Fortnite PC Build - Beginning

[jacobzintz]

I have been researching and I want to build a PC to play games like PubG, Fortnite, and CSgo, however the only thing I am sure on is the case. I ordered a Nova TG just as a beginner case.

Now, before I order anything, I am a broke college kid and want to assure two things:
A.) This setup will work, and is fully compatible
B.) This setup will run those games over 90FPS on high settings and 120ish fps on medium settings (fortnite primarily)

I am trying to stay as low of cost as I can because I am a broke college kid

MB - MSI Z370 GAMING PLUS
CPU - Intel Core i5 8th Generation - 8400
GPU - GTX 1060
8GB RAM (2 x 4GB)
400W Power Supply
256GB SSD

 

[vapour]

Living in US?
I will cut MB to B360, not needed for locked CPU
may settle with RX 560 to save money too
I will get 550 psu to allow upgrades, Corsair CX550 is usually pretty cheap but good quality.

 

[jacobzintz]

Living in US?
I will cut MB to B360, not needed for locked CPU
may settle with RX 560 to save money too
I will get 550 psu to allow upgrades, Corsair CX550 is usually pretty cheap but good quality.

yes in the US
What's the advantages/differences between the Z370 vs B360?
I'll go with the 550 psu too

but what will fortnite run at - fps wise?


edit - just looked at this https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144157&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-N82E16813144157&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7tWAtoP_3AIVloxpCh2u0g8-EAQYAyABEgJ0gPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds recommended by you, and I think I want a full ATX board

 

[punkncat]

Yup, go with lesser 300 chipset. Bump up the power supply regardless as it's too low for even a 1060 IMO. I would stick with either 1060 or RX580. Lower your SSD to 128 and get a platter drive for storage.
Make sure your case and mobo are same (size) format.

 

[vapour]

Z370 is to overclock CPU and ram speed, has more rings and bells.
what is your total budget? Need OS, monitor etc? I will probably install win 10 inactivated.

 

[jacobzintz]

Z370 is to overclock CPU and ram speed, has more rings and bells.
what is your total budget? Need OS, monitor etc? I will probably install win 10 inactivated.

Do i just spend the extra $30 or so and get the Z370? then if I ever want to overclock I could. Plus it has shiny lights but I don't have a set budget, I kinda just wanna keep it as cheap as I can but I also want something that is going to perform. Im a compute science major too, so writing programs on this would be a breeze. I don't have a great monitor right now, and I could come up with an OS. Ignore OS, Monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc towards consideration of cost

 

[punkncat]

TBH, I might even consider bumping down to the i3 for a build like this. It should do well and leaves a good upgrade path avail for later while freeing up funds for the build.

I might also comment that without knowing for sure on the games you spec, the build itself reflects more of a reality around 60 frames. That will significantly change the cost of a monitor.....

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.00 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: MSI - B360M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($80.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $688.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-21 16:59 EDT-0400

 

[jacobzintz]

TBH, I might even consider bumping down to the i3 for a build like this. It should do well and leaves a good upgrade path avail for later while freeing up funds for the build.

I might also comment that without knowing for sure on the games you spec, the build itself reflects more of a reality around 60 frames. That will significantly change the cost of a monitor.....

the build I have listed right now is in the 60fps range? even on medium?

 

[jacobzintz]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.00 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: MSI - B360M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($80.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $688.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-21 16:59 EDT-0400

anyone know what benchmarks for fps on fortnite/pubg would be? medium/high settings

 

[punkncat]

TBH, I might even consider bumping down to the i3 for a build like this. It should do well and leaves a good upgrade path avail for later while freeing up funds for the build.

I might also comment that without knowing for sure on the games you spec, the build itself reflects more of a reality around 60 frames. That will significantly change the cost of a monitor.....

the build I have listed right now is in the 60fps range? even on medium?

TBH, I don't play those games themselves...however the GTX1060 is most often touted as the 1080p/60fps "leader" on the 6GB version.
I would be willing to bet there are a bevy of good benchmarks out there with specific game/build frames listed.

 

[bmockeg]

That setup will run them fine at 1080p over 60FPS.

 

[jacobzintz]

TBH, I might even consider bumping down to the i3 for a build like this. It should do well and leaves a good upgrade path avail for later while freeing up funds for the build.

I might also comment that without knowing for sure on the games you spec, the build itself reflects more of a reality around 60 frames. That will significantly change the cost of a monitor.....

the build I have listed right now is in the 60fps range? even on medium?

TBH, I don't play those games themselves...however the GTX1060 is most often touted as the 1080p/60fps "leader" on the 6GB version.
I would be willing to bet there are a bevy of good benchmarks out there with specific game/build frames listed.

okay from what I see people are running i5s with a 6GB 1060 just fine at 60 fps on high. Some people are stretching 60fps on medium with a i3

 

[jacobzintz]

That setup will run them fine at 1080p over 60FPS.

awesome, thank you. does the motherboard matter? I might run the Z370 like I had intended because it looks cool, is only $30 more, and leaves room to overclock it if I want

 

[jacobzintz]

Actually, I think I'm going to go with the B360M Gaming motherboard after looking at it. The micro atx form factor will make easier installation, I've read the graphics card can have a tight fit in the Nova TG case. Any objections or reasons I shouldn't?

I shouldn't have to change anything else should I?

 

[bmockeg]

You can't overclock unless you buy an unlocked processor, any intel with a (k) behind the numbers. The 8400 boosts to 3.8Ghz on all cores without you doing anything, as long as the temperatures are ok.

 

[jacobzintz]

You can't overclock unless you buy an unlocked processor, any intel with a (k) behind the numbers. The 8400 boosts to 3.8Ghz on all cores without you doing anything, as long as the temperatures are ok.

okay, im going with the micro ATX board then. Thank you for that I was unaware.

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.00 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: ASRock - B360M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($80.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $696.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-21 17:20 EDT-0400

This Motherboard is just a bit more and offers 4 RAM slots for upgrading.