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he i3 would just be a scapegoat for future upgrade to 6th gen i5/i7. But I like the fact that i'm still within budget and the gpu was upgraded to a 390.

Anyway, would the processor be easily upgraded in the future given the motherboard? And why wouldnt I need to build around a DDR4 ram?

 

Thanks! :D

 

DDR3 is still going to be relevant for a long time. Little to virtually no difference between DDR3 and DDR4 in gaming.

 

But fair enough. If you want to get the i3, I'd grab a 212 EVO for overclocking so the CPU won't bottleneck the 390 too much until you upgrade. MSI motherboards should have a BIOS that allows for locked CPUs to be overclocked so definitely get one.

 

So your build should look like this:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $692.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I'd highly recommend upgrading the CPU as soon as possible, the i3 will bottleneck and restrict your 390 by a bit.
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Basically I want to build a 1080p gaming rig that is easily upgradeable in the future (ddr4 compatible ram and a mobo with a 1151 socket for 6th gen cores.)

 

I need help in choosing a psu and a case for my rig. And any suggestions? Anything I can replace? I need to keep the budget under $700.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tWJVMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tWJVMp/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card  ($233.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $573.85
 
 
Note: I already have an existing old (7yr old) 500gb HDD. I'll put it on the finished product if possible. Thanks!
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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($263.98 @ OutletPC) 


Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 


Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $698.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.10GHz - Intel Stock Cooler - Zotac Geforce GT 610 2GB Synergy Edition

Intel DH61WW - Corsair® Value Select 4GBx1 DDR3 1600 MHz - Antec BP-300P PSU

WD Green 1TB - Seagate 2.5" HDD 1TB - Seagate Barracuda 500GB - Antec X1 E.

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Basically I want to build a 1080p gaming rig that is easily upgradeable in the future (ddr4 compatible ram and a mobo with a 1151 socket for 6th gen cores.)

 

I need help in choosing a psu and a case for my rig. And any suggestions? Anything I can replace? I need to keep the budget under $700.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tWJVMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tWJVMp/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card  ($233.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $573.85
 
 
Note: I already have an existing old (7yr old) 500gb HDD. I'll put it on the finished product if possible. Thanks!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RHpbBm

 

I don't think you need a z170 for an I3.


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The dual core i3 is going to limit you in some games. I'd invest in a Haswell four core, it's still a great option today and there's no reason to 'futureproof' your build with DDR4. It's cheaper and will do a lot better. Upgraded to an XFX 390 and added a SSD:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $707.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RHpbBm

 

I don't think you need a z170 for an I3.

That BCLK over locking though, 4.4Ghz i3-610

 

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($263.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $698.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-10 04:12 EST-0500
 
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My $700 budget includes the PSU and Case, and I think you missed it.. But thanks anyways!  :D

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RHpbBm

 

I don't think you need a z170 for an I3.

I wanted to use the z170 for its 1151 socket for 6th gen cores and its oc capabilities, the i3-6100 was just a scapegoat.

 

 

The dual core i3 is going to limit you in some games. I'd invest in a Haswell four core, it's still a great option today and there's no reason to 'futureproof' your build with DDR4. It's cheaper and will do a lot better. Upgraded to an XFX 390 and added a SSD:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $707.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-10 04:12 EST-0500

 

The i3 would just be a scapegoat for future upgrade to 6th gen i5/i7. But I like the fact that i'm still within budget and the gpu was upgraded to a 390.

Anyway, would the processor be easily upgraded in the future given the motherboard? And why wouldnt I need to build around a DDR4 ram?

 

Thanks! :D

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he i3 would just be a scapegoat for future upgrade to 6th gen i5/i7. But I like the fact that i'm still within budget and the gpu was upgraded to a 390.

Anyway, would the processor be easily upgraded in the future given the motherboard? And why wouldnt I need to build around a DDR4 ram?

 

Thanks! :D

 

DDR3 is still going to be relevant for a long time. Little to virtually no difference between DDR3 and DDR4 in gaming.

 

But fair enough. If you want to get the i3, I'd grab a 212 EVO for overclocking so the CPU won't bottleneck the 390 too much until you upgrade. MSI motherboards should have a BIOS that allows for locked CPUs to be overclocked so definitely get one.

 

So your build should look like this:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($102.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $692.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-10 04:38 EST-0500
 
I'd highly recommend upgrading the CPU as soon as possible, the i3 will bottleneck and restrict your 390 by a bit.

'Fanboyism is stupid' - someone on this forum.

Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

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CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

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