I think this will be my first computer

[DutchTexan]

 

So, I’m not currently a huge PC gamer(on an iMac) but I would like to get into it. I’m just a kid in college but I have allocated $1,200 for a new computer(w/o tax + shipping) that I can also use to study, watch youtube videos, work on excel, ect ect. I already have a great mechanical keyboard and a Razer Naga. I’ve been spending a lot of time on forums reading suggestions on what is good and what isn’t quite as great. I’m mainly attracted to value orientaded options enmeshed in quality and relaiblility. 

Basically, I’m looking for outstanding bang for the buck 1080p gaming with 16GB RAM, decent processing power, and awesome life of the system. This will be my main, only computer for at least 5 years. Mind you:

• I have a mechanical keyboard, mouse, and windows 7 key(to upgrade to Windows 10)
• I have a Micro Center near me, so I have decided to get my CPU, GPU, case, and SSD there. (or whatever else is a great deal)
• I really like g2 power supplies, from what I hear, but the prices have gone up (I suspect from the MSI Dream build that just ended)
• I don’t need 16GB of ram, but I really, really want it.
• All components must be available at Micro Center, Newegg, or Amazon.

 

As for the future(1-2 years after built) I will be looking to getting a 4k monitor and another r9 390, depending on how into gaming I become(why I picked a 850w PSU) Does this build allow that? Also as for overclocking, I will not be overclocking immediately, but I will overclock.

 

Here’s what I’m thinkin’

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GsNFcf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GsNFcf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($118.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($314.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor  ($131.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1208.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-17 16:46 EST-0500

 

 

Basically, I want a great 1080p gaming rig that I can use for school, future work, and everything else in between. I want it to last and I want it to be of great value. 

[Killervolt]

Yes that looks pretty good. You'll be fine in the future with another 390. 

[Bananasplit_00]

way to bulky PSU, get something like 600W, otherwise it looks fine

[DutchTexan]

Just now, Killervolt said:

Yes that looks pretty good. You'll be fine in the future with another 390. 

I originally wanted to go 4k, but I figure I should first see how necessary it is. Also, in a few years I’ll be able to get another r9 390 and a 4k monitor way keeper.

[DutchTexan]

1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

way to bulky PSU, get something like 600W, otherwise it looks fine

bulky as it won’t fit well? Or bulky as in too much power? If the latter, would it hurt the computer?

[Killervolt]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

I originally wanted to go 4k, but I figure I should first see how necessary it is. Also, in a few years I’ll be able to get another r9 390 and a 4k monitor way keeper.

That's a pretty good idea. You COULD go 1440p now, but if you might want to just save your money for the future

[Hailey-Ross]

1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

way to bulky PSU, get something like 600W, otherwise it looks fine

He stated he will be upgrading to an additional 390, as such it would be budget oriented to include that in the price now instead of buying two power supplies.

[DutchTexan]

Just now, Preuss said:

He stated he will be upgrading to an additional 390, as such it would be budget oriented to include that in the price now instead of buying two power supplies.

My philosophy exactly! Theoretically, could I have a 2,000w and it not affect the system negatively? 

[Bananasplit_00]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

bulky as it won’t fit well? Or bulky as in too much power? If the latter, would it hurt the computer?

the latter, just thought you could save your wallet some holes  its fine but 850W is way enogh for that build

 

1 minute ago, Preuss said:

He stated he will be upgrading to an additional 390, as such it would be budget oriented to include that in the price now instead of buying two power supplies.

guess i might have missed that, even then 850W is a bit much, 750W would be fine

[DutchTexan]

2 minutes ago, Killervolt said:

That's a pretty good idea. You COULD go 1440p now, but if you might want to just save your money for the future

I agree, but I figure 133ish for a monitor is a good starting investment. I may potentially buy a tiny 4k smart tv in a year or so. How is PC gaming on TVs?

[Hailey-Ross]

1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

the latter, just thought you could save your wallet some holes  its fine but 850W is way enogh for that build

 

guess i might have missed that, even then 850W is a bit much, 750W would be fine

Very true, if OP is looking to save money and use it elsewhere this would be a good place to do that.

