New build help wanted!
New build help wanted!
Hey there! Just got this Asus h110m-r board with an i5 6400 inside. I plan to add a GTX 1060, two 16GB DDR4 sticks, and a 600W PSU. I'm checking storage options now—need an SSD for the OS and some games. Will M.2 slots work on this setup? Anyone have any ideas or advice? Looking forward to your thoughts in a quick message...
You require 32Gb of RAM because the board lacks an M.2 slot and doesn't allow overclocking, while the CPU is already fixed in place. Additionally, invest in a solid 450w power supply—it's essential for stable operation, whereas a cheaper, lower-quality 600w unit might cause damage.
I don't need 32GB of ram I was just going to put it in anyway, I thought it was like the more ram the better.
OK so if I can't put in M.2 in there what would be a good alternative for the os? I been looking at samsung 850 evo sata III it was a guy at work suggested M.2 said it would be a lot quicker than sata but I guess that's for another time like when it comes to upgrading the mobo.
Thanks for the advice on the psu I was just going to buy a cheap 600w off eBay for around £15 the reviews looked OK but it's not something I have any experience with so I'll take all the advice I can get right now. If I did get a 600w would this be enough to support X2 1060 in sli when it comes to upgrade time?
The GTX 1060 doesn't support SLI.
For gaming 8Gb is currently enough, 16Gb if you have the budget and 32Gb is complete overkill and you should be using that money on other components like the PSU.
If you stick with that board a Sata SSD is the only option for an SSD.
For a PSUs look at professional reviews not user reviews. Here's a good source for looking up PSU reviews
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page541.htm
Here's a couple videos showing why you dont want to go low quality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezk9OA7aKOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6snWfd1v7M
Why not opt for just one GTX 1070? For SLI you'd need a compatible SLI motherboard, as the H110, B150 and H170 boards don't support SLI. The Asus h110m-r in your original comment only has one 16x PCIe port, so it won't be able to handle two cards at all.