Quick Check for Parts Compatibility. First Gaming PC Build! (Cooler Master MasterBox Pro 5 RGB Case)

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Hello. Hello. I've created a list of parts that I plan on buying to build my (first) gaming PC. Can anyone have a quick look to check and see if my parts are compatible? The case I plan on using is the Cooler Master MasterBox Pro 5 RGB Mid Tower Case. Thanks!

Link to Parts List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/L4ZZ9J
 
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Some changes to help improve gaming and cooling.
1) That case has terrible airflow and GPU n CPU will be hot. Get a Fractal with proper airflow.
2) Faster RAM for about same cost, and has RGB.
3) 1060 is a must over 1050ti. That steup in GPU is huge. You got a 144Hz monitor so you need to push for higher fps.
4) PSU, high quality as well.
5) 500gb SSD is only $30 more. Plenty of space for tons of games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)...
Some changes to help improve gaming and cooling.
1) That case has terrible airflow and GPU n CPU will be hot. Get a Fractal with proper airflow.
2) Faster RAM for about same cost, and has RGB.
3) 1060 is a must over 1050ti. That steup in GPU is huge. You got a 144Hz monitor so you need to push for higher fps.
4) PSU, high quality as well.
5) 500gb SSD is only $30 more. Plenty of space for tons of games.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - Archer T6E AC1300 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($194.62 @ B&H)
Total: $1270.18
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: ASRock - Radeon RX 580 8GB Phantom Gaming X Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Pro 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cougar - Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Cougar - Dual-X 73.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($14.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($194.62 @ B&H)
Total: $1222.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-12 00:30 EDT-0400

Motherboard changed to onboard Wi-Fi. Don't need a z370 if not overclocking.
Faster RAM, cheaper price.
R580 graphics on par with 1060but cheaper, better than 1050ti.
Your PSU is fine, Seasonic is slightly better but EVGA is very good.
Raised SSD to 500GB
 
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In reply to envy14: The only problem about this is that I don’t think the case is available where I am, which is Indonesia. Also, is it possible to get a 1060 3gb instead of 6gb since in Indonesia it’s quite a bit more expensive. I’ve also decided to switch mother board to an MSI b360m gaming plus as I don’t plan on overclocking, and this board only supports up to 2666mhz ram.
 


Yes, get the 3gb 1060 over the 1050ti. Its like going from 40fps to 60fps. Big jump overall. Some choices I made are based on prices in US. However, I still suggest getting a different case. But yeah get lots of fans cuz it gets hot where you are.
 
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Replying to envy14. Do all the cases in the MasterBox series have reasonably bad airflow? Or Is it just this one. I quite like the look of the case. Also, would the thermal take view 31 rgb be a relatively good substitute?
 


That Thermaltake case is probably just as bad. Both cases have a all glass front with little opening for air to get pulled in. I'd avoid both those cases. Looks cool but your CPU n GPU will get hot. Can you list 2 other options you are thinking about?
 


Easy choice for me. The NZXT for sure. Great design and decent airflow. That Deepcool has tons of HDD and DVD bays which aren't needed in 2018, also those block and slow down air flow to components.