gaming pc for 1k

Ananda Deb

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what do u guys think about this build?
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Ananda_Deb/saved/#view=3YDmGX
is it good enough for running the new upcoming games at high graphics quality at 60 fps for at least 2 more years?
for those who doesn't feel like clicking the link here is the full build:

Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card
Corsair SPEC-03 White ATX Mid Tower Case
EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply

do i need to change anything ? how about the graphics card? I never used one like this. Is it good enough ?
if i wanted to save 200 bucks and get almost same performance what should I change ?
 
Solution
If you want it for 800$ then check this out. With this you will also be able to overclock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.53 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($91.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)...
For gaming the i5 will provide the same fps for cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.57 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($214.54 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $973.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-17 00:18 EST-0500
 
Then the core of this budget build should be an i5 6500. It's not overclockable so the b150 pcmate motherboard is a good pick. Multitasking eats RAM so get a 4x4 or 2x8 kit of DDR4 2133. Gaming needs a good graphics card, 25% of the budget puts you in at a rx 480. Power supply doesn't need to be higher than 600 watts. Case should be NZXT or Phanteks with a window and a power supply shroud on the bottom. A 1TB hard drive will do just fine, Storage doesn't affect gaming performance.
 
If you want it for 800$ then check this out. With this you will also be able to overclock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.53 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($91.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $784.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-17 00:51 EST-0500
 
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will I be able to run aaa games with high quality at 60 fps ?
sry i am kind of a graphics and fps freak
 


kk thanks
 
Some things to consider...

1. it's pointless to throw an unlocked cpu into a non Z-series motherboard as you'll not be able to overclock. if gaming is your primary concern well an i5 is the way to go. also at this price range it's really hard to setup an overclockable rig unless you go to AMD's outdated FX series (wait for ryzen folks!) wich will get you in terms of performance not even near as an i5 not even if you overclock that fx cpu as it lacks single core performance wich will severly impact the framerate in games

2. NEVER and i say NEVER cheap out on the power supply! as a bad quality power supply is a potential hazard for you and your components! it doesn't matter if it comes from a reputable brand like evga as they also have budgety cheapy psu's too. your psu is basically the "heart" of your machine that pumps the blood (electricity) to your components and you don't want a heart attack do you? 😀

now with that said i propose you an an alternative to your build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.33 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.77 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 8GB Red Devil Video Card ($223.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $896.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-17 00:33 EST-0500

Intel's B250 chipset only supports ddr4 ram @ 2400mhz with kabylake cpus but don't get too concerned about ram. the kit i chose has tight timings at this frequency and man they look really cool. one thing though is that ram nowdays doesn't matter that much in games any more how it used to be. you only look for higher frequencies when you for example do intensive video editing.

Cryorig's H7 has much better cooling performance than the 212evo for just an insignificant price difference plus it's hell of a lot more easier to mount and looks sexy on your case. don't believe me? here take a look at this (click me)

Mobo has all you need plus full M.2 storage support :) the specifications are here

Powercolor's Red Devil is one hell of a card (no pun intended but then intended 😀) it has an "OC bios" that let's you ramp up the clockspeeds very high (1.33ghz) plus it has 8gb of vram stays cool even under heavy gaming loads and being a RX 480 it should handle any games at 1080p 60fps like if it were a walk through the park it can even handle 1440p pretty well. here's a review of this devil

i hope this helps :)
-Jarmund