Rate the Build above you October 2015

[Lethath67]

Hey all,
Thought I'd start a thread so we can have a little fun, help each other with advice and generally critique systems to better understand the parts so we make less mistakes on components and builds and WHY.
So here goes:

Updated Build: 10/12/2015

So, What are your thoughts?

 

[nzrajput]

Create the build on pcpartpicker.com and post it here. It will be easy.

 

[Jesus_In_Adidas]

Solved:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($343.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Scythe Slipstream 110.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.40 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($264.34 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Headphones: Razer KRAKEN 7.1 CHROMA 7.1 Channel Headset ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1647.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-03 11:45 EDT-0400

 

[Red robin]

The build you have is awesome. It's very modern and it should do great for 1080p gaming and perhaps 1440p gaming. One thing about their build is that you don't need a sound card. On board sound on motherboards have improved a lot and your motherboard features really good sound.
Finally, with money from the sound card upgrade to an i7 instead. You should see some games especially because directx12 is coming, sadly I'm not sure if your gpu is gonna support it though.

 

[Jesus_In_Adidas]

1. 250 GB for system drive/games etc. is more than enough. You don't need SSD for storing your movies, pictures, stuff like that. no use of the ssd, and you're spending a lot for that.
2. You are saving on the ram, no heatsinks etc. lowest speed.
3. Your mobo will not function better though it's 80$ more expensive.
4. I love your selection for the case, though R4 Black Pearl is similarly good and a bit cheaper.
5. Corsair is well know for being a trouble for with gaming builds. Go with any Seasonic / Evga / Antec ~550W Gold+ PSU
6. Noctua Fan is twice the price of Scythe and 2 times less CFM

GPU is of you choice - i prefer MSI as it can be overclocked to higher level than evga ftw top OC and performs under lower temperatures.

The asus soundcard is much much better than any integrated chip - i have it myself and the difference from p8z68 pro gen 3 mobo is significant.
Soundcard as well as headphones are only accessories - not a must have.

Monitor is the main question, besides it being 144Hz it doesn't have G sync. You should consider R9 390x or Fury radeon with Freesync monitor.

 

[Lethath67]

1. I don't want the OS and Storage/Files on the same Drive. I also want them larger due to the fact that over time, updates will slowly fill up the drives.
2. As long as the Ram is 16GBs DDR4, the 2133mhz speed will never be noticed. The case will be cool enough and I will have the 212 near them. Making sure they are not blocked by the intake fan on the 212. Fancy looking Ram is irrelevant. They just need to do their job.
3. I beg to differ...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001314%2040000280&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=280%7C13-130-871%5E13-130-871%2C13-128-838%5E13-128-838&percm=13-128-838%3A%24%24%24%2420%24%24%24
4. I almost got the R4 or NZXT, but after reviewing the R5, it has more of what I need for what I am putting in it.
5. I will never use anything other than Corsair for my PSU. Nuff Said.
6. Noctua will go on my Evo 212 and added to the front of what I already have. History+ Functionality > Price.

I havn't bought a Sound Card since the end of 90s. Onboard Sound is getting much better and I have a 10 yr old THX sound system that is still outdoing most of current high tech stuff.
As for the monitor..G-sync is not required as long as my card can produce the 1440p at 60FPS or better.

 

[Jesus_In_Adidas]

1) ssd for system - and a usual drive for storing shittt. Clean the files u don't need. easy as that.
2) agree about the ram. Though the price difference is so small, i would take a cooler ram with heatsinks.
3) not worth it
4) - sounds mysterious
5) lulz - never will use corsair anywhere. Psu or whatever... nuff said :F
6) lulz you don't need an extra cooler on that EVO 212. I have i5-2500K clocked to 4ghz. temp is around 30 and the 212 is spinnin at ~ 650 rpm. This is most of the time. Tat 212 will probably never go full power u don't need an extra cooler. Place it in the front of your case for better cooling in general, this will be much more beneficial.

Best luck

 

[Lethath67]

I have the i5-2500k at 4.3 Ghz atm. <-Was my very first build 3+ yrs ago.
Decided to build a new system to last me 5+ this time around.
I bought two of those Noctua Fans we discussed. One is going to be added to the front of the case to support the 140mm that is already there. The other will go on the 212 as I don't like the stock fan on it.
All the Drive cases will be removed for best airflow as I will not use a HDD. The two SSDs will mount on the back of the Mobo plate. I will take the optical drive from this current system and install it on the new system only to load up Win 7 from the disk.

I need the extra airflow all around since the case has all the sound dampening materials inside, which could keep heat in the case since the only places I will have open is the front and rear. No Top or Side fan access will be used.
The fans will push air directly onto the MOBO and GPU, no hardware/brackets will be in the way.
Already mapped it all out with the MOBOs fan connectors which are ideally located for each Fan.