OK - have someone ready for me to build them a new gaming PC, he does want to steam/make videos when he is gaming. So, does he need hyperthreading to do that (i5 vs i7). He has both an SSD and a 2 TB HHD drive he will bring over from old PC that has WIN7 64 bit on it. Has monitor, but eventually wants to run dual monitors. Currently using a 290 GPU and does not want to purchase new GPU at this time. They hope to have the system last a minimum of 3 years. They currently are using AMD phenom PC built 3.5 years ago that is no longer cutting it.
1) CPU = Skylake or Devils Canyon/Haswell? :
i5 CPU's = much more affordable- so we will go with these unless I find that he must use an i7 - options wanted.
A) Skylake:
( unlocked) Intel Core i5-6600K 6M Skylake Quad-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 95W BX80662I56600K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 - Newegg.com = $270
(not unlocked) = Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more - Newegg.com $230
B) Devils Canyon=( unlocked)
Intel Core i5-4690K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I54690K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com = $215
The Devils Canyon is $65 cheaper and unlocked - my guy says he wont overclock- but ya never know. Although the locked 3.3 Mhz Skylake at $230 is possibly more "future proof".
2) CPU cooler: This is good enough and fits all options. Noctua NH-U14S 140mm SSO2-Bearing (Self-stabilising oil-presure bearing) CPU Cooler - Newegg.com $75
3) PSU = http://www.newegg.com/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087
Big enough to SLI/Crossfire and fully Modular.
4) CASE= It must be well cooled and large enough to hold a 290 GPU or bigger as that is what he currently has and wants to transfer over to new build for now. I have a Fractal R4 and I like it. Maxed price= $130.
Have read good stuff on this:Phanteks “ Enthoo Pro Series “ PH-ES614P_BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com = $100
5) MOBO:
A) Skylake=
ASRock Z170 Pro4 LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com = $110
B) Devils Canyon = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157507 = $115
6) RAM:
A) DDR4 ( Skylake) = CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Memory Kit Model CMK16GX4M2A2400C14R - Newegg.com = dual channel ( 2 x 8) = 16 GB = $85
B DDR3 ( Devils Canyon/Haswell) = Mushkin Enhanced STEALTH 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997110S - Newegg.com = dual channel (2 x 8 )= 16 GB = $75
SO parts that works for all options= CPU cooler = $75, PSU= $150, Case=$100 = 325.
Option#1) Skylake CPU ( locked at 3.3 Mhz)=$230, Ram=$85, MOBO= $100 = subtotal of $415 - so a total of $740 or an extra $40 for unlocked version.
Option#2) Devils Canyon (unlocked 3.5 Mhz)=$215, Ram= $75, MOBO= $115= subtotal of $405 - so total of $730.
How surprised am I - expected the Skylake to be much more expensive. So, I guess need input from all you "guru's" on which system to build for him and if I needs the i7 for the gaming video stuff or not. Is the upgrade to the unlocked Skylake worth it?
1) CPU = Skylake or Devils Canyon/Haswell? :
i5 CPU's = much more affordable- so we will go with these unless I find that he must use an i7 - options wanted.
A) Skylake:
( unlocked) Intel Core i5-6600K 6M Skylake Quad-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 95W BX80662I56600K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 - Newegg.com = $270
(not unlocked) = Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more - Newegg.com $230
B) Devils Canyon=( unlocked)
Intel Core i5-4690K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 3.5GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I54690K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com = $215
The Devils Canyon is $65 cheaper and unlocked - my guy says he wont overclock- but ya never know. Although the locked 3.3 Mhz Skylake at $230 is possibly more "future proof".
2) CPU cooler: This is good enough and fits all options. Noctua NH-U14S 140mm SSO2-Bearing (Self-stabilising oil-presure bearing) CPU Cooler - Newegg.com $75
3) PSU = http://www.newegg.com/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087
Big enough to SLI/Crossfire and fully Modular.
4) CASE= It must be well cooled and large enough to hold a 290 GPU or bigger as that is what he currently has and wants to transfer over to new build for now. I have a Fractal R4 and I like it. Maxed price= $130.
Have read good stuff on this:Phanteks “ Enthoo Pro Series “ PH-ES614P_BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com = $100
5) MOBO:
A) Skylake=
ASRock Z170 Pro4 LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com = $110
B) Devils Canyon = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157507 = $115
6) RAM:
A) DDR4 ( Skylake) = CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Memory Kit Model CMK16GX4M2A2400C14R - Newegg.com = dual channel ( 2 x 8) = 16 GB = $85
B DDR3 ( Devils Canyon/Haswell) = Mushkin Enhanced STEALTH 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Desktop Memory Model 997110S - Newegg.com = dual channel (2 x 8 )= 16 GB = $75
SO parts that works for all options= CPU cooler = $75, PSU= $150, Case=$100 = 325.
Option#1) Skylake CPU ( locked at 3.3 Mhz)=$230, Ram=$85, MOBO= $100 = subtotal of $415 - so a total of $740 or an extra $40 for unlocked version.
Option#2) Devils Canyon (unlocked 3.5 Mhz)=$215, Ram= $75, MOBO= $115= subtotal of $405 - so total of $730.
How surprised am I - expected the Skylake to be much more expensive. So, I guess need input from all you "guru's" on which system to build for him and if I needs the i7 for the gaming video stuff or not. Is the upgrade to the unlocked Skylake worth it?
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