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First build (again)

GWesterdijk
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So i really do need a computer now, but i also can't spend too much (student), so i made a little list that i'll elaborate further

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card  ($143.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $570.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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so for the cpu, i really want to have the newest of the newest right now, so it can go a little longer with me and won't have future compatibility issues ( ddr 4, motherboard, etc.)
the mobo maybe ugly, but that's what i can pay most for just a good working mobo.
the ram doesn't matter that much, but is higher speed really that much better?
thoughest of all is the video card, i want to do a bit of light gaming, but also pay not too much, like i won't be playing Fallout or Far cry or Battlefront for that matter.
power supply, well it's the best i could find for the price ( ill come back on that later)
as for the case i got one of 40$
i got a windows license and i won't need a cdrom drive
 
but the biggest problem of all, i live in the netherlands unfortunately.
so the price u see up there, is almost 700 euros (770$)
the biggest price difference are the mobo and the card, but even a semi modular cx500 is almost 20$ more expensive in the netherlands.
and i'm not that great a fan of buying at amazon.de, which i did look at but couldnt find much.
 
and to be honest i might need to buy a monitor.
 
so my question: are there any parts that might replace the ones i picked for better quality and the same (or if found lower) price? i know the 750 Ti is not for real gaming, but it's still a good card right? an ssd of around 250GB for around 60 or 70 $ is welcome
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Includes a slightly lower CPU (not much for the price), better GPU, and a 21.5" monitor that will work if you HAVE to have one

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $696.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:07 EST-0500

Intel Core i7-6700k | 2 X Gigabyte 4GB GTX 970 Overclocked Edition | 16GB (4X4GB) DDR4 2133MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum | MasterCase Pro 5

ASUS Z170 Deluxe Motherboard | 256GB Samsung 840 Pro + Seagate 2TB Storage | Corsair Hydro H80i GT | Windows 10 Pro 64bit | Corsair HX850i

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Includes a slightly lower CPU (not much for the price), better GPU, and a 21.5" monitor that will work if you HAVE to have one

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $696.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:07 EST-0500

 

 

SSD: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=500+gb+samsung+850+evo&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=66877362036&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13580101457478311326&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_47z0avw8ma_b

 

The 750 ti is OK for low 1080p gaming, but you should upgrade in the near future. 

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Includes a slightly lower CPU (not much for the price), better GPU, and a 21.5" monitor that will work if you HAVE to have one

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $696.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:07 EST-0500

 

Those probably aren't the prices in netherlands

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Good call on the SSD. Reset with SSD Addition

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($204.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $760.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:12 EST-0500

Intel Core i7-6700k | 2 X Gigabyte 4GB GTX 970 Overclocked Edition | 16GB (4X4GB) DDR4 2133MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum | MasterCase Pro 5

ASUS Z170 Deluxe Motherboard | 256GB Samsung 840 Pro + Seagate 2TB Storage | Corsair Hydro H80i GT | Windows 10 Pro 64bit | Corsair HX850i

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Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($51.99 @ Amazon) 




Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($213.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $658.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:15 EST-0500

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thnx guys ill get back to you, cuz the r9 is around 60 euros more here so yeah.

but the cpu is great, i didn't even know there was a 6400, but is it worth it to pay 20 euros more for a 6500?

i think ill stick with the psu cuz of the semi modularity.

and instead ill buy a 250 gb ssd, cuz i got a 1TB external drive so i think the ssd would be well spend.

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