Is this motherboard good for Intel i5-6600 Skylake Processor
ASUS: Z170 PRO GAMING - [url]https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/[/url]
I'm looking to do a Mini-ITX gaming build here in a few months. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for?
The only real consideration I have going in is it has to be able to run an Oculus Rift. The idea is that this is going to be a luggable VR setup, but it'll also be my main rig at home. I'd like to get modern games on high/max-60fps at 1440p or so, but I can understand if that won't be the case.
I've got an idea of the general parts I need, just need suggestions on specific models. I'm thinking an i7-980 combo should handle most things I can throw at it, but I'll take all the help I can get.
It's been a while since I've done this.
So my parents are against me buying the parts for a PC online because of the potential for postal problems and refund shenanigans, instead wanting me to got to Maplins or somewhere and doing whatever there. Except I came to this thread because I don't know exactly how to get what I want from a computer build so going to a retail and saying "I want a good PC" would be like ordering "food" at a restaurant or "a thing" at Argos. I've got the PCPartPicker list a kind soul here gave me still, but ar my parents chatting bollocks or not?
[QUOTE=taipan;49081924]If the PSU would be any good yes.
But it probably isnt.
[URL="http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html"]http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html[/URL]
Pre-build unknow brand psu's are almost never good.
You risk a high chance of it blowing up and taking your components with it. And even if it doesnt blow up, it lowers the life expectancy of everything connected due to horrible ripple currents that are present on cheap psu's. Change that thing out now.[/QUOTE]
Thank you. Yeah i wasnt comfortable putting a nice video card without a brand name power supply. Ill get that right away.
Any suggestions on what monitor to get? I'm thinking 144hz and maybe G-Sync, I was thinking about just getting the regular Asus VG248Q3 144hz monitor without G-sync. For G-Sync, I was thinking of getting the BenQ or Asus ROG monitors, but with the hefty premium, is G-Sync worth it? Or are there any other suggestions?
I'm coupling a new monitor with my new build, i7 Skylake and 980ti. I play mostly FPS games.
Hey Levelog, I added you on steam. I wanted to discuss building a RAID array for my studio. I'm quite unfamiliar what would be good parts to get for a fair price and wanted your opinion.s
[QUOTE=DiscoInferno;49085245]So my parents are against me buying the parts for a PC online because of the potential for postal problems and refund shenanigans, instead wanting me to got to Maplins or somewhere and doing whatever there. Except I came to this thread because I don't know exactly how to get what I want from a computer build so going to a retail and saying "I want a good PC" would be like ordering "food" at a restaurant or "a thing" at Argos. I've got the PCPartPicker list a kind soul here gave me still, but ar my parents chatting bollocks or not?[/QUOTE]
Complete bollocks, Amazon/any other Internet distributor are as responsible as any high street retailer! It's easy enough to send the item back with regards to refunds, but you shouldn't need it as is. I've also never had Amazon fail to deliver me a package, personally.
Maplins will charge you through the nose because it's high street, by the way. Would avoid for PC parts.
[QUOTE=slashsnemesis;49083254]Corsair CX500. I'm hesitant to overclock, worried about temp. Would the stock fan be enough to cool it?[/QUOTE]
no, i dont think the stock fan would be enough. you could always pick up a 212 Evo, or if you want to shell out the extra money, a nice AiO cooler.
as for the PSU, it's rated at 34amps on a single 12v rail
i dont know too much about power supplies, but i'd be weary of that
now that we're factoring in more things, there's actually a few routes you can go with this $300
1) more storage/new cpu
2) new cpu/cooler/psu
3) new cpu (no OC)/new GPU (nothing like that 970 tho)
4) new monitor/new GPU (970 would be good for 1440p, i'd suggest a used 770/780 for 1080p) but you would then have to save up for a new processor too bc im pretty sure that i3 would be a bottleneck
5) just balls out buy a new GPU and see how that works out
it all just depends on what you want
personally, i'd keep the 1600x900 for now, upgrade my CPU, and get more storage. after that, i'd save up for a little while longer, buy my cooler for my CPU, and then a new power supply. finally, i'd then buy a new monitor (1080p) and a card from the GTX 7-- series, either 770/780, used from ebay
((some people frown upon buying used parts, but i have done it numerous time and have never ran into any issues with them))
that board does support 775 CPU coolers on the board itself, so if you have any old 775 coolers, you could use one of those after you get your 2500k
[QUOTE=woolio1;49085186]I'm looking to do a Mini-ITX gaming build here in a few months. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for?
