I'd be grateful if anyone could help me choose the following:
The machine won't be used for gaming and the processor won't be overclocked. The computer will be used for audio editing, recording and analysis (often for several hours a day), music notation, Microsoft Office, occasional video editing (Sony Vegas), DTP (Adobe InDesign), some programming, and I'll sometimes be running virtual machines. Most files will be stored on a separate server. I'd considered trying to build a completely silent computer but very quiet should do.
If the rest of the specification could be improved I'd be happy to receive any suggestions.
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
Memory: ? [32GB]
Storage: 1 x Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2, 1 x Samsung 850 PRO 512GB [or perhaps an EVO], 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
Graphics: [Onboard - until I find a quiet card that can support dual 4K monitors]
Power supply: Corsair RM650x
Case: Fractal Design Define R5
CPU cooler: ? [Noctua NH-U14S?, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo?]
Case fans: [the standard R5 fans for now]
1. 32GB of RAM - preferably 2 x 16GB (unless that's a bad idea) - that will work with the Asus Z170-A.
Will something like the Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666MHz be about the best I can do? Version 4.31 is on the QVL. I've seen reports that the Corsair 2x16GB 3200MHz kit doesn't work well with some of the Z170 motherboards.
Will something like the Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666MHz be about the best I can do? Version 4.31 is on the QVL. I've seen reports that the Corsair 2x16GB 3200MHz kit doesn't work well with some of the Z170 motherboards.
2. A CPU cooler. It must be quiet and I'd prefer something not too heavy or extremely difficult to fit.
Might something like the Noctua NH-U14S be a good choice?
Might something like the Noctua NH-U14S be a good choice?
The machine won't be used for gaming and the processor won't be overclocked. The computer will be used for audio editing, recording and analysis (often for several hours a day), music notation, Microsoft Office, occasional video editing (Sony Vegas), DTP (Adobe InDesign), some programming, and I'll sometimes be running virtual machines. Most files will be stored on a separate server. I'd considered trying to build a completely silent computer but very quiet should do.
If the rest of the specification could be improved I'd be happy to receive any suggestions.
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A
Memory: ? [32GB]
Storage: 1 x Samsung 950 Pro 512GB M.2, 1 x Samsung 850 PRO 512GB [or perhaps an EVO], 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
Graphics: [Onboard - until I find a quiet card that can support dual 4K monitors]
Power supply: Corsair RM650x
Case: Fractal Design Define R5
CPU cooler: ? [Noctua NH-U14S?, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo?]
Case fans: [the standard R5 fans for now]