Need help with a new computer build

Jbuell94

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Hey, I'm building a new pc and i already have the power supply and graphic card bought. they are all compatible together. My limit is 500-700 bucks and this is what i came up with. This will be a gaming computer. I dont need anything really crazy. Any input or advice would be much appreciated! https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dsYVLD
 
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Andrewthegreat

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Should work well

 

fourseven

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you are using non"K" CPU there... so I think your mobo is too much for you and I would prefer i5 6500 istead of i5 6600 (non "K") its more cheaper good performance, and using H170 or B150 chipset mobo is enough.
and here is few good example H170 and B150 mobo.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DL2rxr/asrock-motherboard-h170pro4
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/G8M323/asrock-motherboard-h170mpro4
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kGcMnQ/msi-motherboard-b150mmortar
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7tp323/gigabyte-motherboard-gah170md3h

here is the example.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($57.45 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.60 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $446.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-18 02:40 EST-0500
 

Jbuell94

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What about this computer? its the same beside the CPU and one the motherboards you suggested https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jbuell94/saved/#view=gCprHx
 


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($108.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $698.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-18 12:23 EST-0500

This will of course have much better frame rates than the aforementioned builds.

I chose a well appointed motehrboard with the build. I have all of my SATA ports filled(6). There are many other advantages to the first motherboard such as more USB connections. should you only need a few(4) SATA connectors and less USB connectors and have less bling on the motherboard

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($249.99 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $702.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-18 12:28 EST-0500

includes the 6GB 1060 instead of the 3GB. Head on over to Youtube to discover the real world difference 3GB of VRAM makes.

And I just saw the PSU and GFX card were already in hand. My apologies. Please disregard my offering.

I would sell the 260X. It's just not on par with the 6600. I'd then purchase the 6GB 1060 Gigabyte Windforce. I'd also bump the RAM up to 16GB. Buy a kit now and you'll know they will work together. Buy 8 more GB in a year or two???.

THe build on its own is a bit lopsided in the CPU's favor.
 

Jbuell94

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Thank you the help! no problem
 


Updated my post ^
 

Jbuell94

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I was gonna get a better cpu now and then upgarde the video card and add 1x8 8gb ram when i have the extra money. i just wanna try to start with a good foundation and something i can upgrade
 

logainofhades

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($234.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z1 Neo ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $705.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-18 12:53 EST-0500
 


Remember that is a dual channel board. The RAM modules are supposed to be installed in multiples of 2(dual). You are asking for problems if you treat the board like a single/triple channel board.

I get the 6600 choice now. Good plan.
 
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Jbuell94

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Thank you for the help!
 


You're welcome. Let us know hen you have it up and running!