First custom build help!

[prepp3]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/k3gHXL

Should I change the case or cpu cooler if I plan on Overclocking?

Also is there  any cheaper graphics cards with good performance?

[z97]

Need to change the cooler all together or change the case.

 

• Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler and Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case are not compatible.

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Part List Price History (Excluding Tax and Com

[Lotus]

Here is what I'd do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.50 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design FD-CA-CORE-3300-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $754.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-01 15:20 EST-0500

 

It's a little more expensive, but worth it.

-240GB SSD from a great OEM. That Kingston one is crap and has a bad history (false advertising)

-swapped memory out for faster and cheaper. Dual channel is also better here as it still leaves slots open for future expansion

-swapped GPU out for a cheaper one. Similar performance, moderate cost savings. The PCS+ is a great cooler

-swapped case for one that fits the cooler and is a great case in general. Already has enough fans for the build preinstalled

-swapped PSU out for a good one. The Seasonic S12II is a great PSU while the CX PSU should only be used in super cheap builds if you can't afford anything decent

 

BTW for those who don't realize it, the idea behind this build is to OC the i5-6500 using ASrock's bios update that enables BCLK overclocking on Skylake CPUs. The "Sky OC" bios is no longer just a beta bios.

[Philcat101]

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Wait, what? An informative build refining post, stating why everything was changed for the better?

i r8 8/8 m8

[Lotus]

Here is another option if you forego the SSD (you can add one in later) and if you're willing to pay a bit more:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($183.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.50 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $768.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-01 15:36 EST-0500

[prepp3]

Here is another option if you forego the SSD (you can add one in later) and if you're willing to pay a bit more:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($183.88 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.50 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.50 @ Newegg)

Total: $768.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-01 15:36 EST-0500

I kind of want a case with a window that is pretty large, is there any case that can do that and fit the stuff in it???

[Lotus]

I kind of want a case with a window that is pretty large, is there any case that can do that and fit the stuff in it???

Yes if you're willing to pay another $20-30 over the Core and $40-50 over the N200

 

NZXT S340

Fractal Designs Define S w/ Window

 

When building I usually only go for Aesthetics last if there's room in the budget.

[prepp3]

Yes if you're willing to pay another $20-30 over the Core and $40-50 over the N200

 

NZXT S340

Fractal Designs Define S w/ Window

 

When building I usually only go for Aesthetics last if there's room in the budget.

what about the NZXT source 220

[Lotus]

what about the NZXT source 220

It has enough included fans, but there are no dust filters and the cable management area behind the motherboard tray is too small. I'd go for a better case if you can afford it. The Fractal Design Core 3300 is the same price and doesn't suffer those drawbacks, although there's no window. It's your choice though. Aesthetics versus practicality.

[prepp3]

It has enough included fans, but there are no dust filters and the cable management area behind the motherboard tray is too small. I'd go for a better case if you can afford it. The Fractal Design Core 3300 is the same price and doesn't suffer those drawbacks, although there's no window. It's your choice though. Aesthetics versus practicality.

How about the corsair spec 02?

[Lotus]

How about the corsair spec 02?

At that price point you should just get the S340.

[prepp3]

At that price point you should just get the S340.

Is there any different coolers I can fit in the corsair 100r?

[Lotus]

Is there any different coolers I can fit in the corsair 100r?

If a 120mm tower cooler won't fit, then no unless you want to go water cooling (you don't).