Budget build. Opinions?

[HenkDeGamer]

So I just made this PCPartPicker build, and I think it's really solid for the price. In my opinion the best part about this build is the option to overclock the i3 processor with the z170 mobo. Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XZt32R
Let me know what you think!

 

[lucas_7_94]

FYI: You can't overclock a non K cpu from intel. So, you downgrade the motherboard to H* serie, or, keep the motherboard, and jump to any K cpu from intel.

 

[weberdarren97]

Power supply is low quality, CPU is not overclockable - that's why it doesn't have a K in the model.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4ywYcc

 

[whassup]

Some motherboards allows overclocking locked or non-k Intel Skylake CPUs. Most recent example of overclocked non-k Core i5 6400 can be found at:

http://wccftech.com/fx-8370-i5-6400-gaming-comparison/

There they used the ASRock Z170 Extreme 6 motherboard to overclock the Core i5 6400 to a crazy 4.6Ghz. Since I dont have direct personnel experience in overclocking non-k Intel Skylake CPU you should ensure yourself that the motherboard you buy supports overclocking non-k skylake CPUs.

 

[HenkDeGamer]

I'm not stupid guys, ofc K stands for overclockable. Bit this mobo allows overclocking with the i3 6100, I checked it. And does the PSU really need to be $70+ to be any good?

 

[DustinV]

Have fun frying your CPU, it was technically capable to overclock on an old bios version that has since been fixed.

And you were very likely to fry your cpu then, now I guarantee you will fry your CPU

And you can spend $40-$50 on great quality power supplies such as Xfx TS and seasonic s12 ii

 

[madmatt30]

Does the PSU need to be $70 ?
No it needs to be a similar price but 10x the quality.

Less money, better PSU, better GPU.
Forget overclocking, forget the aftermarket cooler.

PCPartPicker]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x3Np9W]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax ATX-404WU ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($11.58 @ Amazon)
Other: Reddragon K552 ($39.99)
Total: $542.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-26 12:38 EDT-0400"]

 

[HenkDeGamer]

Madmatt, ok that sounds about right. The only thing I don't agree on is the fact that you changed the GTX 950 for the Radeon R9. Nvidia generally has better steam support, which I use a lot, and also a better price to performance ratio. Or am I completely wrong?

 

[madmatt30]

30% more powerful, twice the vram, twice the bandwidth - there's no comparison between the 380 & the gtx 950 mate seriously, the 380 just completely & utterly owns it.

 

[HenkDeGamer]

You're right, does the same go for the 960?

 

[madmatt30]

Still stronger than the 960 , not as noticeable - 5fps here or there.
The and architecture is starting to stride ahead on the few dx12 titles & demo's though , showing the limitations of the 128bit bandwidth on the 960.

The 960 is a good card though , not denying that.

I have no preference between amd or nvidia at all , own cards from both firms & happy with performance on either. I'll recommend whatever I see as the best price/performance & that's what I'd buy myself.

At the minute that 380 is the best buy plain & simple , the cheapest 960 4gb I've seen is $20 more expensive.
& that to me for less performance (however slight) simply doesn't make sense in my eyes

 

[DustinV]

^ I agree