Need help on a PC build

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ezpzmate

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I've decided that I need a new gaming PC as my current (pre-built) one can't run the more current games. I'm building a PC for the first time and want to make sure that my components are compatible and that my build is cost efficient.
Let me know if there's anything that you would change to reduce the cost or fix any compatibility issues, also, if anyone knows any decent aftermarket CPU coolers that I could get (if I need one) please let me know!build spec 2.png
 
Ditch that slow Seagate for a WD Caviar Blue. You also probably want to get a 2x8GB configuration of ram just so you can upgrade later on without replacing the ram.


You'll also need a CPU Cooler for the 6600k as it doesn't come with one. Noctua D14/D15 is good, so is Corsair H80i GT and anything above that (ie. H100i, H110i...etc.)

Video card wise, see if you can go for the RX 480, GTX1060, or the 1070 if your budget allows.
 
Intel_man said:
Ditch that slow Seagate for a WD Caviar Blue. You also probably want to get a 2x8GB configuration of ram just so you can upgrade later on without replacing the ram.


You'll also need a CPU Cooler for the 6600k as it doesn't come with one. Noctua D14/D15 is good, so is Corsair H80i GT and anything above that (ie. H100i, H110i...etc.)

Video card wise, see if you can go for the RX 480, GTX1060, or the 1070 if your budget allows.
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Agree with these points, I'd also bump up your wifi adapter to a better, AC capable variant..
 
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A few problems. No CPU cooler. The 6600K doesn't come with one. Also you have a 4 channel RAM kit there you want a 2 channel RAM kit so you still have 2 open slots to jump up to 32GB in the future.
Also, that is a laptop hard drive you have there. You want a 3.5" drive not a 2.5" drive. Seagate and Western Digital are what I would recommend. The best hard drives out there for home use right now are WD's black and blue drives, in that order, with black being higher performance and higher price, but also having a great warranty.

Additionally, we now have 10XX series cards, so there is no sense in buying a 9XX series card. I suggest that you look at a GTX 1070 instead of that 970 it is much higher performance and not much more expensive.

Also, if you want a card that is about as powerful as the 970 and you want to save some money, pick up an RX480 from AMD instead which is very competitively priced. The GTX 1060, which is also about the power of a 970+some more is also a great budget option. If you really want great performance though look at that 1070.

Lastly, Corsair RM power supplies, while they are efficient, are not great quality. I suggest you look at a Seasonic SSR G-550 or G-650 instead. They are also gold rated and are higher quality for about the same price.
 
mistersprinkles said:
..Lastly, Corsair RM power supplies, while they are efficient, are not great quality. I suggest you look at a Seasonic SSR G-550 or G-650 instead. They are also gold rated and are higher quality for about the same price.
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Man, you've made stupid ass comments like this many times before.... you are wrong, just STOP

Intel_man said:
Where are you getting this information from?
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Pretty much wondering this too.. then I saw the source!
 
mistersprinkles said:
They arent great PSUs dude. There are lots of articles on the web from people who actually test these things.

For your reading delight:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you-might-not-want-to-buy-a-corsair-rm-psu
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I hope you realized you dun goofed up hard dude.

The RMx/RMi series from Corsair has zero relations to the older RM lineup they released.


Protip: Maybe next time, read more than just the headline of the thread that you got that off of and don't assume similar naming products is just a rebrand.
 
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mistersprinkles said:
They arent great PSUs dude. There are lots of articles on the web from people who actually test these things.

For your reading delight:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you-might-not-want-to-buy-a-corsair-rm-psu
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Do you work for Seasonic or something?, I can't count the number of threads where you've mentioned their PSU's in one way or another.

Anyhow, I'm not advocating for any particular brand, however I speak from years of experience using many different Corsair series PSU and they are continually a superior choice to their competitors.
 
mistersprinkles said:
They arent great PSUs dude. There are lots of articles on the web from people who actually test these things.

For your reading delight:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you-might-not-want-to-buy-a-corsair-rm-psu
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and I'm running a 1.1GHz overclock on one right now... Please do your research. The current generation of RMx/RMi PSU's fall into Tier 1 and 2 for performance.

Edit: That author isn't even testing Channel Well Technology made PSU's... Article is also over 2 years old. PSU development can change a lot in that time.

"As said before the 750 and 850 watts RM is not made by CWT but by Chicony Power Technology"

PSU tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
 
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Don't know what the big deal is suggesting a Seasonic power supply. They make some of the best on the market (Prime Titanium). I never really liked any of the RM models. A lot of Corsairs are made by CWT now, there's are reason, they make them cheaper. The best Corsair PSUs are still made by Seasonic and Flextronics. Don't get me wrong, CWT can make a good PSU, but over all Seasonic are better supplies.
 
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StrangleHold said:
Don't know what the big deal is suggesting a Seasonic power supply. They make some of the best on the market (Prime Titanium). I never really liked any of the RM models. A lot of Corsairs are made by CWT now, there's are reason, they make them cheaper. The best Corsair PSUs are still made by Seasonic and Flextronics. Don't get me wrong, CWT can make a good PSU, but over all Seasonic are better supplies.
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I believe the AX series, Corsairs higher wattage one is made by Seasonic.. There's a lot of resistance but they are made very well.
 
Honestly, any of the Corsair's with the 7 year or 10 year warranty is going to be bulletproof for the most part.
 
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StrangleHold said:
All the AX were Seasonic except the 1200. It was a Flextronics. All the AXi are Flextronics.
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Intel_man said:
Honestly, any of the Corsair's with the 7 year or 10 year warranty is going to be bulletproof for the most part.
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Yup the CWT's are cheap but they seem to hold up very well. For the most part, I think manufactures are starting to learn that people chase something that's going to last a while.

Personally, I think about changing all other components of my computer for upgrades before I think about a new PSU. Having a 7 year warranty is nice.
 
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