Suggestions on current build?

[Erolith]

I'm building a new sub-$1000 PC because my PC is ~2 years old and I'd like to upgrade. I don't need a monitor / peripherals since I already own them. Here's the build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($86.22 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.34 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.93 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $947.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 13:18 EDT-0400

 

Just want some thoughts on it and if anyone has any suggestions feel free to share. I know everything's compatible and all.

Edit: Forgot to add that I'm going with the CPU / motherboard combo because you can overclock the 6400 as per http://overclocking.guide/updated-msi-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide-new-bios/  scrapping this. edited build down below.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Id go stock cooler, its cool and quiet on those low power chips.

 

Id get a cheaper board, no reason to go z170 with a non-k sku

 

Id get a single 16gb stick so upgrades are easier

 

 

[Erolith]

1 minute ago, Jorgen297 said:

why get a Z170 board with a locked cpu unless for upgradability

I'm getting a Z170 because you can still overclock non-K CPU's by reverting your BIOS.

[Sreno1]

I agree with what @Electronics Wizardy said but I would recommend 8GB of ram as 16GB is not needed. You can also get a cheaper 480. You could also get a 1060 6GB too. With the money saved from dropping the cooler, 8GB of ram, and non-z series mobo you should be able to put a i5-6500 into that build or get a 1070 (possible bottleneck).

[deleted_member_030719]

3 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Id go stock cooler, its cool and quiet on those low power chips.

 

Id get a cheaper board, no reason to go z170 with a non-k sku

 

Id get a single 16gb stick so upgrades are easier

 

 

3 minutes ago, Jorgen297 said:

why get a Z170 board with a locked cpu unless for upgradability

1 minute ago, Erolith said:

I'm getting a Z170 because you can still overclock non-K CPU's by reverting your BIOS.

Actually, this board is a great idea for the future. The cooler is good for cooling a future i7-6700k at stock, and even overclocking a i5-6600k.

[Quaker]

16 minutes ago, Erolith said:

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 

Just want some thoughts on it and if anyone has any suggestions feel free to share.

- Go for an i5-6500. The clock speed bump is worth the extra cost.

- you don't need the extra cooler. If money is tight, the i5-6500 (over the 6400) is more beneficial than the cooler.

- Get a cheaper B150 or H170 motherboard. I don't think you need a Z170 to do the BCLK (non-K) overclocking, anyway. Plus, you'd have to check what motherboards even have a BCLK BIOS available. (You can't just use any old BIOS on any motherboard - they need to specific to the particular board.)

- If you are gaming at 1920x1080, an RX 470 (or GTX-1060) is all you need. The RX 480 is more aimed towards 1440p and 4K.

[Electronics Wizardy]

11 minutes ago, Sreno1 said:

I agree with what @Electronics Wizardy said but I would recommend 8GB of ram as 16GB is not needed. You can also get a cheaper 480. You could also get a 1060 6GB too. With the money saved from dropping the cooler, 8GB of ram, and non-z series mobo you should be able to put a i5-6500 into that build or get a 1070 (possible bottleneck).

I still argue 16, as with dx12, it will store all the vram in the ram, thus makeing the 8gb vram unusable. Also Chrome

[Sreno1]

4 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

I still argue 16, as with dx12, it will store all the vram in the ram, thus makeing the 8gb vram unusable. Also Chrome

I play BF1 on DX12 and see no difference. I think you have misinformation. Most people still recommend 8GB as the standard for gaming.

[Erolith]

Alright based on feedback I made some changes. I'll forget about that old non-k overclock idea and instead change the CPU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($236.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($86.22 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($78.34 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.93 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1009.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-01 13:48 EDT-0400

[Erolith]

14 minutes ago, Quaker said:

- Go for an i5-6500. The clock speed bump is worth the extra cost.

- you don't need the extra cooler. If money is tight, the i5-6500 (over the 6400) is more beneficial than the cooler.

- Get a cheaper B150 or H170 motherboard. I don't think you need a Z170 to do the BCLK (non-K) overclocking, anyway. Plus, you'd have to check what motherboards even have a BCLK BIOS available. (You can't just use any old BIOS on any motherboard - they need to specific to the particular board.)

- If you are gaming at 1920x1080, an RX 470 (or GTX-1060) is all you need. The RX 480 is more aimed towards 1440p and 4K.

My monitor is 1440p. Grabbed it a few months ago. Sorry, I should have stated that earlier >.>

[Sreno1]

49 minutes ago, Quaker said:

- If you are gaming at 1920x1080, an RX 470 (or GTX-1060) is all you need. The RX 480 is more aimed towards 1440p and 4K.

Make sure you make the distinction between the 1060 3GB and 6GB, there is a significant difference and people building PC's for their first time won't know the difference.

[brob]

1 hour ago, Erolith said:

I'm getting a Z170 because you can still overclock non-K CPU's by reverting your BIOS.

Reverting a BIOS risks reintroducing bugs hardly worth the ~$50 savings over an unlocked cpu.

 

Don't plan on upgrading a cpu. This is rarely, if ever cost effective. It usually makes much more sense to upgrade the motherboard and cpu at the same time.