Virgin builder looking for insight.

[KC1157]

Good day,

I wanted to run this build by some experienced people to make sure everything is copacetic. I'm upgrading to a desktop, I've done some homework on the new components that are out now, I have a 3k budget and would like to read some opinions/first hand experiences on the items I've selected.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/YpLfyf

This will be for gaming, web browsing and watching movies.



Best,

KC

 

[RARRAF]

I would go with a better cooler the air is noisy I found
Corsair Hydro Series H115i Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler , Black
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019955RNQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473705585&sr=1-2&keywords=h110

 

[Hlsgsz]

Good job, except you want a G-Sync monitor.
I would go with air cooling aswell.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($142.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M8Pe 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($307.61 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 5TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($449.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC88 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($121.11 @ B&H)
Case Fan: CRYORIG XF140 76.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PG 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($350.98 @ Newegg)
Other: Silverstone Sleeved Extension Cable - 8pin ($16.99)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 6pin ($15.49)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 8pin (PCI-E) ($8.99)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 24pin ($14.99)
Other: 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution PCB 5-Way Block Fan Hub Power Splitter (CAB381) ($12.99)
Other: CableMod® WideBeam™ Magnetic LED Strip RGB Kit - 60cm ($33.99)
Other: x5 Case fans
Total: $2459.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-12 14:50 EDT-0400

 

[Wolfshadw]

1) Explain why you need the storage set up you listed.
2) Unless you intend to go with an SLI set up (which would be within your current budget), a quality 550 watt power supply would suffice.
3) I would make sure that every possible Ethernet network connection option is looked at and denied before going wireless and I certainly wouldn't spend more than about $35 on a wireless card. Explain your decision here.

-Wolf sends

 

[USAFRet]

1. Why the 128GB m.2 drive? If you're thinking of this for the OS drive, don't.
2. Why $120 for a WiFi adapter?

 

[King Dranzer]

For your 3K budget you can get a solid build like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($80.98 @ Newegg)
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 (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($654.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Silverstone Sleeved Extension Cable - 8pin ($16.99)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 6pin ($15.49)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 8pin (PCI-E) ($8.99)
Other: Silverston​e Sleeved ​Extension ​Cable - 24pin ($14.99)
Other: 4-Pin PWM Power Distribution PCB 5-Way Block Fan Hub Power Splitter (CAB381) ($12.99)
Other: CableMod® WideBeam™ Magnetic LED Strip RGB Kit - 60cm ($33.99)
Other: x5 Case fans
Total: $3080.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-12 15:28 EDT-0400

 

[KC1157]

1) Explain why you need the storage set up you listed.
2) Unless you intend to go with an SLI set up (which would be within your current budget), a quality 550 watt power supply would suffice.
3) I would make sure that every possible Ethernet network connection option is looked at and denied before going wireless and I certainly wouldn't spend more than about $35 on a wireless card. Explain your decision here.

-Wolf sends

1) I was planning on doing MS and Linux on the M.2, games and apps on the SSD and everything else on the HDD. Is that not good? Should I just dump the M.2 completely?
2) SLI is definitely an option (Can't decide on SLI or a GSync monitor)
3) I picked that wifi card based on looks and a few reviews I saw of it,.

 

[KC1157]

1. Why the 128GB m.2 drive? If you're thinking of this for the OS drive, don't.
2. Why $120 for a WiFi adapter?

Thank you for your feedback. Why don't you like M.2 for an OS drive?
I liked the looks of that WiFi card and the reviews it got.

 

[USAFRet]

1. Why the 128GB m.2 drive? If you're thinking of this for the OS drive, don't.
2. Why $120 for a WiFi adapter?

Thank you for your feedback. Why don't you like M.2 for an OS drive?
I liked the looks of that WiFi card and the reviews it got.

m.2, fine. 120GB, not so fine.
For Linux, OK. For a Windows drive, no.
(this is why a use case is beneficial upfront. To prevent people from making assumptions on a typical use, rather htan your specific use)

WiFi? A $40 WiFi adapter will work just as well, and you would see the same 'reviews' (for what they are worth)

"1) I was planning on doing MS and Linux on the M.2"
On a 120GB? Not even.

 

[Wolfshadw]

1) Explain why you need the storage set up you listed.
2) Unless you intend to go with an SLI set up (which would be within your current budget), a quality 550 watt power supply would suffice.
3) I would make sure that every possible Ethernet network connection option is looked at and denied before going wireless and I certainly wouldn't spend more than about $35 on a wireless card. Explain your decision here.

-Wolf sends

1) I was planning on doing MS and Linux on the M.2, games and apps on the SSD and everything else on the HDD. Is that not good? Should I just dump the M.2 completely?
2) SLI is definitely an option (Can't decide on SLI or a GSync monitor)
3) I picked that wifi card based on looks and a few reviews I saw of it,.

Don't know enough about dual booting while using an SSD. If I need another OS to test or run with, I'll usually just fire up a virtual machine to do what I need.

I've always recommended that if you're going SLI/Crossfire, do it up front. None of this buy one now and get one later, because by the time you actually get around to getting the second card, a new generation of cards is available.

I've never understood why people purchase computer components based on aesthetics. I mean sure, some people put their computers on top of their desks so they can look at it. Mine sits beneath my desk and is almost completely hidden from view by my keyboard tray and I certainly cannot see the back of my computer when I'm using it.
As far as functionality, you're either going to have a good wi-fi signal or you're not. Having three antennae in close proximity to each other is not going to provide much (if any) boost in connection speeds. If you get a poor connection where the first antenna is, it's likely going to be a poor connection where the other two are as well.

-Wolf sends

 

[Hlsgsz]

I also agree that having a desktop on wifi is less than ideal, and i'm being gentle here. As for online gaming on that? Forget about it.
Strive to run a cable and, if impossible(though i see this alot yet i fail to see how running a cable would be impossible. inaesthetic, maybe. but impossible, not really) go for a couple of powerline connectors. You may not get teh full bandwith of LAN through them, but you get low enough latency for gaming and a way more stable connection generally.

 

[zerophase]

The AC-88 is only really worthwhile if you have Asus's high end wireless router, or a router capable of pulling over 150 Mbps, and an internet connection supporting that. Otherwise an AC-66 is more than enough.