New PC Build

[rf9661]

Hello, 

 

I would like to build myself a new gaming PC. I would be playing games and watching YouTube videos at the same time. I have a budget of $1000. I would need that to include 2 monitors and the PC, I have a mouse and keyboard already. Here are the things I have since I think some can be used in the new build:

CPU: AMD A8-7650K (I'd like to switch to an Intel CPU)
GPU: Geforce GTX 970 4GB
PSU: Corsair CX750M

RAM: 8GB of DDR3 at 1600MHz (I'd like 16GB in the new build)
MOBO: MSI A88X-G45 Gaming
STORAGE: 2x WD 1TB Blue

 

Please let me know.

[GtaSeriesFan]

That psu is way to overkill btw

[Herman Mcpootis]

5 minutes ago, rf9661 said:

Hello, 

 

I would like to build myself a new gaming PC. I would be playing games and watching YouTube videos at the same time. I have a budget of $1000. I would need that to include 2 monitors and the PC, I have a mouse and keyboard already. Here are the things I have since I think some can be used in the new build:

CPU: AMD A8-7650K (I'd like to switch to an Intel CPU)
GPU: Geforce GTX 970 4GB
PSU: Corsair CX750M

RAM: 8GB of DDR3 at 1600MHz (I'd like 16GB in the new build)
MOBO: MSI A88X-G45 Gaming
STORAGE: 2x WD 1TB Blue

 

Please let me know.

you can reuse the gtx 970, storage, and maybe the ram if you choose getting ddr3 over ddr4. don't recommend reusing that CX750M if it has a green sticker at the side, the quality isn't good. any case?

[rf9661]

2 minutes ago, GtaSeriesFan said:

That psu is way to overkill btw

LOL, I didn't think of it at the time, I was trying to "future proof."

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, rf9661 said:

CPU: AMD A8-7650K

why are you getting a amd apu without a amd graphics card?
You know it can be better because both graphics chips will CrossFire, thus scale better than having a nvidia gpu in there.

5 minutes ago, rf9661 said:

Corsair CX750M

hell nah change that psu, when its in load it will hang the cpu, which is not good.

 

1 minute ago, rf9661 said:

I was trying to "future proof."

you can only future proof cases and "some" psu's. as that psu is crap under load.

[rf9661]

1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

you can reuse the gtx 970, storage, and maybe the ram if you choose getting ddr3 over ddr4. don't recommend reusing that CX750M if it has a green sticker at the side, the quality isn't good. any case?

Hi, 

It doesn't have a green sticker. I have the Bitfenix Ronin case, which I'm not a fan of, looking to change it as well.

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, rf9661 said:

Hi, 

It doesn't have a green sticker. I have the Bitfenix Ronin case, which I'm not a fan of, looking to change it as well.

alright, i'll assume that CX750M is the newer grey variant then.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Enermax ECA3310A-W ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.88 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $659.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-22 21:48 EDT-0400

[rf9661]

8 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

alright, i'll assume that CX750M is the newer grey variant then.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Enermax ECA3310A-W ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.88 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $659.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-22 21:48 EDT-0400

Hello,

 

I'm good with the selection except I have a couple of questions. Could I go with an Asus Z170 motherboard? Also, why only 1 stick of RAM and not go dual channel? Aswell, could I choose which ever case I wish as long as it's ATX? Lastly, would you recommend any monitors using HDMI or Display port?

 

Thank you for your help!

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 hour ago, rf9661 said:

Hello,

 

I'm good with the selection except I have a couple of questions. Could I go with an Asus Z170 motherboard? Also, why only 1 stick of RAM and not go dual channel? Aswell, could I choose which ever case I wish as long as it's ATX? Lastly, would you recommend any monitors using HDMI or Display port?

 

Thank you for your help!

yes, you can. but if you're going for a z170 board, then pair it up with an i5 6600k/i7 6700k+aftermarket heatsink to allow for overclocking if it's the reason you wanted it. i choose 1 stick to have 3 more slots to upgrade to in future and dual channel doesn't really help unless you're cpu bound. yes you can choose any case you want as long as it fits all the parts and has the features you need/want.