Getting the most out of $900-ish to update old rig?

[runo]

Hey folks

So I want to gut my current/old rig, take what parts I can salvage and still use from it, and put the $900-$1000-ish I've saved up towards a sort of 'future-proofed' rig. I wanted to know how this looks and if I'm really getting the most out of my money

I'm still kind of on the fence on if I want to go 'all the way' and shell out a little extra for an i7-6700K or not, but to be completely honest, I don't know if I need it I do a fair bit of livestreaming for fun, but not much recording or video editing -- for the mostpart I just want a bada** rig that will run games and look pretty and will last me for the next few years -- as you can probably tell from my signature, my rig has some fairly old components in need of replacement

i've also never utilized an M.2 SSD before, let alone as my OS drive. Is there anything I need to know about them or are they pretty much plug-and-play? Yes, my choice motherboard will support M.2

Parts I intend to replace from the old build/add into the new build:
*$894.93 Shipped*
Case: Fractal Design - DEFINE R5
Motherboard: ASUS Z170-P
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series RAM - 16GB 288-Pin DDR4 3000
CPU: Intel i5-6600K
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO
SSD for OS, Browsers, Strenuous Apps & MMOs: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 SSD - 256GB
OS: Windows 10 Home 64-bit OEM

Parts I own and intend to keep for the new build:
--EVGA GTX 670 FTW SignatureII 2GB
--Crucial M500 480GB SSD for Steam Library & General File Storage
--SeaSonic X650 650W Gold-Rated Power Supply
--ASUS DVD-R Optical Drive (because I'm lame and like optical drives for some reason)
--Logitech G500 Click-y Handheld Wired Thingy That Clicks Stuff
--ASUS STRIX DSP Headset

Parts I intend to purchase in a few months for my birthday:
*912.57 Shipped*
These components/peripherals are going to replace or add on to my build when I have enough money to pick them up. I am open to alternative suggestions on less-costly graphics cards or monitors
GRAPHICS CARD: XFX R9 Fury
MONITOR: PHILIPS 24" 1ms 144Hz LED Monitor
WEBCAM FOR STREAMING: Logitech C920

What do you guys think?

 

[ChocolateVillain]

The only thing I would say is if you can wait a bit longer on the GPU would be better. New architect From both company's are just right around the corner from the date you listed when you would be buying a new GPU.

But if you are dead set on getting a new GPU before the new releases I would get a 390/or X over the Fury. The $150+ price premium over the 390/or X is just not worth it for what you get.

 

[runo]

The only thing I would say is if you can wait a bit longer on the GPU would be better. New architect From both company's are just right around the corner from the date you listed when you would be buying a new GPU.

But if you are dead set on getting a new GPU before the new releases I would get a 390/or X over the Fury. The $150+ price premium over the 390/or X is just not worth it for what you get.

All good advice -- I'm not completely sold on getting a new GPU any time soon (IMHO my 670 2GB should have enough horsepower to carry me until the latest architecture launches), and since they're coming out fairly soon I think it's better to hold off. Thanks!

 

[Cloakedsphere]

i7 Skylake does not offer much to the average consumer. You get similar performance minus the hyperthreading on the i5.

I also think you're shelling out an uneeded $190 for an M.2 drive. I dont really see any benefit when going with the M.2 for streaming purposes vs a regular SSD.

You also choose a DDR3 capable motherboard and not a DDR4 one. Yet you choose DDR4 RAM?

Edit:

Even if you went with the DDR4 Version of the motherboard (The Z170-P and NOT the Z170-P-D3) your RAM type is not supported on their lists. I'd look a bit deeper into this before you order anything or set anything in stone. You might get wrong parts and be stuck with them.

 

[runo]

i7 Skylake does not offer much to the average consumer. You get similar performance minus the hyperthreading on the i5.

Yeah, that was my thinking, especially since I don't really intend to do much video editing or anything

I also think you're shelling out an uneeded $190 for an M.2 drive. I dont really see any benefit when going with the M.2 for streaming purposes vs a regular SSD

That's fair enough. I was interested in the vastly improved sequential read/write speeds but upon further research, there isn't much of an improvement over a non-M.2 SSD's (such as the 850 PRO) random read/write, or at least certainly not enough to warrant the extra moolah

You also choose a DDR3 capable motherboard and not a DDR4 one. Yet you choose DDR4 RAM?

