Need Suggestion for a Personal Gaming Rig

[franzefx]

1. Budget and Location:

    Budget: 1000$ USD or equivalent to 47,000 PHP (Philippines Currency)

    Location: I can buy online and use shipment or from local stores here in my area.

2. Aim

    For some productivity (not render or hardcore editing tho so an i5 is okay), most of the time I'll be using it for gaming.

    I play DotA 2, GTA V, Witcher, Fallout and NBA 2k16. 

3. Monitors

    I'm looking for a non-ips one and a non-4k since I don't plan to play in that much of a resolution. A 1080p type of  

    Monitor is enough for me.

4. Peripherals 

    Not a fanboy of any brand, but if possible, a kb + mouse that suits a red & black combo. *also suggest a mousepad hehe

5. Why are you upgrading?

    I just need a second rig since I'll be using my other rig with an i7 for more productivity and less for gaming. And also I need this

    rig so that I can carry it possibly when I'm invited to join lan parties with my friends and families. 

 

The picture below is what I proposed to buy, but if it's possible to max out the budget including a single monitor and peripherals, may you suggest

something that is better?

 

ps: I did go for a DDR3 Ram since I am more comfortable with it and the current DDR4 rams are still being developed so that's why I'll still be waiting

for more updates and reviews on that level of Ram.

[HKZeroFive]

Just go with DDR4 RAM. Costs about the same and you're better off having it with Skylake. DDR4 is perfectly safe to use, there's really no reason to wait for it to be 'developed more'.

 

Trash SSD, bait and switch product. Adata SP550 or the Sandisk SSD Plus gets my vote.

 

For gaming, I'd go for a 7200RPM WD Caviar Blue over the WD Green.

 

And finally, R9 380 > GTX 960.

[Maccat123]

Be warned that DDR3 isn't officially supported by skylake architecture, it'll run, but just be cautious, honestly I see zero reason to not run ddr4 now, but that's your choice.
I've got a h440 myself, good case, airflow isn't great but very silent and great looking, good cable management also. 

What mobo you using? 

[franzefx]

1 minute ago, Maccat123 said:

Be warned that DDR3 isn't officially supported by skylake architecture, it'll run, but just be cautious, honestly I see zero reason to not run ddr4 now, but that's your choice.
I've got a h440 myself, good case, airflow isn't great but very silent and great looking, good cable management also. 

What mobo you using? 

So I'll be better with going for a DDR4 since it is also a precaution, right? I'm thinking of a mobo right now but if possible, maybe you can suggest a good one?

[mikat]

don't get ddr3 for your skylake cpu, it will damage it in the long run because ddr3 runs at 1.5V and skylake only officially supports up to 1.35V ram

[franzefx]

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Just go with DDR4 RAM. Costs about the same and you're better off having it with Skylake. DDR4 is perfectly safe to use, there's really no reason to wait for it 'being developed more'.

 

Trash SSD, bait and switch product. Adata SP550 or the Sandisk SSD Plus gets my vote.

 

For gaming, I'd go for a 7200RPM WD Caviar Blue over the WD Green.

 

And finally, R9 380 > GTX 960.

I see, so I'll get a DDR4, change it to a R9 380, get the caviar blue and switch to adata? The price won't exceed the budget?

[Maccat123]

Yeah it's safer to use something supported, tbh ddr4 is just a safer and better bet now anyway, there's been no problems really and it's faster and runs at lower voltage, so I see no reason as to not. 
Unsure on mobo, but I assume a mid range Asus h170 will do  

[ClobberXD]

13 minutes ago, franzefx said:

1. Budget and Location:

    Budget: 1000$ USD or equivalent to 47,000 PHP (Philippines Currency)

    Location: I can buy online and use shipment or from local stores here in my area.

2. Aim

    For some productivity (not render or hardcore editing tho so an i5 is okay), most of the time I'll be using it for gaming.

    I play DotA 2, GTA V, Witcher, Fallout and NBA 2k16. 

3. Monitors

    I'm looking for a non-ips one and a non-4k since I don't plan to play in that much of a resolution. A 1080p type of  

    Monitor is enough for me.

