Crossing_Swords
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Yes, after everything is included you can save around 1000.
It's rare that a gpu gives problems though, isn't it? My current gpu has lasted 4 years with no troubles.
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It's rare that a gpu gives problems though, isn't it? My current gpu has lasted 4 years with no troubles.
saa044
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Hi guys, I am back again seeking your advice. I was thinking of retiring my GTX 760 Windforce 3 and upgrading. Which to you think is overall better in TDP and performance for Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous and No Man's Sky?
Powercolor AXRX 480 8GBD5-3DH Radeon RX 480 Red Devil
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR OVERCLOCKED Edition 6GB GDDR5
Powercolor AXRX 480 8GBD5-3DH Radeon RX 480 Red Devil
or
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 ARMOR OVERCLOCKED Edition 6GB GDDR5
I would like some input in the below machine. Its been a long time since I checked out PC hardware so I need some help.
The below is going to be used for mostly graphical work, web dev, video editing and photoshop, but also gaming from time to time.
Would this is sufficient, I also want to future proof it a bit, meaning I will add some SSD's (m.2 possibly) and upgrade the HDD and ram at a later date.
CPU
Intel i7-6700K 4 GHz Quad Core Unlocked 14nm Skylake Socket LGA1151 Desktop CPU - R5,999.00
RAM
G.Skill F4-2400C15D-16GVS Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400MHz CL15 1.20V Desktop Memory - R1,639.00
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H DDR4 LGA1151 Skylake Micro-ATX Desktop Motherboard - R1,499.00
Power Supply
Corsair CP-9020050-WW VS550 550W Desktop Power Supply - R869.00
Chassis
Phanteks PH-ES215P_BK Enthoo Evolv ITX Black Steel - R999.00
HDD
Western-Digital WD10EZEX Blue 1TB 7200rpm SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive - R799.00
DVD
LG GH24NSD0 Internal SATA 24x Super-Multi DVD Rewriter - R239.00
CPU Cooler
Raijintek Aidos Black Edition 92mm PWM Fan CPU Cooler - R329.00
GPU
Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 AMP ZT-P10600B-10M 6GB GDDR5 192-Bit PCI-E 3.0 Desktop Graphics Card - Includes NVIDIA Choose Your Adventure Indie Game Bundle - R4,599.00
Total: R 16971
Am I missing something? I am assuming that the motherboard has built in wifi receiver right? Can I move over my windows 10 license key from my old machine? I am moving from a mainly Mac background so I need some input please.
All items sourced from Wootware I will get them to build it up as well. I think its an extra R300
The below is going to be used for mostly graphical work, web dev, video editing and photoshop, but also gaming from time to time.
Would this is sufficient, I also want to future proof it a bit, meaning I will add some SSD's (m.2 possibly) and upgrade the HDD and ram at a later date.
CPU
Intel i7-6700K 4 GHz Quad Core Unlocked 14nm Skylake Socket LGA1151 Desktop CPU - R5,999.00
RAM
G.Skill F4-2400C15D-16GVS Ripjaws 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400MHz CL15 1.20V Desktop Memory - R1,639.00
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H DDR4 LGA1151 Skylake Micro-ATX Desktop Motherboard - R1,499.00
Power Supply
Corsair CP-9020050-WW VS550 550W Desktop Power Supply - R869.00
Chassis
Phanteks PH-ES215P_BK Enthoo Evolv ITX Black Steel - R999.00
HDD
Western-Digital WD10EZEX Blue 1TB 7200rpm SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive - R799.00
DVD
LG GH24NSD0 Internal SATA 24x Super-Multi DVD Rewriter - R239.00
CPU Cooler
Raijintek Aidos Black Edition 92mm PWM Fan CPU Cooler - R329.00
GPU
Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 AMP ZT-P10600B-10M 6GB GDDR5 192-Bit PCI-E 3.0 Desktop Graphics Card - Includes NVIDIA Choose Your Adventure Indie Game Bundle - R4,599.00
Total: R 16971
Am I missing something? I am assuming that the motherboard has built in wifi receiver right? Can I move over my windows 10 license key from my old machine? I am moving from a mainly Mac background so I need some input please.
All items sourced from Wootware I will get them to build it up as well. I think its an extra R300
Pitbull
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Any specific reason you're getting the Micro-ATX board?
Your current one a Micro-ATX if not, do you have the mounting holes for a Micro-ATX in your current case?
Neoprod
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Beyond that, the case supports only ITX so that motherboard isn't going to fit.
No specific reason. Honestly that was the recommended board and it had a good review.
