Origin PC Build Advice

[Dethroy]

If you want your system to last as long as possible I'd suggest going with the X99 platform (hello X58 thread ). The i7-5820K offers the most perf/$ on said platform.
I'd choose the GPU depending on the resolution and frames you'd want to aim for:
1440p @ 60fps = GTX 1070
1440p @ 144fps = GTX 1080
21:9 (Ultrawide) 1440p = GTX 1080

But if I had money to burn and were in your position, I'd wait for HDR monitors (you said you'd rather spend more money now and want your investment to last quite some time -> you don't wanna miss out on HDR imho). Pretty sure Ultrawide 1440p with HDR will become the new 1080p.
By then, Vega and big Pascal should be on the market, and I bet they'll be able to drive said monitors nicely. To be honest, I'd feel dirty to suggest you to pay the ridiculous amount of money the retail market is asking for midrange GP-104 parts à la GTX 1080!

 

[little cat]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/3CynHN

So I've come to this, but what about the watts? This suggests that I'll only have 395? Is that awfully low?

Also, should I add more fans?

If You doubt 550W will be enough , could get 650W EVGA G2

 

[little cat]

Dont quarrel guys :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($459.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB258Q 25.0" 60Hz Monitor ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1577.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-18 15:28 EDT-0400

 

[P4-630]

1440p @ 60fps = GTX 1070
1440p @ 144fps = GTX 1080

I said I agree with you, but.... I'm not, just checked some reviews.

For 1440p @60fps you'll need a GTX1080.
Check some reviews.

Edit: A GTX1070 will do 60fps + with eye-candy/MSAA @1080p

 

[P4-630]

@zcarlow , if you want to overclock your CPU you could go with an i5 6600K , otherwise an i5 6600 if it's mainly for gaming.

GTX1080 for 1440p
GTX1070 for 1080p

 

[Dethroy]

I said I agree with you, but.... I'm not, just checked some reviews.

For 1440p @60fps you'll need a GTX1080.
Check some reviews.

Edit: A GTX1070 will do 60fps + with eye-candy/MSAA @1080p

I did. 1070 is enough for 60fps @ 1440p (very few exceptions that ultimately don't matter).

 

[zcarlow]

What about this build? I kept some things and also incorporated other advice.
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vr6Hhq

 

[tabascosauz]

Looks ok. What happened to the D14 (I'd have told you to get the D15 as it is a newer version, had you kept it in)?

 

[zcarlow]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/yPzD2R
Must have gotten lost in translation, haha. I added it back in.

 

[tabascosauz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/yPzD2R
Must have gotten lost in translation, haha. I added it back in.

Are you planning on gaming on Wifi or just adding Wifi as a just-in-case?

If the former is true, get an adapter that is capable of 802.11ac, preferably 2x2 or better MIMO capabilities. Intel cards in this area are reputable and tried, I have multiple 7260-AC based Wifi cards, but Intel may have an updated successor to it now; honestly, most 802.11ac from big brands will work great.

I"m assuming you picked the 80+ Plat PSU because it's on sale, if you feel you need to save some bucks because of the upgrades in the other areas, the G2 750 and G2 850 PSUs are tried and true and stellar for their price, and will be plenty for your system.

It will be a ways away but make sure to be slow, patient and methodical if this is going to be the first time you build a PC.

 

[zcarlow]

Most of the games I play are wifi reliant, but some aren't. What do you suggest I switch it out for (keep in mind, $3000 is my absolute cap).

Here is the change-up in PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/z9tGGf

 

[tabascosauz]

Most of the games I play are wifi reliant, but some aren't. What do you suggest I switch it out for (keep in mind, $3000 is my absolute cap).

Here is the change-up in PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/z9tGGf

Only if you feel like you really need the savings. A P2 850 for $135 after rebate is not bad.

Asus has the AC55BT that is PCIe x1, and Intel has the 7260HMWDTX1 which is a 7260AC card on a PCIe x1 adapter. Both only cost about $30. The whole list is here

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/wireless-network-card/#e=31&i=35&sort=a6&page=1

If you don't feel it's that important that you have the best wifi performance, or if your home router is mediocre/not 802.11ac compliant to begin with, nothing wrong with the old 802.11n adapter. But @ $30 the ACs are not going to cost anything extra anyway.

 

[zcarlow]

I honestly have no idea how to check if my router is 802.11ac compliant, so should I just go with what's on there now?

 

[little cat]

For huge processor coolers , low profile RAM is better , in order to not block one another

 

[zcarlow]

For huge processor coolers , low profile RAM is better , in order to not block one another

So what should I switch out? Remember, I'm new to this haha.

 

[little cat]

e.g
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2GX2FT/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m4b3000c15

 

[little cat]

The cheap rig I posted is only about 20% slower than the current $3000 (in gaming ) but half of the price . Is it worth ?

 

[rruff]

Gaming and tons of it. With a little bit of recording of videos and editing. I would want it to last for a decent amount of time. Maybe 5+ years? I'd rather invest now for more time than have to buy another one in a couple of years.

You do not buy a very high end computer that lasts 5 years. One year from now it will no longer be high end.

The best approach for your goals is to get a i7K and a good OC motherboard. That might last you 5 years the way processors are going. But you will want to upgrade the video card every year or two because they are still seeing big gains. Buy yourself a Black Friday xmas gift and flip the old one on ebay. Don't buy the very best, rather one tier down where the value is better. Same for the monitor, ram, and SSDs.

Why is the price so high? The performance range you are looking at could be a lot less. There are loads of places that do custom builds. I have no idea about the financing except to say financing everything is a bad habit to get into.

You don't need fancy cooling on the cpu. That's for people who like to tinker and get the last 1% out. Think about that later if you want to OC.

 

[rruff]

The cheap rig I posted is only about 20% slower than the current $3000 (in gaming ) but half of the price . Is it worth ?

Yes. I think spending $3k is foolish when it is an obvious stretch to afford it.

zcarlow, what are you gaming with now?

 

[little cat]

1TB WD Black and this monitor would reduce the price by $200
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fMcMnQ/asus-monitor-mg278q

 

[zcarlow]

Yes. I think spending $3k is foolish when it is an obvious stretch to afford it.

zcarlow, what are you gaming with now?

Right now I'm gaming with an older, pre-built HP that probably ran for ~$600 when it was purchased. To put it into perspective, Tomb Raider is stop-motion on it, haha. I feel way overdue for an upgrade, and a massive one at that. And it isn't a stretch. I have that much in pocket (from saving for this), I would have just preferred to let it slowly drain rather than all at once.

1TB WD Black and this monitor would reduce the price by $200
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fMcMnQ/asus-monitor-mg278q

I am going to put these on the rig instead, thank you. I actually thought I did do the 1TB already, must have forgotten.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/rHdRJV

 

[rruff]

Right now I'm gaming with an older, pre-built HP that probably ran for ~$600 when it was purchased. To put it into perspective, Tomb Raider is stop-motion on it, haha. I feel way overdue for an upgrade, and a massive one at that.

Do you even have a video card?

Just to put it into perspective, say the system that little cat posted is a 10x performance improvement for $1500. Spending $3000 will get you a 12x performance improvement. Would you notice the difference?