I need help building a gaming PC

[__BOSSY__]

I want to start recording minecraft in 1080p or 720p in 60fps. I want to have over 200 fps while recording because I have a 144hz monitor. I use high resolution packs and medium settings. I know minecraft is more of a CPU game but I want an overall decent pc. I can get more ram later on if needed. My budget is around $700 . If there is one that's good and cheaper, that will be great. No more than $850 Thanks

 

[esco_sid]

To lower price can go to i5 6500 and cheaper motherboard with no cpu cooler heatsink at expense of losing overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $850.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:34 EDT-0400

 

[BadActor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($41.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($25.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $783.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:39 EDT-0400

 

[dangus]

an i7-6700 will perform better in CPU intensive games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $844.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:47 EDT-0400

i personally like where this one is going. although you could also go back to the SPEC-01 case and the 249.99 gtx 1060 to save an extra $45 to put towards something else if you like

 

[esco_sid]

an i7-6700 will perform better in CPU intensive games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $844.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:47 EDT-0400

i personally like where this one is going. although you could also go back to the SPEC-01 case and the 249.99 gtx 1060 to save an extra $45 to put towards something else if you like

i believe minecraft does not use hyper threading so i7 would be kind of a waste of $

 

[WildCard999]

I know many will give me a hard time about recommending this (older CPU) but it will give you the extra hyper-threading of a i7 (streaming/editing) for much cheaper and will fit in a OS into your budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.55 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.74 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $829.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 14:10 EDT-0400

Besides this a i5-6500 & GTX 1060 6gb is a good choice.

 

[__BOSSY__]

Which one is good? I'm having trouble, don't I need a cooler for every suggestion? Can you guys tell me which one is better and best fits the price! Thanks

 

[dangus]

i like the idea of the i7 for the same amount basically. not only are you getting hyper threading but you're getting an extra 200-400 mhz over the i5-6500. the only CPUs that don't come with a cooler are any ones with a K at the end of the model number.

 

[esco_sid]

an i7-6700 will perform better in CPU intensive games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $844.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:47 EDT-0400

i personally like where this one is going. although you could also go back to the SPEC-01 case and the 249.99 gtx 1060 to save an extra $45 to put towards something else if you like

i believe minecraft does not use hyper threading so i7 would be kind of a waste of $

but it will help in recording and streaming. i7 6700 has 2mb extra cache so it will increase performance by some degree.

I have yet to see evidence that i7 2mb of cache improving anything in games or streaming and if he gets nvidia video card there is no reason to use cpu for streaming just use the gpu its just hard to recommend cpu that costs +100 for marginal if any improvement.

 

[dangus]

an i7-6700 will perform better in CPU intensive games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $844.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 13:47 EDT-0400

i personally like where this one is going. although you could also go back to the SPEC-01 case and the 249.99 gtx 1060 to save an extra $45 to put towards something else if you like

i believe minecraft does not use hyper threading so i7 would be kind of a waste of $

but it will help in recording and streaming. i7 6700 has 2mb extra cache so it will increase performance by some degree.

I have yet to see evidence that i7 2mb of cache improving anything in games or streaming and if he gets nvidia video card there is no reason to use cpu for streaming just use the gpu its just hard to recommend cpu that costs +100 for marginal if any improvement.

well the cache has little to do with gaming performance. the extra clock speed and hyperthreading could help marginally in games. but either way i'd probably save the $100 and get an i5, then put that extra money towards a gtx 1070

 

[Chugalug_]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from __BOSSY__ : "Help on building a computer!!!"

I want to start recording minecraft in 1080p or 720p in 60fps. I want to have over 200 fps while recording because I have a 144hz monitor. I use high resolution packs and medium settings. I know minecraft is more of a CPU game but I want an overall decent pc. I can get more ram later on if needed. My budget is around $700 . If there is one that's good and cheaper, that will be great!

And plz include the cooler if necessary for the CPU if not needed I'll buy one later! Also, do you guys know anywhere that can build computers and ships them?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $708.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 18:39 EDT-0400

Here is a great $700 build for your needs and purposes. Should play MC at at least 200 FPS at 1080p.

Building it yourself is much more recommended as you probably won't achieve your goal with a system builder and same budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 18:44 EDT-0400

 

[__BOSSY__]

Chugalug_ October 19, 2016 3:45:06 PM
MERGED QUESTION
Question from __BOSSY__ : "Help on building a computer!!!"

__BOSSY__ said:
I want to start recording minecraft in 1080p or 720p in 60fps. I want to have over 200 fps while recording because I have a 144hz monitor. I use high resolution packs and medium settings. I know minecraft is more of a CPU game but I want an overall decent pc. I can get more ram later on if needed. My budget is around $700 . If there is one that's good and cheaper, that will be great!


__BOSSY__ said:
And plz include the cooler if necessary for the CPU if not needed I'll buy one later! Also, do you guys know anywhere that can build computers and ships them?


ryguybuddy said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $708.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 18:39 EDT-0400

Here is a great $700 build for your needs and purposes. Should play MC at at least 200 FPS at 1080p.

Building it yourself is much more recommended as you probably won't achieve your goal with a system builder and same budget.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 18:44 EDT-0400

Do I need a cooler for the CPU or am I fine without it?

 

[Chugalug_]

The stock cooler that comes with the 6500 is more than sufficient for cooling it.
Go with the build I listed, gives the same performance as the i7 build with a better motherboard for much less.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($249.00 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $689.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-19 22:01 EDT-0400