Post your component list, rate other anons', ask questions in general.
Always state the purpose of your PC, your budget, AND YOUR COUNTRY if outside the USA. If you are asking for improvements, clarify whether you want to lower price, or improve specs or build quality.
If you see any other build advice or part list threads, please politely direct them here
What should I be looking for when buying a 1151 motherboard to overclock an i7-6700K? Any motherboard recs?
Jayden Lopez
At least 6 power phases+2 redundant for the least amount of money possible. And no, you do not need Crossfire or SLI support because you're 92% likely never to need it.
Adrian Gray
I just checked Jet. 200 bucks average for a 6GB windforce 1060 with the Triple15 code used.
Fuck it, I'm registring and ordering around black friday.
Mobo, CPU, and GPU, here I come.
Nicholas Phillips
How easy is it to install windows 10? Like once all the physical parts are assembled, what do I do then?
Bentley Hall
Just finished my first build! This thread was extremely helpful, I would not have been able to do it without you guys. How did I do?
Jose Parker
Reposting from Like a lot of people here I'm new to building. I tried to put together with a helping hand of a couple lads a build for video and photo editing, animation, arguably fast compiling for programming and responsive file management. I don't do much gaming but it'd be nice to get some good performance for when I do play.
If it was up to me, I'd want my build to be as small as possible so I can keep the thing on my desk (cleaning ladies are savages when brooming and my roomies aren't exactly respectful) but I'm not sure if a Mini-iTX build will get hot easily and/or be easy for a newcomer to put together, let alone that I don't know if it will all fit.
Otherwise, I have this MidTower build. I'm not confident if it will work/fit fine, also I can't decide on the cases. My budget 1,600 (including peripherals). Opinions?
If I choose my parts on Amazon I am able to get the handling and shipping of my parts by what appears no name Chinese brands.
The thing is that I can get ridiculously low prices with this guys. For example, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO would either cost me about $14 + $8 shipped from a brand called "Tan FroM China" or fucking $37 + $0 shipped from Amazon.
It's a big price difference, but is getting the shipping done from a trustworthy name like Amazon worth the extra buck?
Josiah Ramirez
Get windows 10 on a CD, and then get the PC to boot from the CD drive in the boot menu.
Also, I've got a stripped Dell Studio 540 Case, and just about found out everything on it is replaceable.
Good idea to save money by not getting a new case+disk drive?
Also, I'm pretty sure there's USB 3.0 ports out there for me to replace the USB 2.0 ports on it.
Mostly a gaming setup to last me for a while, maybe upgrade to ZEN when/if it drops in price, and generally for ARMA 3, etc.
Angel Johnson
Will the Winpolice find out if I steal their Windows 10?
Evan Barnes
No, I did this today.
You can install windows 10 without a code, when installing you just click the "I don't have an authentication number", and it lets you install anyway.
They want money from the ads they push on windows 10
Justin Adams
>have modest setup, nothing special >considering upgrading both monitor and gpu >saw friend's 1440p, 144hz monitor and 1070 today >games look really nice, but not $1000+ worth i don't know anymore. when is it no longer possible to ignore diminishing returns? when does it no longer make sense to keep upgrading? I just can't see the point in spending so much for marginal improvement
Logan Wilson
Depends on what you have.
I was and while I don't have a legit PC(poasting from toaster latitude laptop), like hell I'm gonna spend 100 for a GPU that's basically the same.
Yeah, VRAM is double, but considering ARMA 3 was somewhat okay last year, I'm fine with that.
Julian Jones
Your psu is upside down
Jaxon Carter
Use other computer to go to Microsoft website and "create installation media" onto a 4GB USB Use that USB to boot new computer Probably need the installation code (which you probably have to pay for) Microshaft wangblows yo
Parts like CPU cooler and Motherboard are placeholders. Rough list but plan to get a build just as identical.
Bentley Murphy
Oh, you're right, I guess they're usually for top mounted PSUs.
Thank you. I never would of thought that.
Aiden Clark
Can you link that? I don't see it.
Noah James
I can't believe people are willing to pay that much for a CPU cooler. Also that GPU is overpriced. Find another model that's $220 or something close to that.
