Budget Skylake Build (gaming)

[Gameretf]

Hello everyone !!!

What do you think about this configuration?

CPU: Intel® Core™Skylake i5-6600K (6MB, 3.50 GHz-3.90GHz)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer i30 120mm
Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A USB 3.1
RAM: 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury 2400 MHz DDR4
HDD: 1000 GB Seagate Baracuda Sata III 6Gbit/s
GPU: Sapphire NITRRO R9 380 4GB DDR5 OC
PSU: SEASONIC S12 II 620W 80+ Bronze
CASE: RaidMax Vortex V4 USB 3.0

Is this a good choice of components for the money? Total price of this configuration in my country is around 980 $. If you have some suggestions I will gladly listen to them.

Thanks in advance,

Gameretf

 

[Golfis]

instead of building your pc right now, wait for some time until the rx480 becomes available, and buy that instead of the r9 380

Also i would change that cpu cooler for something better even if you end up spending a little bit more money. Cryorig H7 or the coolermaster hyper 212+ both would be better choices

 

[MrKrako]

The Arctic Freezer i30 is a fine cooler, but watchout because its fan blocks your first RAM socket. I recommend you to wait till the 480 cames out.

 

[geofelt]

Very good.
Your list is a much better list of parts than what I would consider as "budget"

some thoughts:

1. i5-6600K is as good as it gets for gaming. Plan on an overclock.
As of 2/16/16
What percent can get an overclock at a somewhat sane 1.40v Vcore.


I5-6600K
4.9 11%
4.8 38%
4.7 70%
4.6 83%

2. You do not need exotic cooling; The cooler you selected will do the job.

3. Any Z170 motherboard will allow overclocking.

4. 8gb 2400 speed is good. Make certain that is a 2 x 4gb kit so you can run dual channel.

5. I prefer WD to Seagate for reliability. But
FWIW.
I will never again build without a ssd for the "C" drive. It makes everything you do much quicker.
120gb is minimum, it will hold the os and a handful of games. If you can go 240gb, or 500gb you may never need a hard drive.

I would defer on the hard drive unless you need to store large files such as video's.
It is easy to add a hard drive later.
Samsung EVO is a good choice.

6. Seasonic 620 is excellent quality and more than enough.

7. R9 cards are getting old, and the particular one has some 25% negative(0 or 1 egg) reviews by users as reported to newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202149

Still, prices are volatile now with inventory being reduced in anticipation of RX480 with a rumored $200 price and nice performance.
I would buy EVGA GTX960 or GTX970 if you can find one at an attractive price. EVGA has a free 90 day upgrade option if it applies where you live.

8. The case will do the job. Cases are a personal thing, and they will last a long time.
It pays to bust your budget if necessary to buy one you truly love.

 

[CTurbo]

I would only buy a 380 if it was around $140-150. The new RX480 is right around the corner.

The 620w Seasonic is great but the Antec HCG 620M is only $49 after rebate.

 

[Colethelion321]

instead of building your pc right now, wait for some time until the rx480 becomes available, and buy that instead of the r9 380

Also i would change that cpu cooler for something better even if you end up spending a little bit more money. Cryorig H7 or the coolermaster hyper 212+ both would be better choices

wait till the 480 WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT

 

[Gameretf]

Thank you all for your suggestions. When I waited until now, I can wait a little longer to come out RX480.
I hope it will be available in my country in the coming months. If not then I will look for other solutions.