How is this build? What should I change?

[9third]

The title says it all.

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j6ftVn

I would like to stay under $1100

 

[BadActor]

Very good build, no issues. I made a couple of changes for you to consider if you wanted to step up to an R9 390 and save a few bucks at the same time. The case and PSU are still good quality and the PSU is a Tier 2. You could also use the extra money for a set of 3000/3200 speed RAM which some games and programs will benefit from.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($135.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($40.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $889.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-21 20:42 EDT-0400

 

[9third]

Wow, ok I was hoping to keep the case and psu :/

 

[BadActor]

You can, it was only a suggestion. Your choices are stellar.

 

[9third]

should I keep the cpu?

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Whereas I added a SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK Pallas Black 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.44 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($40.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 760T White V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1045.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-21 20:50 EDT-0400

I consider a SSD mandatory for a build in this class.

Cases are a personal choice, I would use something cheaper. (and spwent the saved money on a Blazing fast NVMe M.2 SSD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK Pallas Black 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.44 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($40.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($181.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1037.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-21 20:53 EDT-0400

 

[9third]

Ok! thanks

 

[BadActor]

If this is intended to be primarily a gaming rig, I would. I love mine.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Is this a gaming build? I assume so. In your budget range, you should not be spending that much on a case. Even 10% of budget is too much. Your money, your choice, but a SSD would do a lot more for your system.

 

[9third]

Ok... Do I run the ssd in raid then?

 

[9third]

Or run it as my boot drive? And if it is that... How do I run it as my boot drive? Do I just put it below the usb OS drive and let the OS install on the drive? Then, when I install a program or something, I just set it to boot from the Hard drive?

 

[9third]

wow that's a small case

 

[9third]

how about this case? :http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-500rwt

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Its hard to tell to whom the comments are addressed.

The 240Gb SSD is a boot, system, and applications drive and holds the operating system, so it will boot in about 10 seconds, closer to 6 with the NVMe version, some of your most used applications, including a big game or two, where cut-scenes and levels will load very much faster, and you working edit, scratch, and system files for faster programming. Your HDD is a storage and archive drive, where big, less often used files and games you are not currently playing go.

Yes, the case is compact, but what is a case for? It is a box to contain, protect and cool your parts. Have a look at these builds from school. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2625445/build-log-consolidated-middle-school-builds.html All the cases are comparatively small, but plenty big enough.

 

[9third]

Is this better? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X7BJvK

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Any SSD is better than none at all. That particular SSD is small, and smaller SSDs are slower, and it is also slow in its own right. I would not get or recommend a SSD of less than 240Gb and use some systems with only a 500Gb drive and no HDD at all. Read some reviews and find something that works for you.

 

[9third]

how about a hybrid hard drive?

 

[DonkeyOatie]

As I have said before, I's get a cheaper case. Look at the Enthoo Pro if you want something bid, or you may be able to get an Enthoo Luxe cheap and use the money saved for a better SSD. IMHO hybrids are not worth it now SSDs are cheap.