PC Build Overview and Suggestions

[mrkuddled]

I have put together a list of pc parts for an upcoming build. I plan on upgrading from an older pc with an fx 6300 and a gtx 750ti. My budget is less than $1000. I am looking for feedback on changes i should make and any suggestions you might have. Also, would it be better for me to go with the current motherboard or should i use a micro atx motherboard to save costs?

Here is the parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/mrkuddles/saved/#view=KVfrHx

Thanks

 

[mrkuddled]

I am also considering the Asus Dual GTX 1070 to match the white of the case and because it will save me a few dollars.

 

[bliq]

My only feedback is there's no reason a $1000 build should be missing an SSD. The difference in performance to an HDD is so large, I'd sacrifice a lot to get that SSD. drop down to an i5-6500, get rid of 1TB drive, use the stock cooler, just do whatever you need to do to get a 240GB SSD in there and install your OS and apps on it- we're only talking like $75 or so.

 

[mrkuddled]

thank you for the feedback. I will add that in.

 

[geofelt]

I have no problem with a M-ATX motherboard.
But, looking at your build, you really should buy a Z170 based motherboard so you can overclock the K.
You can easily get a 30% overclock.

On the ssd, I suggest Samsung evo as faster and more reliable.
Also, 120gb is too small.
Buy a 240gb ssd and defer on the hard drive until you actually need storage space.

On planning for dual gpu, I would not.
You would need a more expensive ATX sli capable motherboard and a psu in the 700w range.
And...evga is only a tier 3 unit anyway, I think you can do better, but not at $29.
Whenever time comes that you want more graphics, sell your current card in favor of a single strong card.

 

[mrkuddled]

Okay I just updated it. I also wanted to mention that the HDD was already purchased so i just have that on the list for additional storage. Please let me know what you think.

 

[mrkuddled]

Also, do you think i could get away with using the stock cooler?

 

[bliq]

Also, do you think i could get away with using the stock cooler?

if not overclocking then definitely. If you're not planning to overclock, you could also get aay with an i5-6600, not a K CPU

 

[mrkuddled]

i plan to overclock later, but i will hold off on the cpu cooler now until the money is available.