Feedback on new build, first time builder

[Paddywarf]

Budget (including currency): ~ $2000 (CAN)

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Elder scrolls online, rainbow six, later upgrade for elder scrolls 6 (whenever that is) and unreal engine

Other details:, hope to buy soon.

Hello everyone!

This is my first time building a pc and I wanted to make sure my build looks good before buying any parts. I used pc part picker and thought it would be good to get input on my current build if I am missing anything, remove/replace parts. Already have mouse/keyboard/monitor. 

Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor

Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler Asus PRIME H570-PLUS ATX LGA1200 Motherboard Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory Corsair MP400 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB Blower Video Card Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit Asus PCE-AC56 PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter Corsair AF120 (2018) 52 CFM 120 mm Fan

Thanks!

[Chris Pratt]

Parts list is private. Also, it's better to embed the list, so people don't have to click off.

[Paddywarf]

updated (maybe) build        PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dH8MW3 CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ Memory Express)  CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.50 @ Vuugo)  Motherboard: Gigabyte Z590 AORUS PRO AX ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($339.99 @ Memory Express)  Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers)  Storage: ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($144.99 @ Amazon Canada)  Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB Blower Video Card  ($470.98 @ Newegg Canada)  Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.05 @ Vuugo)  Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.50 @ Vuugo)  Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($134.94 @ shopRBC)  Case Fan: Corsair AF120 (2018) 52 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($19.98 @ Amazon Canada)  Total: $1823.91 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-06-10 23:36 EDT-0400

[Herman Mcpootis]

10 minutes ago, Paddywarf said:

Oh, My bad! here is the list.   Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor   Asus PRIME H570-PLUS ATX LGA1200 Motherboard

no point getting an unlocked i5 with a H570 board, get an 11400 if you're not overclocking.

[Paddywarf]

Just now, Herman Mcpootis said:

no point getting an unlocked i5 with a H570 board, get an 11400 if you're not overclocking.

thanks! what motherboard should I get if I do intend to overclock (or is it even worth it)

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($240.00 @ shopRBC) 3600/5600x works too if you can get the GPU now.
Motherboard: Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Canada Computers) has integrated wifi.
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($144.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.50 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $879.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-06-10 22:56 EDT-0400

[Paddywarf]

26 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($240.00 @ shopRBC) 3600/5600x works too if you can get the GPU now.
Motherboard: Gigabyte B560M AORUS PRO AX Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Canada Computers) has integrated wifi.
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($144.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.50 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $879.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-06-10 22:56 EDT-0400

about 3600/5600x, did you mean the amd cpu?

I also dont see a cpu cooler, won't I need one?

I also found this gpu. would this be good (at least till the shortage ends)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB Blower Video Card  ($470.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
 

[expiredbiscuit]

35 minutes ago, Paddywarf said:

about 3600/5600x, did you mean the amd cpu?

I also dont see a cpu cooler, won't I need one?

I also found this gpu. would this be good (at least till the shortage ends)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB Blower Video Card  ($470.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
 

No, you won't be needing a cooler as a stock cooler comes with the 11400 and would be sufficient for it.

[Guest]

7 hours ago, expiredbiscuit said:

No, you won't be needing a cooler as a stock cooler comes with the 11400 and would be sufficient for it.

The stock Intel cooler is terrible. He will definitely want an aftermarket one. Something like an Arctic Freezer 34 shouldn't be that much.

[expiredbiscuit]

On 6/11/2021 at 4:25 PM, lee32uk said:

The stock Intel cooler is terrible. He will definitely want an aftermarket one. Something like an Arctic Freezer 34 shouldn't be that much.

While gaming it handles it well enough though. I may be wrong, but I use the stock cooler with an i5-9400f. While gaming it goes up to 79C (I have a terrible thermal compound too. Conductivity of 1.93 W/m-K) in worst case scenarios. But I also have a very high ambient temperature of 37C - 39C when it happens. So I guess, it should be fine.

[Guest]

9 hours ago, expiredbiscuit said:

While gaming it handles it well enough though. I may be wrong, but I use the stock cooler with an i5-9400f. While gaming it goes up to 79C (I have a terrible thermal compound too. Conductivity of 1.93 W/m-K) in worst case scenarios. But I also have a very high ambient temperature of 37C - 39C when it happens. So I guess, it should be fine.

If you want to get the most out of the cpu by removing the power limits then you are going to want a better cooler. The stock cooler isn't going to do well handling 150W+ TDP.