Tell me what you think of my first build

[mcleja]

Hi all,

I am thinking of putting together my first PC and will be using it as a day to day machine with some casual gaming.

Here is what I have for my build so far:
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

Are there any issues with this setup i.e. incompatible components etc?

I am also not sure about what CPU heatsink is needed. Will the stock intel heatsink be adequate.

How do you think it will handle games like City Skylines or GTA 5. Edit: My monitor maximum resolution is 1920x1200.

Thanks.

 

[hiyabusared]

it appears your link isn't showing your build

 

[photonboy]

yep. the link is below that.
Go back (it's still there) and copy the specific link to your build.

 

[mcleja]

it appears your link isn't showing your build

Here we go:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cgWrZL

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.00)
Motherboard: Asus H170M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($165.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($79.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($278.00)
Case: Cooler Master Silencio 352 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.00)

Note: prices are in Australian dollars.

 

[hiyabusared]

it appears your link isn't showing your build

Here we go:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cgWrZL

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.00)
Motherboard: Asus H170M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($165.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($79.00)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.00)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 160GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($278.00)
Case: Cooler Master Silencio 352 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full (32/64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.00)

Note: prices are in Australian dollars.

All I can say is why not pay the extra 200 dollars (believe thats close in conversion) and upgrade to the 970 and bump up the psu to a EVGA 600B, or at least upgrade the psu to the EVGA 600B in case later down the road you want to upgrade your graphics card and avoid having to buy another psu.

 

[mcleja]

That sounds like a good idea, thanks. I'll think about upgrading the PSU for future proofing.

 

[Archaic59]

If you wanted more gaming muscle, you could skip the SSD and use the drives you have and upgrade to a GTX 970. I changed to a full ATX board and mid-tower case for breathing room and possible expansion later on and a much higher quality power supply. Just an idea.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($78.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1185.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-28 19:27 AEDT+1100

 

[mcleja]

Any words on the compatibility of the components or CPU heatsink?

 

[Archaic59]

Any words on the compatibility of the components or CPU heatsink?

The stock heatsink can do the job since you won't be overclocking the 6500 and all the new parts appear to be compatible.

 

[mcleja]

Any words on the compatibility of the components or CPU heatsink?

The stock heatsink can do the job since you won't be overclocking the 6500 and all the new parts appear to be compatible.

Ah excellent. Thank you all for the help!

 

[Archaic59]

Please return if you have any other questions. Cheers