Hardware & Technical Gaming PC Build
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I can't speak as to the price (I'm in the UK), but the spec would certainly run ED: Horizons. I would look at adding at least a terabyte hard drive and use the SSD just for the OS.
Look excellent!
When can you deliver it to me?
I see no issues with that, with the minor exception of G.Skill RAM, or any other ram with pointless fancy heatsinks on.
I tend to find atleast 1 can't be plugged in with aftermarket CPU coolers, due to being too tall.
But you haven't listed an aftermarket CPU cooler, so it's currently not an issue.
When can you deliver it to me?
I see no issues with that, with the minor exception of G.Skill RAM, or any other ram with pointless fancy heatsinks on.
I tend to find atleast 1 can't be plugged in with aftermarket CPU coolers, due to being too tall.
But you haven't listed an aftermarket CPU cooler, so it's currently not an issue.
You don't have a CPU cooler.
Also if it's at all possible for you - I'd get this : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147466
It's much faster than a standard sata ssd
Also if it's at all possible for you - I'd get this : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820147466
It's much faster than a standard sata ssd
If u want a true and long lasting Gaming PC: Get a big tower if u got the space for it.
Also, no point in buying a SLI-capable mainboard if u do not plan on using it with an SLI build and the 1060 isnt capable of SLI.
Not to mention: while the RX 480 has had its launch issues, if u get a custom version if u will be better of because of the greater VRam on it. It is more future proof, not to mention that u can later on add another one in crossfire as a relative cheap upgrade. Also, i strongly recommand an additional HDD, as 250GB is awefully small in the long run. And i also strongly recommand NOT using Windows 10, not if u have the choice.
Also, no point in buying a SLI-capable mainboard if u do not plan on using it with an SLI build and the 1060 isnt capable of SLI.
Not to mention: while the RX 480 has had its launch issues, if u get a custom version if u will be better of because of the greater VRam on it. It is more future proof, not to mention that u can later on add another one in crossfire as a relative cheap upgrade. Also, i strongly recommand an additional HDD, as 250GB is awefully small in the long run. And i also strongly recommand NOT using Windows 10, not if u have the choice.
In the AMD vs nVidia graphics card debate, it mostly falls down to;
Do you want nVidia Shadowplay?
Yes? Buy nVidia.
No? Buy AMD.
For me anyway. Performance is more or less identical, I believe.
250GB isn't really all that bad, if you don't hoard music, or videos.
Or have too many games.
My old lappy only has a 120gb SSD, and with windows 10, plus ED, plus a few other games, I still have 60+gb left.
But it has no music, videos, pictures, etc.
My main PC, which has a 1TB HDD, still only uses 350gb of that, with all my music, videos, pictures, and far more games than i play at once. Lol
Plus about 200 Skyrim mods.
And programmes I no longer use.
Windows 10 isn't bad, but it's not great either.
Do you want nVidia Shadowplay?
Yes? Buy nVidia.
No? Buy AMD.
For me anyway. Performance is more or less identical, I believe.
250GB isn't really all that bad, if you don't hoard music, or videos.
Or have too many games.
My old lappy only has a 120gb SSD, and with windows 10, plus ED, plus a few other games, I still have 60+gb left.
But it has no music, videos, pictures, etc.
My main PC, which has a 1TB HDD, still only uses 350gb of that, with all my music, videos, pictures, and far more games than i play at once. Lol
Plus about 200 Skyrim mods.
And programmes I no longer use.
Windows 10 isn't bad, but it's not great either.
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Why are people against windows 10? And I would probably only have 3 games on the PC so I would hardly use any SSD space and if I ever needed more I would get a HDD for storage. What is nVidia shadowplay?In the AMD vs nVidia graphics card debate, it mostly falls down to;Do you want nVidia Shadowplay?Yes? Buy nVidia.No? Buy AMD. For me anyway. Performance is more or less identical, I believe.250GB isn't really all that bad, if you don't hoard music, or videos. Or have too many games. My old lappy only has a 120gb SSD, and with windows 10, plus ED, plus a few other games, I still have 60+gb left. But it has no music, videos, pictures, etc.My main PC, which has a 1TB HDD, still only uses 350gb of that, with all my music, videos, pictures, and far more games than i play at once. LolPlus about 200 Skyrim mods.
I too like Windows 10, no complaints and you get Dx12.
As pereviously said, I'd rather get a smaller NVMe than a traditional SSD drive. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...rst-pcie-m-2-nvme-ssd-is-an-absolute-monster/
"There's no getting around the fact that the 950 Pro's transfer speeds completely dominate both 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and most other consumer PCIe storage devices. If you have a computer with an M.2 slot, a 950 Pro makes a nice, if not essential upgrade"
I have no issues with windows 10, it's been good, except for launch day issues.
