Opinions on this PC Build?

[Shane-O]

Wanted to know what you guys think of this PC Build [for gaming] https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/4sVvyf
if you guys have any recommendations or anything I am missing.

Thanks 😀

 

[r21g2017]

This is very similar to my gaming rig, I have the same processor and video card. I'm extremely impressed with how well my system is for gaming, your build should work out great.

 

[envy14tpe]

I like it but have areas to improve it.
1. More RAM. 8gb was fine, but in 2017 16gb is more gaming norm.
2. Get a regular ATX mobo instead of micro-ATX. More features.
3. More power for efficiency. And higher quality.

This build increases your cost by $35. It is worth it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($294.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($185.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Kingston - SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($419.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($48.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1521.00

 

[Shane-O]

I like it but have areas to improve it.
1. More RAM. 8gb was fine, but in 2017 16gb is more gaming norm.
2. Get a regular ATX mobo instead of micro-ATX. More features.
3. More power for efficiency. And higher quality.

This build increases your cost by $35. It is worth it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($294.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($185.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Kingston - SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($419.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($48.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1521.00

Oh ok, would this work with the I5-7600k? I know Ryzen is meant to be the next new thing but I think I want to stick with Intel

 

[envy14tpe]

You can still get the Intel cpu/mobo, but as a Intel owner, I think the Ryzen 1600 is better. Add a simple overclock and gain more. If you go the Intel route, it will feel the same. So don't have worries about it. In my opinion, for the price, the Ryzen cpu is better and you can reallocate money towards RAM n PSU.