Here is my build plan for new gaming computer....any comments/suggestions?

[welchs101]

Note: I already have a case that I bought back in 2011 its an HAF 932. I do have to buy a 2.5" adapter so I can use SSD but I think that's it. I also have OS, keyboard monitor and this kind of stuff. Below is build.

If you have suggestions or comments please let me know. I am planning to pull the trigger on this build soon.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jC4sjc
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jC4sjc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250-PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($99.80 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.80 @ OutletPC)
Total: $861.24

 

[King Dranzer]

Get this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($371.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $883.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 11:14 EST-0500

It is a very strong one.

Add HDD down the lane when required. That 275GB SSD will last you months before it runs out of space.

Add second RAM stick to get 16GB RAM. 8GB will do fine for time being.

 

[King Dranzer]

Here is the list.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($371.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $875.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 11:21 EST-0500

As you do not require the case. I added 16GB RAM instead of 8GB.

HDD you will have to get later.

 

[welchs101]

interesting build. I had not thought of forgoing a HDD for now. Something to think about. Overall though what do you think of my build.........is it good? you recommended the 1070 instead of the 1060.........how much does this buy you? one more thing.........the MOB you selected.........how does it compare to the one I selected.

 

[geofelt]

You can build as is.
Here are some thoughts:

On the ssd, why not use a m.2 device?
The motherboard supports it so you have no issue with a 2.5-3.5 adapter.

You can hold a fair number of games on a 240gb ssd.
Why not defer on the hard drive until you actually need the space.
It is easy to add a hard drive later.

Better, yet, why not start with a 500gb ssd.

Today, I would pick Samsung EVO for performance and reliability.
Here is the 500gb m.2 ssd.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147399

I do not think the pcie devices are much worth it. Yes, the transfer rate is some 4x faster, but windows does mainly small random I/O.
What you will see is faster virus scans and a bit faster game loading.
But, if you can manage it, here is a 500gb 960 evo m.2 pcie:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G5697675

Love Seasonic for a psu.
GTX1060 needs only 450w.
650w is more than you need, but
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

I think GTX1060 is an appropriate card for 1080P gaming.

 

[King Dranzer]

GTX1070 is very powerful when compared to GTX1060. It is worth spending on.

275GB SSD will last you months before it runs out.

The mobo you selected comes with bit better features and better software support. If you want you can check the below provided board. It comes with nearly same features as your board and with same software support. The big difference is that the below board won't be supporting Crossfire which you do not require.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pTVBD3/asus-prime-b250m-a-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-prime-b250m-a

 

[King Dranzer]

You can build as is.
Here are some thoughts:

On the ssd, why not use a m.2 device?
The motherboard supports it so you have no issue with a 2.5-3.5 adapter.

You can hold a fair number of games on a 240gb ssd.
Why not defer on the hard drive until you actually need the space.
It is easy to add a hard drive later.

Better, yet, why not start with a 500gb ssd.

Today, I would pick Samsung EVO for performance and reliability.
Here is the 500gb m.2 ssd.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147399

I do not think the pcie devices are much worth it. Yes, the transfer rate is some 4x faster, but windows does mainly small random I/O.
What you will see is faster virus scans and a bit faster game loading.
But, if you can manage it, here is a 500gb 960 evo m.2 pcie:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G5697675

Love Seasonic for a psu.
GTX1060 needs only 450w.
650w is more than you need, but
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

I think GTX1060 is an appropriate card for 1080P gaming.

Na, if you really plan on doing real gaming that is at 60fps at ultra settings. GTX1060 is not suitable. I would recommend getting GTX1070.

GTX1060 is for short term gamers who are fine with 30+fps or medium-high settings(big dissatisfaction).

 

[SgtScream]

Ditch the low capacity ssd and 1tb hard disk drive. Spend your money a good 1tb solidstate drive. You'll be glad you did because new games like doom take up 80-100gb of drive space. If you'd like your games to have fast load times and not have to worry about drive space for the next 3-5 years, a 250gb ssd boot drive wont be enough capacity.

 

[King Dranzer]

Ditch the low capacity ssd and 1tb hard disk drive. Spend your money a good 1tb solidstate drive. You'll be glad you did because new games like doom take up 80-100gb of drive space. If you'd like your games to have fast load times and not have to worry about drive space for the next 3-5 years, a 250gb ssd boot drive wont be enough capacity.

275GB SSD is more than enough. At-least for few months. Driver cache and Windows 10 takes up 35GB so 240GB left. If a big game takes 50GB space(setup files+game) it can fit 4games(I doubt OP will be playing 4 big games side by side). And still 40GB remains for other software and stuff. 1TB SSD at this budget point is meaningless.