First time build would appreciate advice
###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 and a bit of video editing
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
1080, 60 fps, High-Max Settings
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
£1200
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United Kingdom
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
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | £289.99 @ Novatech |
| CPU Cooler | NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | £83.69 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Motherboard | Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | £121.63 @ More Computers |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | £67.98 @ Ebuyer |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | £68.99 @ Ebuyer |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | £39.92 @ Amazon UK |
| Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card | £275.92 @ Aria PC |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | £88.72 @ Amazon UK |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | £82.55 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | £75.99 @ Ebuyer |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1195.38 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-15 03:14 BST+0100 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Choose case as I would like to keep the rig as quiet as possible while keeping it cool.
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Posted Apr 15, 2016, 2:18 AM UTC