My first gaming PC

[Andrew Waples]

So How this build? Note: I'm still deciding on whether or not I should get this pre-built or do it myself. I am saving around $200 USD by doing it myself as compared to a pre-built. Once you get all the parts, how difficult is it? Is it like a puzzle and if the part doesn't fit it won't work? I'm assuming Linus has building guides? Things I'm wondering: how well will this run The Witcher 1-3 and or Battlefield 1? Do I have all the correct parts for a wired Internet connection? I use a Wi-FI connection for all my devices what makes a wired better vs WI-Fi? i'm wondering if this is too much-that I don't need all this stuff and I'm wondering if any of it is overkill. I'm also concerned about longevity. If I can get 5+ years out of this without upgrading then it'll be worth it to me as opposed to staying on the PS4. http://pcpartpicker.com/list/tMKphq 

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/tMKphq) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/tMKphq/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/7V7CmG/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700) | $294.68 @ OutletPC 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hmtCmG/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $24.88 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/jY98TW/asus-h110m-am2-micro-atx-lga1155-motherboard-h110m-am2) | $49.98 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/sMbkcf/corsair-memory-cmk8gx4m1a2400c16) | $36.67 @ NCIX US 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/sMbkcf/corsair-memory-cmk8gx4m1a2400c16) | $36.67 @ NCIX US 
**Storage** | [Mushkin ECO2 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/d8M323/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdec512gb) | $139.89 @ OutletPC 
**Storage** | [Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/fpCwrH/toshiba-internal-hard-drive-dt01aca200) | $64.89 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/CpH48d/gigabyte-radeon-rx-480-8gb-video-card-gv-rx480d5-8gd-b) | $239.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cTQypg/corsair-case-200r) | $44.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/zNK7YJ/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $29.99 @ Newegg 
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/2v9KHx/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.88 @ OutletPC 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $84.88 @ OutletPC 
**Software** | [McAfee Antivirus Basic 2016 (1 Year Subscription) Software](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/wfPzK8/mcafee-software-mab16eng1raa) | $17.88 @ OutletPC 
**Sound Card** | [Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/zRckcf/asus-sound-card-xonardgx) | $34.00 @ Newegg 
**Wired Network Adapter** | [Intel EXPI9301CTBLK PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/xsdqqs/intel-wired-network-card-expi9301ctblk) | $27.99 @ Newegg 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM  140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/yYkD4D/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww) | $17.88 @ OutletPC 
**Monitor** | [AOC G2460PF 24.0" 144Hz Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZBZ2FT/aoc-monitor-g2460pf) | $230.36 @ Amazon 
**Keyboard** | [Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/KWGj4D/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3020kkmf1us) | $34.99 @ Newegg 
**Speakers** | [Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/bv38TW/logitech-speakers-980000800) | $21.99 @ Best Buy 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1534.48
 | Mail-in rebates | -$85.00
 | **Total** | **$1449.48**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-10-09 12:01 EDT-0400 |

[Guest]

Yes Linis has building guides

 

I would spend less on a cpu and get a 1060 3gb. 6700 is overkill. i5 6500 is fine. Wired are more stable. 

 

Get a better PSU, EVGA G2 or Corsair RMx will do better

If you do not want 1060 then get an aftermarket one, that gpu is reference and will be loud af

Mushkin is not a popular brand for SSD. Crucial, Kingston or best is Samsung EVO

Why not spend some more for full size ATX board?

Do you need sound card? Are you producing music professionally?

 

[Guest]

Here is a guide

[Moress]

As long as all of your parts are compatible (Like the right socket on your motherboard for your cpu) its like putting Ikea furniture together, really confusing the first time but really simple once you get the hang of it.

As someone who bought his first gaming pc from a store, and has since built 2, I say build it all the way. Its nerve racking and you'll curse yourself as you think your going to break the mobo pressing down on ram as hard as you need to, but in the end its so much better. Not only is it cheaper, but it feels so good to know you did everything yourself.

[Guest]

Just now, Moress said:

As long as all of your parts are compatible (Like the right socket on your motherboard for your cpu) its like putting Ikea furniture together, really confusing the first time but really simple once you get the hang of it.

As someone who bought his first gaming pc from a store, and has since built 2, I say build it all the way. Its nerve racking and you'll curse yourself as you think your going to break the mobo pressing down on ram as hard as you need to, but in the end its so much better. Not only is it cheaper, but it feels so good to know you did everything yourself.

tmw you build a blue looking pc and get bsod because blue

[Moress]

6 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

tmw you build a blue looking pc and get bsod because blue

My theme is legit blue and heat pipe (copper) orange because my ram is the same color as the heatpipes in my 212 evo and 970

[Andrew Waples]

Yes Linis has building guides

 

I would spend less on a cpu and get a 1060 3gb. 6700 is overkill. i5 6500 is fine. Wired are more stable. 

 

Get a better PSU, EVGA G2 or Corsair RMx will do better

If you do not want 1060 then get an aftermarket one, that gpu is reference and will be loud af

Mushkin is not a popular brand for SSD. Crucial, Kingston or best is Samsung EVO

Why not spend some more for full size ATX board?

Do you need sound card? Are you producing music professionally?

 

Uh, no I assumed a sound card was for well general sound: gaming, entertainment, streaming services etc.. I just want to be able to PC game. Without having to worry if the PC will handle it down the road.

 

[Moress]

Here, I think this would be a better use of your money, gets rid of a lot of the stuff you didnt need from your last build.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/R778Z8

[Moress]

5 minutes ago, Andrew Waples said:

Yes Linis has building guides

 

I would spend less on a cpu and get a 1060 3gb. 6700 is overkill. i5 6500 is fine. Wired are more stable. 

 

Get a better PSU, EVGA G2 or Corsair RMx will do better

If you do not want 1060 then get an aftermarket one, that gpu is reference and will be loud af

Mushkin is not a popular brand for SSD. Crucial, Kingston or best is Samsung EVO

Why not spend some more for full size ATX board?

Do you need sound card? Are you producing music professionally?

 

Uh, no I assumed a sound card was for well general sound: gaming, entertainment, streaming services etc.. I just want to be able to PC game. Without having to worry if the PC will handle it down the road.

 

Motherboards have sound chips built in, I have a 5.1 system (note you need one that has native 5.1 support for that) coming from mine and it is just fine. Also they have ethernet ports built in, so don't worry about that. Don't get Macafee if you are going to pay for a antivirus ask around the forums for the best one.

[Andrew Waples]

So, what antivirus should I get? 

[Andrew Waples]

Does the thermal compound come with the motherboard?

[Andrew Waples]

Question, how do I do a wired connection from this build? Does this PC need to be connected to either my modem or wireless router? Also, do I need speakers if I plan I using a headset? http://pcpartpicker.com/list/y8Vw3F

[JHY]

This would be better.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/WJyV4C

[Herman Mcpootis]

what i'd recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) to take advantage of faster ram. if you don't care for faster ram get a cheaper h170 mobo instead.
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($65.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($399.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) not as good as the G2, but better value imo.
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($180.98 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.62 @ Amazon) 
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1358.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-10 22:26 EDT-0400

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