PC Compatibility check and PSU needed ( Any tips?)

[Bondox]

I have a budget of 700 Euros
I'll be purchasing parts from this website :https://www.computeruniverse.net/
(one of the cheapest in Europe)
I already own a windows copy.
I just want to know if the parts are compatible and I want someone to give a realiable PSU. Also it's apreaciated if you give me any tips or things I can improve. I will be using the stock CPU cooler.
GPU:ASUS R9-380 2GB DDR55
HDD:Seagate Barracuda 1 TB
MEMORY:G.Skill Ripjaws x8GB kit (2x4)
CPU:I5-6500
MOBO:Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 DDR3
CASE:Cooler Master Silencio 452
-Thank you

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I'd recommend you pay a little extra and get the 4GB version of the R9 380, or look at a second-hand R9 290 or GTX 970. If you can wait until the summer (or winter if you're in the southern hemisphere), Nvidia and AMD are releasing new GPUs codenamed Pascal and Polaris respectively.

As far as a PSU goes, consult the PSU tier list at http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html and go for something in the highest tier you can afford. Anything with 600W will be fine unless you want to add a second GPU later down the line.

I highly recommend buying an SSD for the OS and programs, even if it's a basic one like a Kingston SSDNow.

 

[kwa-e]

I wouldn't recommend going with DDR3 in skylake, the memory controller is only rated to run low powered RAM called DDR3L and it may cause damage to the controller in the long run if you run it with regular high-voltage DDR3.

 

[Bondox]

I'd recommend you pay a little extra and get the 4GB version of the R9 380, or look at a second-hand R9 290 or GTX 970. If you can wait until the summer (or winter if you're in the southern hemisphere), Nvidia and AMD are releasing new GPUs codenamed Pascal and Polaris respectively.

As far as a PSU goes, consult the PSU tier list at http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html and go for something in the highest tier you can afford. Anything with 600W will be fine unless you want to add a second GPU later down the line.

I highly recommend buying an SSD for the OS and programs, even if it's a basic one like a Kingston SSDNow.

I see , I think i can give around 20 more Euros for the 4GB version.

 

[Bondox]

I wouldn't recommend going with DDR3 in skylake, the memory controller is only rated to run low powered RAM called DDR3L and it may cause damage to the controller in the long run if you run it with regular high-voltage DDR3.

So I guess getting some DDR3L ram would be just fine?

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I see , I think i can give around 20 more Euros for the 4GB version.

It's definitely worth it in that case, but stick to one with an aftermarket cooler. The reference ones (as per the picture below) should be avoided.

 

[kwa-e]

Yup, Any low voltage RAM will work within spec just fine.

 

[Bondox]

I see , I think i can give around 20 more Euros for the 4GB version.

It's definitely worth it in that case, but stick to one with an aftermarket cooler. The reference ones (as per the picture below) should be avoided.

I see , thank you very much . I also wanted to ask your opinions about the "PowerColor Radeon R9 380 PCS 4GB " if you are familiar with it.

 

[kwa-e]

Powercolor is good since their cards are decently built and will overclock well enough, they're certainly not the best but they're generally pretty solid cards.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Powercolor is good since their cards are decently built and will overclock well enough, they're certainly not the best but they're generally pretty solid cards.

Agreed.