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#1 ·
Hi guys. This is my first time to build my own custom gaming pc.I mainly focus this pc on 100% Gaming.This is what I thought of

Processor:Intel i5 7600k
Motherboard:GA-Z270X Gaming 5
Gpu :Gigabyte GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming
SSD:Samsung 850EVO 120GB SSD
HDD:Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm(come with a free Intel Optane)
Air Cooler:Cryorig H7 air cooler
Ram :G skill Trident Z RGB 16gb(2x8gb) ddr4 3000mhz
PSU: Seasonic 650W 80+Gold Certified fully modular
Monitor:philips 32" 2560x1440 60hz(with r1800 curved)
Operating System:Window 10 home OEM 64bit
Chasis:I need suggestion for *not so expensive* chasis.I kinda like the look of the Corsair Crystal Series 570 Mid tower but that is totally out of my budget.But in the meantime also would like to have a "Good Airflow Design* chasis. So regarding this I need some advice.Budget is not above 65 US Dollar

Case Fan:Not so sure..Was planning to buy a Jetflo 120 as a exhaust fan but some expert on youtube said that for exhaust fan better go with High static pressure.Probably 3.0mm-H2O or above.And for intake better to have high rating cfm fan for "Ideal Airflow".So I really need some suggestion and advice here.

Main game I will be playing is:

1)Skyrim (with a lot of mods)
2)Dota 2
3)Far cry primal
4)Sniper 3 ghost warrior
 
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#2 ·
Do you intend to keep this system for a few years or will you upgrade soon?
 
#5 ·
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Originally Posted by VernonTang View Post

Currently I have my eyes on this case.Price is only about 65 USD. But not sure wether is it a [Good Airflow Design] Chassis. Here the link

http://www.avf.com.my/gamingfreak.php?c=656&p=2436
Looks like a pretty awful case just clad in tempered glass to make it look fancy.

Some more stuff I'd change:
  • I'd either go with a ryzen 5 or an i7, the i5 doesn't make much sense anymore.
  • 120Gb SSD aren't that great, at least get a 240GB+ one.
  • Those 16GB intel optane modules are pretty useless, money from that HDD is better spend on the SSD.
  • You want "static pressure" fans basically anywere that has a grill or mesh, and don't go by the specs, they're useless, you need to look at reviews.
 
#6 ·
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Originally Posted by Gilles3000 View Post

Looks like a pretty awful case just clad in tempered glass to make it look fancy.

Some more stuff I'd change:
  • I'd either go with a ryzen 5 or an i7, the i5 doesn't make much sense anymore.
  • 120Gb SSD aren't that great, at least get a 240GB+ one.
  • Those 16GB intel optane modules are pretty useless, money from that HDD is better spend on the SSD.
  • You want "static pressure" fans basically anywere that has a grill or mesh, and don't go by the specs, they're useless, you need to look at reviews.
I wish I could BUT I don't have the cash to spend on a i7 7700k. I choose i5 7600k is because I like the base frequency rate as it is already 3.8mhz at base.

As for the chassis. What is Grill and mesh suppose to mean ? Looking at the link I given just now,The front of the case has a lot of XXXXXXXXXXXX . Is that consider as Grill / Mesh.

Sorry for being a total newbie here.
 
#8 ·
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Originally Posted by Gilles3000 View Post

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Originally Posted by VernonTang View Post

Currently I have my eyes on this case.Price is only about 65 USD. But not sure wether is it a [Good Airflow Design] Chassis. Here the link

http://www.avf.com.my/gamingfreak.php?c=656&p=2436
Looks like a pretty awful case just clad in tempered glass to make it look fancy.

Some more stuff I'd change:
  • I'd either go with a ryzen 5 or an i7, the i5 doesn't make much sense anymore.
  • 120Gb SSD aren't that great, at least get a 240GB+ one.
  • Those 16GB intel optane modules are pretty useless, money from that HDD is better spend on the SSD.
  • You want "static pressure" fans basically anywere that has a grill or mesh, and don't go by the specs, they're useless, you need to look at reviews.

The R5 is the better choice in this case as those 6C/12T chips will last a lot longer than Intel's 4C/8T.

Edit: As Gilles (below) said; if you're not overclocking you don't need an expensive board, you can make do with a B350 (AM4) and it will be just fine. That will save you money that you can put towards a better case.
 
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Originally Posted by VernonTang View Post

I wish I could BUT I don't have the cash to spend on a i7 7700k. I choose i5 7600k is because I like the base frequency rate as it is already 3.8mhz at base.

As for the chassis. What is Grill and mesh suppose to mean ? Looking at the link I given just now,The front of the case has a lot of XXXXXXXXXXXX . Is that consider as Grill / Mesh.

