New build, would like if you guys have recommendations on what could be improved

[RaymanBlokkin]

Hello guys,

 

I have been planning to build a new pc, after talking to a few different people who are little more experienced then i am myself,  i came out with the following setup.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cBxmVn

 

As a first time builder I am not that experienced on what points to specifically look at hence why I am asking you guys on the forum what can I improve about this setup. And is it good for some mid tier gaming.

 

Thanks in advance Ramon

[kingatlas]

Do you need a headset for mic? Otherwise its a good setup

[RaymanBlokkin]

Just now, kingatlas said:

Do you need a headset for mic?

No i already have a headset

[givegomezthegun]

Looks pretty good.. I would say though if you were looking to push the limits of the CPU overclocking, that you may want a better cooler.  It's plenty good for stock or even mild overclock though.

[Chewique]

5 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

Hello guys,

 

I have been planning to build a new pc, after talking to a few different people who are little more experienced then i am myself,  i came out with the following setup.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cBxmVn

 

As a first time builder I am not that experienced on what points to specifically look at hence why I am asking you guys on the forum what can I improve about this setup. And is it good for some mid tier gaming.

 

Thanks in advance Ramon

Whats your budget? do you need a key board and mouse?

[kingatlas]

It would play at 1080 just fine, I would personally change the 960 to a 380/380x 

[xxMega11xx]

i would save some money and get a g502 proteus core instead of the mx master

 

[kingatlas]

Just now, xxMega11xx said:

i would save some money and get a g502 proteus core instead of the mx master

 

Mouse/Headset/keyboard/case is all personal

Best advice, try and find a store which lets you try it before you buy

[RaymanBlokkin]

1 minute ago, givegomezthegun said:

Looks pretty good.. I would say though if you were looking to push the limits of the CPU overclocking, that you may want a better cooler.  It's plenty good for stock or even mild overclock though.

I was not specifically looking to overlock my cpu all that much, though i did go with one which could overclock if i needed the improved performace

[MrG13]

5 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

Hello guys,

 

I have been planning to build a new pc, after talking to a few different people who are little more experienced then i am myself,  i came out with the following setup.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cBxmVn

 

As a first time builder I am not that experienced on what points to specifically look at hence why I am asking you guys on the forum what can I improve about this setup. And is it good for some mid tier gaming.

 

Thanks in advance Ramon

Personally I would stretch my budget to get a 970 just so you are bit more ready for VR but that would depend if you are at all interested in it

 

[Loleo]

Also your mouse really isn't suited for gaming.

[RaymanBlokkin]

2 minutes ago, Chewique said:

Whats your budget? do you need a key board and mouse?

i do own a mouse, i have not yet bought a keyboard but it should be included in the build

[Chewique]

Just now, RaymanBlokkin said:

i do own a mouse, i have not yet bought a keyboard but it should be included in the build

Okay!

[RaymanBlokkin]

3 minutes ago, xxMega11xx said:

i would save some money and get a g502 proteus core instead of the mx master

 

i added the mx master to the setup as i already have it, it was more of a convenience to add it to the parts list

[manual mode]

13 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MwMxhM

 

You really don't need to overclock to achieve anything. It'd be way better to save the money and buy a better GPU. You don't need more than 8GB of RAM if you're just gaming either.

 

I wouldn't recommend any Seagate HDD ever. Western Digital is a better choice in the end.

[RaymanBlokkin]

4 minutes ago, MrG13 said:

Personally I would stretch my budget to get a 970 just so you are bit more ready for VR but that would depend if you are at all interested in it

 

thanks, i will deffinitely take that into account!

[RaymanBlokkin]

5 minutes ago, Loleo said:

Also your mouse really isn't suited for gaming.

i am aware this is just a mouse i already have

[Chewique]

13 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

Hello guys,

 

I have been planning to build a new pc, after talking to a few different people who are little more experienced then i am myself,  i came out with the following setup.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cBxmVn

 

As a first time builder I am not that experienced on what points to specifically look at hence why I am asking you guys on the forum what can I improve about this setup. And is it good for some mid tier gaming.

 

Thanks in advance Ramon

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sWMxhM

List of changes:

1. Better MOBO

2. Better gpu (r9 380x)

[manual mode]

1 minute ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

thanks, i will deffinitely take that into account!

Oh, and don't get a GTX 970 like MrG13 suggested. The R9 390 is better for as cheap/cheaper.

[manual mode]

4 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

 

If you do decide not to get a better GPU anyways, it'd be a better choice to get an H170 motherboard and a locked i7 rather than an unlocked i5 and a CPU cooler.

[Moonzy]

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1) would drop the i5-6600k to an i5 6400 or something, get a cheaper motherboard, and get a better gpu, unless you plan to upgrade your gpu soon

2) sub-par cpu cooler for extreme oc will do fine for mild to normal OC

3) get vengeance lpx or hyperx ram, ive seen enough skylake system not boot because of incompatible rams

4) WD blue are more reliable than barracuda

5) change that 960 to a 380 if you wanna buy a gpu of that price point, performs better in DX11 games, and a lot better in DX12

6) case is personal, but this one is sorta cheap for a build like this lol

7) sub-par PSU, get a better one for your rig if you're planning to overclocking

8) get windows from microsoftsoftwareswap subreddit for cheaper

 

[RaymanBlokkin]

9 minutes ago, manual mode said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MwMxhM

 

You really don't need to overclock to achieve anything. It'd be way better to save the money and buy a better GPU. You don't need more than 8GB of RAM if you're just gaming either.

 

I wouldn't recommend any Seagate HDD ever. Western Digital is a better choice in the end.

Thanks for the reply you're right!

[UnlimitedTMD]

14 minutes ago, RaymanBlokkin said:

i do own a mouse, i have not yet bought a keyboard but it should be included in the build

don`t get another mouse, the MX is one fine mouse

[manual mode]

Just now, RaymanBlokkin said:

Thanks for the reply you're right!

Also, hey, spend a bit more on a case. Just like the power supply, you want one that is convenient and one that lasts you. Maybe get a Fractal Design Define R5 or a CoolerMaster Mastercase 5. You could drop your CPU to an i5-6400 instead of an i5-6500 if that helps. Both still do very well in games.

[RaymanBlokkin]

6 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

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1) would drop the i5-6600k to an i5 6400 or something, get a cheaper motherboard, and get a better gpu, unless you plan to upgrade your gpu soon

2) sub-par cpu cooler for extreme oc will do fine for mild to normal OC

3) get vengeance lpx or hyperx ram, ive seen enough skylake system not boot because of incompatible rams

4) WD blue are more reliable than barracuda

5) change that 960 to a 380 if you wanna buy a gpu of that price point, performs better in DX11 games, and a lot better in DX12

6) case is personal, but this one is sorta cheap for a build like this lol

7) sub-par PSU, get a better one for your rig if you're planning to overclocking

8) get windows from microsoftsoftwareswap subreddit for cheaper

 

Those are some good points i'll look out for those