Possibly building a new computer

[redrabbit29]

Hey

I've had my current computer (a self build) since 2009 and it's extremely slow and old. I could upgrade but it's not really worth it and I kind of want a new one anyway!

I don't currently play any games but I would like to, or at least have the option to. I do some image editing in Lightroom/Photoshop. Nothing too taxing, but the games obviously would require higher specs.

I was thinking about this:

CPU
Intel Core i7 6700k 4ghz socket 1151 - £287
http://www.******.com/718338-intel-core-i7-6700k-4ghz-socket-1151-8mb-l3-cache-retail-boxed-processor-bx80662i76700k

Motherboard

Asus maximus viii hero z170 - £174
http://www.******.com/720373-asus-maximus-viii-hero-z170-socket-1151-hdmi-displayport-8-channel-audio-maximus-viii-hero

Picked this motherboard quite quickly, difficult to choose between other models and brands.

Graphics Card

Nvidea Geforce GTX 980Ti Superclocked - 6gb gddr5 - £554
http://www.******.com/715151-evga-geforce-gtx-980-ti-superclocked-gaming-acx-2-0-6gb-gddr5-dvi-i-06g-p4-4995-kr

I honestly picked this at random pretty much as I don't know what I need.

RAM

16gb (2x8gb modules) - Corsair Vengeance - DDR4 PC4-22400 3000mhz - total £66.99
http://www.******.com/737130-corsair-vengeance-lpx-16gb-ddr4-2-x-8gb-pc4-22400-3000mhz-c15-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15

I did consider getting 32gb but I've read there isn't much noticable difference between 16 and 32.

Monitor

Asus g77hu 27" - £240
http://www.******.com/666287-acer-g277hu-27-wqhd-monitor-um-hg7ee-007

I currently have a 24" monitor but definitely would like a bigger one.

Storage

1x Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5inch SSD - £246
http://www.******.com/695894-samsung-850-evo-1tb-2-5inch-ssd-mz-75e1t0bw

Still surprised it's that much for a 1TB - do I need one that big?

The computer I plan to build will have several 1TB HDD in which are currently in use on the old machine and where I store most documents and things.

Other things

DVD - I have a dvd writer in my old machine which I will re-use
Keyboard - would like a wireless one but not really looked yet
Mouse - as above
Sound card - will re-use one from current computer
PSU - plan to get a 600w one
Case - I've looked and will get one worth about £40-50
Operating system - I plan to buy Windows 10 home addition

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TOTAL BUILD PRICE SO FAR: £1747


What do you guys think of this so far?

Thanks everyone,
Redrabbit




EDIT: - just noticed after posting the domain has been removed from all the links - didn't realise I couldn't post up other sites. Doesn't matter - hope it's clear what I'm thinking about.

 

[redrabbit29]

Thanks guys.

I will probably get a smaller SSD - maybe 250gb as I really can't justify spending £250+ on a 1TB one.

As for graphics card - I think my limit is in the region of £500 is my limit. I'd like that to be able to handle any of the games on the market, and be able to play games in the next 2-3 years. I hope that's realistic as I think it's a fair amount to spend.

Does the monitor seem alright to you?

Thanks again,
RR