The only real consideration I have going in is it has to be able to run an Oculus Rift. The idea is that this is going to be a luggable VR setup, but it'll also be my main rig at home. I'd like to get modern games on high/max-60fps at 1440p or so, but I can understand if that won't be the case.
I've got an idea of the general parts I need, just need suggestions on specific models. I'm thinking an i7-980 combo should handle most things I can throw at it, but I'll take all the help I can get.
It's been a while since I've done this.[/QUOTE]
what cases have you been looking at?
[QUOTE=DiscoInferno;49085245][b]So my parents are against me buying the parts for a PC online because of the potential for postal problems and refund shenanigans,[/b] [/QUOTE]
they sound like they're just looking out for you. but yeah, i've never had any issues ordering anything online, and i have been doing that for a looooooooong time.
post the part picker list :+)
[QUOTE=Dawnkiller;49086611]Complete bollocks, Amazon/any other Internet distributor are as responsible as any high street retailer! It's easy enough to send the item back with regards to refunds, but you shouldn't need it as is. [B]I've also never had Amazon fail to deliver me a package, personally[/B].
Maplins will charge you through the nose because it's high street, by the way. Would avoid for PC parts.[/QUOTE]
Well, that might change since I'm working for them. I did say it would be the cheapest option.
[editline]10th November 2015[/editline]
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;49086776]they sound like they're just looking out for you. but yeah, i've never had any issues ordering anything online, and i have been doing that for a looooooooong time.
post the part picker list :+)[/QUOTE]
[URL="http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/pxrCxr"]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/pxrCxr[/URL] and they order stuff online all the time too, they just said it was a lot of money to risk if they just straight up bullshit a reason not to send a part or reject a refund.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49085186]I'm looking to do a Mini-ITX gaming build here in a few months. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for?
The only real consideration I have going in is it has to be able to run an Oculus Rift. The idea is that this is going to be a luggable VR setup, but it'll also be my main rig at home. I'd like to get modern games on high/max-60fps at 1440p or so, but I can understand if that won't be the case.
I've got an idea of the general parts I need, just need suggestions on specific models. I'm thinking an i7-980 combo should handle most things I can throw at it, but I'll take all the help I can get.
It's been a while since I've done this.[/QUOTE]
for an all gaming build i'd rather go for the i5 + 980 ti
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;49086776]
what cases have you been looking at?
[/QUOTE]
I haven't been looking at any, really. I'm not sure what's out there, and what's best suited for my purposes. I want something that looks good (not "gamer oriented," but not beige box-level awful) and is reasonably luggable, so smaller than mid-tower. Any recommendations?
[QUOTE=woolio1;49087405]I haven't been looking at any, really. I'm not sure what's out there, and what's best suited for my purposes. I want something that looks good (not "gamer oriented," but not beige box-level awful) and is reasonably luggable, so smaller than mid-tower. Any recommendations?[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583%20600006318&IsNodeId=1&name=Mini-ITX%20Tower&cm_sp=Cat_Computer-Cases_4-_-VisNav-_-MiniITXTower[/url]
i'd suggest starting off there, maybe sort them by "best rating", scroll down, and do some reading on some of the cases that interest you
i'd never worked with a mini itx form factor hands on, so i can't really suggest anything to you
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;49087539][URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007583 600006318&IsNodeId=1&name=Mini-ITX Tower&cm_sp=Cat_Computer-Cases_4-_-VisNav-_-MiniITXTower[/URL]
i'd suggest starting off there, maybe sort them by "best rating", scroll down, and do some reading on some of the cases that interest you
i'd never worked with a mini itx form factor hands on, so i can't really suggest anything to you[/QUOTE]
That's fine. Thanks for your help anyway.
EDIT: I think I might go for a Bitfenix Phenom. It seems to get good reviews, and it looks understated but still interesting. Also, the white ones look like a toaster.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49088028]That's fine. Thanks for your help anyway.
