Advice on PC parts

[fcolon76]

Hi, I need advice on a new pc I'm planning on building.
This PC will be used for Web browsing, doing some light Multitasking, doing some rendering on Cinema 4d and Photoshop. I will be playing World of Tanks, Armored Warefare as well as DCS A-10. Could someone tell me if these pc parts would be ok? I'm trying to build a budget pc. Budget of $500-680

Fx 6300
Gigabyte GA-970A-DSP3
Kingston Hyper Fury 8GB 1866
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
R480 Card
256gb SSD
2 2tb HDD
EVGA 500W PSU

 

[CTurbo]

You didn't list the parts or your budget.

 

[Chugalug_]

This is hitting the top end of your budget, but is the best value area in terms of parts.
I recommend skipping out on an SSD in this price range and going for better quality parts, as the power supply you've listed is not very good quality, and the CPU is not great.
I've chosen the i5 6500 and the Skylake platform due to the high, and futureproof performance offered, and upgradability to the i7 6700k if you end up wanting to get an i7 for rendering work or heavy multi tasking in the future.
Please respond with any concerns or queries.
Thanks.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZbzgJV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZbzgJV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 4GB Video Card ($200.00)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $681.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 19:58 EDT-0400

 

[CTurbo]

Sure the 480 is better, but you aren't REALLY going to find one for $200. You probably won't even find a non reference model for $250.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380X 4GB DD XXX OC Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $629.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 20:04 EDT-0400

 

[fcolon76]

Wow thanks for the fast answers guys, I should of pointed out that I just need it untill AMD and Intel comes out with their new CPUs

 

[CTurbo]

The i5 6500 would last you YEARS. The next Intel cpus are not going to be much of an upgrade and the next AMD will still not be as good.

 

[Chugalug_]

After reading your post just now, I assume you mean the Kaby Lake CPUs.
I know for a fact that the current skylake chipsets will be compatible with Kaby Lake due to the fact that they sport the same socket.
What would be your budget including the price of a kaby lake processor and the build currently provided?
Because chances are we can add some stuff that you will make better use of such as a 1070 for example.
I personally would not recommend holding out for Kaby lake, as it will only be about a 5% or less increase in performance.
It is best just to go with Skylake right now, get an i5 6500 and a 1070, and be happy with it.

 

[Chugalug_]

Here is what i've put together for you.
Provided you have the money to upgrade to another CPU, instead put this money towards another 8GB of RAM and the GTX 1070. A much better investment.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vNmHBP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vNmHBP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $677.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 20:36 EDT-0400

 

[fcolon76]

Should I blow my budget and extend it to $1200 and just get a i5 or i7 unlocked with a Z170?

 

[CTurbo]

Should I blow my budget and extend it to $1200 and just get a i5 or i7 unlocked with a Z170?

No way. If you want to extend your budget a little, get the GTX1060 with my build above.

 

[fcolon76]

Ok sounds good, Thank you guys for the awesome advice

 

[Chugalug_]

Yup, Cturbo's build is better if you don't want insane graphical performance, and want to save a bit of money.
The 1060 is about 30-40%? (if I remember correctly) more powerful than the 380x, so if you really want to crank up the settings at 1080p 60fps, then that's the way to go.
If you want, I can put together a build in between 1200 and 680 that would be good value and higher performance.
I'll list it below.

 

[fcolon76]

Sure Chugalu_ I would love to see it

 

[CTurbo]

1060 build


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($284.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $724.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 21:03 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Here it is, i've gone for a red and black theme with more motherboard features and a nicer look, but if you want to save a bit more money, feel free to substitute the parts for cheaper variants.
Stuck with the Seasonic PSU over my standard XFX TS 650w for this build, as prices have changed, but feel free to upgrade to an EVGA 750w G2 if you want to SLI the 1070s in future.
Chucking in a Samsung 850 Evo 250GB as a boot drive for an extra 90 bucks is also an option if you want, but again, the aim was to provide a midrange build.
I've listed the H7 as $35 as it is currently going for $35 on Newegg, but is unlisted on PC Part Picker.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/67xQqk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/67xQqk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($429.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $977.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 21:04 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

1060 build


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($284.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $724.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 21:03 EDT-0400

Just thought i'd let you know, there's an EVGA Gaming 1060 going for $249.99 that i've used in my 1060 build above, and the clock speed differences are kind of negligible, so might be a better choice.
Edit: Same clock speeds: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/pbL7YJ/evga-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-gaming-video-card-06g-p4-6161-kr

 

[fcolon76]

Wow guys awesome choices here!!! I'm confused lol

 

[CTurbo]

That $249 1060 is out of stock

 

[CTurbo]

1070 build


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($419.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $859.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 21:17 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Maybe the MSI Aero isn't a good choice, even though it does save $10.
Suffers from heavy thermal throttling and sounds like a jet engine under load!
Better to spend $10 extra for the G1 Gaming.

 

[Chugalug_]

@OP, if you want to save money and still get 1070 level performance, go with CTurbo's 1070 build.
I've chosen to spend a bit more to get 16GB of RAM, a better quality case, a good CPU cooler and a mobo with more headers and better I/O connections.
Pretty much, Turbo's for value (Swap out for the G1 Gaming 1070), mine for better quality components at a slightly higher price.

 

[CTurbo]

I agree. I thought I switched them already. I never recommend the reference models. Good catch.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.88 @ OutletPC)
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 ($429.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $869.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-31 21:58 EDT-0400

 

[fcolon76]

Thank you guys for helping me out. Later on down the road I'll switch out the MB for a Z170 to be able to OC the i5 ☺

 

[CTurbo]

Later on down the road I'll switch out the MB for a Z170 to be able to OC the i5

Nah by the time the 6500 is not performing up to your standards, Intel would have released several more generations of cpus.

 

[Chugalug_]

In addition, the i5 6500 is not overclockable since it is does not have an unlocked core, shown through the 'k' naming extension. E.g. i5 6600, i5 6600k.

Although specific motherboards such as the Asrock K4 series are designed for overclocking non k processors, I would only recommend this be undertaken with an i7 6700, i5 6500 or 6600, as with other Skylake CPUs, the chips are binned lower in order to provide better alternatives price wise, making the most use out of the lower performing CPUs in the lower clocked products.
This means that overclocking those specific CPUs will result in minimal gains, and will likely be a waste of money.