new build Help with CPU selection

[Frarebear]

Hey everyone, 

 

This is my very first build and I'm lost. I just got into computer gaming and I love it! I really don't have another reason to build a computer except for gaming. I am a pitcher with the Yankees. I travel a lot through out the year. So it needs to be small something the I can get a quality mobo that's mATX or ITX.

 

So far I have gotten myself a little EVGA GTX 980 Classified for this build. I got it on sale for 480 USD. That's my parts list so far.

 

So the big problem is I need a CPU that won't bottleneck my 980 and has at least 4 cores over 3.2ghz for under $200 preferably under $150. I will be waiting till October or later to build this. I'm not afraid to overclock or anything like that. I had my heart set on the AMD FX 6300 but an i5 might be more future proofed. Let me know what you all think! Thank you!

[Aereldor]

3 minutes ago, Frarebear said:

Hey everyone, 

 

This is my very first build and I'm lost. I just got into computer gaming and I love it! I really don't have another reason to build a computer except for gaming. I am a pitcher with the Yankees. I travel a lot through out the year. So it needs to be small something the I can get a quality mobo that's mATX or ITX.

 

So far I have gotten myself a little EVGA GTX 980 Classified for this build. I got it on sale for 480 USD. That's my parts list so far.

 

So the big problem is I need a CPU that won't bottleneck my 980 and has at least 4 cores over 3.2ghz for under $200 preferably under $150. I will be waiting till October or later to build this. I'm not afraid to overclock or anything like that. I had my heart set on the AMD FX 6300 but an i5 might be more future proofed. Let me know what you all think! Thank you!

What's your overall budget? Where do you live? If we're to make recommendations, we'll need details, as we need to factor in the cost of the platform and the regional variations in price.

EDIT: Nevermind, I just found out what 'The Yankees' are. However, an overall budget will help. 

[verydogesuchwow]

2 minutes ago, Aereldor said:

What's your overall budget? Where do you live? If we're to make recommendations, we'll need details, as we need to factor in the cost of the platform and the regional variations in price.

Budget: 150-200 max

Location: United States

 

it says in the post

[Frarebear]

I live in the US. During the offseason I live in Montana. Budget is $1000. I already have the GPU at $480. So $520 for the rest? It won't be a big deal to go over that though.

[Aereldor]

1 minute ago, verydogesuchwow said:

Budget: 150-200 max

Location: United States

 

it says in the post

For the CPU alone. Intel and AMD platforms don't cost the same, and on the Intel side, LGA 1150 and 1151 platforms don't cost the same either.

[TrifectaIII]

2 minutes ago, Frarebear said:

I had my heart set on the AMD FX 6300

Seeing as how the 6300 is effectively a 3 core processor, it doesn't really meet your specs.

3 minutes ago, Frarebear said:

but an i5 might be more future proofed.

An i5 is probably what you want here. At the $200 price range you are looking at something like a 6500, though for just a little more you get the overclock-able 6600k.

6 minutes ago, Frarebear said:

I am a pitcher with the Yankees.

TBH I'd think somebody who pitches for a team with a payroll of over 200 million could buy any damn rig they wanted with no thought as to the price.

[Frarebear]

Just now, TrifectaIII said:

Seeing as how the 6300 is effectively a 3 core processor, it doesn't really meet your specs.

An i5 is probably what you want here. At the $200 price range you are looking at something like a 6500, though for just a little more you get the overclock-able 6600k.

TBH I'd think somebody who pitches for a team with a payroll of over 200 million could buy any damn rig they wanted with no thought as to the price.

Thanks!

 

I set the budget for a goal. I'm bored out of my mind in Spring Training rn. So I figured I'd get to work on this project I've got.

[jcw150]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bnXk4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bnXk4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung  250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B Mini ITX Tower Case  ($42.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: Evga classified GTX 980 ($480.00)
Total: $1093.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-27 18:39 EST-0500

 

This is quite a bit over the $1000 (my list inlcudes the 980 btw) but would provide a great gaming experience in a very small form factor. 

[Trey222]

Here is something I put together. It is a little over your budget but not by much. 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnN67P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rnN67P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.78 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Budget Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Core X1 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $629.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-27 18:42 EST-0500

[Frarebear]

That looks great. It won't blow the budget. Thank you

[CobbleWalker]

Alrighty, I went a little over budget... But this case has a carrying handle and is fairly small and packs a punch. You'll have to give up on overclocking though

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xv287P

[Trey222]

Also with my build you will be able to overclock. 

[Frarebear]

Thanks you all! I'm with i5 6600k!

[Trey222]

Just now, Frarebear said:

Thanks you all! I'm with i5 6600k!

No problem. I can now say I helped a Yankees player build a PC.

[zvParadox]

51 minutes ago, TrifectaIII said:

Seeing as how the 6300 is effectively a 3 core processor, it doesn't really meet your specs.

An i5 is probably what you want here. At the $200 price range you are looking at something like a 6500, though for just a little more you get the overclock-able 6600k.

TBH I'd think somebody who pitches for a team with a payroll of over 200 million could buy any damn rig they wanted with no thought as to the price.

WE HAVE THE SAME EXACT BUILD THIS IS AMAZING ??

[HKZeroFive]

28 minutes ago, Frarebear said:

Thanks you all! I'm with i5 6600k!

Don't get the PSU... It's pretty low tier and I wouldn't recommend overclocking on it.

 

Something from SeaSonic or XFX would fair better.

[Trey222]

7 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Don't get the PSU... It's pretty low tier and I wouldn't recommend overclocking on it.

 

Something from SeaSonic or XFX would fair better.

This is true. Here is a nicer one y XFX that is a bit nicer. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207037