Need First Build Advice

[lookaballoon]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FbfZbv

This is the first build I've ever done. I'm looking for feedback and suggestions as to what I should change or add to make it better. I'm going to use it for gaming, and I'd like to keep it around the $1500 range but I can go a bit further if the upgrade or change is worth it. Thanks in advance!

[CJ Chua]

Very nice

[Caloon]

Looks great. Did you think about going with skylake?

[lookaballoon]

Looks great. Did you think about going with skylake?

No I hadn't, but I'll look into it. Thanks!

[AstrophysicalComputing]

When you are in a situation and you need to ground yourself. Use a balloon or a glove and that will help Good luck !

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FbfZbv

 

This is the first build I've ever done. I'm looking for feedback and suggestions as to what I should change or add to make it better. I'm going to use it for gaming, and I'd like to keep it around the $1500 range but I can go a bit further if the upgrade or change is worth it. Thanks in advance!

If you're willing to go with AMD , I'm gladly to make you list that is cheaper that you will like, without losing performance.

[Streetguru]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FbfZbv

Welp here's my usual suggestion

6700K + 390 with the capacity to crossfire in the future if you ever get into 4k gaming

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zcsQHx

Also just use linux *wink* *wink*

Overall you're going to probably want a 390 over a 970 for DX12, we now have 2 benchmarks confirming that AMD is gaining a fair amount of performance with DX12, a 390 keeps up with a stock 980 in Fable Legends.

Also if you're just gaming feel free to get a locked processor, they're usually a fair bit cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zcsQHx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zcsQHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($369.90 @ B&H)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($47.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($334.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($86.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Rosewill 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($128.00 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1352.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-25 01:55 EDT-0400

[lookaballoon]

If you're willing to go with AMD , I'm gladly to make you list that is cheaper that you will like, without losing performance.

That would be great. Thank you!

[Caloon]

Here =) I did some modifications... Of your budget allows you to take 16gb of ram go for it, but you probably won't need as much. I went with black and white theme. I left you CM Hypee 212 Evo, but if I were you I'd go for be quiet! Dark Rock 3

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.95 @ B&H)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.39 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($283.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($94.89 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($244.65 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($112.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $1496.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-25 02:10 EDT-0400

[LionWaffles]

Nice build, but the processor won't be good for overclocking, but it does turbo to 4 GHz, so I guess that's enough. 

[le_fourniquet]

Noticed you did not put any mouse on the parts list. 

I personally think that a good mouse is way more important than a good Keyboard

 

I tried the Rival from steelseries, Really liked it

 

Anyway you should look into that, there are a ton of options.

 

Good luck on your first build !

 

P.S.: Maybe checkout the Mionix Castor, looks awesome, If I didn't need all the buttons that the Logitech G600 has, i'd probably Go with that !

[lookaballoon]

Noticed you did not put any mouse on the parts list.

I personally think that a good mouse is way more important than a good Keyboard

I tried the Rival from steelseries, Really liked it

Anyway you should look into that, there are a ton of options.

Good luck on your first build !

P.S.: Maybe checkout the Mionix Castor, looks awesome, If I didn't need all the buttons that the Logitech G600 has, i'd probably Go with that !

I actually am upgrading from an old gaming laptop, so I already have a Razer Deathadder, but I'll look into what you suggested. Thanks!