1080p gaming build

chilltherocks

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I'm looking to build a computer for World of Warcraft and of course the usual browsing as well as school work. I do not plan on playing any other games on the computer for now or the foreseeable future as I have a console. I heard WoW is more CPU intensive. Will the i3 suffice? Also, I had trouble picking out a graphics card. I am just looking for something that will allow me to run on high-ultra settings with no issues.

Here is my build on pcpartpicker:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($109.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $723.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-14 00:19 EDT-0400

I appreciate any tips or suggestions.

Thanks.

UPDATE:

I decided to go with something more future proof. I would like to get input on my build below. It is a mini-itx build. I do not plan on doing any overclocking. Just plug and play. Does the motherboard I selected seem like overkill? Also, is there any reason I shouldn't go with mini-itx?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! SHADOW ROCK LP 51.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1037.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-15 19:38 EDT-0400
 


I would not go with an AMD GPU, for WoW. WoW heavily favors Nvidia. Something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($57.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($199.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $778.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-17 17:01 EDT-0400

OP, your mini ITX build isn't bad, but you do not need a Z170 board, or that cooler, for a locked CPU. The 6600 isn't worth the added cost, vs a 6500 either. With some tweaks, you could even manage a GTX 1070. I went single channel, for ram, to make room for 16gb. Just add a matching stick, for 16gb, later.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($394.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VP247H-P 23.6" 60Hz Monitor ($124.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1039.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-17 17:07 EDT-0400