What do you guys think my first setup

[Jordan08041997]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wf4JvK remember I don't need any price suggestions I just need to know if these parts are good and reliable

 

[CTurbo]

Everything is compatible. Why the locked i7 instead of "K" model?

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Wf4JvK remember I don't need any price suggestions I just need to know if these parts are good and reliable

Nice system, but what will you use the PC for? Also, if I were you I'd get Windows 10, it has DirectX 12, so it'll definitely come in handy in the future, which is what this build looks ready for

 

[sizzling]

It looks like you want to overclock based on motherboard and cooler, if yes you need a 6700k not 6700. Apart from that it looks good

 

[EtnoNyt]

you will like a 6700k, otherwise you won't need that motherboard and cooler

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

Honestly based on his specs I think he should just not bother overclocking and getting the 6700. It's a great processor, and he'll save a good 40, 50, or 60 dollars on the CPU, plus the $$ saved on the cooler.

 

[CTurbo]

I agree that the i7 6700 is great. He could save well over $200 by scrapping the overclocking setup.

 

[R4DIO4CT1VE]

the K module might be a better choice, even if you won't overclock now you might want to later on (especially with your cooling setup). A non-Acer monitor might be a better choice as well, while it looks nice on paper, generally Acer products lack a little in build quality.

 

[CTurbo]

For the price of the 6700k + Asus ROG, one could have an i7 5820k + X99.


Of course the OP didn't say what his intentions were and didn't seem to want to debate parts anyway.

 

[Jordan08041997]

For the price of the 6700k + Asus ROG, one could have an i7 5820k + X99.


Of course the OP didn't say what his intentions were and didn't seem to want to debate parts anyway.

True you can get the i7-5820k for only 50 more also I didn't know this cooler could over clock what could I overclock a i7-5820k to

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

For the price of the 6700k + Asus ROG, one could have an i7 5820k + X99.


Of course the OP didn't say what his intentions were and didn't seem to want to debate parts anyway.

The 5820k is a great deal for a 6 core, but the issue is the fact that X99 motherboards are pricey pricey PRICEY

 

[CTurbo]

I'm seeing the i7 5820k as the cheaper of the two by $18

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/intel-cpu-bx80648i75820k,intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k/


Sure X99 motherboards are expensive but he chose a $282 Z170 so he could easily spend less on a still great X99 like the $239 X99-A for example.

 

[xXCrossfireXx]

I'm seeing the i7 5820k as the cheaper of the two by $18

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/intel-cpu-bx80648i75820k,intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k/


Sure X99 motherboards are expensive but he chose a $282 Z170 so he could easily spend less on a still great X99 like the $239 X99-A for example.

Very true. IMO the 6700k is pretty overpriced, that's why I chose the 4790k for my rig. But yes, now that you say that, it would make sense for him to go X99, unless he's willing to spend a lot for a newer motherboard with a better chipset, and the best possible gaming performance, with the sacrifice being worse performance in applications that use more than 4 cores / 8 threads.

OP I hope you're reading this, this is important information in deciding which platform to buy.