EDIT: I think I might go for a Bitfenix Phenom. It seems to get good reviews, and it looks understated but still interesting. Also, the white ones look like a toaster.[/QUOTE]
[img]https://cdn.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/152027.79b8d0a3b9b3c640d679853e912285ca.389c552c88cb22580e6574fb65094c99.1600.jpg[/img]
you can kinda expect the finished product to look like this inside of this case
holy shit mini-itx builds looks like huge fun, and a huge headache at the same time
build: [url]https://pcpartpicker.com/b/zDHNnQ[/url]
[QUOTE=robinkooli;49085157]Is this motherboard good for Intel i5-6600 Skylake Processor
ASUS: Z170 PRO GAMING - [URL]https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/[/URL][/QUOTE]
Yes. Its one of the most popular atm.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49085186]
The only real consideration I have going in is it has to be able to run an Oculus Rift. The idea is that this is going to be a luggable VR setup, but it'll also be my main rig at home. I'd like to get modern games on high/max-60fps at 1440p or so, but I can understand if that won't be the case.
I've got an idea of the general parts I need, just need suggestions on specific models. I'm thinking an i7-980 combo should handle most things I can throw at it, but I'll take all the help I can get.
It's been a while since I've done this.[/QUOTE]
*Snip see post below*
Well, the Occulus CV1 and Vive are not out yet. So everybody is just guessing atm.
Oculus recommended the Nvidia 970 or AMD r9-290 as a gpu half a year back. Both are good, the AMD can be replaced by the r9-390 now. The 970 uses alot less power, runs cooler and can overclock better, while the 290/390 works better on higher resolutions and is projected to become alot faster once Direct-X 12 games using asynchronous compute hit. This will probably also cause it to have lower latency's compared to Nvidia. Which is really important for VR.
In the end, we still dont really know which one will work better. There are many questions:
-How will the GPU's cope with the Occulus CV[U][B]2+[/B][/U] 4K+ resolutions at 90Fps and low latency?
-How will Direct-X 12 affect performance?
-Will AMD really get a massive boost in performance in DX 12 games.
-Which manifacturer is going to have the best VR drivers?
-How good are Nvidia's new pascal Line and AMD's new Greenland line going to be and will they feature hardware, specifically for VR?
-Is DX12 Crossfire/SLI going to be the standard for VR? (one GPU per eye)
-Will more core's (i7 vs i5) actually matter with dx12.
I myself just bought the 970, with the intent on buying a new GPU for VR in 2 years. (Or a second 970 if it turns out SLI is the solution). The 970 can run all current games maxxed out, but is still way cheaper than the 980-980TI or the AMD Fury X which are expensive, and for all we know might be obsolete for VR soon.
[QUOTE=taipan;49089492]Yes. Its one of the most popular atm.
The i7-980 is pretty ancient atm. The newest CPU's are the i7-6700K and i5-6600K. If you want to save a bit, the previous generation's i5-4690K is only a few percent slower.
Well, the Occulus CV1 and Vive are not out yet. So everybody is just guessing atm.
Oculus recommended the Nvidia 970 or AMD r9-290 as a gpu half a year back. Both are good, the AMD can be replaced by the r9-390 now. The 970 uses alot less power, runs cooler and can overclock better, while the 290/390 works better on higher resolutions and is projected to become alot faster once Direct-X 12 games using asynchronous compute hit. This will probably also cause it to have lower latency's compared to Nvidia. Which is really important for VR.
In the end, we still dont really know which one will work better. There are many questions:
-How will the GPU's cope with the Occulus CV[U][B]2+[/B][/U] 4K+ resolutions at 90Fps and low latency?
-How will Direct-X 12 affect performance?
-Will AMD really get a massive boost in performance in DX 12 games.
-Which manifacturer is going to have the best VR drivers?
-How good are Nvidia's new pascal Line and AMD's new Greenland line going to be and will they feature hardware, specifically for VR?
-Is DX12 Crossfire/SLI going to be the standard for VR? (one GPU per eye)
I myself just bought the 970, with the intent on buying a new GPU for VR in 2 years. (Or a second 970 if it turns out SLI is the solution). The 970 can run all current games maxxed out, but is still way cheaper than the 980TI or the AMD Fury X.[/QUOTE]
i dont think he met i7-980 combo as in "i have an i7-980", but he's looking to use an i7 and 980
do they even make 1156 mini-itx boards
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;49089511]i dont think he met i7-980 combo as in "i have an i7-980", but he's looking to use an i7 and 980
do they even make 1156 mini-itx boards[/QUOTE]
Ahh, cheers.
