Need a review on my build.

[Broadsword99]

Hi guys. I'm building my first PC rig,and I'm kinda nervous how it'll turn out to be. After a lot of research I selected these parts, but it would be great if you guys review the build once. I'm expecting the system to last 4 years at the minimum. Here it goes


Processor- i7 6700K
Motherboard- MSI Z170A M5
Graphics card-ASUS GTX 970 STRIX
Cabinet - COOLER MASTERS 690 III
CPU Cooler - COOLER MASTER SEIDON 120V+
PSU- SEASONIC SMPS X-750
RAM- G.Skillz Ripjaws 1x8GB 2400MHZ.
SSD- Samsung EVO 850 120GB/ CRUCIAL M.2 Tpye 2260 MSATA MX200 Series 250GB.
Monitor- DELL S2240L 21.5 inch.


Thanks a ton guys in advance.
Can you also please help me choose between the SSDs? And if Windows 10 would be better or Windows 7?

And is 750 watt PSU enough? PC part picker showed a consumption of 341 watt but probably I'll add a graphics card in the future,so.

Thanks once more


I'm so sorry, I forgot to mention the purpose of the build, it'll be for gaming for sure.

 

[bossgunner]

One thing. Check if you used the intel compatibility tool l. It'll show you all compatible motherboards for any processor you pick. I picked same cpu as you, but I chose the only eatx one compatible.

Get samsung 850 pro. Better than evo, which is already too good to exist. But out of the 2 ssds YOU put down, I'd rather go samsung evo.

As far as I've heard, windows 10 isn't doing so well. Basically, I have a windows 7 and it works just fine for things. I searched and found out that most people prefer it anyways so yeah. For the entire PC review, IDK. It depends on what you do with it. Small video watching Internet browsing and stuff like that.. go for a baby build. For gaming, I went an entire different route on parts. And I have the same processr. So I'm not so sure. Last thing,

 

[envy14tpe]

I'd look into a different case and cpu cooler.
Also, grab 2x8gb RAM instead of one stick. M.2 is ok, but overpriced for the performance. Get at least 250gb SSD, and I'd get a regular 2.5"
That monitor is ok, but this is an expensive build, might want to see other choices.
My 2cents

 

[Evan Dickinson]

I'd look into a different case and cpu cooler.
Also, grab 2x8gb RAM instead of one stick. M.2 is ok, but overpriced for the performance. Get at least 250gb SSD, and I'd get a regular 2.5"
That monitor is ok, but this is an expensive build, might want to see other choices.
My 2cents

As suggested by @envy14tpe you should buy 2*8GB RAM. Better than one Module.

 

[-HH-]

This is my edit based on what I think you want; a high end system capable of gaming and editing videos.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card ($492.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1459.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-19 05:15 EST-0500

 

[bossgunner]

This is my edit based on what I think you want; a high end system capable of gaming and editing videos.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card ($492.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1459.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-19 05:15 EST-0500

Dude you chose a xeon? Aren't those for servers and stuff?

 

[envy14tpe]

This is my edit based on what I think you want; a high end system capable of gaming and editing videos.

Dude you chose a xeon? Aren't those for servers and stuff?

Think of a Xeon as a i7 without on board intel graphics. Yet the Xeon has hyperthreading like the i7. Really you only lose on board graphics and need to use discrete GPU for video output.

 

[-HH-]

This is my edit based on what I think you want; a high end system capable of gaming and editing videos.

Dude you chose a xeon? Aren't those for servers and stuff?

Think of a Xeon as a i7 without on board intel graphics. Yet the Xeon has hyperthreading like the i7. Really you only lose on board graphics and need to use discrete GPU for video output.

Bazinga.

Some of the xeons are really made for servers but for this build a xeon is fab