[SOLVED] How is my build?

[Blubolt_Grizzly]

My main goal is to have 1080p 60+ gaming(coming from igpu from intel lol), I'll do schoolwork but main use is gaming, but I play games like Rocket League and Civ 5. I'm not planning on going over $900, and I'm not planning to always be gaming at ultra settings, just a very modest build that I won't have to worry about upgrading for the next 3-4 years ideally. Wondering what people on this site think about what I have, I've been researching nonstop since December. Thanks! Here is my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MXczTB

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Pure Rock Slim 35.14 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI - B360M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.96 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.77 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card ($279.00 @ B&H)
Case: be quiet! - Pure Base 600 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $862.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-07 16:12 EST-0500

 

[cryoburner]

I agree with the prior post in that you will absolutely want 16GB, as some recent games already need more than 8GB to perform their best.

You might also go with a 500GB Crucial MX500 SSD though, as it offers very similar performance to the Samsung 860 Evo for a bit less, though it's worth checking current sales when you go to buy in case prices change.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I would suggest a 2600X over a locked i5 anyday :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: HP - EX920 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card ($279.00 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa J25 Tempered Glass RGB Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $891.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-07 23:51 EST-0500

 

[Blubolt_Grizzly]

I have seen those sales, you have a good point. Thanks!