Sorry for being a total newbie here.
Why are you talking about the base frequency if your buying an expensive Z270 motherboard and a K processor? Are you not planning on overclocking? If not those are a huge waste of money, you're better off with a mid range B250-H270 board and a non-K CPU if you're not going to overclock anyway.

Grills are those metal shapes in the ventilation holes like the XXXXX and mesh is finer, like dust filters.

Here's a cheaper I5 and I7 build if you're on a budget and don't want to overclock.

I'd go with the i7, its only $70 more afterall.
 
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  • I would get the 1600X. Yes, the i5 has the faster ipc, but the ryzen will have better minimum frames, aka less hiccups when gaming.
  • I would also go for Vega 56. Faster card for the $.
  • If youre not coverclocking you could rock a 500 watt psu.
  • Assuming you wont oc the cpu. no need for an aftermarket cpu cooler if you have access to a stock one. It'll work fine.
 
#11 ·
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Originally Posted by keikei View Post

  • I would get the 1600X. Yes, the i5 has the faster ipc, but the ryzen will have better minimum frames, aka less hiccups when gaming.
  • I would also go for Vega 56. Faster card for the $.
  • If youre not coverclocking you could rock a 500 watt psu.
  • Assuming you wont oc the cpu. no need for an aftermarket cpu cooler if you have access to a stock one. It'll work fine.
X version of the CPU's don't have coolers as AMD assume everyone will use their own, the 1600, 1500 do have stock coolers so he should get those instead of the X ones.
 
#12 ·
Based on games list and the monitor choice, R5 1600 is clearly the best choice for CPU. Like many already said, the 6c/12t is the best perf/$ and will last a lot longer than any 4c/8t CPU. This also gives a little wiggle room for streaming. The platform should be re-usable for when RyZen+ gets a much-needed clock bump.

None of those games listed are very demanding (like Crysis 3 or BF1 at ultra), so I would recommend GPUs in this order:
  1. GTX 1070 - if can be found around $350, since it has the best perf/watt to keep temps down. Miners are making acquiring this GPU difficult
  2. GTX 980 TI - good for around $300. yes, higher TDP but as powerful as the GTX 1070 and more if overclocked to 1.5GHz
  3. RX Vega 56 - $50 to 100 more expensive for nearly same performance, but higher TDP than both GTX's. Miners are making acquiring this GPU difficult
 
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I agree. The 1600 is the best cpu for the $ conscious gamer. I'd prefer the X version only because....im lazy regarding ocing.
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#14 ·
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Originally Posted by mouacyk View Post

Based on games list and the monitor choice, R5 1600 is clearly the best choice for CPU. Like many already said, the 6c/12t is the best perf/$ and will last a lot longer than any 4c/8t CPU. This also gives a little wiggle room for streaming. The platform should be re-usable for when RyZen+ gets a much-needed clock bump.

None of those games listed are very demanding (like Crysis 3 or BF1 at ultra), so I would recommend GPUs in this order:
  1. GTX 1070 - if can be found around $350, since it has the best perf/watt to keep temps down. Miners are making acquiring this GPU difficult
  2. GTX 980 TI - good for around $300. yes, higher TDP but as powerful as the GTX 1070 and more if overclocked to 1.5GHz
  3. RX Vega 56 - $50 to 100 more expensive for nearly same performance, but higher TDP than both GTX's. Miners are making acquiring this GPU difficult
It's better to get an AMD card with Zen due to AMD's better drivers.
 
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Originally Posted by Liranan View Post

It's better to get an AMD card with Zen due to AMD's better drivers.
This is true. Zen will run Vega better.
 
#17 ·
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Originally Posted by VernonTang View Post

Hi guys. This is my first time to build my own custom gaming pc.I mainly focus this pc on 100% Gaming.This is what I thought of

Processor:Intel i5 7600k
Motherboard:GA-Z270X Gaming 5
Gpu :Gigabyte GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming
SSD:Samsung 850EVO 120GB SSD
HDD:Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm(come with a free Intel Optane)
Air Cooler:Cryorig H7 air cooler
Ram :G skill Trident Z RGB 16gb(2x8gb) ddr4 3000mhz
PSU: Seasonic 650W 80+Gold Certified fully modular
Monitor:philips 32" 2560x1440 60hz(with r1800 curved)
Operating System:Window 10 home OEM 64bit
Chasis:I need suggestion for *not so expensive* chasis.I kinda like the look of the Corsair Crystal Series 570 Mid tower but that is totally out of my budget.But in the meantime also would like to have a "Good Airflow Design* chasis. So regarding this I need some advice.Budget is not above 65 US Dollar

Case Fan:Not so sure..Was planning to buy a Jetflo 120 as a exhaust fan but some expert on youtube said that for exhaust fan better go with High static pressure.Probably 3.0mm-H2O or above.And for intake better to have high rating cfm fan for "Ideal Airflow".So I really need some suggestion and advice here.