I don't know how things work in Mexico, but you should be able to return the item and get your money back if they don't send you what you ordered. It's worth a try.
Brody Barnes
From what I understand if the Chinks fuck up your order you can still complain to Amazon so it'll spank the Chinks. Still one friend with a build tells me to get it from Amazon exclusively, another tells me to go for the lower deal, another tells me to wait 'till fucking Christmas. God, what do I do?
Cooper Rivera
But then what happens? Do they send the FBI swat if you don't activate it with a code in 14days?
Robert Lewis
what's a comparable gpu to the r9 290x? i fucking hate the one i own currently, and i think it might be dying so i want to shill it off on ebay so i can make more of a decent return before it officially kicks the bucket. pos is currently idling at 58c too, has been noisy as shit since i got it, overall terrible experience and just want to replace it with something comparable(probably an nvidia card)
Ryan Phillips
Is it under warranty? Send it to the manufacturer if it is. Don't be an asshole and sell broken shit under the pretense that it works.
Looks good. If you're really worried about temps get a liquid CPU cooler and exhaust the heat directly out of your case.
If it's your first build I'd say ATX or microATX just to avoid frustration
>Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO would either cost me about $14 + $8 shipped from a brand called "Tan FroM China" Probably a knockoff, also shipping from China can take a while.
>GTX 560 = RX 460 You ain't foolin anyone. You think a fucking 40nm process GPU is anything close to a 14nm process GPU? GTFO
Also ARMAIII is a three year old game. Of course your 560 can run it.
Oliver Thompson
Like the other user said, RMA if possible. Comparable GPU would be 470/480/1060
Use KMSpico newbi
You need a Z170 mobo for an unlocked CPU
Don't bother with an unlocked CPU Change 380x for 470; $195 is way too much for a 380x Get a 2x 4GB RAM kit, 3000MHz Consider a 144Hz Freesync monitor, otherwise any old used 1080p 60Hz monitor will do
Leo Campbell
>pcpartpicker.com/user/Erickazo99/saved/L6Q7P6 can easily knock that motherboard down to about 110$ fairly overpriced for what you're putting in it but if you knock your price up another hundo or two get a 250~ monitor and more recent gpu could possibly run 1440
Brandon Sullivan
kmspi.co ?? B-But anything that easy and simple m-must be a trap
it works perfect, I just did it. It also activates Microsoft office if you get that too.
>reddit
John Howard
Gigabyte ga z170m d3h is my current mobo
Jackson Sullivan
Kinguin Look up windows $25
Angel Nelson
Sonofabitch Does it work? Are you using the old school PCI slot for anything?
Connor Walker
Wifi adapter
Jose Harris
On Windows 10? I'm scared to get one because every review everywhere says there's huge compatibility issues with any PCI wirelesser
James Gomez
You don't have to use it for that Use a sound card with it or something
Xavier Jones
Are you using Windows 10 with it though? Which one is it? I just need to find one that I can be sure works I have an external dac and have all the I/O I need, I don't know what to do with the 3rd slot pci
A 1070 is more than enough for that display monitor, and you probably don't need a 6700k and could drop it to a 6600k An air cooler is just as good as quiet as cool, cheaper and lasts longer than liquid cooling Not bad otherwise
This is what I'm planing to upgrade my 8 years old system with. GPU is still open.
So, my two concerns: Is the M2 SSD properly supported by the MSI board? Can the 6600K handle 3200 XMP properly? RAM was picked from the list on MSI's website.
I wanted a pretty damn silent cooler since I don't like a noisy computer, but I've no clue if I overdid it with the Noctua since it is quite pricey.
Any suggestions for the GPU (nothing high-end) or changes altogether? The system shouldn't go above 1000€ and the shipping cost can be ignored since Mindfactory is shipping everything for free.
Thanks.
