What do you think of this

[Guest]

i have never built a computer before and im not sure if this is a bit over what i need
the games i want to play with it are skyirm,fallout 4, and total war attila
and i want to be able to play them at max or very high graphics
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x4hnmG

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Here are the changes I'd make:

1. Buy an SSD for the OS and programs.
2. Buy an R9 380 instead of the GTX 960.
3. Buy a better PSU.

For that last one, consult the PSU tier list at www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html for recommended models. You could also go for an H170 motherboard unless you wanted to buy an unlocked CPU or add a second GPU in SLI.

 

[Guest]

so what would be the difference between the R9 380 and the GTX 960?

 

[Zerk2012]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H8D48K
The CPU cooler is 20 bucks at Newegg.
Add a SSD for the operating system if budget permits.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

You can see the benchmarks for yourself, just look at reputable websites and not YouTube videos.

 

[Vic 40]

Your own build isn't actually that bad,it's a good build.Having said that would i make adjustments too,

one with your own choice of case,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Silicon Power Silm S55 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon) ( i know alot of money)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 4GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($34.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1123.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-23 10:01 EDT-0400

one with my choice of case so it keeps close to your budget plus the better gpu,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Silicon Power Silm S55 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon) (i know alot of money)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.90 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($34.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1134.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-23 10:02 EDT-0400

both with a better psu and a large enough ssd to start with.Additional storage could be added later on.No after market cpu cooler,but again could be added later on.Dont see the need for the i5 6600 looking at the price and looking at the i5 6500 at price/performance.
I changed the monitor too btw.

I did look to reviews and in all honesty is the r9 380X not that much better,but it will deliver more fps in most games.It depends on the games you play how much.As said read some reviews before making up your mind.