How does this look for a starting PC that can eventually be upgraded?
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/kfttt6/modest-gaming-build
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/kfttt6/modest-gaming-build
How does this look for a starting PC that can eventually be upgraded?
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/kfttt6/modest-gaming-build
The only thing i would suggest to change to CPU to a 6600K at least. The CPU isn't something you are going to change for years (at this rate they progress, this CPU should still be good enough +5 years later), you spending the extra 30-40$ for a OC able CPU (and ofc higher base clock) is very well worth it imho.
So yes, it is going to be pushing the budged a bit, but when all is done, you will see that it was worth it the years to come.
If he did this he would also need a z series board. The 6400 is fine and if he needs to upgrade the 7700k would be a hell of a jump a couple years down the road.The only thing i would suggest to change to CPU to a 6600K at least. The CPU isn't something you are going to change for years (at this rate they progress, this CPU should still be good enough +5 years later), you spending the extra 30-40$ for a OC able CPU (and ofc higher base clock) is very well worth it imho.
So yes, it is going to be pushing the budged a bit, but when all is done, you will see that it was worth it the years to come.
There's like 6 jacks on the back of the Mobo. He has to test all of them, because the speaker systems only accept full output through one jack. I had the same problem with my speaker set until I figured out which jack was the right one (IIRC, it was the center channel, but I dunno what color that matches).I built a new PC for my brother while visiting for Christmas. The problem is I only tested the audio using the front panel connector. When he plugged his new speakers into the back of the mobo he is only getting good sound from one speaker (and very faint audio from the other). Speakers test good elsewhere. Same problem with headphones. Front panel audio is still good. Motherboard is an MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon.
Returning the mobo would be a bit of a nightmare since I'm 2,000 miles away now and his computer teardown/rebuild skills are limited. Anyone have any ideas? I don't know if I've ever heard of a bad audio jack on one of these things out of the box. I'll try to call MSI support tomorrow when they're open I guess but I'm not expecting much. He seems somewhat OK with using the front panel headphone jack with his speakers. I don't know if I like that solution. Maybe an add-on sound-card?
What's the overall opinion on PCIe SSDs as boot drives these days? I read into this 12 months ago and there were a lot of mixed reactions - some people saying they got speed increases over SATA SSDs, some saying no difference, and some saying their PC even booted slower. Tried Googling for some new articles on using them as boot drives, but top hits are still the exact same topics and articles from 2015 and early 2016...
On paper they're around 5 or 6 times faster than SATA SSDs, so I'd love to know that I can genuinely have a PC that boots literally in 5-10 seconds one day.
Solid build. Easily get three years before needing upgrades.OK guys. My final build and I think it's time to finally pull the trigger. My original goal of $750 ended up being passed by a few bucks. My decision with help from you guys pushed me to the 6600K from the 6500, and of course a Z mobo had to follow. Oh, and more expensive ram, but hey, that's life I guess.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.33 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1047.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 10:18 EST-0500
Is this a decent enough build to allow me a year or two of, well, not spending anymore money and still have a relevant machine? Any last words, changes, etc. before I pull the trigger?
I'm ordering before the end of the day.
I built a new PC for my brother while visiting for Christmas. The problem is I only tested the audio using the front panel connector. When he plugged his new speakers into the back of the mobo he is only getting good sound from one speaker (and very faint audio from the other). Speakers test good elsewhere. Same problem with headphones. Front panel audio is still good. Motherboard is an MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon.
Returning the mobo would be a bit of a nightmare since I'm 2,000 miles away now and his computer teardown/rebuild skills are limited. Anyone have any ideas? I don't know if I've ever heard of a bad audio jack on one of these things out of the box. I'll try to call MSI support tomorrow when they're open I guess but I'm not expecting much. He seems somewhat OK with using the front panel headphone jack with his speakers. I don't know if I like that solution. Maybe an add-on sound-card?
First, reseat your cooler. Then go into your bios and start fresh. Load optimized defaults and follow the OC guide I linked.
In broad strokes, you're going to increase your multiplier to 45. Raise your voltage in manual mode until it's stable at that rate. If your temperatures go above 85C or stability requires more than 1.45v, stop.
If after reseating your cooler you still can't keep it cool, replace the cooler and/or delid. Repeat the above process. Once you determine the voltage needed for a given clock speed, then you change voltage from manual to adaptive or offset. But all that comes after you figure out this initial step.
OK guys. My final build and I think it's time to finally pull the trigger. My original goal of $750 ended up being passed by a few bucks. My decision with help from you guys pushed me to the 6600K from the 6500, and of course a Z mobo had to follow. Oh, and more expensive ram, but hey, that's life I guess.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.49 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.55 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.33 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1047.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 10:18 EST-0500
Is this a decent enough build to allow me a year or two of, well, not spending anymore money and still have a relevant machine? Any last words, changes, etc. before I pull the trigger?
I'm ordering before the end of the day.
Solid build. Easily get three years before needing upgrades.
You will be very, very happy with this. Upgrade to Vega for 4k in a year if you want and you'll be good to go for a long time. Otherwise this will last 4-5 years anyway.
