First PC Build ($1500 AUD)

[jiggzo]

I was looking to build my first $1500 budget PC build that will be using mainly for gaming this Christmas. I would like some feedback as it's my first time building a PC.

Specs

CPU - Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler - CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM

Motherboard - Gigabyte - GA-H270-HD3 ATX LGA1151

Memory - Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3000

Storage - SanDisk - SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5"

Storage - Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM

Video Card - Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Strix

Case - NZXT - S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply - EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX

(Sorry for posting it in Opinions and Experiences, I meant to post it in System)

 

[volkgren]

You've certainly got the right idea.

My feedback:

K series Intel CPUs are faster clocks, even if you aren't overclocking they are better for gaming. You would need a better cooler for the K series.

Even if you don't overclock, the Z series motherboard is good for adjusting voltage and even a slight bump in speed is good. But not necessary.

Memory is better used in dual-channel. So 2x8GB would have slightly better performance than 1x16GB. Oh, and to run memory past 2400MHz on 200 series chipset you will need a Z series mobo.

 

[jiggzo]

You've certainly got the right idea.

My feedback:

K series Intel CPUs are faster clocks, even if you aren't overclocking they are better for gaming. You would need a better cooler for the K series.

Even if you don't overclock, the Z series motherboard is good for adjusting voltage and even a slight bump in speed is good. But not necessary.

Memory is better used in dual-channel. So 2x8GB would have slightly better performance than 1x16GB. Oh, and to run memory past 2400MHz on 200 series chipset you will need a Z series mobo.

Alright so I've changed my cooler to be quiet! - SHADOW ROCK LP 51.4 CFM and my motherboard to ASRock - Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151. I also went with the Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory and changed to the Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor. Is this all good?

 

[volkgren]

That is all good except the cooler, for the i7-7700K you still want a better cooler.

Cryorig H5 [Universal] is my recommended cooler, good for the money and will allow some overclocking.
Cryorig H7 if you can't afford the H5.

*The H5 Universal has a thinner front fan than the Ultimate that doesn't hang over the first RAM slot.

 

[jiggzo]

Thank you for the feedback!

 

[Vic 40]

Wonder how you get the 7700K under that budget? No offence,but while looking was this the best i could do with a decent sized ssd,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.00 @ Scorptec)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370XP SLI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($227.98 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($122.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 580 8GB DUAL Video Card ($369.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F140SP_BK_WLED 82.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1500.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-04 23:59 AEDT+1100

Not bad btw,the i5 8400 is a very nice cpu. Am not looking at Ryzen even.I could do cheaper on the motherboard,but that wouldn't get me a 7700K.

Just wondering if you are going over budget .... and how far.If you want to stick to that budget would the above do well.Well at least could you look at the cpu. 😉

 

[vapour]

Alternatives with better case/PSU:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($274.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($133.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($285.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Transcend - 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 580 8GB DUAL Video Card ($369.00 @ Umart)
Case: Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1443.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-05 00:54 AEDT+1100

Will be close to above 8400 build in gaming, but will be much better in streaming/multi tasking/video editing etc.