Thank you Neoprod, do you have any suggestions for a good chassis that would take that board, and is it a good board?
Soul Assassin
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Recommended by who, the company that gave you the quote?
Or did you put everything together, that board won't fit the case as pointed out above.
I put all of them together and the board was recommended to me by a friend. The case i choose sorry as I said I am not that clued up on PC components.
Neoprod
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Are you attached to the idea of mini-ITX i.e. having a smaller than usual case? I'm guessing you are since you chose the mini-ITX case so have a look at something like this -
http://www.wootware.co.za/asus-h110i-plus-ddr4-mini-itx-skylake-desktop-motherboard.html
The only challenge with mini-ITX motherboards is that they usually only have 2 memory slots - that's fine with your 2x 8Gb kit but if you do find the need for more RAM, you won't be able to keep your existing memory. That's probably a minor concern.
Pitbull
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Didn't even see the chassis. Yea, it won't fit in there.
No i am not attached to a mini-itx i would rather have more space to upgrade. So this chassis would be a fit for the mother board - http://www.wootware.co.za/bitfenix-bfx-nov-100-kkwsk-rp-nova-black-windowed-atx-desktop-chassis.html - the chassis to be honest is not that important to me it doesn't have to look nice just has to do the job.
DrJohnZoidberg
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That'll work.
thank you so much. So the power supply and cpu cooler is okay as well?
Neoprod
Honorary Master
Did you see the DVD writer?
@Twisztad - I'd actually consider switching to a larger case with all the stuff you want. The case you've chosen doesn't have anywhere for the DVD drive to open, I think (I have the same case and didn't notice anything like that but I don't use optical drives anymore so wasn't really looking).
Wiring all that up in an ITX case gets a bit messy. If you do stick with ITX, please post pics here after you get it from Wootware - I'd like to see what they do re cable management.
Edit: the previous posts ruined this post. Thanks, Dr JZ
DrJohnZoidberg
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Talking about chassis, I'm trying to decide between these two Phanteks cases for a build I'm going to be doing over the year.
I really like the tempered glass but I don't like that it's clear on both sides, wish it was a solid panel on the one side.
http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...y-silver-e-atx-mid-tower-desktop-chassis.html
http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...laxy-silver-windowed-atx-desktop-chassis.html
Which one would you take? I'm leaning towards the non-tempered glass one but that cost just doesn't seem to make sense when comparing the two
I really like the tempered glass but I don't like that it's clear on both sides, wish it was a solid panel on the one side.
http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...y-silver-e-atx-mid-tower-desktop-chassis.html
http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...laxy-silver-windowed-atx-desktop-chassis.html
Which one would you take? I'm leaning towards the non-tempered glass one but that cost just doesn't seem to make sense when comparing the two
Pitbull
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I think you're prey happy now that you created this thread before buying
That will do. I would personally go for an ATX board though as it has way more flexibility. Just bigger too because of it. But that is a personal preference.
Did you see the DVD writer?
@Twisztad - I'd actually consider switching to a larger case with all the stuff you want. The case you've chosen doesn't have anywhere for the DVD drive to open, I think (I have the same case and didn't notice anything like that but I don't use optical drives anymore so wasn't really looking).
Wiring all that up in an ITX case gets a bit messy. If you do stick with ITX, please post pics here after you get it from Wootware - I'd like to see what they do re cable management.
lol i will thank to DrJohn i switched to a http://www.wootware.co.za/bitfenix-bfx-nov-100-kkwsk-rp-nova-black-windowed-atx-desktop-chassis.html
I have the dvd for the games that I will purchse to play on the pc
DrJohnZoidberg
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Did you see the DVD writer?
@Twisztad - I'd actually consider switching to a larger case with all the stuff you want. The case you've chosen doesn't have anywhere for the DVD drive to open, I think (I have the same case and didn't notice anything like that but I don't use optical drives anymore so wasn't really looking).
Wiring all that up in an ITX case gets a bit messy. If you do stick with ITX, please post pics here after you get it from Wootware - I'd like to see what they do re cable management.
Edit: the previous posts ruined this post. Thanks, Dr JZ
Hehe. My pleasure
That Phanteks mITX case is pretty spacious though, but I also had to pass it by because it didn't have a bay for a Bluray drive. I ended up going Corsair 250D which is a pretty sweet case.
ITX is awesome.
DrJohnZoidberg
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PSU is adequate. I'm not sure about the cooler, I've never personally used Rajintek stuff but the reviews seem to be pretty good. It won't be as good or quiet as something like a Coolermaster Hyper 212 but it is a lot cheaper.
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