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Apr 24 2017 12:35pm
Goals were:
  • 4K Gaming
  • Under $2000 CAD
  • Red/Black Theme
  • No overclocking CPU/GPU/RAM

As you can see I failed on the price a bit. The total came to $2069.33.

Please rate the build. What would change and why? Thanks in advanced.


https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/sVFCVY / https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/sVFCVY/by_merchant/

CPU: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/VKx9TW/intel-core-i7-7700k-42ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77700k ($449.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/hmtCmG/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2 ($29.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/F9Gj4D/msi-motherboard-z170agamingm5 ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/4vWrxr/gskill-memory-f42400c15d16gvr ($141.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/3kL7YJ/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam ($128.65 @ Vuugo)
Storage: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/j28H99/seagate-barracuda-3tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm008 ($108.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/XC648d/msi-video-card-gtx1080gamingx8g ($779.99 @ NCIX)
Case: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/K8QRsY/nzxt-ca-s340w-b4-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-s340w-b4 ($124.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/MfJwrH/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr ($134.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2069.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Apr 24 2017 01:05pm
change cooler

cryorig h7


also unless you can update the bios i wouldnt get that mobo


here

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/QMy8wV

This post was edited by WhoBut_WBMason on Apr 24 2017 01:13pm
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Quote (WhoBut_WBMason @ Apr 24 2017 03:05pm)
change cooler

cryorig h7


also unless you can update the bios i wouldnt get that mobo


here

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/QMy8wV


I saw that warning but how are you aware if you cant update the BIOS or not?

This post was edited by ROM on Apr 24 2017 01:36pm
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Quote (ROM @ Apr 24 2017 03:31pm)
I saw that warning but how are you aware if you cant update the BIOS or not?


i said unless you can, idk if you can or not

do you have a skylake processor to throw in there temporarily?

This post was edited by WhoBut_WBMason on Apr 24 2017 01:42pm
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Personally i would have gotten a smaller hdd and bigger ssd. Having used the 212 evo i can say it's a decent performer but overhyped and nowadays no longer the price/perf king.
Also would have opted for a Gigabyte 1080 but that's just brand preference, MSI makes great cards.

If you're set on using the 7700k you may as well push it for all it's worth and OC it. That motherboard's VRM's are pretty beefy, there's no reason not to do it. It's free performance your chip isn't going to explode. Spend a few extra bucks on a better cooler and enjoy the best single thread perf. money can buy. Otherwise you may as well just go Ryzen.

Do wonder why you would even get such a motherboard for this build, with the other components you have listed (1 gpu, 2 drives, 2 sticks of ram lol) and not wanting to OC you could have got a $60 micro atx H110 board. Or do you think BIGGER and MORE EXPENSIVE = better when it comes to mobo? Not really you're just basically paying for more expansion slots most of the time, and in this case chipset features you arent intending to use.

This post was edited by DCSS on Apr 24 2017 01:47pm
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I'd get 3000mhz + ram if you can. Skylake/etc scales very well with memory.


Quote (WhoBut_WBMason @ Apr 24 2017 12:40pm)
i said unless you can, idk if you can or not

do you have a skylake processor to throw in there temporarily?


M7 lets you update the bios without a CPU. M5 doesnt though.

This post was edited by Rikuo on Apr 24 2017 01:49pm
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Quote (WhoBut_WBMason @ Apr 24 2017 03:40pm)
i said unless you can, idk if you can or not

do you have a skylake processor to throw in there temporarily?


I got nothing. Trying to plan out what to buy.

Quote (DCSS @ Apr 24 2017 03:42pm)
Personally i would have gotten a smaller hdd and bigger ssd. Having used the 212 evo i can say it's a decent performer but overhyped and nowadays no longer the price/perf king.
Also would have opted for a Gigabyte 1080 but that's just brand preference, MSI makes great cards.

If you're set on using the 7700k you may as well push it for all it's worth and OC it. That motherboard's VRM's are pretty beefy, there's no reason not to do it. It's free performance. Spend a few extra bucks on a better cooler and enjoy the best single thread perf. money can buy. Otherwise you may as well just go Ryzen.


From what I gather, 7700k performs better for 1080p gaming which is why I chose it. Thoughts.

Quote (DCSS @ Apr 24 2017 03:42pm)
Do wonder why you would even get such a motherboard for this build, with the other components you have listed (1 gpu, 2 drives, 2 sticks of ram lol) and not wanting to OC you could have got a budget micro atx H110 board. Or do you think BIGGER and MORE EXPENSIVE = better when it comes to mobo? Not really you're just basically paying for more expansion slots most of the time, and in this case chipset features you arent intending to use.


Just for some future proofing I suppose. Possibilty to expand RAM. M2 get some SSD. I dunno.

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Quote (ROM @ Apr 24 2017 02:46pm)
From what I gather, 7700k performs better for 1080p gaming which is why I chose it. Thoughts.


My thought is that you said you wanted to game at 4k in the original post.
just pick up a 1060 if you want 1080p60 ultra

Quote (ROM @ Apr 24 2017 02:46pm)
Just for some future proofing I suppose. Possibilty to expand RAM. M2 get some SSD. I dunno.


That socket is going to be long dead before any sort of 'future proofing' kicks in. You're already using the strongest cpu that you can fit in it (and ever will be able to) and it's only a quad core.

This post was edited by DCSS on Apr 24 2017 01:59pm
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Quote (DCSS @ Apr 24 2017 03:47pm)
My thought is that you said you wanted to game at 4k in the original post.
just pick up a 1060 if you want 1080p60 ultra



That socket is going to be long dead before any sort of 'future proofing' kicks in. You're still limited to quad cores on it.


From what I understand, correct me if I am wrong. The i7-7700k and Ryzen7 1700 are comparable price and performance?

And for the mobo it's a valid point.
So, let's say something like this would be better suited if no plans of OC'ing.
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/s9Gj4D/msi-motherboard-b150gamingm3

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Assuming you can update the BIOS on it.

This post was edited by ROM on Apr 24 2017 02:02pm
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Quote (ROM @ Apr 24 2017 02:54pm)
Assuming you can update the BIOS on it.


If you got a friend with a skylake chip just slip it real quick to update them.

This post was edited by DCSS on Apr 24 2017 02:06pm
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