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bloodandsoil

bloodandsoil

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Hey, I just would like a sanity check here to make sure that I've got it all right and there's nothing that is really wrong. Or, if you have a GOOD suggestion about changing something please let me know. I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headphones. Here is the build:

Motherboard:
Asus Z170-PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $194.99

CPU:
Intel Core i7-6700K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $319.99

Memory:
G.SKILL TridentZ (2 x 8GB) Timing 14-14-14-34, Cas Latency 14
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $109.99

GPU:
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming X
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $449.99

Power Supply:
Seasonic Prime Titanium 650
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $159.99

Case:
be quiet! Dark Base 900
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V...
Price: $199.90

Storage:
Samsung 950 Pro M.2 512GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Price: $317.99

Total Price: $1752.84
 
The new Intel 600p series M.2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 SSDs in Newegg's new flyer, are cheaper than that Samsung 950 Pro drive.

Unless you are doing database / VM / server tasks with it, you'll never notice a difference in performance.
 
The RAM model you selected is not on motherboard QVL. It is common for motherboard manufacturers to not test all the different modules out there, but of the DDR4 3200 they have tested, the tightest timings is 15-15-15-35. So that RAM might work fine, or it could cause issues. Plus, your motherboard model is not listed on G Skill's 'RAM Configurator' at all, so no help there.

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb...316.pdf?_ga=1.228925599.2028275889.1468808490

Also, the 950 Pro is fast, but will you use that extra speed with your computer use?

https://forums.anandtech.com/thread...-why-m-2-nvme-ssd-primary-boot-drive.2484743/

https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/950-sammy-is-exact-same-speed-of-my-850-pro.2482765/
 
Okay thanks for the replies so far. I realize I am missing a CPU cooler. Can you suggest the one that would be the MOST QUIET?
 
bloodandsoil said:
Okay thanks for the replies so far. I realize I am missing a CPU cooler. Can you suggest the one that would be the MOST QUIET?
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Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for a good basic unit, or Noctua NH-U12S for higher-end. If you are shooting for the stars on overclocking, I'd look at the NH-U14S or NH-D15S.
 
bloodandsoil said:
what about the Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3:
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Your system, your call. I never used one, so I can't really say anything about it. I guess read some reviews, and see how they feel about it.

Motherboard PWM keeps the fan pretty quiet on almost premium coolers, and even ones like the 212 EVO.

Edit:. I just noticed the price of the Be Quiet you linked to. $103 plus $36 shipping? No thanks. You could buy a nice AIO cooler for that kind of money.
 
One last thing before I check out of this thread:

Just because an item is the most expensive, does not necessarily mean it is the best. The amount you are paying for your PSU, 950 PRO, and CPU cooler could be used to upgrade from the GTX 1070 to a GTX 1080, and if you are building a gaming rig, that is where you will see the performance difference. A PSU like a EVGA SuperNova P2, Seasonic Platinum 660 or X-650, or a Corsair RMx 650 are all great quality units.

Good luck.
 
If you don't already have some USB 2.0 & USB 3.0 rear brackets, those would be something to consider getting. Those would plug in to the existing motherboard headers.
An external spinning hard drive (1 Tb or larger, USB 3.0) for storage, or a bootable USB thumb drive of at least 32 Gb for making a Windows-to Go rescue disk, etc. USB Type C thumb drives are now available, which can also be made bootable.
However, for the motherboard choice, my preference would be a Gigabyte board, such as:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128838 .
 
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The Z170 Extreme 6 might be a better option, more features and it's a very solid mobo.
Other that that looking good.
 
You could save $50 by going with the Asus Rampage ranger 6700k combo with the Newegg app. A top notch board as well. That PSU is overkill IMO for the "Titanum" branding. Get a 620w seasonic bronze modular unit and enjoy the $100 savings else where.

I agree with others on the SSD.
 
That SSD is not worth it IMO. You can grab a regular 850 EVO for a lot less and put the rest towards a better video card. My set of raid SSD rarely, if ever maxes out when gaming. The only benefit is when doing something like an integrity check in Steam. Also do some reading about throttling. I'm not read up on it, but I know it was a concern.
 
Agreed. Don't spend unnecessarily on the pro SSDs. The EVOs are fine.

That Dark Base 900 case is very nice.
 
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