How is this PC build?

[puretppc]

Hi Linus Forums.

 

I am trying to build a new pc but I have never done so. So here is my PC part list I found:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/WvbKBP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/WvbKBP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($231.55 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A D3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($95.57 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.95 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card  ($136.32 @ shopRBC) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($52.55 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($32.22 @ Amazon Canada) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($18.82 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $703.97

How is this build? I am looking to try to budget it down to maybe 600 or less. I plan on using this build for light gaming and video editing with Sony Vegas Pro. 

 

Thank-you in advance.

[Vengeance_K1ng]

get the Pentium G3258. 100x better. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[puretppc]

6 minutes ago, Vengeance_K1ng said:

get the Pentium G3258. 100x better. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I tried to edit my PC Part Picker list but the Pentium G3258 core would not show up (meaning it's most probably not compatible with my current build).

[paps511]

I would suggest an SSD for your OS and key programs.

 

Not sure about the gpu either, if you can stretch your budget for a RX480 or 1060 when it launches that would be better

[puretppc]

2 minutes ago, paps511 said:

I would suggest an SSD for your OS and key programs.

 

Not sure about the gpu either, if you can stretch your budget for a RX480 or 1060 when it launches that would be better

I was told to use a regular HDD instead of SSD. What benefits would an SSD have over an HDD in my build situation?

[paps511]

1 minute ago, puretppc said:

I was told to use a regular HDD instead of SSD. What benefits would an SSD have over an HDD in my build situation?

Ideally you would have both.

 

SSD for OS and key programs for super speed in booting adn loading programs

HDD for all your stuff. Super cheap per GB

[Vengeance_K1ng]

6 minutes ago, puretppc said:

I tried to edit my PC Part Picker list but the Pentium G3258 core would not show up (meaning it's most probably not compatible with my current build).

i was being sarcastic.

[TheNuzziNuzz]

5 minutes ago, Vengeance_K1ng said:

i was being sarcastic.

He was implying that you had chosen a good cpu

[puretppc]

8 minutes ago, paps511 said:

Ideally you would have both.

 

SSD for OS and key programs for super speed in booting adn loading programs

HDD for all your stuff. Super cheap per GB

How much SSD will I be needing? Will 120 GB suffice for my needs?

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/rtzv6h/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g

[puretppc]

3 minutes ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

He was implying that you had chosen a good cpu

Hmm, it looks good but it's very expensive. Based on my needs, it might be better to just downgrade it a little more. That's what I'm thinking is if I can lower my budget (since CPU is taking a huge portion of it).

[Energycore]

27 minutes ago, puretppc said:

Hi Linus Forums.

 

I am trying to build a new pc but I have never done so. So here is my PC part list I found:

 

How is this build? I am looking to try to budget it down to maybe 600 or less. I plan on using this build for light gaming and video editing with Sony Vegas Pro. 

 

Thank-you in advance.

Hi! Your build is a bit imbalanced so I switched it around and it will actually give you better performance for less money.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($146.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($43.99 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($174.99 @ NCIX)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.88 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($18.82 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $623.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 19:50 EDT-0400

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($232.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($39.98 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($37.99 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.93 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($129.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.79 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ NCIX) 
Total: $592.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-09 20:31 EDT-0400

[TheNuzziNuzz]

The decision I regret the most in building my computer was buying a 120GB ssd over 240 to save 20 bucks. Go with this: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gf98TW/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp550ss3240gmc