Suggestions for my Build
Suggestions for my Build
Hello! I’m planning a white PC build and will let you know if my chosen components fit well or work together. I’m aiming for a powerful machine capable of handling upcoming games in the next decade or so.
Here’s what I have so far:
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake
Motherboard: MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB DDR4 2400MHz CL16 Dual Channel Kit
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Kelvin S36
Power Supply: FSP RAIDER 750W
Hard Drive: WD Blue 1TB SATA-III 7200 RPM 64MB
CPU Paste: Arctic Silver 5, tub 3.5g (consider better option for i7-7700K if needed)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 Windowed Edition White
Please share your thoughts and suggestions on this setup!
I think I'll get a solid 550W unit like this:
Corsair RMx Series RM550x, 80+ Gold 550W
It looks good, go for it.
I think if you're paying extra for anything white, get a white case without a window and you'll have a white PC build. Only if the colored parts stand out more than a generic color. Get a better PSU, Corsair, Seasonic, XFX. You'll also need a CPU cooler. That boxed CPU doesn't come with one. Put an SSD inside for your OS.
I omitted to mention that the selected CPU cooler is Fractal Design Kelvin S36 and I truly wish for my PC to feature a glass panel so I can view all the white components.
The main issue here is that you're not including an SSD. If the white components are costly and you're on a tight budget, skip those expensive parts and opt for an SSD instead. The appearance of the color or the look of your PC doesn't improve performance, but an SSD would.
I plan to purchase an SSD later, but at this time I am investing in the PSU as advised. I need to understand the total power consumption of the PC when using the GTX 1060 6GB OC card, which I didn't mention earlier.
I have no idea. There is a PSU calculator on some website, no idea which one as ive never used it, but other people here have. Google PSU calculator.