[DutchTexan]

1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

the latter, just thought you could save your wallet some holes  its fine but 850W is way enogh for that build

 

guess i might have missed that, even then 850W is a bit much, 750W would be fine

I’ll see about a g2 750w 

[DutchTexan]

2 minutes ago, Preuss said:

Very true, if OP is looking to save money and use it elsewhere this would be a good place to do that.

pcpartpicker says two r9 390s in crossfire would draw 762 watts -___-

 

@Bananasplit_00

[Bananasplit_00]

4 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

I’ll see about a g2 750w 

 

2 minutes ago, DutchTexan said:

pcpartpicker says two r9 390s in crossfire would draw 762 watts -___-

 

@Bananasplit_00

well then, maby they would, there kind of new to me  well 780W? i belive there are some of those on the market, otherwise go with a 800W  sorry for messing up

[DutchTexan]

Just now, Bananasplit_00 said:

 

well then, maby they would, there kind of new to me  well 780W? i belive there are some of those on the market, otherwise go with a 800W  sorry for messing up

Hey, I can’t expect you to know everything! Sall good

[Bananasplit_00]

1 minute ago, DutchTexan said:

Hey, I can’t expect you to know everything! Sall good

well thanks for that, hope you find a PSU that suits your needs and fitts this build perfectly

[KickinGravy]

Always leave room for overhead when it comes to psu's, 850 watts is fine and leaves room for upgrades in the future. Keep in mind a good psu can last you 10-15 years

[DutchTexan]

 

2 hours ago, KickinGravy said:

Always leave room for overhead when it comes to psu's, 850 watts is fine and leaves room for upgrades in the future. Keep in mind a good psu can last you 10-15 years

When I watch people putting computers together on YouTube I've noticed a common theme. They seem to always save their SSD and PSU from the previous build. So, one can infer it's worth it to buy a quality ssd and power supply, no? 

[ic3panda]

get a 144hz monitor. aoc has one freesync monitor that is quite cheap for a freesync monitor.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-g2460pf

[DutchTexan]

22 minutes ago, ic3panda said:

get a 144hz monitor. aoc has one freesync monitor that is quite cheap for a freesync monitor.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-g2460pf

Yeah but for $260 I could get a 1440p monitor?

 

How much worse is 60hz from day to day stuff to let's stay proffesional level gaming compared to 120hz or 144hz?

 

would it be a considerable difference to an average gamer?

[ic3panda]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

Yeah but for $260 I could get a 1440p monitor?

 

How much worse is 60hz from day to day stuff to let's stay proffesional level gaming compared to 120hz or 144hz?

 

would it be a considerable difference to an average gamer?

what's the point if you have a 1440p monitor but have bad experience with it? like screen tearing and stuttering?

[DutchTexan]

41 minutes ago, ic3panda said:

what's the point if you have a 1440p monitor but have bad experience with it? like screen tearing and stuttering?

Is that how bad 60hz is?

 

[ic3panda]

Just now, DutchTexan said:

Is that how bad 60hz is?

 

depends on what settings are you gonna play with your games. if high/ultra setting and match with a normal 60hz monitor. the be ready to experience screen tearing and stuttering.

[Hailey-Ross]

18 hours ago, DutchTexan said:

My philosophy exactly! Theoretically, could I have a 2,000w and it not affect the system negatively? 

The question isn't affecting performance, it overall goes against how Power Supply's work. Each Power supply has a curve to its efficiency. Each graph will be different but here is a basic one showing how it will look.

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

By using it under/over the peak efficiency you hurting your own electric bill, even if ever so slightly. This also depends greatly on the Power Supply.

[Hailey-Ross]

11 hours ago, ic3panda said:

depends on what settings are you gonna play with your games. if high/ultra setting and match with a normal 60hz monitor. the be ready to experience screen tearing and stuttering.

Thats not entirely true, depending on how high of an fps your getting you will not see the screen tearing as bad, I play on a 60hz monitor with 5ms response time. The only time i get screen tearing is in the 69-75 fps range on fps games, since I get well over 100 fps in those games, I don't even see tearing at all. The only way Ive been able to test this is to go into CSGO and use the console to limit the frame rate to that range.

 

Also stuttering would have nothing to do with your monitor unless it has a super low response time and is literally not meant for gaming.

 

 

 

Edit: Sorry for the double post.