New build for gaming 1600£

debowy

debowy

debowy

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Hello
It's my first PC build (I was using notebooks for last few years) and my knowledge is very limited...
I need PC mostly for gaming, and from time to time for simple video editing (nothing complicated)
I was thinking about gtx 1070 (I don't know which version?), two storage drives - 250GB SSD for system and games and 1TB for data.
i6700k - will be usefull for rendering
16GB RAM
Monitor - 24-27" IPS 60hz I think about EIZO Foris 24".
And that is all I know...
I know nothing about MOBO, PSU, CASE... so i need your advice.
1600£ is my maximum for everything. Don't need KB or mouse. System - windows 10.
I would appreciate any help :)
 
Hi and welcome.

Are you capable of building a PC or does it need to be pre-built for you?

Are you after,

Main base unit
Windows
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Mouse mat

?
 
My basket at Overclockers UK:
  • 1 x OcUK Tech Labs Skylake Z170 Midi Tower Gaming PC Configurator = £1,363.73
    • Motherboard:Gigabyte Z170-Gaming K3 Intel Z170 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard
    • Processor:Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - OEM
    • Memory:Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B30
    • M.2 Solid State Drive **For Operating System If Selected**:Unwanted
    • Solid State Drive 1:Samsung 250GB 850 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 32 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-75E250B/EU)
    • Solid State Drive 2:Unwanted
    • Mechanical Hard Drive 1:Seagate 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache HDD - OEM (ST1000DM003)
    • Mechanical Hard Drive 2:Unwanted
    • Optical Drive **Please Check Chassis Support**:Unwanted
    • Sound Card:Unwanted
    • Networking:Unwanted
    • Operating System:Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit DVD - OEM (MS-KW9-00139)
    • Security Software:Unwanted
    • Keyboard:Unwanted
    • Mouse:Unwanted
    • Monitor:Unwanted
    • Gaming Headset:Unwanted
    • Speakers:Unwanted
    • Case:Phanteks Eclipse P400 Midi Tower Case - Black Window
    • CPU Cooler:Alpenföhn Brocken ECO CPU Cooler - 120 mm
    • Power Supply:Super Flower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black
    • Graphics Card:Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 AMP Edition 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
    • Build Time:Standard Build Systems - Dispatched within 7 working days
    • Case Lighting:Unwanted
    • Gaming Chair:Unwanted
  • 1 x Acer Predator XB240Hbmjdpr 24" 1920x1080 TN 144Hz Gaming Widescreen LED Monitor - Black/Red (UM.FB0E= £199.99

Total: £1,586.82
(includes shipping: £23.10)
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Thank You for quick response
Could you suggest IPS monitor? I don't like TN, and don't really need 144hz. And what do you think about crucial MX200 250GB SSD, I read somewhere it's faster than samsung. Is this cooler enough for overclocked i6700k? Sorry for all this questions, i just need to check all the possibilities befor I spend all that money...
 
Are there other factors we should consider, like size, noise, and monitor resolution?

Given that you're currently using a laptop, perhaps you should include a keyboard and mouse.

With regard to SSD brands, Samsung are the most reliable.
 
@stulid I play for pleasure not for sport :) So I prefer better colours on IPS than 144hz on TN - I should mention about that on the very begining - sorry.

@Quartz I have some keyboard and mouse from my girlsfriends old PC - it's ok for now.
I think 1080p is ok for 24" or 1440p for 27".
 
What do you think about BenQ GW2765HT? I just found desk big enough for 27" monitor. It is gonna be ok for games? I play rpgs mostly like witcher 3, sometimes some gta V. From time to time FPS like BF and COD but just for fun, not for sport. What about input lag and gohsting? Do you have any experience with this monitor?
 
Ok.... so it's time for final check befor I push "buy" button. Could you tell me please is all the parts fit together? I am not sure about case and GPU, this Zotac is huge...
My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,353.73
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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The Z170 configurator that I used above? SSD is there, its one of the drop down options.

And dont use WiFi for gaming, the latency sucks, use powerline adapters.
 
But not this particular SSD. I will ask OcUK if they gonna build this for me. If not I'll use configurator.
But in general: is this build ok?
 
Why that SSD? the Samsung is better, heres some tweaks,

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,359.82
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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No DVD drive so Win10 on USB stick.
 
Quartz said:
Running a cable is better.
Click to expand...

Well of course it is, what an obvious thing to say.

But if he is wanting to game using Wifi a powerline set will be far superior and almost as good as a direct connection.

And im guessing the reason for the WiFi card is because a direct connection to the modem is not possible ;)

I've been there and tried it.
 
it is not possible indeed.
I'm not convinced to this mobo that you suggested. I don't need SLI, so there is no point to pay for that. And i would like to stay with Zotac. There is lot of great opinions about that card
 
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