First Build Review

[Unnamed RedShirt]

So first of all, this is my first build so I wanted to run the parts list by some of the more seasoned builders on the forum. I am a student who happens to have some money saved up so I can't splurge on every part. I'm using this for gaming (With some screen recording), and, as a part of school, a bit of video editing and some minor use of 3D modeling software (although I'm not to concerned with rendering time as much as I am lag while actually working on something. I don't know what of that information is relevant but I'd thought I'd include it. I also plan to buy a duel monitor setup later (which I believe the video card should handle, but any advice or suggestions to other parts is more than welcome.)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sZcq3F
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sZcq3F/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A10-7860k 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($57.55 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($34.49 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($42.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.75 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($119.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT LCS ATX Full Tower Case  ($179.99) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($25.00 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $652.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-25 00:06 EDT-0400

 

[HKZeroFive]

Jeez, why are you splurging nearly $200 on a case? That's more than what your GPU costs.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Id get a i3 or a core i5 if you can, and use the stock cooler.

Cheaper case.

[Unnamed RedShirt]

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

Jeez, why are you splurging nearly $200 on a case? That's more than what your GPU costs.

Future Proofing mainly. Plus I just love the look of it.

[Jack Dvorak]

Well I geuss the 750ti should barely do a dual setup.. 

[Unnamed RedShirt]

2 minutes ago, Jack Dvorak said:

Well I geuss the 750ti should barely do a dual setup.. 

Any recommendations for something better?

[HKZeroFive]

4 minutes ago, Unnamed RedShirt said:

Future Proofing mainly. Plus I just love the look of it.

Just get a cheaper case if you're planning to upgrade to ATX. Focus on performance now, aesthetics later.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB Video Card  ($220.00) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.89 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $665.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-25 00:13 EDT-0400

[Unnamed RedShirt]

6 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Just get a cheaper case if you're planning to upgrade to ATX. Focus on performance now, aesthetics later.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB Video Card  ($220.00) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.89 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $665.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-25 00:13 EDT-0400

Alright. Thanks. Will the PSU I have still work though? It's like half the price right now for only 50W less

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, Unnamed RedShirt said:

Alright. Thanks. Will the PSU I have still work though? It's like half the price right now for only 50W less

No, the price is a red flag. Don't look at the amount of power it can output, look at the quality of the internal components and build quality. The XFX TS is a much superior unit than the Corsair CX500.

[Unnamed RedShirt]

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

No, the price is a red flag. Don't look at the amount of power it can output, look at the quality of the internal components and build quality. The XFX TS is a much superior unit than the Corsair CX500.

Ok, thanks for the advice.

[Unnamed RedShirt]

10 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

No, the price is a red flag. Don't look at the amount of power it can output, look at the quality of the internal components and build quality. The XFX TS is a much superior unit than the Corsair CX500.

Ok, but that graphics card is sketchy at best... A lot of low reviews.

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, Unnamed RedShirt said:

Ok, but that graphics card is sketchy at best... A lot of low reviews.

People get mad about everything. The Radeon RX 480 is a popular card. The Sapphire Nitro will likely be even better.