New Gaming Rig

[wizardofpeace]

I plan to build a gaming computer for about $800-900. I want to build everything now and then buy a 1070 when it releases. I just want to know if i can improve on anything or if something wont work. Thanks in advance!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zzqQ3C

 

[MnMWizard]

Get an EVGA PSU instead, and your CPU needs a cooler like this: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Contact-Heatpipes-RR-T4-18PK-R1/dp/B00BSKY1M4/

 

[wizardofpeace]

Get an EVGA PSU instead, and your CPU needs a cooler like this: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Contact-Heatpipes-RR-T4-18PK-R1/dp/B00BSKY1M4/

I thought Seasonic is considered one of the top PSU brands?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($56.00 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman ZM-T1 PLUS MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XT 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: NVidia GTX 1070 ($329.99)
Total: $895.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 08:51 EDT-0400

 

[Bearmann]

I think that you built a nice rig. You won't need a custom CPU cooler- a stock one comes with the i5-6500. The Seasonic is a very good PSU, but is not Haswell ready. I understand that this hasn't been a problem, and if it did become problematic you could disable C6,C7 states in the UEFI.

I do question whether you really want a bare bones MB. The sound is terrible and there are no extra x4 PCIe slots for expansion, e.g. adding USB 3.1, NVMe drive, etc. I would consider a board like the GIGABYTE GA-H170-D3HP even though it is twice as much. It has good sound, a slot for expansion, real USB 3.1 ports, not the fake, actually 3.0 ones found on the MSI.

 

[wizardofpeace]

I think that you built a nice rig. You won't need a custom CPU cooler- a stock one comes with the i5-6500. The Seasonic is a very good PSU, but is not Haswell ready. I understand that this hasn't been a problem, and if it did become problematic you could disable C6,C7 states in the UEFI.

I do question whether you really want a bare bones MB. The sound is terrible and there are no extra x4 PCIe slots for expansion, e.g. adding USB 3.1, NVMe drive, etc. I would consider a board like the GIGABYTE GA-H170-D3HP even though it is twice as much. It has good sound, a slot for expansion, real USB 3.1 ports, not the fake, actually 3.0 ones found on the MSI.

Great, thanks, are there any PSU that are ready for the new i5s?

 

[Bearmann]

You really only need 550W, but these will give some room for upgrades. Any of these would be good:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr,evga-power-supply-210gq0650,evga-power-supply-220gs0650v1,xfx-power-supply-p1650gts3x/