I am wanting to build a pc that can handle 1080p gaming and possibly recording with it.

[TurkeyDinner]

I have already gotten an EVGA Gtx 960 SSC and a corsair 600w power supply. I am looking for parts to complete the rest of the build. I have never tried overclocking before, but am looking to learn it with this build. I would like to spend around 3-400 on the rest of the build but the budget is a little lenient. I am wanting everything in the pc except for monitor and os. I am wanting an ssd to go with this build, because i already have a hard drive. I also need a monitor to go with this build but that wont be included in the price.

 

[Leland]

Since you gave a budget of around 300 - 400 and you have a username as TurkeyDinner is it safe to assume that the currency would be USD?

Off to your question. Since this will be your first time oc'ing may I suggest that you get this board - MSI z87-g45 partnered with either 4th gen i5 or i7 with K (or unlocked). You may ask why get a 4th gen and why not the latest. First thing is that they are cheaper now and they are still working great and still power efficient. Also if you really wanna go cheaper you can find some of them as used or 2nd hand that has been used (hopefully not abused) and from there it wont be expensive if you burned them while oc'ing. With this itself this will be around 150-200 bucks 2ndhand to brandnew (if there still are) then you can spend the remaining few for an ssd and a 23" monitor something like this --- https://www.back2gaming.com/reviews/b2g-hardware/peripherals-review/monitor-reviews/lg-23mp68vq-affordable-monitor-amd-freesync/

Guess you'll get more questions with my answers but feel free to ask more

 

[TurkeyDinner]

Yes it is.

 

[apk24]

Unfortunately, OCing on Skylake, while easier, is not significantly cheaper. If you want latest gen hardware, it's gonna cost at the upper edge of your budget. Buying new last gen hardware will cost about the same though, so you might want to explore second hand parts.


Current Gen Intel:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $400.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 02:58 EDT-0400


Last Gen Intel:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $378.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 03:04 EDT-0400

 

[TurkeyDinner]

I would prefer not to buy used hardware with the chance of some of it being broken, and I won't be overclocking that much just like a few ghz to try to get atleast a little more out of my processor. If you can find a new 4k monitor for around 150 please let me know.

 

[apk24]

I would prefer not to buy used hardware with the chance of some of it being broken, and I won't be overclocking that much just like a few ghz to try to get atleast a little more out of my processor. If you can find a new 4k monitor for around 150 please let me know.

Overclocking a few ghz is a pretty big deal, expect overclocks of around 1 GHzish with reasonable priced hardware. At the moment, my i5-6600k is overclocked only 500MHz (though that's mostly because I have an ITX motherboard not designed for overclocking and I undervolted and underpowered the chip to keep temps lower.)

 

[TurkeyDinner]

I am sorry that was my bad i didnt mean to put ghz i meant to say few hundred mhz I got mixed up.

 

[apk24]

Personally, If I was looking to fit an SSD into the 400ish budget, I'd not try to overclock. It's around a 20% improvement at best in most cases and not worth it if you only care about performance per cost (I still think it's a good bit of fun and worth a little more depending on how much you value that part of it).

If you are ok with dropping OCing in favor of fitting the SSD into the 400ish bucks, I'd try something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $383.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 03:40 EDT-0400

 

[TurkeyDinner]

I would be okay with getting rid of it but is there anyway you can fit the i5 6500 or 6600 into the build? Since we are getting rid of the overclock can we get the higher base speed?

 

[apk24]

I would be okay with getting rid of it but is there anyway you can fit the i5 6500 or 6600 into the build? Since we are getting rid of the overclock can we get the higher base speed?

Quite easily infact. It just depends on what features you want on your motherboard.

Alternatively, you could reduce the size/ speed of your SSD to free up the funds as well


Going with a very barebones motherboard:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $393.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 03:51 EDT-0400

Going with a cheap SSD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $393.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-24 03:48 EDT-0400

 

[TurkeyDinner]

If you go with the cheaper ssd can you fit in SLI and possibly 3 pcie slots so i can get a wireless card. I want to be able to just add another gtx 960 for more performance?

 

[apk24]

If you go with the cheaper ssd can you fit in SLI and possibly 3 pcie slots so i can get a wireless card. I want to be able to just add another gtx 960 for more performance?

SLI especially at this price point is inadvisable. When the time comes, you'd be better off selling the 960 and buying a better GPU.

Both the motherboards I recommended (even the bare bones one) have 3 PCIe slots total. The cheap $55 one has 1 PCIex16 and 2 PCIex1 and the better featured $75 one has 2 PCIe x16 and one x1.

Most WIFI cards are only PCIe x1 So both boards will be able to accomodate a wifi card.

 

[TurkeyDinner]

Thank you so which way do you think you would go?

 

[apk24]

Thank you so which way do you think you would go?

Personally, I'd go for the better motherboard. The only reason I would do that is I tend to rely on a lot of peripherals and the motherboard pretty much defines that connectivity. I'm a sucker for more/better USB ports and would pay more for those alone. My current primary computer has 6 rear USB 3.0 ports, 2 rear USB 2.0 ports, 2 rear USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, 2 front usb 3.0 ports, 2 internal USB 2.0 ports. And I'm using them all. I even have 2 USB3.1 Hubs plugged into the USB 3.1 ports.

The slow SSD doesn't really bother me. As long as it isn't mechanical, I'm fine. Furthermore, if my boot ssd crashes for some reason (not that I'd expect the CS1311 to crash in normal use), I really don't care. I have spares and reinstalling the OS and programs isn't a big deal for me.

 

[TurkeyDinner]

Ok thank you do you think you could finish the pc part picker list including my evga gtx 960 ssc and my corsair cx 600w m with what you think should fit? If you will see if there is a 4k monitor for around 200 bucks as well? Please and thank you you've been a big help.