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Sanjay_Vig

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Here's my usage:


  • Adobe Photoshop
    Wamp Server
    Node.js Server
    Programming (Web Developing)
    Internet Surfing
    Playing & Editing 4k Videos
    Heavy Multi-tasking
    Gaming (Around 40-50 FPS is just fine at 1080p Medium-High settings)

I need to build a PC which should deliver flawless performance for the above mentioned tasks. A little negotiation in performance is still acceptable.

This will be my final Desktop Build so I want it to be future proof as well. My budget is around $700 for the PC excluding the Graphic Card.

I am only looking to build a CPU at this moment so refrain from searching for desktop monitors, speakers, etc.

My proposed build (Without GPU) (Budget $700) :

  • Intel Core i5-7500
    8GB DDR4 2400 RAM
    Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD
    Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Motherboard
    Corsair VS Series VS550 - 550 Watt SMPS
    Cooler Master Hyper 212X
    Corsair CC-9011051-WW Carbide Series SPEC-02 Steel Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case (Black)

My proposed build 2 (Without GPU) (Budget $700) :

  • Intel Core i3-7100
    8GB DDR4 2400 RAM
    Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD
    Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Motherboard
    Corsair VS Series VS550 - 550 Watt SMPS
    Cooler Master Hyper 212X
    Corsair CC-9011051-WW Carbide Series SPEC-02 Steel Red LED Mid-Tower Gaming Case (Black)


Guys I am tight on budget so please suggest me a good build for my needs. Any help is appreciated!
 
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A GTX 1060 is a great GPU you should be set for Gaming at 1080p High/Ultra with a solid FPS haha. I expect Kaby Lake Intel CPUs will indeed get a price cut when Ryzen 5 launches but don't judge AMD from the FX line. The FX line wasn't great i will agree on that but Ryzen has been excellent so far and is crushing even the i7-7700K in Multitasking and intense applications so i would suggest waiting to see how the lower end ones do before making a decision. But overall an i5 or Ryzen 5 + GTX 1060 6GB should do all your apps pretty good especially Gaming you will have no problem pushing High at 60 FPS in most games if not Ultra. 😀
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Definitely the i5 build. You will really take advantage of the quad core, in fact an i7 or Ryzen 7 are excellent at most these tasks so i would strongly suggest you wait a month or so for Ryzen 5 which will be more affordable 6 Core CPUs with SMT (12 Threads) and will probably be perfect for this kind of work that can utilise the extra cores/threads. Everything else seems pretty good but you may really need 16GB for both Gaming and especially some of the software you mentioned so that would be a good thing to look out for. You don't need a cooler by the way, the stock would should suffice and save you a bit of cash. I would suggest getting a more reliable Power Supply like the SeaSonic 520-II which costs a little more but very reliable and efficient budget Power Supply. Hope this helps :)

Just a side note, the GPU will be important in this too, how much you looking at spending on it?
 
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I've been using AMD FX 4100 since 2012 and I am really disappointed with AMD. So I was planning to switch to Intel this time. And for the GPU, I would be getting a GTX 1060 6GB.

P.S: Will intel be cutting their processor prices with the launch of AMD Ryzen this April?
 
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A GTX 1060 is a great GPU you should be set for Gaming at 1080p High/Ultra with a solid FPS haha. I expect Kaby Lake Intel CPUs will indeed get a price cut when Ryzen 5 launches but don't judge AMD from the FX line. The FX line wasn't great i will agree on that but Ryzen has been excellent so far and is crushing even the i7-7700K in Multitasking and intense applications so i would suggest waiting to see how the lower end ones do before making a decision. But overall an i5 or Ryzen 5 + GTX 1060 6GB should do all your apps pretty good especially Gaming you will have no problem pushing High at 60 FPS in most games if not Ultra. 😀
 
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Honestly the way Ryzen is performing right now, I'd never recommend an i5 unless you're only gaming.
In fact I'd never recommend an i5-7500 anymore as you get twice as many threads with a Ryzen.
And I used to make fun of people who went for amd bulldozer/piledriver.
But for what you're planning to do, the more cores the merrier.

Also i don't think Intel will cut prices on their i5s, maybe on the i3s and the 6800/6850/6900 enthusiast i7s.

I'd at least wait for the Ryzen 5 release and look at some benches before regretting it dearly
 
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Reuse your existing DDR3 memory, hdd's, case, power supply to save money and stick with Skylake cause its cheaper and you can get ddr3 boards.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DVS/D3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($54.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $293.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-29 05:42 EDT-0400
 
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Actually I want a complete upgrade over my current build so most likely I would be going for a DDR4 set. Thanks anyway! :)
 
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The case comes with a Thermaltake 450watt. If you stick with a low wattage card like the GTX1060 it should be fine.
True this is not as good as say the Seasonic 620watt.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133221&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($91.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($65.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VO545A1N2U ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $507.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-29 06:43 EDT-0400
 
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If you stick with the lower wattage 65watt ryzen so it will work with the budget case/power supply combo, it works out to be not that much more than the i5-6600K.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($323.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ B&H)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VO545A1N2U ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $561.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-29 07:11 EDT-0400
 
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