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[-=HipKat=-]

So I've decided, I'm going to do a new build, part by part, buying what I can when I can so it'll take time to get everything. I'd appreciate you input, you experts, and ideas. So the first thing I'm looking at is cases. Here are the 2 I've narrowed it down to. This should give you guys an idea of what I'm looking for. Tell me what you think of these or if you have better ideas.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GN5IKA8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3FMUD48ZGUZ51&coliid=IB0Y1VKQME58C&psc=1

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019JKM1RG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3FMUD48ZGUZ51&coliid=I3CBHMV24VIWZD

[Jobba]

Is money an issue? Tell us what your budget is and we can put together the best possible configuration

[-=HipKat=-]

Is money an issue? Tell us what your budget is and we can put together the best possible configuration

Money is an issue, which is why I can only buy parts 1 at a time. I don't want to go REAL cheap, but not over the top either. And I wanting something that will last for a few years like my current build has. Good thing is I don't need moniter (yet), mouse or Keyboard. 

[Vetter2003]

When doing my build I found this website very useful for comparing components, check it out!

 

http://www.userbenchmark.com

[SinfulRaevyn]

That first tower is really pretty.

 

DO WANT.

[-=HipKat=-]

OK, here's what I'm looking at: Let me know if you see something better for the money. I'm just looking on Amazon right now, so I can possibly find better deals.

 

MB: ASUS Dual DDR4 3400 Intel LGA1151 SATA (6Gb/s) Motherboard (Z170 PRO Gaming) - $173.00

CPU: [https://www.amazon.com/Intel-I7-6700-FC-LGA14C-Processor-BX80662I76700/dp/B0136JONG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473268700&sr=1-1&keywords=Intel+Core+i7-6700]Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor[/url] - $288.00 - Pricey but worth it I think

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB SSC GAMING, Silent Cooling Graphics Card - $149.00

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz (PC4-25600) C16 Memory Kit - $88.00

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 250GB - 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD - $93.00

HDD: Seagate 3TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive - $93.00

PSU: EVGA 700 B1, 80+ BRONZE 700W - $53.00

 

Ok experts, go to work! 

Edited September 7, 2016 by -=HipKat=-

[-=HipKat=-]

That first tower is really pretty.

 

DO WANT.

I agree but I really like that split bay for extra cooling fans and the ability to move SSD/HDD bay to different places in  the 2nd one

Edited September 7, 2016 by -=HipKat=-

[P8rpl3h4z3]

dam i want to build a new computer too now, 1 case looks great

i wait lottery jackpot....

 

for advice i could've only said that get SSD hard drive but you allready had it

how much ram that MB support? 32 or 64? 

your planed build looks like that it goes great for many years as long it is kept clean and remember to add cooling sticky icky thing under cpu regulary

[-=HipKat=-]

dam i want to build a new computer too now, 1 case looks great

i wait lottery jackpot....

 

for advice i could've only said that get SSD hard drive but you allready had it

how much ram that MB support? 32 or 64? 

your planed build looks like that it goes great for many years as long it is kept clean and remember to add cooling sticky icky thing under cpu regulary

I don't have any of these things yet. THis is just my wish list and a starting point

[redy.]

OK, here's what I'm looking at: Let me know if you see something better for the money. I'm just looking on Amazon right now, so I can possibly find better deals.

 

MB: ASUS Dual DDR4 3400 Intel LGA1151 SATA (6Gb/s) Motherboard (Z170 PRO Gaming) - $173.00

CPU: [https://www.amazon.com/Intel-I7-6700-FC-LGA14C-Processor-BX80662I76700/dp/B0136JONG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473268700&sr=1-1&keywords=Intel+Core+i7-6700]Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz 8 M Processor[/url] - $288.00 - Pricey but worth it I think

GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB SSC GAMING, Silent Cooling Graphics Card - $149.00

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz (PC4-25600) C16 Memory Kit - $88.00

SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 250GB - 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD - $93.00

HDD: Seagate 3TB Desktop HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive - $93.00

 

Ok experts, go to work! 

 

 

MB too pricy. gigabyte is pretty decent. IF you don't plan to overclock a whole lot go with: (http://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Gigabyte-GA-Z170-HD3P-CF/17494) just 100$

CPU too overpowered. go with the i5 6600k (http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Intel-Core-i5-6600K/Rating/3503) cost 235$ and is more than efficient

GPU: go bigger or go home the $ you saved on the components above, invest it here. (http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Nvidia-GTX-1060/Rating/3639) newest shit and kicks butt for 225$

ram ok

sad ok

hdd maybe go cheaper, you don't need the speed. windows/programs/games go on the ssd

you missed a PSU. Power supply (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0700-K1/dp/B018JYHBE6/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473276209&sr=1-4&keywords=power+supply&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A2888266011)

[-=HipKat=-]

MB too pricy. gigabyte is pretty decent. IF you don't plan to overclock a whole lot go with: (http://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Gigabyte-GA-Z170-HD3P-CF/17494) just 100$

CPU too overpowered. go with the i5 6600k (http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Intel-Core-i5-6600K/Rating/3503) cost 235$ and is more than efficient

GPU: go bigger or go home the $ you saved on the components above, invest it here. (http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Nvidia-GTX-1060/Rating/3639) newest shit and kicks butt for 225$

ram ok

sad ok

hdd maybe go cheaper, you don't need the speed. windows/programs/games go on the ssd

you missed a PSU. Power supply (https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0700-K1/dp/B018JYHBE6/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473276209&sr=1-4&keywords=power+supply&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A2888266011)

Pretty nice, I'll check those out. BTW, think I should go with a MB I can setup SLI on?? I mean, this does need to last a few years and I added your PSU

Edited September 7, 2016 by -=HipKat=-

[redy.]

BTW, think I should go with a MB I can setup SLI on?? I mean, this does need to last a few years and I added your PSU

 

 

yes, that is correct. If you plan on using SLI(nvidia) / Crossfire(ATI) you need a mainboard that supports the technology.

 

The graphic cards are usually the components that use the most watt. So if you plan on putting 2 in there, calculate the watt you need.

for the 1060 you need up to 145watt. For 2 cards in SLI this means nearly 300Watt. So leave some buffer for the other components.

Also the additional generated heat could become an issue.

 

To go SLI with your system is like shooting birds with canons. The 1060 is a decent card, but for SLI you might want to invest more and get the 1080 instead of having the hassle with two cards.

Edited September 8, 2016 by redy.

[-=HipKat=-]

yes, that is correct. If you plan on using SLI(nvidia) / Crossfire(ATI) you need a mainboard that supports the technology.

 

The graphic cards are usually the components that use the most watt. So if you plan on putting 2 in there, calculate the watt you need.

for the 1060 you need up to 145watt. For 2 cards in SLI this means nearly 300Watt. So leave some buffer for the other components.

Also the additional generated heat could become an issue.

 

To go SLI with your system is like shooting birds with canons. The 1060 is a decent card, but for SLI you might want to invest more and get the 1080 instead of having the hassle with two cards.

Good points. Not saying I will go SLI, but to have the option incase I decide to go that way in a year or so seems like a good idea.

[Jobba]

How much money $ do you want to spend?

[-=HipKat=-]

How much money $ do you want to spend?

I don't want to go crazy but not real cheap either. I want to do a quality build without breaking myself