I feel like an idiot as I totally missed that when I was snooping around for socket 1151 motherboards. I wanted DDR4 RAM, but I totally blanked on checking the motherboard to see if it will take DDR4... Good catch -- thanks!


Here are the components I'd choose in the stead of my earlier picks:
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147360
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128880 (Maybe?)

 

[Simon]

Yeah, that was my thinking, especially since I don't really intend to do much video editing or anything



That's fair enough. I was interested in the vastly improved sequential read/write speeds but upon further research, there isn't much of an improvement over a non-M.2 SSD's (such as the 850 PRO) random read/write, or at least certainly not enough to warrant the extra moolah



I feel like an idiot as I totally missed that when I was snooping around for socket 1151 motherboards. I wanted DDR4 RAM, but I totally blanked on checking the motherboard to see if it will take DDR4... Good catch -- thanks!


Here are the components I'd choose in the stead of my earlier picks:
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147360
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128880 (Maybe?)

Good choices - I highly recommend that Samsung SSD, had my 840 for 3 years now without hiccup and still as good as day one.

 

[Cloakedsphere]

Yeah, that was my thinking, especially since I don't really intend to do much video editing or anything



That's fair enough. I was interested in the vastly improved sequential read/write speeds but upon further research, there isn't much of an improvement over a non-M.2 SSD's (such as the 850 PRO) random read/write, or at least certainly not enough to warrant the extra moolah



I feel like an idiot as I totally missed that when I was snooping around for socket 1151 motherboards. I wanted DDR4 RAM, but I totally blanked on checking the motherboard to see if it will take DDR4... Good catch -- thanks!


Here are the components I'd choose in the stead of my earlier picks:
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147360
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128880 (Maybe?)

I enjoy the faster read/write speeds of an M.2 drive but if all you do is live stream occasionally and browse the web/play games, it wont make a difference.

Your new motherboard choice also seems to not be able to support your RAM choice. I doubt it would make a difference as the only distinction is 1 letter in the part number when comparing the two to their supported memory list. Motherboard is your option in today's market. I choose my motherboard based off color preference more than anything.

 

[runo]

Good choices - I highly recommend that Samsung SSD, had my 840 for 3 years now without hiccup and still as good as day one.

I've only ever heard great things about Samsung SSDs, so I'm pretty excited to give one a try

Your new motherboard choice also seems to not be able to support your RAM choice. I doubt it would make a difference as the only distinction is 1 letter in the part number when comparing the two to their supported memory list. Motherboard is your option in today's market. I choose my motherboard based off color preference more than anything.

But the GA-Z170X has up to 4x 288-pin slots and seems to support my choice memory (2x8 288-pin DDR4 3000) as one of its memory standards

Have I misread somewhere or is that not what I am looking for?

 

[_Ace]

The Fury X is around $650 if I'm not mistaken, and unless your going to go with the new line that comes out later this year, another option is the R9 390x2. They basically made 2 graphics cards into one, beast of a card. I'll look for an article/pictures on it.

Spoiler

Its also a massive power hog at around 550W

Pictures

 

[Cloakedsphere]

I've only ever heard great things about Samsung SSDs, so I'm pretty excited to give one a try



But the GA-Z170X has up to 4x 288-pin slots and seems to support my choice memory (2x8 288-pin DDR4 3000) as one of its memory standards

Have I misread somewhere or is that not what I am looking for?

Each company puts out a supported memory list on the support page for the motherboard. You can find it on Gigabytes website under the motherboard you choose. Same with ASUS and so on. I was basing my findings off those lists and have had troubles in the past with RAM and motherboard compatibility because it wasnt officially "supported" by the maker of the motherboard.

Notice the green boxes I made around the important info. That is from Gigabytes website and you can find the memory support lists from them.

I am not saying the RAM wont work, as I have seen many types of RAM work with motherboards that dont have that specific module listed on their supported memory lists. But it could be an issue if you do run into it.