ISO Best Corsair 240 MicroATX Build

[ryan.jakes]

Hello community,

I've been out of the computer game for quite some time now. I used to be frequently on here but forgot my credentials.

So here's a challenge for the enthusiasts that think they can build the best Intel/Nvidia based gaming build for pretty much just CS:GO.

Here's the real challenge, I got about $1000CAD($775USD) with some leeway if it's worth it.

Challenge requirements:

~$1000CAD

INTEL/NVIDIA (preferred, or persuade me. I've just always been bias towards them)

CASE: https://www.corsair.com/eu/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Carbide-Series%E2%84%A2-Air-240-High-Airflow-MicroATX-and-Mini-ITX-PC-Case/p/CC-9011070-WW

~250 steady FPS


Thanks so much!

If I pick your build I may be able to reward you if that's allowed.

 

[ArchitSahu]

Do you require OS, peripherals, monitor? Do you only need it for gaming?

Intel/Nvidia, 8 gigs of RAM, 1060 6 GB, no SSD:
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DFxntg
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DFxntg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($223.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI - H310M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($75.99 @ PC-Canada)
Memory: Patriot - Signature Line 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($387.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair - Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1036.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-19 22:39 EDT-0400

Ryzen/Nvidia with everything else same:
PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kt46r6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kt46r6/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-DGS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($50.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot - Signature Line 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($387.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair - Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1011.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-19 22:41 EDT-0400

If you need SSD, it will increase the budget. Your case ate quite a bit into the budget and CAD prices are still pretty high.

 

[ryan.jakes]

I really like that first build and yeah I'll have to buy a monitor and such. I'll see what my options are if some people post some other builds. Thank you so much for your time! If I pick yours I'll see what I can do for you in terms of a small reward.