Build check please

Shamankian · 14 Jul 2016 at 22:48

So... I am considering buying a new pc (or well, building it) - it is a gaming build, nothing too crazy - would like not having to worry about it too much for the next few years, even if it requires me to obviously lower graphics in new games in a couple of years. Here is what I had in mind:
i5-6600k (not sure how much performance gain there would be in a 6700k for gaming?)
EVGA SuperNova GS 650W modular
Samsung 250GB 750 EVO (I got a mechanical storage harddrive I salvage from my old build, so I only need this for OS and games)
Avexir Core Red Series 16GB (2x8GB) 2400MHz
Zotac 1080 AMP Extreme
Noctua NH-D15 for a nice a cool CPU
MSI Z170A XPOWER Titanium Edition (mostly because of the stylish looks, I realise it may very well be a tad overkill)
And for the case I was thinking of the Anidees AI Crystal.

Basically what I am wondering is if anything is completely wrong with the build, or if it is all looking somewhat alright? I got some experience overclocking, so I prefer having that option open, and I am building it myself.

Thanks in advance,
Shamankian

Shamankian · 15 Jul 2016 at 11:12

Thanks for the reply Sweols,

Overall budget is probably 1800 gbp, could be modified a bit up if something specific catches my eye.
And regarding the case, it could be replaced if something is looking sleek - the reason I liked the AI Crystal is solely for the aesthetics. I had actually considered the Phanteks Enthoo Pro case, since it is quite similar, I am just not quite sure I like it as much.

Would 550w be enough, even if I dabble in overclocking?
Also, the closed loops watercooling (like the hydro H110i) compare well with the Noctua (which was a biiiiiig thing in the past at least - I recall reading a lot about them) or is it more of a noise thing?

Shamankian · 15 Jul 2016 at 12:35

Indeed, cases are very individual - I seem to have been having a somewhat hard time sourcing reviews of the AI Crystal, but I think they will be coming in from now on - so hopefully I can track one down.

I don't have any real intention of crossfire or SLI, so 550 or 650 it is - thanks!

I see - more decisions to play around it regarding the cooler

I was actually considering a new monitor as well, although it might be a month or two after the build (all depending on what the build ends up costing of course), so that was why I initially went with the 1080. But there isn't any real point between 1070 and 1080 at 1080p?

Thanks for all the advice,
Kian

Shamankian · 15 Jul 2016 at 19:30

I see you recommended the Kingston HyperX Fury, why is that? Read/write speeds were, as far as I could tell, slower, a bit smaller (240 vs 250), and a bit pricier? Am I being blind and there is some underlying reason to choose the HyperX Fury over the Samsung EVO 750?