2nd Build advice.

Nick Lipinski

Nick Lipinski

Nick Lipinski

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Hi all, just looking for some advice for my second build. The only reason I am making a new build as I have moved to Malta and the shipping for my current build (UK) is quite expensive, figured I'd be better off selling and building fresh.
I'm just looking for some advice on the components I have already selected and seeing if anyone can recommend any changes I could make to make it better (and preferably cheaper).

Here are the components and a link to them:

CPU - Intel i5-6600K
MOBO - Z170-A DDR4
PSU - Seasonic 750w Modular 80 plus platinum
CPU Cooler - Matterhorn
SSD - 540 series 120gb SSD
Case - Corsair Crystal 570X

The RAM I chose is no longer on site so I would appreciate any advice on that - black or white sticks - LED's would be great too.

I already have the HDD from my old build and the peripherals here in Malta as they were easy and cheap to get over and a monitor that was shipped from Amazon for next to nothing.

I've aslo got my eye on some purple wire sleeves as with the case I have chosen I want it to look pretty snazzy, black, white and purple. so obviously any suggested changes preferably would have to be within this colour scheme - though I am not against changing completely what the build is.
I would rather not spend more than I have already though a hike in price by a few quid won't break the bank - but if I can get the same performance for cheaper I will certainly consider it.

I am also considering water cooling (I know this will take the price up more) but I have no experience with this aspect of a build so again any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
 
 
What gpu do you have ?

The Corsair 570X has a psu cover so you don't really need a White psu.

I would also aim for a bigger SSD if you are going to be gaming, as 120GB is pretty small.
 
 
Nick Lipinski said:
No sure how I missed the GPU out:

GTX 1070 Armor

I did consider a bigger SSD - though I do have most of my things installed already on the old HDD. Not adverse to upgrading the SSD
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You would be fine with a 550W psu if you don't plan to SLI. A 120GB will fill up fast if you are sticking games on it. I would say that a 240GB/250GB would be better. Maybe swap it to a Samsung 750/850 EVO or Crucial MX300.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £80.45
(includes shipping: £10.50)



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