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NEW PC BUILD.. Suggestions?

by Apr 13, 2017 4:46PM PDT

It's About Time...

Id really like to get suggestions on what ATX MOBO and CPU to go with to get the best out of the cpu and Ram speeds...

I'll list a few I've been looking at....not sure I should go with LGA2011 though cause I don't do 3D rendering but I do use Video Editing software. I hear its a waste of money if you're not using the cpu for 3D...If you disagree please tell me why I should get 2011 LGA.

Feel free to suggest any part over the ones I have in my list but please include an explanation as to why, thanks!

Windows 10

CASE:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QZH23S/ref=twister_B009VZ3YVC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


MOBO:
1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSWF8L9/ref=twister_B01N0RDEQ6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

2.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019U0VWKW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UVE2BOBSEIEL&coliid=IB983BNTTHKKR&psc=1

RAM:
1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0143UM4TC/ref=twister_B01M33CGCY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

2.https://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-288-Pin-Desktop-F4-2400C15D-16GVR/dp/B013J7T5K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492125088&sr=1-1&keywords=g.skill+ripjaws+v+series+16gb


SSD:
1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCXXRQO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UVE2BOBSEIEL&coliid=I1XD1VHFXBVZ0Y&psc=1

2.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWQ9LYV/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

CPU COOLER:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019955RNQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UVE2BOBSEIEL&coliid=I2TQA8G22M6XAF&psc=1

GPU: FTW, FTW HYBRID or CLASSIFIED??
1.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4FMZYI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UVE2BOBSEIEL&coliid=I14I5PCN1U4CN8&psc=1

2.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAI64GO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER


LGA 1151 OR 2011 CPU??:

LGA 1151 CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXSI216/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UVE2BOBSEIEL&coliid=ILUH22PM5140V&psc=1

LGA 2011 CPU: 6800k or 6850k??
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-6800K-Processor-FC-LGA14A-BX80671I76800K/dp/B01FJLA8NI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492125630&sr=1-1&keywords=lga+2011+cpu

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Build
by Apr 13, 2017 9:46PM PDT

If your editing software can split the load to use all cores then the 6850 wins.

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by SpaseEye Apr 15, 2017 9:06AM PDT

What did you think about the rest of the parts? I'm mostly using the pc for photoshop, some video editing, and 4k gaming. I'm wondering if I should go with a less expensive mother board and still get the same performance.... Any recommendations? Thank you Bob for you replies.

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by Bob__B Apr 15, 2017 10:35AM PDT

Case looks fine.
Mobo....your choice just make sure the cpu is on the support list.
Ram....if your planning on OCing go with the 3200.
Gpu....find a review on each of those models and do some reading.
Ssd....I have to wonder if you would see a difference between 500MB/s sata and 1000MB/s pcie.

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Custom Desktop PC build
by Apr 23, 2017 11:12PM PDT

What's your budget? Well if you are building your PC and budget is not that great issues, you can go for:
Intel core i5 7600
B250M GAMING PRO
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws V 2400Mhz DDR4
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120
MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6G
120GB Samsung 750 Evo SSD
2 1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD
Cooler Master K380
Cooler Master MasterWatt 500Watts

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Post was last edited on April 23, 2017 11:54 PM PDT

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