Wait to add in GPU?

[tuns3r]

Looking at building a budget computer for gaming. Was thinking of building most of it now and than add a GPU in a couple months. What I was thinking was:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Kgr4M8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Kgr4M8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/hV7CmG/intel-cpu-bx80662i36100) | $144.98 @ DirectCanada
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/hMvZxr/gigabyte-motherboard-gah110ma) | $64.98 @ DirectCanada
**Memory** | [Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/vtXfrH/crucial-memory-ct2k4g4dfs8213) | $44.99 @ Newegg Canada
**Storage** | [Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/y8Jkcf/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240bx200ssd1) | $84.99 @ Amazon Canada
**Case** | [Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00) | $79.39 @ DirectCanada
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze) | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $114.98 @ DirectCanada
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/tTdqqs/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di) | $44.99 @ Memory Express
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$669.29**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-09-18 13:55 EDT-0400 |

 

[LilTwist]

I'm just reposting your list it's pretty messy. Copy and paste the BB code next time.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.39 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($114.98 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $669.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-18 14:01 EDT-0400

If your goal is gaming then you will do fine when you get your GPU with this setup.

 

[SlayZombi]

If you have a little bit higher of a budget, you should DEFINITELY go with an i5 for the build (and the compatible motherboard). For a Graphics card on a budget, I have an R7 260X and it works great on pretty much any game on 1080p. AMD recently released the 300 and 400 series cards. I believe there is the R7 360 which is similar to my 260X so take a look at that.

 

[LilTwist]

SlayZombi is right, you would be much happier with a i5 6500 or 6600.

 

[tuns3r]

Okay thanks the input! I've heard of lots of mixed input on the i3 vs i5 for gaming

 

[ImmortanMoe]

I have been running on a shoe string budget and an i3 6100 powered computer but never have been disappointed due to poor gaming performances (Dang!! that sounded so cool 😀). Anyways, we all know, that no matter what the differences between an i3 - i5 - i7 will always remain, and that is the reason they have been launched as different products targeting different markets. It is true that the performance of an i3 processor will never better that of an i5 of the same gen (no overclocking) but then again, an i3 is available at a much lower price - a factor of prime importance while building a budget PC and goes on to decide the rest of the build.

IMO, you have made a fine choice here, however, I would like to know why two sticks of 4Gb RAM instead of one stick of 8Gb which I guess comes a teeny weeny bit cheaper and also allows the option of adding another stick in the future?

Like I said, I have been playing away happily with a i3 6100 cpu and Gtx 950 gpu, however, I would like to say that I believe that criterion like expectations & satisfaction are relative and what looks good to me might appear to be sub standard to some.

 

[tuns3r]

Thanks for the info ImmortanMoe. I switched the ram to 1-8GB stick. It is the same price but like you said opens up room for expansion!