Description

Our featured build video had a target price of $1300 (US), built around a Gigabyte GeForce GTX G1 Gaming 1070 video card, the Corsair H100i V2 and the Corsair Carbide 400C. You can read the full breakdown on part selection by checking out the Build Guide. A big thanks to Corsair and Gigabyte for providing the GPU, CPU cooler, and case for this build.

Now on to some benchmarks:

Benchmark 3DMark Score Graphics Test 1 Graphics Test 2 Physics Test Combined Test
FireStrike v1.1 13913 88.1 FPS 73.6 FPS 26.7 FPS 34.77 FPS
FireStrike Ultra v1.1 4285 23.6 FPS 15.88 FPS 26.62FPS 10.65 FPS
Benchmark Score Average Minimum Maximum Settings
Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 2374 94.3 FPS 9.0 FPS 198.7 FPS Direct3D11, 1920x1080, 8xAA, fullscreen, Custom Preset: Quality: Ultra, Tessellation: Extreme
Unigine Valley Benchmark 1.0 3871 92.5 FPS 24.2 FPS 188.6 FPS Direct3D11, 1920x1080, 8xAA, fullscreen, Extreme HD Preset
Game Settings Resolution FPS
Overwatch Ultra 1920x1080 130 FPS
Overwatch Epic 1920x1080 97 FPS
Star Wars Battlefront High 1920x1080 156 FPS
Star Wars Battlefront Ultra 1920x1080 129 FPS

If you have any questions about the build let me know!

Comments

  • 38 months ago
  • 5 points

The H100i v2 logo is upside down.

No.

No.

Noooooooooooooooooo.....

(It's still a nice build, though.) +1

Out of curiosity, how did you pick the name manirelli?

  • 38 months ago
  • 4 points

Yep, we had to orient the block upside down for cleaner tubing runs.

Someone said my last name wrong in middleschool and it stuck.

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

I've had that happen several times before. I know how it feels...

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Same here

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Really Electromoan? I can't see how. ;)

  • 38 months ago
  • 2 points

Thats a first Tpgiey. No ones ever called me that :)

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  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Wow! nice build!1+!!! 1 question: Is a 6600k and a 1080 a bottleneck combination? because i want to buy this combination (7600k but the 6600k is nearly the same)

  • 38 months ago
  • 2 points

They used a GTX 1070 for this build and they really shouldn't have to worry about the 6600k being the weak link, even if they had used a GTX 1080. The 6600k can be overclocked to mirror 6700k performance, the only exception being the 6700k has an extra 4 threads lol

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

okay thank you :)

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Any CPU can bottleneck any GPU just depends how much. 6600K + 1080 will perform amazingly in 1080P though, if that was what you were asking

  • 38 months ago
  • 3 points

1080 is overkill for 1080p.

Generally, 1060=1080p, 1070= 1440p, 1080= 1440p - (preferably) 4k

  • 38 months ago
  • 0 points

If you use a 144HZ monitor a 1080 is not overkill

  • 38 months ago
  • 3 points

No, you do not need a 1080 for even that: Video Reference

  • 38 months ago
  • 2 points

no i ask for 1440x3440p :)

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Ryan, Thanks for the build and the video. Any chance that you could run and post Firestrike Extreme or some other benchmarks for 1440P performance? This seems to take care of 1080P pretty handily.

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  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Could you show some links to back this up? These numbers don't seem that factual given the vast gap considering they are the same core.

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Nice. you don't see staff builds posted often.

Is the carbide 400c/600 good cases? Just out of curiosity

  • 37 months ago
  • 1 point

Thats were you go to YouTube, type in Corsair Carbide 400C review and click on the most viewed video and see what they say about it! Lol sorry for the overly sassy reply. :-)

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Another great build by the staff. +1 :)

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

is the uv400 ssd any good, because i bought 1 because it was cheap at the time and i haven't got the rest of the parts

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

but any way awesome build

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Amazes me how people can pair a 50 dollar power supply with a 400 Graphics Card.. Just Saying....

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  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

What do you mean by "newest platform"?

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  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

Have you try overclocking the cpu and gpu to their maximum capability with that 550w psu? i'm really curious with the amount of power, just how much watt will be needed.

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

I love the build and am planning on building this within the next few months as a first custom pc, but I'm really big on aesthetics and the minimal RGB lighting on the GPU isn't really tickling my fancy. Is there any else I can do to make the most of the side panel on case? (fans, ram, etc. lighting)

Also, I see people talking about the power supply and how it may not be able to get you the most out of the GPU. What would be the next best thing if that's the case? And, I plan on bumping the system to an i7 6700k, but is there anything else that may be upgraded as well so that I may get the most of everything?

  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

I got question about this amazing build. How does that mobo handle OCing?

  • 37 months ago
  • 1 point

Hi there im going for the exact same build since it has great performance with not so large a price tag.

I just have a question

  1. Is a 1920x1080p 60Hz, 6ms response time monitor underkill for this build or is it enough ??
  • 37 months ago
  • 1 point

How will wifi and bluetooth work in this build?

  • 37 months ago
  • 1 point

You would need to purchase an adapter.

  • 36 months ago
  • 1 point

I like this.

  • 36 months ago
  • 1 point

What is your opinion on SeaSonic PSUs?

  • 36 months ago
  • 1 point

Seasonic makes some of the most consistently high quality power supplies on the market.

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  • 38 months ago
  • 1 point

I have one that is suspect right now.. If you get a moment please hit the troubleshooting section and lend a hand....

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