Jonathan Jackson
I want to run games at over 144 frames at 1440p, and im ocing
Levi Sanders
I spy an m2 slot yes z170 mobos can use 3200mhz ram Noctua is good but the $30-40 CPU aircoolers are just as good imo I'd say a 1070 because it looks similar to my build and that's what I have and really no other reason than that
Jason Butler
As the other user said, the 1080 is a bit of a waste. Get a 2TB HDD Are you suggesting DSR? because that's a 1080p monitor
Leo Nelson
Oh I thought that was a 1080p monitor. A 1070 would still be fine for over 60fps 1440p maxed out A good and cheap aircooler is still perfect even with overclocking Either way drop to a 6600k if you don't constantly use programs that support hyperthreading
Landon Green
Wait that is a 1080p monitor What are you doing senpai
Charles Mitchell
I just bought a 4k monitor (LG 27UD68), old gpu is having trouble keeping up. Do I save for a GTX 1080, get an RX 480 or something else entirely? $1000 australian pesos seems like a bit much for a gpu
Luis Gomez
1070
James Wilson
When I'm gaming my CPU is hovering at 48-50*C, and briefly peaks at 54-55*C. I'm using the stock intel cooler on my i5 6400.
That's slightly too hot right? Get pic?
Hudson Howard
what's your overclock and your cpu cooler?
i'm looking for a suitable cooler to achieve 4.6ghz at least, 4.7/4.8ghz if possible
Adrian Brooks
Ok. Thanks I will do it. Can't be too careful, that's all.
Ryan Rivera
save for a gtx 1080. you bought a 4k monitor so you better be prepared to buy a good GPU if you expect to achieve 60fps
i got mine from newegg for just below $900 AUD
Chase Hill
That's a bit warm. Might be worth it to upgrade your cooler. Also might be an issue with your case's airflow.
Ian Ross
It's fine, don't worry.
Jackson Cooper
I'm over here. (I did flip the PSU so it's pointing out the bottom vent, I also moved one wire)
Colton Jones
those temps are fine. if you want to throw money at something try a non-poorfag CPU
Bentley Reed
I was more thinking about system stability with the 3200 in combination with the 6600K. 1070 throws me quite a bit over my budget, though.
I guess I could wait with the M2 since I do own a normal SSD.
Is there any way to move the fan on the front up more so the drives aren't obstructing it as much? Other than that it seems fine.
Brody Ward
You'll get lower temps with any decent cooler but those are completely fine. 80 Celsius point is when you should start worrying and you have a wide margin for that.
Better cooler world only cost like 30 dollars but the main benefit would be noise reduction rather than temps.
Michael Fisher
You can use it as long as you want. They limit some features tho, like desktop customization.
$284.13 after taxes $10-15 ish in gas driving to stores a shitload of hours finding all the parts for the lowest prices i still have like $15 in rebates coming back to me
all the parts should be here thursday. im pretty excited
Austin Smith
>integrated graphics What are you even gonna use this for?
Oliver Morris
>$284.13 after taxes Is that USD? If so good job. You'll probably want a hard drive if you don't already have one though
Is this overkill? I plan on keeping it for 4 years, mainly for gaming and media on a 34". The system will be custom watercooled, and cpu overclocked (hence higher psu).
My main questions are: Are 2 GPU's worth it, or should I just go with one TitanX?
Should I ditch all the ram?
Cheers
Charles Peterson
Baffling anons like you
Owen Reyes
That's smart, I think the box says it's possible too. I'll do it.
Christian Parker
What are you compensating for?
Carter Sullivan
Yes. You'd be fine with one 1080. Also, that 900D's gonna be mighty roomy. Why not 800D?
Fuckin baffled man. But really, you could probably pick up something cheap as fuck to take some of the load off the cpu. You bought 8GB of RAM when you probably only need 4, so that's my main source of confusion.
Isaac Jackson
yep usd. micro center had this bomb deal on the i3 and mobo combo. 30 bucks off if i bought them together and they were already much cheaper than anywhere else. id totally recommend them
i will eventually get a hard drive and a gpu. but for now this baby will get me by
casual computing with room to upgrade
Daniel Jackson
Single card is always better than SLI if the power is comparable, which it is Also it's way overkill
Matthew Stewart
Hey, guys. Do you think that the extra 4GB of VRAM is important? 4GB is probably the minimum I'd get right now since my current card has 2GB, but I am unsure how useful 4 vs 6 vs 8 will really be. My current card tanked in Mirror's Edge 1 minimum settings, so realistically I would like to be able to play 1-2 year old games at medium/high settings at 1080p.
