New Build for Dad

[xeromynd]

Building  a new PC for my dad. His current Dell Optiplex 9010 SFF just had a hard drive and optical drive failure, and it's time to build him a real PC (with an actual GPU this time)

He will be gaming on this PC (GTAIV is probably his most intensive game) and doing normal Dad things like consuming endless videos about star trek on facebook.

 

The case is not one that I would personally pick, but he wanted a "cool spaceship looking" case with 4 front-facing USB ports. That's what he liked.

Comments/criticism are much appreciated. Also anything I can do to shave down the cost would be great.

 

**EDITED LIST v2** - New motherboard, removed CPU Cooler

PCPartPicker part list v2*: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TcQKXH

 

Microcenter has a -$30 off deal if you buy motherboard and CPU together, they only have the 6600k though, not the 6600, but it's.......cheaper lmao. So I guess I'll get him a 6600k. $30 discount depends if microcenter carries the mobo listed below.

 

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/TcQKXH/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

(Might actually get a 6600k instead, he will never overclock it, but it's literally $15 cheaper than a 6600 at MicroCenter)
Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 

(Budget friendly, seems to have good reviews)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 

(Still just want to go with an HDD for now, might decide on a 500GB SSD instead, but not sure)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, no changing this)
Case: DIYPC J180-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.89 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

(Not going to skimp on the PSU, would definitely prefer 80+Gold, I trust Seasonic)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, no changing this)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, no changing this)

Total: $495.24  - Better!
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-11 19:18 EDT-0400

 

 

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List v1:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hwCZJV

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hwCZJV/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

(Could he get away with an i3, probably, but I want a beefy processor that'll last him for years, he has an i5 now and it would be a shame to go down to an i3. he will not be overclocking, ever)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

(Was looking into mATX too, but it didn't seem to offer much of a savings)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 

(I know I know, SSD + HDD is the standard, but that would be too confusing for him, one more thing for him to worry about)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, there's no changing this)
Case: DIYPC J180-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.89 @ Newegg) 

(I'd prefer to build in a Fractal/Corsair/Phanteks/NZXT case, but this is what he wanted, so be it)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

(The one thing I won't skimp on is the PSU, i've learned that the hard way before) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, there's no changing this)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit  (Purchased For $0.00) 

(Already owned, there's no changing this)

 

Total: $527.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-11 16:26 EDT-0400

[GDRRiley]

cheeper mobo and a SSD

[justminefall]

Why are you purchasing a cpu cooler? 

[Guest]

get b or h170 mobo. z170 is not needed at all. stock cooler will be fine no need for extra one

[Mr.Meerkat]

15 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

cheeper mobo and a SSD

Aka completely dropping the Hard drive and just getting a 500GB SSD as the only drive no?  

[GDRRiley]

Just now, Mr.Meerkat said:

Aka completely dropping the Hard drive and just getting a 500GB SSD as the only drive no?  

would recommend it. I went with a 500gb ssd and it will not even be full by the end of 1 year. all tho I did later grab a 5tb hard drive

[Mark77]

I strongly agree with the sentiment to drop the SSD. 

 

How computer literate and how far from you does he live?   If he's not close, and needs a lot of help, you might be well served getting a "Q" board that supports Intel AMT.  So you can remotely help him.

 

 

 

[xeromynd]

1 hour ago, justminefall said:

Why are you purchasing a cpu cooler? 

You know that's actually a good point, I assume you're implying that the 6600 comes with a stock cooler right? I've been so used to my purchased processors not coming with coolers (5820k) that I just added one without thinking, thanks!

 

Will look into a cheaper mobo, maybe Asrock or something. Might've misread the list but it did seem (on pcpartpicker) that the cost of H170 boards were no different than Z170, and I certainly recognize he doesn't need the Z170 chipset. Will look into some boards and update the list

[xeromynd]

32 minutes ago, Mark77 said:

I strongly agree with the sentiment to drop the SSD. 

 

How computer literate and how far from you does he live?   If he's not close, and needs a lot of help, you might be well served getting a "Q" board that supports Intel AMT.  So you can remotely help him.

 

 

 

He's computer literate as far as operation goes, but not maintainance or repair. I live 3hrs away unfortunately, planning on slapping TeamViewer on there for good measure, but any hardware related problems would have to wait until I find myself in the area 

[xeromynd]

2 hours ago, GDRRiley said:

would recommend it. I went with a 500gb ssd and it will not even be full by the end of 1 year. all tho I did later grab a 5tb hard drive

I'd like to avoid having two drives in the computer, but I do understand the benefits of an SSD, he's not that great with file management and I think having a system and data drive would confuse him. I currently have his 500GB HDD that won't boot among other problems, if he doesn't have that filled to the brim, I'll check out a 500gb ssd

 

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**EDITED THE ORIGINAL POST*** got the price down by removing CPU Cooler, different motherboard, and I can possibly get a combo deal at MicroCenter.

[GDRRiley]

1 hour ago, xeromynd said:

I'd like to avoid having two drives in the computer, but I do understand the benefits of an SSD, he's not that great with file management and I think having a system and data drive would confuse him. I currently have his 500GB HDD that won't boot among other problems, if he doesn't have that filled to the brim, I'll check out a 500gb ssd

 

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**EDITED THE ORIGINAL POST*** got the price down by removing CPU Cooler, different motherboard, and I can possibly get a combo deal at MicroCenter.

it is blazing fast. cuts down boot times by minutes in large games 

[xeromynd]

17 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

it is blazing fast. cuts down boot times by minutes in large games 

Oh trust me I know haha, I have a 950 Pro myself. It's a spicy meatball.

Like I said, once I examine his non-working HDD and see how much of that 500GB capacity he's used, I might consider a 500GB SSD. Will have to see.

[xeromynd]

One more question arises: can I plug the USB3 connector for this case into the USB3.1 header on the motherboard without issue?

Really hoping I can and it will just throttle the speeds down to USB3