Is this build good or can it be optimized?

[eheroedog]

So decided to build a new system for gaming rather than upgrade my old one, I had a friend help me out pick some parts for it, we came up with this list- http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nwLdD8

I mainly play Guild wars 2, Overwatch, Starcraft 2, with my old build I ran them all at low-med settings at 1600x900. I want to be able to play at high-ultra at 1920x1080 maybe even add a second monitor when the time comes.

Do the parts that we picked work well together? or are there parts that are better optimized?

 

[envy14tpe]

Get a bigger mobo with more options. Cheaper and faster RAM. Better quality PSU and semi-modular. Here is what I suggest.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($66.54 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $816.36

Also, I suggest getting a SSD and HDD separately.

 

[Ratul Chakrabarty]

Get a bigger mobo with more options. Cheaper and faster RAM. Better quality PSU and semi-modular. Here is what I suggest.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($66.54 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $816.36

Also, I suggest getting a SSD and HDD separately.

what benefit will he get from the z170 board other than slightly faster ram? even i am thinking of buying a similar build to his.

 

[eheroedog]

Also, I suggest getting a SSD and HDD separately.

Is there a big difference in getting them separately? What would you recommend or do any ssd and any hd work?

 

[envy14tpe]

OP doesn't need Z170, but for the same price as lower feature mobos...get it. Usually the H170 is enough, but why not get a Z170?

Faster RAM is not really noticeable for OP but it is cheaper than the one selected in build. And it is made by solid company. Win win.

As for PSU. I had a non modular PSU and cables were a pain in the rear. I then got a semi-modular one and I love it. It is so much easier to deal with cables and get rid of ones you don't use.

The best combo for 2016 is a SSD for OS and applications. Then a HDD for games and everything else. When I went from a HDD to SSD the difference was night and day. Everything you do pops to life so fast and transfers fast too. You'll never regret buying a SSD. If budget allows, get a SSD and HDD.