Newbie first build

[kranker1450]

I am coming over from xbox to the pc gaming world and I am looking to build my first computer.

This will be used strictly for gaming. I play mostly fps. I want it to be a strong enough system to last a few years with minimal upgrades. I will mostly be playing in the 1440 res.
here is a list of what I have come up with. any suggestions or critiques would ne greatly appreciated.


thanks krank
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($192.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($125.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card ($719.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1678.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 14:15 EDT-0400

 

[King Dranzer]

Here is a better build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($125.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1666.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 14:45 EDT-0400

 

[manddy123]

Here is a better build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($125.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1666.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 14:45 EDT-0400

I second this. Very well built. You should be abble to max-out everything in 1440p with playable FPS with this rig.

 

[kranker1450]

Thanks for the suggestions. Can you explain why it is better? I am new to this stuff and just was wondering. Also is there a certain operating system that is better to use than another?

thanks krank

 

[GraySilencer]

You're playing at 1440p? The GTX 1070 is already overkill for that. Save money with this build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B150 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($409.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.19 @ Amazon)
Total: $1188.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 15:01 EDT-0400

 

[TDice]

You're playing at 1440p? The GTX 1070 is already overkill for that. Save money with this build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B150 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($409.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.19 @ Amazon)
Total: $1188.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-08 15:01 EDT-0400

This build right here if you are going to just play 1440p. 1070 is all you need but the i7-6700 is the best you can get right now for the money.

imo, If i would have to Build my PC again. I would do a ITX with a tiny case. Like the ENTHOO EVOLV ITX. Cost more but sexy and a lot smaller. I would only do a mid or full size case if you are going to do a 2011v3 mother board.

 

[kranker1450]

The monitor I have will support 1440p, but I would like to have the option to go higher as the funds become available without have to do major upgrades to the computer system since I am just building it. If that makes since.

krank

 

[King Dranzer]

GTX1070 being overkill for 1440p is not true at all. GTX1080 is hardly giving 65-80fps at ultra settings in some games at 1440p which will go even down in year or two. GTX1070 will not give performance at ultra for a year and is far from being overkill.

 

[King Dranzer]

In your build the GTX1080 you opted is overpriced only for the reason of being overclocked to higher frequency which caused you to go for i5-6600K instead of i7-6700K.
The motherboard I opted has many special features which will help you through. For example if you are uneasy with OC the software which comes with that motherboard will automatically OC the CPU to stable clock speed. It has best OC features and other software which will help the user to attain required setting with ease. Even it's quality is top of the line.
Windows 10 both Home and Pro editions are good for gaming.

 

[kranker1450]

Thanks king for the additional info, that is exactly the type of info I was looking for. I am not comfortable with OC but I am a tinker by nature and know it is something that I would like to do in the near future.

 

[kranker1450]

Thanks everyone else for the info. I have a lot to learn with this and I appreciate the help.

Krank