~$1500 PC Build

[WaelT]

Finally, I'm settling into a reasonable PC build, it will be used mostly for gaming, programming, some photo/video editing. Would those specs be good enough? Also, what do you think about GPU + Monitor combo would it pay out? Any concerns I should have for the air cooler ? Please feel free to suggest and/or comment ... Thank you 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.89 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM 120mm  Fans  ($20.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($299.99 @ Micro Center) 

Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Other: Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011070-WW Black Steel / Plastic MicroATX Mid Tower Air 240 High Airflow MicroATX and Mini-ITX PC Case ($59.99)

Total: $1530.66

 

[DarkBlade2117]

$1500 should easily get a Fury or 980Ti.

[WaelT]

$1500 should easily get a Fury or 980Ti.

Even with a monitor and keyboard ? I don't have anything, so I'm buying everything 

If you have a build with same range with 980/Ti please share

[Hackentosher]

Yeah get a cheaper monitor (asus makes some good ones, like this one) and don't forget a mouse. I suggest a mionix naos series.

[Guest]

Yeah get a cheaper monitor (asus makes some good ones, like this one) and don't forget a mouse. I suggest a mionix naos series.

If they want, ultrawide, they should get it.

[WaelT]

If they want, ultrawide, they should get it.

Actually, yes I prefer ultrawide so I don't go with dual monitors setup... That would be the only reason for me getting ultrawide monitor. 

[WaelT]

Yeah get a cheaper monitor (asus makes some good ones, like this one) and don't forget a mouse. I suggest a mionix naos series.

Sorry didn't mention that, but the only thing I have is a mouse 

[Hackentosher]

Sorry didn't mention that, but the only thing I have is a mouse 

Oh ok, then get ultrawide. This is a very solid setup that you have, I'd go with it.

[WaelT]

Oh ok, then get ultrawide. This is a very solid setup that you have, I'd go with it.

What do you think of the cooling? Is it good enough ? 

[Guest]

What do you think of the cooling? Is it good enough ? 

yea

[DarkBlade2117]

What do you think of the cooling? Is it good enough ?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($441.00 @ Directron)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.89 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: LG 25UM56-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Other: Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011070-WW Black Steel / Plastic MicroATX Mid Tower Air 240 High Airflow MicroATX and Mini-ITX PC Case ($59.99)

Total: $1489.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 22:55 EST-0500

Better air cooler.

If you can live with the lesser keyboard. ( Still CherryMX Browns ) and a smaller monitor, I would go for the 980. For $441 it is a steal.

[WaelT]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($441.00 @ Directron)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.89 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: LG 25UM56-P 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Other: Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011070-WW Black Steel / Plastic MicroATX Mid Tower Air 240 High Airflow MicroATX and Mini-ITX PC Case ($59.99)

Total: $1489.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 22:55 EST-0500

Better air cooler.

If you can live with the lesser keyboard. ( Still CherryMX Browns ) and a smaller monitor, I would go for the 980. For $441 it is a steal.

That's very decent build... Will think about it  

The problem with the 25" ultrawide with me that it would feel narrow, while the 29" has the same height of a 24" which is more comfortable ... I don't I will think about it ...  :rolleyes:

[Hackentosher]

What do you think of the cooling? Is it good enough ? 

Are you going to be overclocking? That cooler can handle a modest overclock (I'm guessing maybe +300mhz ish) but it depends on how well you did in the silicon lottery.