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    New PC Build, need help !

    Hi !

    First, sorry if there's any mistake, English is not my first language !

    Anyway, I plan on building a new PC but I'm a little lost with all those new numbers and multiple brand so...a little help would be appreciated
    Here's a list I made with my own limited knowledge and some google/youtube research:

    CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
    Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
    Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
    Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card
    Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
    Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)

    Click here for the list.

    Total: ~ $1300

    What I want exactly ?

    I want to know if this build is ok for me and if I can reduce the price a bit or change some parts and make it better within reasonable cost.
    Are the brand ok ? Do I need anything else ?

    What I'll do with my computer ?

    - I have a Dual screen (1080p) display.
    - I want to be able to play games at max or near and not being worried about getting 20FPS in latest games.
    - I'm not a big video editing guy but I do a lot of high resolution drawing in Photoshop. (is 16GB of RAM overkill ? I do not mind the price anyway...)

    Last thing...

    I love Nvidia, I love GeForce Experience (ShadowPlay is awesome) and everything.
    I chose a R9 390 because of the reviews and price but I'm really not sure.
    I had some problems with AMD in the past but I know it's a good brand too.
    Would a GTX 970 be a huge mistake ?

    Thanks a lot !
    Last edited by Nohzuko; 2015-11-13 at 11:33 PM.

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    pretty good setup if you want it as an upgradable system.
    though you could skimp on the cpu cooler(hyper 212 evo) and get a cheaper case and put that into a r9 380X
    as for the 970 great card but the 3.5 memory problem could be an issue depending on what you are doing considering you are dual screening.
    also the current generations of nvidia cards has issues with directx 12 for windows 10.
    Last edited by godgunner; 2015-11-14 at 07:18 AM.

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    Seems like a decent setup to me.

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    Thanks guys !
    I made some change with your feedback and more research.

    CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.84 @ Amazon)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.49 @ SuperBiiz)
    Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.75 @ OutletPC)

    Total: $1093.80

    Got rid of the optical drive and changed the CPU fan, PSU, RAM and case for cheaper one and changed my card for a GTX 970...because I love Nvidia.
    Last edited by Nohzuko; 2015-11-14 at 09:55 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nohzuko View Post
    Thanks guys !
    I made some change with your feedback and more research.

    CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($143.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.84 @ Amazon)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.49 @ SuperBiiz)
    Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.75 @ OutletPC)

    Total: $1093.80

    Got rid of the optical drive and changed the CPU fan, PSU, RAM and case for cheaper one and changed my card for a GTX 970...because I love Nvidia.
    Hey mate! Im no expert but I know your psu is what is powering all your components! That is the last thing i would try to sade dollars on since higher quality psus has better stability, overcharge protection and overall stronger condensators. If you dont know or have reason to believe your Wall sockets are extremely reliable, i would go for the newer EVGA G2 series of psus with japanese condensators, they have tested top of the line performance and quality. They are also gold certified at 80+% efficiency at all power levels and more than 95% efficient on higher loads. They go from 550W to 1200W so you can find what you need. But for 1 gpu you really only need 600W at the very most. 500W with an nvidia card!

    Cheers and GL with your PC build

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