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[DJZ12]

Well this was my original idea, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpWBhq
I know its overpriced ram and people say its not a good mobo or psu or cpu cooler..... Im staying with air cooling and the i7 because im not planning on doing much overclocking... alot of people are suggesting to move up to a gtx 1080 but i need to saty around the price range of this build... please make some list and explain!

 

[elbert]

Your RAM is high priced for such a lot speed. Your Z170 motherboard can run much higher RAM speed so I suggest this RAM.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 18:45 EST-0500

 

[DJZ12]

Your RAM is high priced for such a lot speed. Your Z170 motherboard can run much higher RAM speed so I suggest this RAM.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 18:45 EST-0500

Thanks this is great info!

 

[Zerk2012]

1. I don't trust MSI motherboards.
2. Lower priced memory still red same performance.
3. Better drive setup. SSD for the OS and programs. another larger SSD for games, and another for storage.
4. Same performance from the video card but much lower price.
5. Do not buy the G1 series power supply get the G2 and the 650 Watt is more than big enough.
6. the WIFI card is lower price and you can put the antenna higher in the air instead of fixed at the back of the case.
7. These are good fans, lower price, and are quite also.
8. Same price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.77 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW DT GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design GP14-WT 68.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design GP14-WT 68.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: HAVIT Rainbow Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Black) [ 2016 Model ] ($29.99)
Total: $1509.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 19:01 EST-0500

 

[Zerk2012]

Your RAM is high priced for such a lot speed. Your Z170 motherboard can run much higher RAM speed so I suggest this RAM.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 18:45 EST-0500

Thanks this is great info!

The thing about the higher speed memory is you might get it to run at advertised speeds and might not without overclock the processor and/or adjusting the timings.

 

[DJZ12]

1. I don't trust MSI motherboards.
2. Lower priced memory still red same performance.
3. Better drive setup. SSD for the OS and programs. another larger SSD for games, and another for storage.
4. Same performance from the video card but much lower price.
5. Do not buy the G1 series power supply get the G2 and the 650 Watt is more than big enough.
6. the WIFI card is lower price and you can put the antenna higher in the air instead of fixed at the back of the case.
7. These are good fans, lower price, and are quite also.
8. Same price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($128.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.77 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW DT GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design GP14-WT 68.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Fractal Design GP14-WT 68.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: HAVIT Rainbow Backlit Wired Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Black) [ 2016 Model ] ($29.99)
Total: $1509.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 19:01 EST-0500

Best info ive gotten today... however why get the ftw over gaming z? Not that your wrong I just want to know why choose that over the gaming z.... also are those fans for intakes on front?

Ive heard bad things about msi mobos so I guess ill go with this one, however what if I want to stick with the msi gpu... does this mobo support it?

 

[Zerk2012]

The motherboard could card less what brand video card you use. For the video card as I said same performance at a much lower price. The fans are for the front of the case.
The video cards get mounted upside down both cards have a backplate. Actually the MSI card has a bit higher clock rate.

 

[DJZ12]

The motherboard could card less what brand video card you use. For the video card as I said same performance at a much lower price. The fans are for the front of the case.
The video cards get mounted upside down both cards have a backplate. Actually the MSI card has a bit higher clock rate.

And if I wanted to go with msi... that mobo is the best for the price? Because i see some mixed reviews

 

[XBlitz15]

Well this was my original idea, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpWBhq
I know its overpriced ram and people say its not a good mobo or psu or cpu cooler..... Im staying with air cooling and the i7 because im not planning on doing much overclocking... alot of people are suggesting to move up to a gtx 1080 but i need to saty around the price range of this build... please make some list and explain!

Hi,

Your motherboard is absolutely fine, in-fact, I'm currently using that same motherboard! My whole PC is MSI and Intel based, MSI Z170A Gaming M5, MSI GeForce GTX 980 4G and i5-6500 (planning on upgrading to i5-6600k or i7-6700k in future). Air cooling your i7 will be perfectly fine if you do not plan on doing heavy overclocking; if otherwise, then I would recommend switching to a water-cooled PC. What is your price range? As well, I would recommend getting an 802.11AC wireless adapter, not an A/B/G/N.

If you have any further questions, about my build (using MSI products) or any other questions, feel free to reply.

Thanks.

 

[DJZ12]

Well this was my original idea, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpWBhq
I know its overpriced ram and people say its not a good mobo or psu or cpu cooler..... Im staying with air cooling and the i7 because im not planning on doing much overclocking... alot of people are suggesting to move up to a gtx 1080 but i need to saty around the price range of this build... please make some list and explain!

Hi,

Your motherboard is absolutely fine, in-fact, I'm currently using that same motherboard! My whole PC is MSI and Intel based, MSI Z170A Gaming M5, MSI GeForce GTX 980 4G and i5-6500 (planning on upgrading to i5-6600k or i7-6700k in future). Air cooling your i7 will be perfectly fine if you do not plan on doing heavy overclocking; if otherwise, then I would recommend switching to a water-cooled PC. What is your price range? As well, I would recommend getting an 802.11AC wireless adapter, not an A/B/G/N.

If you have any further questions, about my build (using MSI products) or any other questions, feel free to reply.

Thanks.

Thanks for the info I sent you a pm

 

[XBlitz15]

Well this was my original idea, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RpWBhq
I know its overpriced ram and people say its not a good mobo or psu or cpu cooler..... Im staying with air cooling and the i7 because im not planning on doing much overclocking... alot of people are suggesting to move up to a gtx 1080 but i need to saty around the price range of this build... please make some list and explain!

Hi,

Your motherboard is absolutely fine, in-fact, I'm currently using that same motherboard! My whole PC is MSI and Intel based, MSI Z170A Gaming M5, MSI GeForce GTX 980 4G and i5-6500 (planning on upgrading to i5-6600k or i7-6700k in future). Air cooling your i7 will be perfectly fine if you do not plan on doing heavy overclocking; if otherwise, then I would recommend switching to a water-cooled PC. What is your price range? As well, I would recommend getting an 802.11AC wireless adapter, not an A/B/G/N.

If you have any further questions, about my build (using MSI products) or any other questions, feel free to reply.

Thanks.

Thanks for the info I sent you a pm

You're welcome!

 

[g-unit1111]

1. I don't trust MSI motherboards.
2. Lower priced memory still red same performance.
3. Better drive setup. SSD for the OS and programs. another larger SSD for games, and another for storage.
4. Same performance from the video card but much lower price.
5. Do not buy the G1 series power supply get the G2 and the 650 Watt is more than big enough.i]

Any particular reason? I've had 4 MSI motherboards and never had a problem with any of them. 2 of my systems currently run MSI motherboards - one Z97 and the other X79, and I haven't had any issue with them, other than a dead RAM slot, though that's mainly the fault of the RAM. Agree on the PSU.

 

[XBlitz15]

1. I don't trust MSI motherboards.
2. Lower priced memory still red same performance.
3. Better drive setup. SSD for the OS and programs. another larger SSD for games, and another for storage.
4. Same performance from the video card but much lower price.
5. Do not buy the G1 series power supply get the G2 and the 650 Watt is more than big enough.i]

Any particular reason? I've had 4 MSI motherboards and never had a problem with any of them. 2 of my systems currently run MSI motherboards - one Z97 and the other X79, and I haven't had any issue with them, other than a dead RAM slot, though that's mainly the fault of the RAM. Agree on the PSU.

Yes, MSI motherboards are completely fine. My friend and I both have MSI motherboard and video card-run PCs, and both perform wonderfully!