I decided to do a full new build rather than just upgrading my GPU. If there are any obvious errors or somewhere that I am overpaying and the same performance could be had with a different products, I'd love to hear your input. Otherwise, this build should be solid enough for the next 4-5 years, right? Am I forgetting anything I may need?
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mostly gaming and light office work. May get into video editing in the future but its not a major concern.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$2,500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
None really. I look for performance/reliability over brand
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
will keep from my current PC: Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, Headphones, CD-DVD Drive
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I do want to overclock a bit.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
I plan on buying a new 27" 144hz 1440 monitor.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Purchasing parts within the next 10 days or so.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
None.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($344.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.20 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($208.65 @ OutletPC) <-- Want good on-board sound
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($79.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99) <--- incorrect link
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($537.00 @ Adorama)
Total: $2390.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 08:37 EDT-0400
1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Mostly gaming and light office work. May get into video editing in the future but its not a major concern.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$2,500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
USA
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
None really. I look for performance/reliability over brand
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
will keep from my current PC: Mouse, Keyboard, Speakers, Headphones, CD-DVD Drive
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I do want to overclock a bit.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
I plan on buying a new 27" 144hz 1440 monitor.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Purchasing parts within the next 10 days or so.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
None.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($344.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.20 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($208.65 @ OutletPC) <-- Want good on-board sound
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($79.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99) <--- incorrect link
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.55 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($537.00 @ Adorama)
Total: $2390.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 08:37 EDT-0400
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