My First PC Build

[chrisgirouxx]

So I'm switching over to PC and I'm looking to build my first rig. Here's my current build:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/mrz2r7

I'm looking to minimize the cost without decreasing performance. Is there any part which I could downgrade that will accomplish that? Is there any part I need to upgrade?

Also, what monitor should I buy while keeping these specs in mind. I don't want a monitor too good for my PC or a PC too good for my monitor.

Thanks

 

[elbert]

The powersupply is overkill for the 1060 that only requires 450W. I made a few other changes also so pick what you like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($260.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($349.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($117.75 @ shopRBC)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software ($144.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $1299.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 19:14 EDT-0400

 

[N3rdR4ge]

i wouldnt recommend changing any of those parts. this is a rare exception where someone actually posted a good build as their first attempt. good job.

monitor wise, look for:
-1080p
-60hz
-5ms or less
-LED
-IPS preferred. (TN has worse colors, faster response, lower cost. You don't need to be concerned with faster response in this price range.)
-24" (24" is the sweet spot size for 1080p. A smaller one will look sharper, but obviously smaller. a larger one will look pixelated.)

Here is a list with the filters I mentioned on pcpartpicker. 22" and up.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=192001080&T=1,5&H=0,60&p=1&sort=a8&l=1&W=2200,5500


elbert has a point with the power supply being higher wattage than you need, but a 650w is still a good choice because it will leave plenty room to upgrade in the future. those g2 power supplies have 10 year warranties, so itll be with you through several builds.

 

[CTurbo]

Great first build!

 

[chrisgirouxx]

Great first build!

Thanks!

 

[chrisgirouxx]

i wouldnt recommend changing any of those parts. this is a rare exception where someone actually posted a good build as their first attempt. good job.

monitor wise, look for:
-1080p
-60hz
-5ms or less
-LED
-IPS preferred. (TN has worse colors, faster response, lower cost. You don't need to be concerned with faster response in this price range.)
-24" (24" is the sweet spot size for 1080p. A smaller one will look sharper, but obviously smaller. a larger one will look pixelated.)

Here is a list with the filters I mentioned on pcpartpicker. 22" and up.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=192001080&T=1,5&H=0,60&p=1&sort=a8&l=1&W=2200,5500


elbert has a point with the power supply being higher wattage than you need, but a 650w is still a good choice because it will leave plenty room to upgrade in the future. those g2 power supplies have 10 year warranties, so itll be with you through several builds.

Thanks for the help with the monitor, you really made things a lot easier.

 

[chrisgirouxx]

The powersupply is overkill for the 1060 that only requires 450W. I made a few other changes also so pick what you like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($260.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card ($349.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($117.75 @ shopRBC)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software ($144.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $1299.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-03 19:14 EDT-0400

I'll definitely look into a lower PSU as well as some other changes. Thank you.