build your self

i have no plans to build any pc's for a long time, maybe end 2017 early 2018 i'll build a high end one for myself again.

I'm sure there will be some great new features by then and Win 10 will be history. Good luck to you  with your second Maserati..

win 10 will be around for many years to come, unlike in years past where they brought out new versions every few years with a new name. win 10 is built to be their last os but it will be continuously developed and upgraded over time. :- http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/7/8568473/windows-10-last-version-of-windows

Thanks for the referral; i was not aware of that but you will still have the Maserati with new features so it will be fun. I predict they will either make UEFI universal or have another system to replace it. Almost every PC made has a different version of it and some quite complex an time consuming.

terry

My current build ; says 2x2+4 for the power supply and the motherboard says 8 pin. Are they compatible??

Below is my final build.

I have asked Micro Center if the semi modular PSU will need more cables and if so which.

Are they compatible or should they say the exact same thing?

ITEM QTY TOTAL

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - 1pk DSP OEM DVD1$139.99

SKU: 805465

Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz LGA 1151 Boxed Processor1$179.99

SKU: 804831

Corsair Vengeance Series 16GB 2 x 8GB DDR4-3000 PC…1$89.99

SKU: 942441

EVGA GQ 750 Watt 80+ Gold Semi Modular ATX Power S…1$109.99

SKU: 926998

Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-01 Mid Tower Gaming Co…1$47.99

SKU: 509786

ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming LGA 1151 ATX Intel Motherboar…1$149.99

SKU: 837419

ASUS 24x Internal DVDRW SATA Writer1$29.99

SKU: 407361

Subtotal $835.94

In-store Pickup $0.00

Tax $43.28

Grand Total  $835.22

?paste,  ?fans,

yes everything is compatible and no you won't need any more power cables or connections than already come with the psu.

I was advised to use an after market cooler and the person aid the heat sink and fan are really for testing. I don't like the idea of paste and wonder if this cooler is necessary for my last  MC build with the i5 CPU?

If you are wandering by please comment.

no idea who told you that, but no it's not true, the stock heatsink is designed to be fitted and used full time so you don't need an after market cooler.

main reasons for getting an after market cooler is, you're going to overclock so need better cooling or you're unhappy with the fan noise of the stock cooler and want a quieter option.

personally i always use an after market cooling solution but for you i'd recommend sticking with the stock heatsink for now and see how it goes, you can always buy and fit an after market heatsink at a later date if your not happy but to be honest i don't see you having any reason to.

You confirmed what I thought about the heat sink.

I am glad to hear about the cables; that semi modular description threw me off . I started Googling it and although I learned about the 3 kinds, I still did not know about my build until you told me..

Thanks for the help.

I am going to show you my new build which is a modification from my others.

I would like to shave about $150 off of the price and wonder if the cooler is, in the long run, a good component for this build. Compatible and fit in case?

ITEM QTY TOTAL

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit – not OEM   $199

Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz LGA 1151 Boxed Processor1 $179.99           

SKU: 804831

Corsair Vengeance Series 8 4x2  DDR4-3000 PC…1$89.99 = $40

SKU: 942441

EVGA GQ 700 Watt ?Modular ATX Power S…1$109.99 = $80                         Is the semi modular easier to work with

SKU: 926998

Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-01 mid Tower Gaming Co…1$47.99

SKU: 509786

ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming LGA 1151 ATX Intel Motherboar…1$149.99

SKU: 837419

ASUS 24x Internal DVDRW SATA Writer1$29.99

SKU: 407361

? Cooler Master HYPER T4 CPU COOLER 1 $29.99                             paste not necessary unless I use this which is likely  pasted

SKU: 489989

? SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III 6Gb/s Internal Sol…1  $74.99 or my HDD?

SKU: 392316

Subtotal $830

In-store Pickup $0.00

Tax $50-

Grand Total $880                  The Sandisk line is small  but I cannot fix it. I would like the SSD if possibe

yes the cooler will fit in the case i believe.

semi modular just means some of the cables are not permanently attached to the psu so yes they can be easier to work with especially in a small case where cable management can be a problem. i doubt you'd have such a problem in the case you've selected.

if you want to save a bit of money then i wouldn't add the t4 cpu cooler and i'd buy a 450watt psu instead of the 700watt one.

you don't need so much power for your build, a good 300watt psu would probably suffice.

http://www.microcenter.com/product/465462/450B_450W_80_Bronze_ATX_Power_Supply

if money is really an issue then drop the ssd too but personally i'd keep it in the build and find other ways of saving a bit of money, like using this motherboard :- http://www.microcenter.com/product/454097/H170_Pro_Gaming_LGA_1151_ATX_Intel_Motherboard_with_USB_31_Type-A-AC#tab-specs. and a cheaper dvd drive :- http://www.microcenter.com/product/0437169/GH24NSC0B_24x_Internal_DVD_Rewritable_SATA_Drive#tab-specs

I have updated my list. Will be in touch and thank you.