Thanks. I went with the 900D since it supports more in terms of water-cooling- I ain't doing the custom job, so not sure how much room the guy needs to work with, but cheers for bringing it up.
You sure 1 Titan will last 3-4 years?
Alexander Morris
>Fuckin baffled man. But really, you could >you I'm not him, I was only pretending
Ethan Sanders
hey guys, could you help me out here? im trying to make a red team computer just for fun, and this is the components i got so far
so for ram, should i go with AMD R5 or Performance Edition ? Whats the difference between the two? best regards
Luis Wilson
Thanks, if its overkill, what do you suggest?
Ryan Flores
change that Gigabyte to Asus Pro Gaming 970 Aura,it has a good vrm and features
sadly Asus is the only one that makes decent AMD-motherboards these days and use any 2400 Mhz ram sticks,only two though,AMD boards have issues with 4 sticks above 1600 Mhz
Eli Thompson
yea whoops, guess ill just max games at 1080
im video editing and streaming too
Ethan Price
You should be just fine GPU-wise then.
Pascal? Pretty darn, yeah. Progress has slowed for sure. If you can afford twin 1080's though, do it, although you most likely will only need 1, even down the road. My rig is 6 years old now, and this year was the first when I started having to run aaa games on low settings to get 40-60 fps.
Yeah, I noticed that after the real one posted. Got me.
Logan Kelly
Wait until Zen to make that Team Red Beast, also the 490 will be out by then
Jaxon Mitchell
ive heard bad things about how 970 chipset motherboards handles 8 core AMD processors the 970 basically means no chance of overclocking right?
Cameron Baker
A Z170/1151 motherboard/CPU setup instead of X99/2011-v3, so maybe a 6700k CPU or go 6600k to save even more, probably a smaller non-EATX motherboard, a cheaper lower wattage PSU (even NVidia recommends a minimum of just 600w for the Titan, 1200 is bonkers) The new pascal Titan X can hold up maxed 4K games at a constant 60fps. If you think that'll be outdated in 4 years then you can go ahead and buy more
Lucas Diaz
>Yeah, I noticed that after the real one posted. Got me. I'm feeling generous
Lincoln Flores
you can overclock with it really well,it has a good power delivery to the cpu and good features.
that gigabyte one will fry itself after a time and has a extremely buggy bios,amds processors are extremely demanding for the vrm of the board
Leo Sullivan
Can anyone recommend me a good 5.0 ghz wireless card? What will I need to connect it?
Joshua Rivera
Do I point the CPU cooler toward the left (outside of the case, there would also be another cooler there blowing the hot air out of the tower) or the right (RAM)? I've seen people pointing it toward the RAM, I don't understand why you would blow the hot air in that direction.
Andrew Wright
Great, cheers
Ian Hall
It's probably either pushing air or pulling air through the heatsink, it always should be leaving the case though
Nicholas Long
PCIe slot is probably best
4GB will be enough considering consoles have 8GB shared for video + system. If you want to be mustard race get 8GB. RotTR and newer Mirror's Edge are two obvious examples that have Ultra settings that require more than 4GB of VRAM
Jeremiah Lewis
Do you guys think I can install a fan in the red square? Photo is kind of dark but it isnt mine
Connor Jackson
Why wouldn't you be able to? That would be an extremely basic case mod
Michael Davis
Looking for a good and silent 120mm fan for tower heat exhaustion; is the Noctua NF-S12A PWM a good choice?
Juan Lee
I am not too familiar with pc assembling but i thought that slot is too close to where the mobo should be.
Asher Gutierrez
>Refurbished 4k monitors came in >nothing wrong with them at all im glad but what the fuck do i do with all these pixels
Luis Lewis
Same guy as before. I plotted the CPU temp over a couple games of Overwatch.
It's actually getting over 60*C at times. I think I'll get the 212 tomorrow.
Nathaniel Davis
It's just blowing hot air outside, as long as it's possible to put it there after the assembly, it's a go.
Noah Powell
Also forgot to ask, what are some thin fans that also has dusk filter?
Grayson Ortiz
For productivity: More windows on the screen at once.
