Is this a good budget i5 build?

[Mike3k24]

Is this a good budget build for an i5?
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/2vNqsJ
I have an old 7770 that I'm gonna use till I get a new and better graphics card. So will this build suffice in recording CSGO, CoD, LoL, and minecraft? Plus at a high fps?

Or should I just wait and save a lot up for this build? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Mike2k24/saved/JqcdnQ

 

[Garilia]

What ram are you planning to use? Both links are to the same build.

 

[Mike3k24]

Garilla whoops sorry I just realized it too

 

[Mike3k24]

Ill update gimme a second

 

[Hlsgsz]

Spend an extra 50 and go withthe latest gen. It's not worth it to get an old platform just to keep some DDR3. Ram is cheap these days.
Also, for a GPU update i recommend the RX 480 coming out at the end of teh month.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($35.49 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: AMD RX 480 (Purchased For $200.00)
Total: $624.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-09 10:25 EDT-0400

 

[Mike3k24]

Hlsgsz Thanks for that. I have one last question, will these all fit in an Azza Solaris case? I have one and was just wondering to see if I can save some cash by using that.

 

[Hlsgsz]

Sure. Use it.

 

[Hlsgsz]

Though i would put the money saved towards a better PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2tckcf/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

 

[Mike3k24]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

 

[Garilia]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

Not all 500w are created equal.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/304723-28-system-components

 

[Garilia]

There's a reason why lists like this are compiled, and people using high end components are encouraged to use a high end PSU.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Think about it, a great case with excellent airflow and a solid PSU are the foundations of the machine, and are usually what people keep when they upgrade their gpu, cpu, ram, and mobo that become outdated. Cases become outdated when the USB 2.0 ports on the front give way to USB 3.0 and so on. However, some people add a USB card to give them that capability, and keep their case for awhile longer.

 

[Hlsgsz]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

It's not about power, it's about quality. You should never skimp on the PSu as a bad one may end up costing you the whole system.

 

[Garilia]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

It's not about power, it's about quality. You should never skimp on the PSu as a bad one may end up costing you the whole system.

Yup. I'm saying the same thing. Preach it.

 

[Mike3k24]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

Not all 500w are created equal.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/304723-28-system-components

Thanks for this. So any recommended PSU's??

 

[Hlsgsz]

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2tckcf/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

 

[Garilia]

Hlsgz Is the 500w not enough?

Not all 500w are created equal.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/304723-28-system-components

Thanks for this. So any recommended PSU's??

The one that Hlsgsz recommended or this one. They're both semi-modular Tier 2 psu's currently for the same price ($65)
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6?ie=UTF8&tag=pcpapi-20

In case you missed it, here's what we're talking about when we say Tier 1 and Tier 2 http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[Mike3k24]

Thank you Hlsgz and Garilia! You guys have been a good help!

 

[Hlsgsz]

Thank you Hlsgz and Garilia! You guys have been a good help!

You're welcome! Enjoy your build!

 

[Mike3k24]

Thank you Hlsgz and Garilia! You guys have been a good help!

You're welcome! Enjoy your build!

I sure will!!