Help with my friend's PC

[DanielPC]

Hi guys.

So my friend has been bugging me about helping him pick out parts for a pc for about a year.  Unfortunately I got caught up with school so I've been delayed until now.  I've built my own pc and really got into pc building about a year ago but I haven't spent much time on it recently so I decided to come here for help.  

 

I happen to have 8gb of RAM which is fine for what he needs.  He also has a old pc which we are going to scrap to get the case and then retrofit the case.  I have to take a look at the pc myself to see if the case will do but for now I'm leaving a case out of the parts list.  

 

My friend created his own parts list and I recently quickly edited it with the knowledge that I have.  I came here for people to help me with my friends quest for a pc.  

 

What it will be used for:

     My friend decided that he would like to mainly play open world games such as simcity 5 and something called no mans sky.  Knowing him I would have to guess that he will most likely probably get into games such as rocket league and maybe the occasional fps games but these will be mainly played on his console since this is where the rest of our friends play.  

 

Here is the parts list:  http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jNNnkL

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jNNnkL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jNNnkL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i56600k) | $239.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.29 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z170apcmate) | $102.98 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | $86.89 @ OutletPC 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $48.75 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp43966kr) | $204.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1) | $69.99 @ NCIX US 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $86.86 @ Amazon 
**Monitor** | [Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umfg6aab01) | $200.98 @ Newegg 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1105.68
 | Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
 | **Total** | **$1065.68**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-03-31 16:18 EDT-0400 |

 

Thanks!

 

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

7 minutes ago, DanielPC said:

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Is the RAM you have DDR4 cause otherwise it won't work? Also is the case the proper form factor?

[Streetguru]

13 minutes ago, DanielPC said:

 

380/X is going to be faster than a 960

 

and this includes a free-sync 144hz 1080p display

 

Also don't buy an OEM key if you're buying a windows key, as it should only work once.

 

K part might be worth it for the 144hz display, but, overall maybe not as the competitive games that matter are going to run at 144fps anyways without the overclockable CPU

 

maybe jump up to the i7 6700, which turbos to 4ghz if you can find it in the budget, also there's still some room here

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($261.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $873.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-31 16:29 EDT-0400

[DanielPC]

2 minutes ago, Jacktastic-Mofo said:

Is the RAM you have DDR4 cause otherwise it won't work? Also is the case the proper form factor?

I am almost sure the RAM is and I was going to check tonight anyway.  The case I have to check on which is why I haven't ruled out having to buy a case.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

1 minute ago, DanielPC said:

I am almost sure the RAM is and I was going to check tonight anyway.  The case I have to check on which is why I haven't ruled out having to buy a case.

How old is the PC you removed it from because chances are it IS NOT DDR4 and is likely DDR3.

[DanielPC]

2 minutes ago, Jacktastic-Mofo said:

How old is the PC you removed it from because chances are it IS NOT DDR4 and is likely DDR3.

I actually didn't remove the RAM as it was from my cousin.  

[DanielPC]

9 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

380/X is going to be faster than a 960

 

and this includes a free-sync 144hz 1080p display

 

Also don't buy an OEM key if you're buying a windows key, as it should only work once.

 

K part might be worth it for the 144hz display, but, overall maybe not as the competitive games that matter, are going to run at 144fps anyways

 

maybe jump up to the i7 6700, which turbos to 4ghz if you can find it in the budget, also there's still some room here

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($261.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $873.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-31 16:29 EDT-0400

Ok, thanks.  I just put the oem windows 10 as a placeholder.