Is $445 for the Dell SD2716DG monitor a really good deal? I'm currently using an Asus VG248QE and am happy with it, but was thinking I'd jump on a 144Hz gsync monitor if I could get one for a good price.
CPU: Intel i5-6600 (£199.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT X41 (£79.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte H170N-WIFI (£90.05)
Memory: Corsair DDR4 LPX 2x8GB (£96.58)
Storage: 2.5" Samsung EVO 250GB (£86.98)
Video Card: Sapphire AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB (£215.99)
Case: Fractal Nano S (£57.35)
Power Supply: Corsair VS550 (£42.80)
Monitor: Samsung S24E390HL (owned)
Total: £869.73, all Amazon purchases.
Not sure. Every time I see an AC card in the same price range as the TP-Link 4800, it has a lot more reviews with issues.I'm in the market for a new Wireless Network Card (PCI is fine). What's a good get that's not going to break the bank? I currently have a TP Link 4800 but it's been extremely spotty.
My final PC build. Assembling it tomorrow. Goodbye iMac.
I'll increase my storage with a Sasmung M2 SSD when it's back in stock.
Edit: I'll also get a freesync monitor somewhere down the line.
Is $445 for the Dell SD2716DG monitor a really good deal? I'm currently using an Asus VG248QE and am happy with it, but was thinking I'd jump on a 144Hz gsync monitor if I could get one for a good price.
Not sure. Every time I see an AC card in the same price range as the TP-Link 4800, it has a lot more reviews with issues.
I'm in the market for a new Wireless Network Card (PCI is fine). What's a good get that's not going to break the bank? I currently have a TP Link 4800 but it's been extremely spotty.
About to order a 7700K.
How's this
Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566&ignorebbr=1
Ram: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236038&ignorebbr=1
About to order a 7700K.
How's this
Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566&ignorebbr=1
Ram: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236038&ignorebbr=1
About to order a 7700K.
How's this
Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566&ignorebbr=1
Ram: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236038&ignorebbr=1
If he did this he would also need a z series board. The 6400 is fine and if he needs to upgrade the 7700k would be a hell of a jump a couple years down the road.
So if I were to upgrade from the i5 in the future I would
Need a new motherboard?
This doesnt seem so optimum.
I think that is 3000Mhz rram for that price, which wont run more than 2133mhz on H170.
That requires actual effort though.Velcro straps works great to tie wires.
It's kinda ghetto but I've found this to be really useful.
Somebody know the difference between these two?
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB £87.99
model: MZ-75E250B/EU
Samsung 850 EVO MZ-75E250W 250GB Solid State Drive - 5 Year UK Warranty and FFP packaging £74.99
model: MZ-75E250BW/EU
According to this it might be only warranty? where the cheaper has better warranty?
It also has longer delivery time and another packaging.
But there isn't any performance differences right?
The memory is 2400Mhz.
Thanks for your part suggestions. However, I don't need to overclock and that case requires a blower style GPU. Also, I'm never buying a nonmodular PSU again.
Somehow PSU types slipped my research, and I ended up with this god awful Corsair VS550, made only worse by the fact I am doing a small form factor ITX build.
About to order a 7700K.
How's this
Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132566&ignorebbr=1
Ram: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236038&ignorebbr=1
If your getting a 7700K, don't skimp on the mobo, the Z170's are from last year and are designed for the 6000 series chips, go with a Z270 mobo. This one should be good Asus Prime Z270-K
The Ram should be good though.
That requires actual effort though.
Oh, this is neat. Are they any products I can buy that would do something like this except not be made out of cardboard? I don't save my empty rolls...
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157739
I think Imma roll with this.
Getting cold feet tho, I really want to know the GPU roadmap for this year. I don't want to get this now, and have to wait til June to grab the new high end.
If your cooling is good enough and you can reach higher clock speeds in a reasonable voltage range then cpu overclocking is just fine. A 7600k should be able to reach at least 4.8ghz without any kind of problems.
I also have the feeling you're trying to build a foundation for a future 'high end' gpu upgrade (whatever high end means). If that's true please consider to get higher clocked xmp ddr4 ram (3000+mhz). All Intel CPUs seem to profit from higher clocked ram, especially in CPU bound scenarios.
And I know you asked about saving money and not spending even more, but I really think it makes sense to invest the extra $30.
I have a 3570k and a 780 ti. Just wanna go all out, but I don't wanna wait too long to replace my card
Yes, I paid $499 at BB a couple of days ago. No regrets though, plus I finally got a ICC profile I liked and now it looks great!
I was using a VG248QE as well and it is still hooked up beside the new Dell.
You could grab the new CPU etc now and use the 780 Ti for a little bit, if you're trying to hold out for the 1080 Ti or something.
That's not the problem, I verified over desktop sharing software that the connection was detected on the correct port. And I have a similar MSI board on mine with an identical speaker layout in the back.There's like 6 jacks on the back of the Mobo. He has to test all of them, because the speaker systems only accept full output through one jack. I had the same problem with my speaker set until I figured out which jack was the right one (IIRC, it was the center channel, but I dunno what color that matches).