My FIrst PC Build

[DiamondGamer]

Hey guys,

 

This is my first PC Build and I would like to know your thoughts on it and areas where I can improve.

 

PC Part List - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GZt87P

Thanks in advance!

[ChasingPluto]

Just now, DiamondGamer said:

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I see no major sins. ALSO, inb4 R9 390 suggestions

[DiamondGamer]

Haha! Thanks for your info!

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, DiamondGamer said:

Hey guys,

 

This is my first PC Build and I would like to know your thoughts on it and areas where I can improve.

 

PC Part List - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6jwzzy

 

Thanks in advance!

Great SSD choice! I think you should buy the WD 1TB Blue 7200rpm instead of the seagate drive in the list now, 

[ChasingPluto]

1 minute ago, DiamondGamer said:

Haha! Thanks for your info!

Yup yup. Personally I prefer Nvidia cards but I did put an R9 390 in my friends build and I'm I did because he's running a modded Skyrim and is probably enjoying the extra vram so it's always good to keep the games you want to play in mind

[DiamondGamer]

Just now, CaptainGunny said:

Great SSD choice! I think you should buy the WD 1TB Blue 7200rpm instead of the seagate drive in the list now, 

Thanks! I'll look into the HDD but what are your opinions on a wifi card?

[DiamondGamer]

Do you guys have any options for a wifi card that will it be supported by my motherboard?

[Moonzy]

if you dont need nvidia's features like shadowplay or game stream co-op, you might wanna get a r9 390, slightly better performance in games for a lower price

as for wifi card, try getting a motherboard with built in wifi, that'll cost more but might save u pci slots for future expansion

[comicsansms]

6 minutes ago, ChasingPluto said:

I see no major sins. ALSO, inb4 R9 390 suggestions

Yer no. That PSU is just as bad as the CX.

 

Change the PSU to an EVGA B2, G2, GS or GQ or Any PSU from XFX or Seasonic.

[Guest]

Just now, Moonzy said:

if you dont need nvidia's features like shadowplay or game stream co-op, you might wanna get a r9 390, slightly better performance in games for a lower price

as for wifi card, try getting a motherboard with built in wifi, that'll cost more but might save u pci slots for future expansion

 

1 minute ago, DiamondGamer said:

Do you guys have any options for a wifi card that will it be supported by my motherboard?

I personally use a PCIE wi fi card and it works great, but your mileage may vary. I do hear they're better than the USB ones. Also about future expansion, they only take up like one PCIE 1x slot, a slot which may not be used otherwise.  

[ChasingPluto]

Just now, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Yer no. That PSU is just as bad as the CX.

 

Change the PSU to an EVGA B2, G2, GS or GQ or Any PSU from XFX or Seasonic.

In the grand scheme of things, it'll probably be fine. IF he got a more powerful card then I would probably recommend a better PSU but its not like the 970 is really that power hungry

[DiamondGamer]

3 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

if you dont need nvidia's features like shadowplay or game stream co-op, you might wanna get a r9 390, slightly better performance in games for a lower price

as for wifi card, try getting a motherboard with built in wifi, that'll cost more but might save u pci slots for future expansion

Could you tell me a suitable motherboard which has built in wifi for upto 300Mb/s

[comicsansms]

Just now, ChasingPluto said:

In the grand scheme of things, it'll probably be fine. IF he got a more powerful card then I would probably recommend a better PSU but its not like the 970 is really that power hungry

He would probably be fine even with a R9 290x, but that is no excuse to have a crap PSU.

[DiamondGamer]

3 minutes ago, CaptainGunny said:

 

I personally use a PCIE wi fi card and it works great, but your mileage may vary. I do hear they're better than the USB ones. Also about future expansion, they only take up like one PCIE 1x slot, a slot which may not be used otherwise.  

Thanks for the info

[ChasingPluto]

Just now, Comic_Sans_MS said:

He would probably be fine even with a R9 290x, but that is no excuse to have a crap PSU.

Fair enough. I mean I got a second hand SeaSonic so I'm safe but some of the better PSUs are pricey and every penny counts in cheaper builds

[comicsansms]

Just now, ChasingPluto said:

Fair enough. I mean I got a second hand SeaSonic so I'm safe but some of the better PSUs are pricey and every penny counts in cheaper builds

A computer with something better than a GTX 950 should have a good PSU.

[DiamondGamer]

Still waiting on a motherboard with a built in wifi card...

 

PC Part Picker Editied list - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GZt87P

[tataklee]

4 minutes ago, DiamondGamer said:

Still waiting on a motherboard with a built in wifi card...

 

PC Part Picker Editied list - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GZt87P

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($277.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $868.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-27 05:31 EST-0500

 

Don't get a Radeon by Asus, they can barely cool the GPU. There are a lot better and cheaper alternatives. Switched to Skylake, got a faster processor, changed the PSU to one with stellar performance and got you a bigger, reliable SSD. 

[HKZeroFive]

8 minutes ago, DiamondGamer said:

Still waiting on a motherboard with a built in wifi card...

 

PC Part Picker Editied list - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GZt87P

The ASUS R9 390 has absolutely shite cooling. Sapphire (IMO) makes the best, followed by MSI then XFX and Powercolor.

[SeanAngelo]

38 minutes ago, DiamondGamer said:

Hey guys,

 

This is my first PC Build and I would like to know your thoughts on it and areas where I can improve.

 

PC Part List - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GZt87P

Thanks in advance!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card  ($309.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $877.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-27 05:43 EST-0500

[DiamondGamer]

7 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

The ASUS R9 390 has absolutely shite cooling. Sapphire (IMO) makes the best, followed by MSI then XFX and Powercolor.

 

9 minutes ago, tataklee said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($277.00 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $868.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-27 05:31 EST-0500

 

Don't get a Radeon by Asus, they can barely cool the GPU. There are a lot better and cheaper alternatives. Switched to Skylake, got a faster processor, changed the PSU to one with stellar performance and got you a bigger, reliable SSD. 

So this is what I have come up with - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qXTJsY

[tataklee]

1 minute ago, DiamondGamer said:

 

So this is what I have come up with - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qXTJsY

The Sapphire really is the very best R9 390 as HKZeroFive said.