Which was to be expected. Lol
(Lesson learned, never upgrade on the first day!)
But, it's not been as good as windows 7.
But far far better than Windows 8.
nVidia Shadowplay is video capture software, which has almost no effect on your performance, unlike most other video capture software.
Which was to be expected. Lol
(Lesson learned, never upgrade on the first day!)
But, it's not been as good as windows 7.
But far far better than Windows 8.
nVidia Shadowplay is video capture software, which has almost no effect on your performance, unlike most other video capture software.
Shadowplay sounds goodI have no issues with windows 10, it's been good, except for launch day issues. Which was to be expected. Lol(Lesson learned, never upgrade on the first day!)But, it's not been as good as windows 7. But far far better than Windows 8.nVidia Shadowplay is video capture software, which has almost no effect on your performance, unlike most other video capture software.
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Updated parts list:Can we take a closer look at the motherboard? I feel like I can dial that in more and get a better one?
If he's not planning on over clocking his machine he won't need an aftermarket one, stock will work just fine to a 20% (ish) over clock anyways.
What are you looking for in a motherboard?
The latest trend in premium boards in upgraded sound cards and networking and dual M2 slots and finally wireless. If you're trying to keep price down, in general you have no reason to get a fancy motherboard as vast majority of the features beyond the base Z170 are not useful to you.
Even build just uses a Gigabyte Gaming 7 and only reason I used it was for the DAC, dual M2 slots and the availability of a watercooling monoblock for it.
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I hate stock fans, they sound like lawnmovers.
The latest trend in premium boards in upgraded sound cards and networking and dual M2 slots and finally wireless. If you're trying to keep price down, in general you have no reason to get a fancy motherboard as vast majority of the features beyond the base Z170 are not useful to you.
Even build just uses a Gigabyte Gaming 7 and only reason I used it was for the DAC, dual M2 slots and the availability of a watercooling monoblock for it.
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I hate stock fans, they sound like lawnmovers.
I just ordered the case. I'm going to slowly start buying the parts little by little.As far as mother board I really have no idea. (this is my very first build). I see this one is not WIFI capable so I would kind of like one that can do WIFI (unless it's cheaper to just buy the WIFI adapter thing?) Other than that is this one just fine? And what about sound? Will this motherboard be alright for that? No sound card needed?
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It's not always cheaper to get a dedicated wifi card, but they often end up better than what you can get in most midrange motherboards. - BUT if you switch to miniITX you can do this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128846
http://www.thinkcomputers.org/gigabyte-z170n-gaming-5-mini-itx-motherboard-review/12/
Grab this case instead, it comes with a PSU, and you got a tiny PC:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811205012
Finally if this is your very first build ever - keep in mind that taking my advice to go with the NVMe drive will mean you will need to change BIOS settings to make it actually show up as an installation target for the windows 10 installer AND you will need to load additional drivers.
You can follow this or any other guide for the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNZROqIboLM
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PC building isn't as scary as it sounds though. Most of the physical bits will only go in one way, and that way is pretty obvious. While we're not self-build specialists, you can cry for help here, or in general the internet is full of people who will have seen the problem before.
I quite enjoy doing it, being a tad sad I use watercooling too.
Ooh, look at me, right on the edge there...
I quite enjoy doing it, being a tad sad I use watercooling too.
Ooh, look at me, right on the edge there...
One thing I always say when I am asked how to build a PC is; Choose the best motherboard you can afford. When I am asked why, I explain that the motherboard is the foundations of the PC, and every component communicates with every other component through it. Choose the best you can afford, and you will have solid foundations you can build upon (and upgrade with) for a long time to come. Choose a poor motherboard, and you will be disappointed.
If you want to learn how to build and maintain a PC, you could do a lot worse than buying "Upgrading and Repairing PCs";
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Upgrading-R...FPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472232772
If you want to learn how to build and maintain a PC, you could do a lot worse than buying "Upgrading and Repairing PCs";
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Upgrading-R...FPU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472232772
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I'm looking at this now.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128863
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Sorry didn't see that you guys replied before I posted. The motherboard you posted seems good (I really don't know much about these things). But take a look at the one I posted here and see what your think. And I already bought the case... I like the red/black theme I have going on.
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Sorry didn't see that you guys replied before I posted. The motherboard you posted seems good (I really don't know much about these things). But take a look at the one I posted here and see what your think. And I already bought the case... I like the red/black theme I have going on.