No idea if place to ask. But best router I can get for around the $100 price mark? I'd rather keep it under - But if $120 something is the way to go, then please do recommend.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49088028]That's fine. Thanks for your help anyway.
EDIT: I think I might go for a Bitfenix Phenom. It seems to get good reviews, and it looks understated but still interesting. Also, the white ones look like a toaster.[/QUOTE]
I've heard pretty awful QC issues about Bitfenix's case. I'd go for the Corsair 250D or the Phanteks EVOLV ITX
970 will struggle with 1440 on current games, namely witcher 3 and GTA v, if you want max settings 60 fps on 1440 go with the 980 ti
I'm building a gaming computer for my parents. It's going to have an i5-6600 (they don't care about overclocking and I can't be bothered to care on their behalf), it'll need at least 8gb of memory, a GPU that can max Fallout 4, and the most important part is the whole machine needs to be as quiet as possible while maintaining a sub $1k budget. Think you guys can help me out?
[editline]10th November 2015[/editline]
If you guys think I can get better price:performance by buying older parts then that'd be fine too, as long as the hardware is capable of maxing modern graphically intensive titles.
[QUOTE=Levelog;49090352]I've heard pretty awful QC issues about Bitfenix's case. I'd go for the Corsair 250D or the Phanteks EVOLV ITX[/QUOTE]
Really? All the reviews I've found look fine. 5 stars on Newegg, 4/.5 on Amazon, great reviews from the normal tech sites... I know some of their cases are crap, but the Phenom seems pretty solid.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49092260]Really? All the reviews I've found look fine. 5 stars on Newegg, 4/.5 on Amazon, great reviews from the normal tech sites... I know some of their cases are crap, but the Phenom seems pretty solid.[/QUOTE]
Ah yeah, that's right. I was thinking of the Prodigy. I'd still recommend the Corsair or Phanteks over it though.
May be treading on eggshells here, but how much of [URL="http://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guide-budget-gaming-pc/"]PCGamer's updated "budget" build list[/URL] is good, and how much is complete bullshit? I've read through it; their reasoning is, well, not unreasonable, and they have some evidence to back up their claims - though I haven't gone through their sources to be fair.
I ask because I have a friend looking to make a ~£500-600 build, and I suggested that build to him. Was I wrong to do so?
[QUOTE=Dawnkiller;49092703]May be treading on eggshells here, but how much of [URL="http://www.pcgamer.com/pc-build-guide-budget-gaming-pc/"]PCGamer's updated "budget" build list[/URL] is good, and how much is complete bullshit? I've read through it; their reasoning is, well, not unreasonable, and they have some evidence to back up their claims - though I haven't gone through their sources to be fair.
I ask because I have a friend looking to make a ~£500-600 build, and I suggested that build to him. Was I wrong to do so?[/QUOTE]
With the exception of the PSU it looks really solid.
[QUOTE=Levelog;49092744]With the exception of the PSU it looks really solid.[/QUOTE]
what's wrong with the psu? is it because the build has a 380?
also, why is there an aftermarket cooler?
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;49092799]what's wrong with the psu? is it because the build has a 380?
also, why is there an aftermarket cooler?[/QUOTE]
It's because the quality of it really isn't all that great. For not much more you can get a much better one. Also I don't know why there's an aftermarket cooler. They seem to be under the impression the i3 doesn't come with one. But it does.
[QUOTE=Levelog;49092653]Ah yeah, that's right. I was thinking of the Prodigy. I'd still recommend the Corsair or Phanteks over it though.[/QUOTE]
The thing is, neither of those look as good... The Corsair has that stupid brushed black aluminum, and the Phanteks looks way to "gamery" for me.
I'm the kind of guy that would build a PC in a Mac G5 case. That's my aesthetic.
[QUOTE=woolio1;49092848]The thing is, neither of those look as good... The Corsair has that stupid brushed black aluminum, and the Phanteks looks way to "gamery" for me.
I'm the kind of guy that would build a PC in a Mac G5 case. That's my aesthetic.[/QUOTE]
why not just buy a small cardboard box, and paint it white with accents of gray
sleek and minimal B)
What's the consensus on Lian Li's cases? I've heard good things about them.
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