Building a new computer for a friend, any budget/part improvements I can make?

[Aeronyx]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XCjCXH

Hey, just checking before I dive on this new build. I'm trying to keep the cost down to $1000, but windows screwed me over and made it $1100 (which I can still afford, just a hassle). I'm also making it red/black color scheme, hence certain parts chosen. Any tips/changes I should make before I order up and break out the thermal paste? Thanks for any help!

- Aero

 

[LudazTV]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XCjCXH

Hey, just checking before I dive on this new build. I'm trying to keep the cost down to $1000, but windows screwed me over and made it $1100 (which I can still afford, just a hassle). I'm also making it red/black color scheme, hence certain parts chosen. Any tips/changes I should make before I order up and break out the thermal paste? Thanks for any help!

- Aero

What is he using the PC for? :lol: Seems good for gaming if that's what he wants to use it for. I personally have a 1060 6GB and think it works great for playing most games in high quality. Seems like a pretty fast running PC, not much I would recommend to change there, maybe just a higher rating PSU.

 

[Aeronyx]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XCjCXH

Hey, just checking before I dive on this new build. I'm trying to keep the cost down to $1000, but windows screwed me over and made it $1100 (which I can still afford, just a hassle). I'm also making it red/black color scheme, hence certain parts chosen. Any tips/changes I should make before I order up and break out the thermal paste? Thanks for any help!

- Aero

What is he using the PC for? :lol: Seems good for gaming if that's what he wants to use it for. I personally have a 1060 6GB and think it works great for playing most games in high quality. Seems like a pretty fast running PC, not much I would recommend to change there, maybe just a higher rating PSU.

1080p gaming at high settings. First game we're playing together is gonna be Destiny 2 (I'm a huge destiny fanboy :3 dont kill me)

 

[LudazTV]

Well the build looks good to me, try to get/wait for a second opinion though, someone may know a part that could magnificently make the build better, I do know that it'll work good for 1080p high setting gaming though

 

[TrAAst]

Looks very good. Only changes I'd make is faster memory, it can make a huge difference.
I'd also never buy full price for the OS, get it from Kinguin for $31.44.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($141.86 @ OutletPC)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($334.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System Windows 10 Home 64-bit ($31.44 @ Kinguin)
Total: $1070
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-29 00:19 EDT-0400

 

[TrAAst]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/v6DzK8/corsair-vengeance-led-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmu16gx4m2c3200c16r if you want some more bling

 

[SkyNetRising]

Any tips/changes I should make before I order up?

Choose a different GTX 1060 model. That one is significantly overpriced (~ 60-70$).

 

[LudazTV]

Any tips/changes I should make before I order up?

Choose a different GTX 1060 model. That one is significantly overpriced (~ 60-70$).

Color co-ordination?