[Build Help] First build, looking for opinions and tips
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming, some photo and video editing
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
60+ fps in most games like Battlefield 4 or Fallout 4, at least 1080p, highest or almost highest game settings.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
~1500 USD
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $378.98 @ OutletPC |
| CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $103.69 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $153.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $69.84 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $64.88 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card | $389.99 @ Micro Center |
| Case | NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case | $118.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $95.98 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1466.23 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00 | |
| Total | $1426.23 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-21 15:54 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I am curious how this build looks. it is my first time building a PC and i want to make sure it is something that works well, and looks great. I am interested in either making a white/black, black/green or a black/red themed PC. Can you recommend components such as the motherboard, GPU, and case that have these color schemes? What can I improve in my build in general? Do I need anything else, like case fans?
Thank You
Posted Feb 21, 2016, 8:54 PM UTC · edited