4. Peripherals 

    Not a fanboy of any brand, but if possible, a kb + mouse that suits a red & black combo. *also suggest a mousepad hehe

5. Why are you upgrading?

    I just need a second rig since I'll be using my other rig with an i7 for more productivity and less for gaming. And also I need this

    rig so that I can carry it possibly when I'm invited to join lan parties with my friends and families. 

 

The picture below is what I proposed to buy, but if it's possible to max out the budget including a single monitor and peripherals, may you suggest

something that is better?

 

ps: I did go for a DDR3 Ram since I am more comfortable with it and the current DDR4 rams are still being developed so that's why I'll still be waiting

for more updates and reviews on that level of Ram.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.44 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($111.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1015.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-14 08:51 EST-0500

 

This will do perfectly fine. If the keyboard and mouse also comes under $1000, pick the R9 380 instead of the GTX 970...

[franzefx]

3 minutes ago, mikat said:

don't get ddr3 for your skylake cpu, it will damage it in the long run because ddr3 runs at 1.5V and skylake only officially supports up to 1.35V ram

didn't know that, thanks for the info mate 

[franzefx]

8 minutes ago, anandgeforce said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.44 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($111.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1015.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-14 08:51 EST-0500

 

This will do perfectly fine. If the keyboard and mouse also comes under $1000, pick the R9 380 instead of the GTX 970...

I'll be checking this out. Thanks mate.

[Nena Trinity]

I vote for a R9 380X and a SSHD! maybe? Never used a SSHD myself so I am not sure how good it is but many of the guys at work uses em and say they are good!

[franzefx]

Just now, Nena360 said:

I vore for a R9 380X and a SSHD! maybe? Never used a SSHD myself so I am not sure how good it is but many of the guys at work uses em and say they are good!

I've never heard of an SSHD before, how much does it cost?

[Nena Trinity]

Just now, franzefx said:

I've never heard of an SSHD before, how much does it cost?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=sshd&N=-1&isNodeId=1

[Maccat123]

An SSHD is worth it imo, cost is near enough the same but you get great boot speeds, defo worth a look into

[franzefx]

1 minute ago, Maccat123 said:

An SSHD is worth it imo, cost is near enough the same but you get great boot speeds, defo worth a look into

I am into it already, I've watched a review about it and it is worth it. I have a question, what type of amd procie and mobo can handle a ddr4 ram? I dont have any idea when it comes to amd 

[Maccat123]

I don't think any of them do lol, at least at a desktop standpoint, I checked their most recent 8370 and that's ddr3, could be wrong though. 

[ClobberXD]

1 hour ago, franzefx said:

I'll be checking this out. Thanks mate.

Happy to help!

[ClobberXD]

1 hour ago, Maccat123 said:

I don't think any of them do lol, at least at a desktop standpoint, I checked their most recent 8370 and that's ddr3, could be wrong though. 

The FX-8370 is DDR3 - AMD is slow to DDR4. The new Zen CPUs are based on DDR4.

[ClobberXD]

1 hour ago, franzefx said:

I am into it already, I've watched a review about it and it is worth it. I have a question, what type of amd procie and mobo can handle a ddr4 ram? I dont have any idea when it comes to amd 

No AMD Processor up to date can take on DDR4. The Zen-based CPUs will definitely be based on DDR4 though!

[Maccat123]

16 minutes ago, anandgeforce said:

The FX-8370 is DDR3 - AMD is slow to DDR4. The new Zen CPUs are based on DDR4.

I did say the 8370 was ddr3  

[tataklee]

I'm not convinced that those pcpartpicker links are all too useful if you have to buy your hardware in your own country utilizing the given local infrastructure. So here's another suggestion.

[franzefx]

36 minutes ago, tataklee said:

I'm not convinced that those pcpartpicker links are all too useful if you have to buy your hardware in your own country utilizing the given local infrastructure. So here's another suggestion.

thanks man, but this is what I think is better? (i dont need a new ssd since i have an extra one)

[tataklee]

Okay, I didn't realize you also had to include a monitor. Your build should definitely work, but I'd suggest that you get the R9 380X Nitro instead of the MSI card, as it's only 300 PHP more and offers around 10 percent more performance.

 

http://dynaquestpc.com/product/sapphire-nitro-r9-380x-4gb-ddr5/