Main game I will be playing is:

1)Skyrim (with a lot of mods)
2)Dota 2
3)Far cry primal
4)Sniper 3 ghost warrior
No.

Personally I would get an R5 1600 or R7 1700, while they may be a little slower in single threaded game engines = old, they are better in any new properly made stuff that does use more than even 7700K can offer.
B350 is fine.
1070 nothing wrong with that but 1080s tend to cost almost the same and are probably better value
250GB SSD minimum
1TB HDDs are poor value, 3-4TB is where it's at value wise, plus 1TB you can fill in a week really
Cryorig, Thermalright etc. should be fine coolers
RAM, try find some 3000-3200 CL16-14 2x8GB
Seasonic Focus Gold 650W is fine, or RMx, G2, G3, WhisperM, ...
Monitors are difficult for many years, mostly overpriced crap on the market, hard to recommend any at all. If you can do get an IPS 100Hz+ at any size of 24" 1080p or above, if you are fine with black smearing then Samsung FG70s and similar with the same panel are OKish VAs for gaming, otherwise TN :/
OS... personal choice
NZXT S340 is a popular budget choice, otherwise depends where you are, just look at the shop's offerings and pick a decent one, Fractal Design has some cheaper ones sometimes
Any cheap fan will do, do not pay more than $10 for a fan, that's a rip off, get a pressure fan if there are multiple versions.
 
#18 ·
Silicon Lottery actually has a 3.9GHz 1600X priced lower than retail 1600. Unfortunately, as mentioned, the 1600X doesn't come with stock cooler. To some, that's actually a plus, so you can buy a beefier cooler that you can keep around to use for RyZen+ that will clock faster.
 
#19 ·
^Exactly why i upgraded to zen myself. AM4 board will still be in use (4 yrs or so) and if i need another upgrade in the future, i can just pop in another chip. Instead of getting an entire new board. Intel is infamous for changing sockets with every other chipset release. I'm done with that $ grabbing tactic.
 
#20 ·
I have never used that case so I can't comment on it. However, after years of building, I pretty much stick to a handful of mainstream brands. Everytime I have branched out I always end up disappointed. Something like a missing cutout for the CPU cable or no place to Route the HD Audio cable just becomes frustrating.

For under $100, I stick to Fractal, Phanteks, and NZXT. Corsair is an option, though I never buy them as they look too cheap sometimes (my opinion).

Look up Hardware Canucks on YouTube. They have the best case reviews in my opinion. They will certainly show you a case that catches your eye.
 
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#22 ·
If you can afford it, go for Samsung 850EVO 500GB SSD, that 120GB will fill up fast. You could save $$ by making your own Windows 10 USB boot drive, buy a Windows 10 Pro 64-bit key online for under $25. I did that in February for my Z270 build. (google how to make your own Windows 10 boot drive).
 
#23 ·
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Originally Posted by mouacyk View Post

OP, why did you create a second thread? You are getting plenty of good information from OCN members on your original thread:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1636878/is-this-consider-a-good-build-for-a-pure-focus-gaming-pc

This forum does sound like a better spot, so you should probably direct the other thread here and cross reference. You're starting from zero again, otherwise.
I do not know which category is the correct one thats why I make 2 post
 
#24 ·
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Originally Posted by MSim View Post

If you can afford it, go for Samsung 850EVO 500GB SSD, that 120GB will fill up fast. You could save $$ by making your own Windows 10 USB boot drive, buy a Windows 10 Pro 64-bit key online for under $25. I did that in February for my Z270 build. (google how to make your own Windows 10 boot drive).
I can afford a maximum of 256gb of ssd. Say..is samsung 850EVO better or a Intel 600P ssd is better
 
#25 ·
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Originally Posted by Liranan View Post

The R5 is the better choice in this case as those 6C/12T chips will last a lot longer than Intel's 4C/8T.

Edit: As Gilles (below) said; if you're not overclocking you don't need an expensive board, you can make do with a B350 (AM4) and it will be just fine. That will save you money that you can put towards a better case.
Sorry i should have stated earlier. I used to have a AMD processor.But it heat up fast.And some of my friend that used AMD processor could not last more than 2 year.After that they switch to i5/i7...And they are very happy about it.I think I would not choose a AMD processor. Thank for the tips
 
#26 ·
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Originally Posted by Gilles3000 View Post

Why are you talking about the base frequency if your buying an expensive Z270 motherboard and a K processor? Are you not planning on overclocking? If not those are a huge waste of money, you're better off with a mid range B250-H270 board and a non-K CPU if you're not going to overclock anyway.

Grills are those metal shapes in the ventilation holes like the XXXXX and mesh is finer, like dust filters.

Here's a cheaper I5 and I7 build if you're on a budget and don't want to overclock.

I'd go with the i7, its only $70 more afterall.
Yes I plan on doing overclock.Sorry did not mention that earlier
 
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