Rate my PC build

I am planning for a new PC build please rate and comment.

Case: Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 Artic White

Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z170X Gaming 7

CPU: Intel i5-6600K

GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming

RAM: CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz

PSU: CORSAIR HX750i

Storage: SAMSUNG 850 EVO 500GB / Seagate Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB

CPU Cooler: CORSAIR Hydro H110i GTX

@stathis90: Sweet. If you're gonna be playing at 1080p GTX 970 will do just fine, for higher res, well I'd say get 970 anyway and wait for 14/16nm models to upgrade it, they are expected to be released this year.

@PfizersaurusRex: Thanks for the advice :)

5/7

I really like your picks. You'll enjoy. ;)

Thanks for the comments guys! :)

Really nice build, PSU is overpowered for that system and even for SLI, 16Gb RAM is a waste right now you can always upgrade later if needed.

As far as I see you could change SSD to Corsair as well for complete Corsair build as much as you can :P

@PredatorRules: Thanks for your advice! Can you propose a good alternative psu while excluding the cx series?

EVGA right now shines with their warranty, the platinium HX you've chosen is 7 years which is a lot as well

@PredatorRules: Thank you very much! :)

@stathis90: 2/5

Things I would change, but this is just me.

Case/CPU/PSU

Case: It's 2016 not 1990, you don't need a giant box on your desk for a computer, go with a smaller form factor.

Something like the Corsair Graphite Series CC-9011065-WW will house everything you have.

CPU: For the CPU I would go with the 5820k OC to 4.5ghz.

PSU: I wouldn't pay the extra cost for full modular and platinum, simply isn't worth, half modular is worth getting tho.

If you have a micro center around you get your CPU/Mobo there.

If not going SLI, I'd recommend this board with the 5820k, was easily able to hit 4.5ghz with it, that's six cores at 4.5ghz :) .

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157588

@zaku101: Thank you for your comments! I am considering changing the PSU and the case (i want a white build and the case you send me comes in white) for the cpu I'll stay with the 6600K I don't want the pc for streaming and editing I use my other pc for this kind of things and the price difference in my country is more than 250usd! Thanks again! :)

@stathis90: Make sure to change the motherboard if you're going with that case, I also wouldn't recommend going SLI/Crossfire if you were thinking about it, simply isn't worth... I also have a GTX 970 in mine if you're wondering if it'll fit: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 G1 Gaming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtKuWwRCPCY

@zaku101: The gpu dimensions was the first thing that i checked! ;) I am not going for SLI at least for the next year!

great build.have fun with bro

Good looking build. What's the reason for such a pricey RAM?

@jj-josh: Thanks bro!

@insane_metalist: I found it used from a local store for 120usd and i couldn't resist! resist! :)

Should one buy a new rig now or wait for the new Nvidia cards and Intel chips due mid year??

@hrt_rulz01: If you are happy with your current rig wait for the new GPUs!

@stathis90: I don't have a rig... that's why I'm asking :)

@hrt_rulz01: ok then! The new processors and gpu will be compatible with current motherboards with 1151 sockets so you can upgrade your cpu and gpu with the new ones later without changing other components! But its your choice!

I give it an 7/10. 2 point deducted because your chosen behemoth case which gives me flashbacks of 2005 btw. 1 point deducted for your PSU and I almost deducted a point for an i5 instead of i7 because I always go high end or nothing but figured that wasn't very fair judgement.

@pimphand_gamer: hahah thank you bro! I will change the PSU for sure and please be kind and recommend me a good white case! :)

@stathis90: perhaps cut some money off the RAM and try and squeeze an i7 with your budget. Pay off in the long run.

@yakky: Thanks for the comment! I have already bought the ram but i don't believe the price difference in my country for the i7 is worth it.

i r8 8/888888888

You should install some more dedidated wam though

@stathis90: wait/10 Unless you need it NOW you might wanna wait a few months for the GTX 1,000 series.

PSU could safely be lowered to 550W with those specs. On the other hand, having a PSU with more juice might mean it will last another few years..

Their updated lines of G2, P2 and T2 are really great. If you are sound sensitive then do not purchase G2 models 1000W and above though...

3.5/4

Get a 390, that 970 gon be gimped pretty soon.