Build new PC using new generation

Fred Huynh

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Mar 29, 2013
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I'm planning to build a new pc mainly for gaming, this is the parts that i'm planning to get

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400
Motherboard: ??????
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: GTX 960
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: ????

As you can see i still haven't decided on motherboard and PSU. I need some help to choose these 2 components. I don't want to buy too expensive MO and PSU just a good one to be compatible with the mention parts


 
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First either upgrade to i5-6500 or drop to i5-4590, the 6400 is not worth it as the 6500 costs around $20 more and provides way more performance. Also get the r9 380, it's better than the gtx 960. Motherboard if you stick with skylake go for a h170, any model will do the job.
If you go for the r9 380 (which I recommend) then go for EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W, great high end psu.
If you stick with your gtx 960 then a Corsair CX430 will do the job, however its lower quality and I would still recommend the EVGA above.
First either upgrade to i5-6500 or drop to i5-4590, the 6400 is not worth it as the 6500 costs around $20 more and provides way more performance. Also get the r9 380, it's better than the gtx 960. Motherboard if you stick with skylake go for a h170, any model will do the job.
If you go for the r9 380 (which I recommend) then go for EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W, great high end psu.
If you stick with your gtx 960 then a Corsair CX430 will do the job, however its lower quality and I would still recommend the EVGA above.
 
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