2016 Desktop Build

[stuarterb]

I'm working on putting together a new desktop gaming PC build. I'm looking to order the parts in a couple weeks. Any help I can get to make sure I'm getting the most bang for my buck would be appreciated.

Here's what I'm looking at:

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 DirectX 12 GTX 1060 GAMING X 3G 3GB 192-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready ATX Video Card

AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor

ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD10EZEX - OEM

Kingston SSDNow UV400 2.5" 240GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SUV400S37/240G

Thermaltake SMART Series SP-650PCBUS 650W ATX 12V 2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Intel Z170 Platform Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C16D-8GVK

Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Balance) CPU Cooler

ASUS 24X DVD Burner


I'm looking for a case with at least 3 120mm fan slots and a few drive slots on the front. Any recommendations for that would be greatly appreciated as well. Is there anything else I can change to optimize this build?

 

[Trafalgar747]

That power supply is Junk, it could harm you system. The FX 8350 is quite a poor processor now, an i3 6100 would be better, and if you can afford an i5 6500, that would be very good. Also you do note need a cpu cooler.

 

[Chugalug_]

What is your budget?
There are some terrible component choices in there, and the CPU and motherboard are incompatible.

 

[stuarterb]

I'm aiming for about $800-900 (U.S.)

 

[stuarterb]

I can probably afford to buy the i5 6500. Or maybe, can't afford not to?

 

[Chugalug_]

Here you go.
If you add $30 to your budget, I can put in a 240GB SSD and a 1TB HDD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($428.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $888.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 07:00 EDT-0400

 

[stuarterb]

yeah make it happen

 

[Chugalug_]

Here you go!
To be honest, a 2TB HDD is the best choice for gaming PCs if you store lots of high file size games like GTA, The Witcher etc. and it's only $10 more, so if you feel you need that space upgrade to this: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/KyCwrH/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001
Apart from that you're set! Enjoy!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($428.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $935.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 07:39 EDT-0400

 

[stuarterb]

Hey Chugalub_ you've been more than helpful, thanks a lot! The only other question is if there's anything comparable to the GTX 1070 that would be more cost effective?

 

[-HH-]

Here's my opinion on what you should go with,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($75.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($409.99 @ B&H)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $979.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 07:54 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Read his budget.

 

[Chugalug_]

Hey Chugalub_ you've been more than helpful, thanks a lot! The only other question is if there's anything comparable to the GTX 1070 that would be more cost effective?

Not really, no.
It's either 1070 or the next step down which is the 1060, which is about 65% of the 1070s power i'd say.
I recommend just sticking with the 1070.

 

[Trafalgar747]

Go with the GTX 1070 build.