New Build Considering...Advice/Help Appreciated

[Going Bald]

Thanks for the suggestion. Based on your feedback, I did more research and found some good prices online.

I am thinking about using Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 as my motherboard. And EVGA GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 for the graphics card. What do you think? A decent future proof hackintosh perhaps?

Should last you 5-10 years as long as you do not overclock it too high and wear out the CPU.

 

[samjcg]

Should last you 5-10 years as long as you do not overclock it too high and wear out the CPU.

I get greedy as I further research on parts. I think its best to build a future proof hackintosh, so I decided to go with the followings.

Mobo: Still undecided most likely [Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5]
Ram: Still undecided most likely [Cruicial Ballistix Sport LT 16Gb (possible upgrade to 32gb)]
CPU: Intel core i7-6700K [$300]
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 (Water) [$60]
SSD: Crucial MX300 750gb SSD [$100]
GPU: Still undecided most likely [refurbished EVGA Geforce GTX 970 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ - $200]
Power: Still undecided [leaning towards Corsaid RM 650x Watt] (What other choice do I have?)
Case: Still undecided [Fractal design - $70 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=full_tower_case-_-11-517-038-_-Product - $100]
Wifi/Bluetooth: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GFX0PY/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

What do you guys think? Am I heading the right way? Thanks!

 

[aztlan78]

Hello samjcg,
You put together a great list. Definitely heading in the right direction!

 

[samjcg]

Hello samjcg,
You put together a great list. Definitely heading in the right direction!

Wouldn't have been able to without you guys' help! Thanks! I will keep searching and update for more advice!!!

 

[samjcg]

Thanks for the black friday deals. I managed to find a very good deal for my graphics card (EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified for $320)
Here is my updated list.


Mobo: Still undecided most likely [Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 - ~$120]
Ram: Still undecided most likely [Cruicial Ballistix Sport LT 16Gb - $90 (possible upgrade to 32gb)]
CPU: Intel core i7-6700K [$300]
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 (Water) [$60]
SSD: Crucial MX300 750gb SSD [$100]
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified [$320]
Power: Refurbished Corsair RM650 [$70]
Case: Still undecided [Fractal design - $70 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=full_tower_case-_-11-517-038-_-Product - $100]
Wifi/Bluetooth: Still undecided but I will most likely get a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GFX0PY/?tag=tonymacx86com-20 - $11]

In total, looks like my entire build would cost ~$1170. Looking at the value, is this a good build? Advice appreciated. Thank you!

Also, what Mobo is recommended given my specs?

Thanks!

 

[aztlan78]

Thanks for the black friday deals. I managed to find a very good deal for my graphics card (EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified for $320)
Here is my updated list.


Mobo: Still undecided most likely [Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 - ~$120]
Ram: Still undecided most likely [Cruicial Ballistix Sport LT 16Gb - $90 (possible upgrade to 32gb)]
CPU: Intel core i7-6700K [$300]
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 (Water) [$60]
SSD: Crucial MX300 750gb SSD [$100]
GPU: EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified [$320]
Power: Refurbished Corsair RM650 [$70]
Case: Still undecided [Fractal design - $70 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=full_tower_case-_-11-517-038-_-Product - $100]
Wifi/Bluetooth: Still undecided but I will most likely get a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GFX0PY/?tag=tonymacx86com-20 - $11]

In total, looks like my entire build would cost ~$1170. Looking at the value, is this a good build? Advice appreciated. Thank you!

Also, what Mobo is recommended given my specs?

Thanks!

Great list. I see you were able to get that Crucial 750GB on sale! I missed it . Everything looks good except one thing. I've read before to stay away from Refurbished PSU. I read it can be problematic. Good luck!

 

[samjcg]

Great list. I see you were able to get that Crucial 750GB on sale! I missed it . Everything looks good except one thing. I've read before to stay away from Refurbished PSU. I read it can be problematic. Good luck!

At this point, I don't even know why I got a refub PSU.... Had no idea I would be spending this MUCH MONEY!!!! lol. Thank you so much aztlan78. I will keep that in mind and will try to look for some PSU deals.

I was also wondering, why are there only limited PSU listed under the "buyer's guide"? Isn't this pretty much universal?

 

[aztlan78]

At this point, I don't even know why I got a refub PSU.... Had no idea I would be spending this MUCH MONEY!!!! lol. Thank you so much aztlan78. I will keep that in mind and will try to look for some PSU deals.

I was also wondering, why are there only limited PSU listed under the "buyer's guide"? Isn't this pretty much universal?

Hello, yes, I believe it is. I've used Corsair, Fractal Design, even a PicoPSU.

 

[samjcg]

Hi guys,

Getting a bit confused on the PSU. I check on the Rosewill Photon-650 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182322) is compatible with my build but I just want to double check on this forum. Please let me know if this doesn't work or if I should stick with Corsair as indicated in the buyer's guide. Thanks!

 

[aztlan78]

Hello samjcg,
Sorry for the confusion. The PSUs on the Buyer's Guide are PSUs that are know to work without problems. But that doesn't mean that other will not work. I use a Corsair CX430 80 Bronze in my main build. It can never be guaranteed that the PSU will work or not, but I do not see you having problems with the Rosewill Photon.