New Build, Pre-Purchase Checks

[Paul Tuckwood]

Hi everybody, building my third gaming PC and just wondering if someone has anything bad to say about the parts selection,
Anyone had any trouble with these parts? Do you think they are all compatible? Here are the parts-

MOBO - ASUS Z170 Sabertooth 'S' - https://goo.gl/dwXVnF
CPU - I7-6700K - https://goo.gl/jJvivV
GPU - ASUS GTX 1080 Strix - http://goo.gl/8u5fVP
RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB DDR4-2400 - http://goo.gl/REwFbB
Cooler - Corsair CW-9060025-WW Hydro Series H100i V2 - https://goo.gl/svKy83
Case - NZXT S340 White Mid Tower - https://goo.gl/dBQkrf
PSU - Corsair HX750i ATX/EPS 750W Power Supply Unit - https://goo.gl/8f0KMM
SSD - Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2 SSD - http://goo.gl/iXsOHb
SSD2 - Samsung 840 EVO 1TB - (Already Own)

 

[Rogue Leader]

Don't get 1 16gb DIMM get 2 8gb dimms, so your memory works in dual channel, it will be faster.

Also the Corsair RMi or RMx series is preferable for the PSU 750w is excessive, a 550 or 650 would be fine and you can save money

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020090-UK-RM550X-Modular-Supply/dp/B015PWMRI0/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1469479307&sr=1-1&keywords=rmx+550

 

[Paul Tuckwood]

Thanks, I've just noticed that I made that mistake. I wanted 2x8GB but overlooked when searching.

I will change the PSU as you suggest too. Would that PSU be still ok If I opted for a second GPU in a few months?

Also if you check my case link, there is an option to buy with a PSU, Is that one any better value?

Last question, Can you see any case issues with reguards to installing the cooler?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Thanks, I've just noticed that I made that mistake. I wanted 2x8GB but overlooked when searching.

I will change the PSU as you suggest too. Would that PSU be still ok If I opted for a second GPU in a few months?

Also if you check my case link, there is an option to buy with a PSU, Is that one any better value?

Last question, Can you see any case issues with reguards to installing the cooler?

Thanks in advance.

CX PSUs are junk don't get the combo.

The cooler should fit that case fine.

If you plan on adding a second GPU than 750w is good, however I would still recommend the RMx. The 750w should be enough, however you can do 850 if you want to give yourself a cushion to be sure. And its cheaper than the one you selected.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015PWMT7O/ref=twister_B00ZHNRX5A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[JamesSneed]

Since you have this snow white build did you look at the Galax GeForce GTX 1080 Hall Of Fame?

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/galax-nvidia-gtx-1080-1070,32182.html

 

[Paul Tuckwood]

Thanks guys. That HoF card looks amazing, thanks for that.

 

[Paul Tuckwood]

Parts have arrived. Wish me luck. No doubt I will be back later with some problems.

 

[JamesSneed]

Parts have arrived. Wish me luck. No doubt I will be back later with some problems.

Good luck. Post us a photo when done.