Is this a good build for a 800ish budget?

[imanoob135]

I added the 2 x8gb and the cooler

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Pnh2bj

is there anything you guys suggest to make this build better for like 50 bucks? maybe a better video card? i dont know. this is my very first build :/

 

[CTurbo]

Yes with the extra money you could get a 8GB 480 or 6Gb 1060.

 

[x1mperial]

looks fine to me

 

[imanoob135]

Yes with the extra money you could get a 8GB 480 or 6Gb 1060.

which one is better? does it matter?

 

[CTurbo]

The 6GB 1060 is a little better than the 8GB 480, but they are close to each other. I would get the 6GB 1060 if it was my money.

 

[imanoob135]

I would get the 6GB 1060 if it was my money.

why though?

is it just the brand or something different?

 

[CTurbo]

You asked how to make it better with $50 extra, the answer is to get a 6GB 1060. The 6Gb 1060 is better. Simple as that.

 

[imanoob135]

I didn't mean to be rude. it was an honest question. why is 6gigs 1060 better than an 8gigs 480?

 

[CTurbo]

I don't know WHY it's better. They use different architecture so they cannot be easily compared directly. The 6GB 1060 just performs better in most games.

 

[imanoob135]

does it matter if I want to stream also?

 

[CTurbo]

no

 

[imanoob135]

ok. thank you.

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $744.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 21:48 EST-0500

 

[imanoob135]

ok, now im just plain confused. why did you swap out the motherboard, memory, and power supply?

this is all magic to me. What makes what better than what and why. Im sorry if im giving you a headache

 

[Chugalug_]

I can do slightly better! 😉
Also you forgot to include an SSD @ CTurbo.
What makes it better is a motherboard with better sound, better features, a faster graphics card, a faster SSD, a better value power supply and cheaper RAM that is still high quality.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($60.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $794.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 22:43 EST-0500

 

[CTurbo]

ok, now im just plain confused. why did you swap out the motherboard, memory, and power supply?

this is all magic to me. What makes what better than what and why. Im sorry if im giving you a headache

Trying to show you the best your money can get



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $743.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 22:47 EST-0500

 

[Chugalug_]

To summarize, the one he has just posted is aimed at value, his one above being performance.
Here's my value build which is the best value dollar for dollar that you can get afaik.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Other: PowerColor RED DRAGON Radeon RX 480 DirectX 12 AXRX 480 4GBD5-3DHD 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support ATX Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $688.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 22:52 EST-0500

 

[imanoob135]

Whoa. I didnt expect these kinds of answers! Thanks so much!

Im pretty strict on the white windowed case with green though. would it be able to fit these components?

 

[imanoob135]

again, thank you! if 850 was my absolute budget and a white windowed case with green was included in the price is it possible that anyone could point me in the right direction of a good build? this is my first build. i only want to play games on it and stream, maybe do video editing...maybe. aaa games, sandbox and mods. nothing else. no movies. no youtube. no porn.

again, thank you everyone. this is why i love this site. long time lurker.

 

[CTurbo]

In my original build above, I kept the white Phanteks case you already had listed

 

[CTurbo]

If you're budget is $850, you could get an i7. It would really help with streaming.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $834.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 23:13 EST-0500

 

[Chugalug_]

I still recommend the RX 480, it'll perform about 10% worse than the 1060 6GB but it's a bargain for the price.
I can up your other components though.
Why so heavy on white and green?
Seems like a strange color combo, and I'd just go with a white case and get green LEDs.

 

[imanoob135]

If you're budget is $850, you could get an i7. It would really help with streaming.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $834.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-22 23:13 EST-0500

Thanks! I really want an ssd and an hd, so the upgrade to the i7 probably wont work 🙁

 

[imanoob135]

I still recommend the RX 480, it'll perform about 10% worse than the 1060 6GB but it's a bargain for the price.
I can up your other components though.
Why so heavy on white and green?
Seems like a strange color combo, and I'd just go with a white case and get green LEDs.

Yeah upping them would be great! i want a cooler fan, 2x 8G and an ssd and hd for storage. the case is because I like the way the windowed ones look and i love the color white. a windowed white case with green LEDs would be just fine.

 

[CTurbo]

You can always add a ssd later. They're nice to have, but are really more of a luxury.

This would still be great


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $750.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-23 10:28 EST-0500