Ryzen Build Polishing

[ScottAD]

I plan on buying the components in the next two weeks is possible.

Most of it is here
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VRQHLD

I would be swapping out the CPU to Ryzen 5 1600 since it is launching.

Ultimately I want to know if I am missing something that can perform better. I have the case already so that can be removed from the lost. Budget $1k

 

[NowJoJo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Transcend MTS800 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1138.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[ScottAD]

Thanks but I am asking specifically about Ryzen, not Intel. I am moving from a 2500k to something newer and AMD has my interest currently.

 

[atomicWAR]

Besides dropping to a R5 as you plan to do i don't see much I would change for your budget. It looks like a solid build to me.

 

[maxalge]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Transcend MTS800 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1138.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Nex are not good


overpriced mobo with a 6700k, when you could get a good mobo with a 7700k


AIO cooler, waste of money that $100 could have been put into a gtx 1070



@OP Ryzen overclocking really depends on mobo, look at either the ASUS crosshair or asrock taichi if you want to get into that

 

[MeanMachine41]

That is a decent build Scott Just a few things to keep in mind and check before ordering.
There is mention of this in Partpicker compatibility notes.

1. The Corsair H100i mounting brackets may not fit the backplate that comes with your MB. The MB will have backplate mounting holes for newer coolers but if they don't line up, then the AM3+ backplate works. I was lucky to have one laying around.
I found this when trying to mount my H115i on the Crosshair VI Hero MB. It would be worth checking with both ASUS and Corsair so you can order a new AM3+ backplate now and have the new backplate when your ready to assemble.

2. The new AM4 platform is going thru a few teething problems with UEFI Bios addressing some RAM and devs are working on this. Your RAM may not work at your rated 3200MHz without Bios intervention for Primary Timings and voltage and Bios will probably default to 2133MHz. Leave them on default speed for now as your XMP profile may not be recognized. If the RAM you choose are tested and listed on the MB QVL then you should be OK.

 

[velocityg4]

Hard Drive: You have a 5,900RPM hard drive. 7,200 RPM is the same price and faster.
GPU: Nothing wrong it’s just the MSI Armor Rx 480 8GB is the same card for less. If you have never bought from Jet.com. Then the XFX Rx 480 8GB is far cheaper at $205.87. The 15% discount has a $30 maximum.
https://jet.com/product/XFX-Radeon-RX-480-GTR-8GB-GDDR5/b81137a210b54519b5b8ce4b5b133efb

CPU Cooler: Your case supports a 280mm cooler. You get roughly 35% more radiator surface area and fan area for about the same price. The NZXT Kraken x61 should do a bit better. Although if you want quiet cooling. Get a Noctua NH D14 or Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3 (non Pro the pro is too large). If you bought a wider case I’d look at the Noctua NH D15, Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 or Cryorig R1 Universal. Cooling performance is similar but they are quieter and more reliable. Reliability being less moving parts to fail. Plus they are cheaper. With any heatsink you’ll likely have to wait for the manufacturer to ship you an adapter for AM4.

Motherboard: ASRock Taichi is very good and has great customer reviews. Unlike ASUS AM4 boards. The ASRock X370 Killer SLI is pretty good but doesn’t have as heavy duty heatsinks to keep the board cool for overclocking. The ASRock Fatal1ty X370 Professional is practically identical to the Taichi. As far as overclocking is concerned they use identical components. It’s extra features are more lighting, accelerated mouse port and 5Gbps LAN. All ASRock boards also include 802.11AC.

SSD: The MyDigitalSSD BPX has considerably better performance for about the same price.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mydigitalssd-bpx-nvme-ssd,4780-3.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($386.48 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X370 Taichi ATX AM4 Motherboard ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD BPX 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card ($219.99 @ Jet)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Total: $1279.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-08 23:46 EDT-0400