/asus-rog-strix-gtx1070-8g-gaming-graphics-card/STRIX-GTX1070-8G-GAMING
- Jan 1, 2013
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Not sure on peoples insistence of changing the case model from your choice as the kendomen (although slightly plasticky) is a good case with excellent preinstalled cooling.
So all I've done is take one of those builds above , swapped to the kendomen & the gammaxx 400 (which on a price to performance ratio is impossible to beat) & it saves close to $100
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($113.30 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1582.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 18:09 AEDT+1100
So all I've done is take one of those builds above , swapped to the kendomen & the gammaxx 400 (which on a price to performance ratio is impossible to beat) & it saves close to $100
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($175.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($113.30 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($599.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1582.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 18:09 AEDT+1100
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Chugalug_ :
Yeah, I'm referring to the graphics card, it wasn't an updated thread, so the responses below that weren't written yet.
Ah, i see. Yeah as I said earlier, definitely the Strix. It's no debate. There isn't 60 dollars worth of difference between the two, not even 10 dollars. They're equally quality.
Chugalug_
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What on earth is that....
1. Don't get an AIO with an i5, money better spent elsewhere.
2. Deathstalker Chroma is very poorly priced, you can get a mechanical keyboard for that price.
3. You don't NEED a second monitor, what are your purposes for this?
4. Are we doing a full setup or a build only? There are many improvements I could make to that build AND the planned setup, give me a proper full budget.
1. Don't get an AIO with an i5, money better spent elsewhere.
2. Deathstalker Chroma is very poorly priced, you can get a mechanical keyboard for that price.
3. You don't NEED a second monitor, what are your purposes for this?
4. Are we doing a full setup or a build only? There are many improvements I could make to that build AND the planned setup, give me a proper full budget.
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