$500-$600 Gaming PC Recomendations?

[Dragston]

This will be my first time building a custom gaming desktop with a budget of $500-$600. I've been doing a bit of research to ensure that I order parts that are compatible and come with quality performance for the price. Even after reading/watching reviews, I'm not entirely sure how well my gaming rig will be able to run the latest CPU intensive games like "The Witcher 3" at average graphical settings. Anyone with experience here know if there's room to better optimize aspects of my custom gaming desktop?


(NEW) My Intel based build:
http://

 

[Niklas_13]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($40.88 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($229.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $608.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 19:48 EDT-0400

 

[stl522013]

This will be my first time building a custom gaming desktop with a budget of $500-$600. I've been doing a bit of research to ensure that I order parts that are compatible and come with quality performance for the price. Even after reading/watching reviews, I'm not entirely sure how well my gaming rig will be able to run the latest CPU intensive games like "The Witcher 3" at average graphical settings. Anyone with experience here know if there's room to better optimize aspects of my custom gaming desktop?

Here's a link to my list of desktop components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dYNmCy

<<Removed by moderator>>

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 20:25 EDT-0400

Get this build instead. The GPU is much better, the PSu is better, the HDD is better, and although the FX-8350 may beat the i3-6100 in a task that uses all eight of its cores, most games can't use eight cores, and usually use two or four. And in those games, the i3 wins.

 

[COLGeek]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Dragston : "Best DDR3 8GB (2x4GB) Around $40?"

What is the best recommended brand of DDR3 8GB (2x4GB) at around $40 that I should get for my gaming rig?

My parts list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dYNmCy

<<Removed by moderator>>

 

[COLGeek]

Please ask your memory question in the same thread and don't start individual threads for the various parts in your planned build. Thank you.

 

[Dragston]

Please ask your memory question in the same thread and don't start individual threads for the various parts in your planned build. Thank you.

I apologize for the lack of experience I have on how I should post content on this site.

 

[Niklas_13]

This will be my first time building a custom gaming desktop with a budget of $500-$600. I've been doing a bit of research to ensure that I order parts that are compatible and come with quality performance for the price. Even after reading/watching reviews, I'm not entirely sure how well my gaming rig will be able to run the latest CPU intensive games like "The Witcher 3" at average graphical settings. Anyone with experience here know if there's room to better optimize aspects of my custom gaming desktop?

Here's a link to my list of desktop components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dYNmCy

<<Removed by moderator>>

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 20:25 EDT-0400

Get this build instead. The GPU is much better, the PSu is better, the HDD is better, and although the FX-8350 may beat the i3-6100 in a task that uses all eight of its cores, most games can't use eight cores, and usually use two or four. And in those games, the i3 wins.

Is he to build his own case out of wood ?

 

[Niklas_13]

This will be my first time building a custom gaming desktop with a budget of $500-$600. I've been doing a bit of research to ensure that I order parts that are compatible and come with quality performance for the price. Even after reading/watching reviews, I'm not entirely sure how well my gaming rig will be able to run the latest CPU intensive games like "The Witcher 3" at average graphical settings. Anyone with experience here know if there's room to better optimize aspects of my custom gaming desktop?

(OLD) Here's a link to my list of desktop components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dYNmCy

(NEW) Intel Core based build:
http://

change the ram HDD and cpu cooler , so you can fit in a gtx 1060 or RX 480

the cpu will come with a cpu cooler

 

[stl522013]

This will be my first time building a custom gaming desktop with a budget of $500-$600. I've been doing a bit of research to ensure that I order parts that are compatible and come with quality performance for the price. Even after reading/watching reviews, I'm not entirely sure how well my gaming rig will be able to run the latest CPU intensive games like "The Witcher 3" at average graphical settings. Anyone with experience here know if there's room to better optimize aspects of my custom gaming desktop?

Here's a link to my list of desktop components:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dYNmCy

<<Removed by moderator>>

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 20:25 EDT-0400

Get this build instead. The GPU is much better, the PSu is better, the HDD is better, and although the FX-8350 may beat the i3-6100 in a task that uses all eight of its cores, most games can't use eight cores, and usually use two or four. And in those games, the i3 wins.

Is he to build his own case out of wood ?

I forgot to say that I left the case out so he can add whatever he wants.

 

[Dragston]

Here is my current revised build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Despernox/saved/8rpbvK

Main desktop components:
- i3-6100
- Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
- EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC
- Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666

Is this build decent enough, or is there still room for improvement within my $500-$600 budget?

 

[Niklas_13]

Here is my current revised build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Despernox/saved/8rpbvK

Main desktop components:
- i3-6100
- Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
- EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB SC
- Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666

Is this build decent enough, or is there still room for improvement within my $500-$600 budget?

this ram is 16 bucks cheeper http://pcpartpicker.com/product/kkL7YJ/kingston-memory-hx421c14fbk28

I would look into the 6 gig gtx 1060 vs 3 gig gtx 1060

 

[Niklas_13]

or go with a 4 gig RX 480 http://pcpartpicker.com/product/qbL7YJ/asus-radeon-rx-480-4gb-dual-video-card-dual-rx480-4g
with this and the ram you will be right at 600

thought I made a build for you ?

 

[Dragston]

or go with a 4 gig RX 480 http://pcpartpicker.com/product/qbL7YJ/asus-radeon-rx-480-4gb-dual-video-card-dual-rx480-4g
with this and the ram you will be right at 600

thought I made a build for you ?

I did use your build (as well as stl522013's) as reference, but there are a couple of things I should've mentioned before to clarify my needs:
- I primarily look in Amazon.com for the price and reputation of each desktop component (which is why our builds differ)
- When it comes to DDR4, I personally prefer to utilize DDR4-2666MHz to go along with the GTX 1060 and i3-6100
- The price gap between the GTX 1060 3GB and the GTX 1060 6GB is too significant for me to make the change