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iamdrinster
By iamdrinster
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Hi guys so I just recently upgraded my rig but I need some advice to my questions, this rig will focus on gaming and a lil bit of multimedia ( just a lil bit )

 

CPU :Intel Core i5 6400 (Stock Cooler)

MOBO: B150A Gaming Pro

GPU: MSI GTX 970 Gaming

MEM: G.Skill Ripjaw 4 16GB DDR4 2400mhz

HDD: 500GB Seagate Sata 7200rpm ( it was on me since 2007)

PSU: Corsair CX500M

Case: Aerocool Strike Advance

Mon: 18.5 Viewsonic LED

 

Take note that I'm very limited in terms of option in my country

 

First of all I plan to upgrade to SSD but there are a lot of variety to choose from, I will use it basically for O.S. and I think a terabyte of HDD? for my games?

 

Second is my case it is really outdated because I still have the usual HDD bay which I find not useful anymore cause I'm only using a 500gig worth of HDDs any recommendations? I would like it to have a side window and somewhat have backroom for cable management

 

Third is CPU cooling, I know skylake is known for low temps and since I'm not gonna overclock it should a Fan based cooling enough? or should I choose between a 120 and 240 radiator water cooling.

 

Fourth my monitor, I plan to upgrade to a 24 inch but I want it to have HDMI and a very clear display (of course its for gaming)

 

Also take into consideration that I'm living in the Philippines which is a tropical country and I'm in a limited budget and availability of items  :)

 

will be waiting for your responses

Intel Core i5 - 6400 <> Msi B150A Gaming Pro <> Msi Gtx 970 Gaming <> G.Skill Ripjaw 4 16Gb DDR4 2400mhz

<> Corsair CX500M <> 160 & 250 Seagate HDD <> Aerocool Strike X (Casing) <>

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For the SSD a Samsung 850 Evo 120 or 250 or 500GB depending of how much are you going to spend in it.

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Probably dont need 16GB ram, go with 8GB and try grab a 120GB SSD for your operating system and a few other programs :)

 

Also lots of people kinda hate the CX series PSU's. Im not too sure the exact reasoning of that, but im pretty sure there are better options for the same price. Good brands usually are EVGA and Seasonic.

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 Corsair Air 240 , CPU: i7-4790K, Mobo: ASUS Gryphon Z97 mATX,  GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970, RAM: G.Skill Sniper 16GB, SSD: SAMSUNG 1TB 840 EVO, Cooling: Corsair H80i PCPP: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/b/f2TH99SFF HTPC
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Apprently Im not planning on replacing my rams and psu cause they are newly bought, i have like some items that need some addressing :) but would you mind dropping some brands so ill know

 

and btw thanks for the responses I really appreciate it

Intel Core i5 - 6400 <> Msi B150A Gaming Pro <> Msi Gtx 970 Gaming <> G.Skill Ripjaw 4 16Gb DDR4 2400mhz

<> Corsair CX500M <> 160 & 250 Seagate HDD <> Aerocool Strike X (Casing) <>

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