Is this an ok build?

[Jayden_8]

I am 17 and have been saving up for awhile for parts for a new computer. I have suceeded! However before I buy I would like to double check this is a solid build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/themrradioactiveman/saved/v6QQzy

NOTE: Some parts are going to change, like I am waiting for MSI's RX 480.

 

[timeconsumer]

I see no reason to go with 32gb of RAM, FX processor, or a Blu-Ray writer. Do an i5 build, save some money, and put it towards a better monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($38.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($49.95 @ B&H)
Other: RX 480 ($250.00)
Total: $1163.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-29 16:23 EDT-0400

(placeholder for RX 480 @ $250)

 

[Jayden_8]

I am going for 32 gbs honestly to one up my brother, the blu-ray player is remance from a broken ps3. And the FX is because i am going for light mobile game develoment.(been into webdesign but never had the computer to go into anything else)

Regardless of the critques, any compatibility issues? I couldn't find out the date the motherboard was made in relation to the CPU.

 

[timeconsumer]

Then stick with your original monitor and one-up your brother with an i7 6700 instead of 32gb of memory.

 

[Outlander_04]

It has been a long long time since there was a need to update a BIOS of a 970 chipset to run an FX processor
The mb will be compatible

Would I build that? No, not at this time
Timeconsumer is much closer to the sweet spot for bang for buck

 

[Jayden_8]

Thanks for the advice! Switching to the i7 does sound apetizing.

 

[UKRsoldier]

32GB of ram is just a waste of money, unless you do a lot of rendering or audio work. I also agree about ditching the FX for an i5 and you definitely want more than a 60hz monitor...

 

[timeconsumer]

Thanks for the advice! Switching to the i7 does sound apetizing.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($38.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($138.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($49.95 @ B&H)
Other: RX 480 ($250.00)
Total: $1201.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-29 17:13 EDT-0400

There ya go, with the original Blu-Ray reader.

 

[Jayden_8]

Thanks for the advice guys. 32gb is upgradable anytime i will go with the i7 build.