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Need help for Skylake build

Spydermag68

Spydermag68

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w2zyzy

CPU Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $25.98
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $189.99
Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory $127.99
Case Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $102.99
Power Supply Corsair 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power $129.99
Total: $576.94

I have a Microcenter near me so I most likely get the CPU and motherboard there.

I will be reusing all of my other parts even though I will be bottle-necked by the old 5750 GPU for awhile and get NVidia 970, or a R390 later. I will be running two 1080p monitors, but only one for gaming.

The computer will be used for programming, finally getting around to ripping my DVDs, and some gaming. I tend to hang on to computers for a while. My current rig is from 2009.

The Intel Core i7-6700K is the only thing I am dead set on.

I have used ASUS and Gigabyte motherboard in the past with good results. I am trying to keep it this under $200.

Thank you in advance.
 
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Re: "Total: $576.94": that's not including the CPU cost.
There may be cheaper options via going with the i5-6600K Skylake CPU and also a lower wattage PSU; 600 watts should be more than adequate for use with a single video card.
 
LTC8K6 said:
I would go for better than 2133 ram, given the benchmarking I have seen.
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Can you link benches where a noticeable difference is seen in real world testing?

All I've seen is evidence that you should buy the cheapest DDR4-2133 you can find. E.g.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/08/05/intel_skylake_core_i76700k_ipc_overclocking_review/5

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Spydermag68 said:
The Intel Core i7-6700K is the only thing I am dead set on.
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Excellent choice. Your current rig lasted from 2009, Skylake i7 will probably last another 6 years.

I have used ASUS and Gigabyte motherboard in the past with good results. I am trying to keep it this under $200.
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If you're not interested in overclocking or SLI, you can get away with much less than that. Same applies to the PSU - 850W is grossly overkill for a single GPU setup, and with "some gaming" and only 1080p... well, when I look into my crystal ball, I don't see you and SLI together.

I will be reusing all of my other parts even though I will be bottle-necked by the old 5750 GPU for awhile and get NVidia 970, or a R390 later. I will be running two 1080p monitors, but only one for gaming.
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What are all your other parts? Do you already own an SSD?

I have a Microcenter near me so I most likely get the CPU and motherboard there.
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Makes sense as long as they beat online prices.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w2zyzy

CPU Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $25.98
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $189.99
Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory $127.99
Case Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $102.99
Power Supply Corsair 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power $129.99
Total: $576.94
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CPU - good
Cooler - Be Quiet! Pure Rock $30 is better (quieter, performs the same)
Mobo - e.g. Asus Z170-P $130
RAM - When dealing with a new socket & chipset, I'd probably play it safe and buy RAM that's on the motherboard's QVL. Just to be sure it's compatible. Can't access Asus' site right now though, but you can find the memory QVL on the support page of the board you plan to get, then just search Newegg with the 2x8g kit product codes in the QVL.
PSU - Overkill. EVGA SuperNova 650 GS $85 AR @ microcenter, plenty for any single GPU
 
Thanks Lehtv for your comments.
I have a Samsung ssd and a regular hard drive. The ssd will be wiped and Win10 will be installed later.

The problem I see with the Asus board you have picked out is that it does not have the faster USB3 C ports the Gigabyte has and SATA Express.

The down side the gigabyte has only 2 speeds for memory.

I will need to see a review of the power supply. I might get a sea sonic.
 
Spydermag68 said:
I will need to see a review of the power supply. I might get a sea sonic.
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Here's a JonnyGuru review. Total score: 9.1 🙂

The Good:

excellent ripple control on minor rails
very good ripple control at 12V
decent voltage stability
fully modular
switchable semi-fanless mode
shallow housing

The Bad:

nothing comes to mind

The Mediocre:

I was hoping for a little better hot box voltage regulation
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lehtv said:
Excellent choice. Your current rig lasted from 2009, Skylake i7 will probably last another 6 years.



If you're not interested in overclocking or SLI, you can get away with much less than that. Same applies to the PSU - 850W is grossly overkill for a single GPU setup, and with "some gaming" and only 1080p... well, when I look into my crystal ball, I don't see you and SLI together.



What are all your other parts? Do you already own an SSD?



Makes sense as long as they beat online prices.



CPU - good
Cooler - Be Quiet! Pure Rock $30 is better (quieter, performs the same)
Mobo - e.g. Asus Z170-P $130
RAM - When dealing with a new socket & chipset, I'd probably play it safe and buy RAM that's on the motherboard's QVL. Just to be sure it's compatible. Can't access Asus' site right now though, but you can find the memory QVL on the support page of the board you plan to get, then just search Newegg with the 2x8g kit product codes in the QVL.
PSU - Overkill. EVGA SuperNova 650 GS $85 AR @ microcenter, plenty for any single GPU
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On the specs for the mobo, am I reading it correctly that it will have 2 pci slots along with pci-e?
 
Pffft board. 2015 and $125 gets you Realtek 887 which is what my H81 frisbee mobo has. You'd want something with ALC 1150 if sound matters to you.
 
Sound matters to me, hence the question about the pci slot. Have a Xonar Essence ST which requires one, but didn't realize newer mobos would have them. Love that sound card.
 
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