[zenk]

Hi

I m new to this forum. I decided to build a new desktop and i chose those parts
Asus h170 pro
intel i5 6500
kingston hyperx 2133 mhz 2x8 gb ddr4 memory
strix gtx 950 gpu

how about this build ? is it suitable for cfd applications ? my budget isn't too much

[flotus1]

It is all right for small CFD problems if you really can not afford anything more expensive. However you should switch to a Z170 mainboard and faster RAM, at least 3000MHz. It is possible to get this combination for about the same price. If you are familiar with overclocking the Core I5-6600k is definitely worth the extra money.
The next step up the ladder would be the X99 platform with a Core I7-5820k and 4 DIMMs if you can afford it.

[zenk]

thanks for your reply


i'm beginner for this thing so i will be occupied with doing to learn those cfd applications.

i searched a little bit about i5 cpu's comparisions and saw there is not much difference between them. This is site i talked about

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/502...5_i5-6500.html

in my country; price range is wide between in that two cpus but if i buy a z170 mobo and i5 6500 after a while i can upgrade my cpu to i7 6700k

[sharonyue]

Originally Posted by flotus1

It is all right for small CFD problems if you really can not afford anything more expensive. However you should switch to a Z170 mainboard and faster RAM, at least 3000MHz. It is possible to get this combination for about the same price. If you are familiar with overclocking the Core I5-6600k is definitely worth the extra money.
The next step up the ladder would be the X99 platform with a Core I7-5820k and 4 DIMMs if you can afford it.

i have always been wondering about overclocking. i have a 5820k. but i dont dare to overclock it. dont u think it will make it too hot?

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[flotus1]

With all the built-in safety mechanisms nowadays it is rather difficult to damage a CPU with moderate overclocking provided a proper power supply and adequate cooling. However, you should read some of the overclocking guides first so you know what you are doing.
The video I linked here might be a good starting point for beginners:
http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/har...tml#post575046