Jump to content

First Build

TyFilms
 Share
Posted

I'm about to build my first PC (omg i'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!)  and I want to know if there is anything I can do to improve my build. The only things I won't change are the graphics card, wifi card, memory, and case. I was wondering if there would be any ways I can improve my build. It's going to be for light 1080p video editing and picture editing. But mostly, hardcore gaming. I want this build to be as good as possible while still staying within the $750 budget that my brother will pay for (I'm too young to get a job.) So, any reccomendations or tips? Should I switch my CPU or anything like that?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TyFilms/saved/dQpgsY

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Looks like a really nice build for cutting power to cut the price. Maybe downgrade to the CX430 because it is almost the same for half the price after MIR.

CPU: I5-6600k | MOBO: MSI Z170-A XPOWER Gaming Titanium Edition | Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO |RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 2800 | GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition | Case: MasterCase Pro 5 | Storage: SAMSUNG 850 EVO 500GB, WD Blue 1 TB 7200rpm | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 | Display: Acer Predator XB271HU 1440p 144hz | Keyboard:Logitech G910 Orion Spark | Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | Headset: Logitech Artemis G933 | PcPP: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sfgGjc

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837870
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

The Devestator 2 mouse wheel squeaks a bit, but otherwise it's good value for money. I'd try go to a B150 board but that one is fine too. And unless you really need the space, a 256gb SSD make a big difference in how snappy the PC feels

That's an F in the profile pic

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837882
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

No need for a 6600, a 6500 would be fine

WD red for more redness? Rest is fine

 

I will be happy either way, but if there is no noticeable difference, then I'll change it. Isn't the WD red more expensive? I'm not actually sure lol

 

1 minute ago, danwager11 said:

Looks like a really nice build for cutting power to cut the price. Maybe downgrade to the CX430 because it is almost the same for half the price after MIR.

 

Okay, I'll definitely do that. I think where I live they are the exact same price though

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837886
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
5 hours ago, TyFilms said:

I will be happy either way, but if there is no noticeable difference, then I'll change it. Isn't the WD red more expensive? I'm not actually sure lol

 

Okay, I'll definitely do that. I think where I live they are the exact same price though

wd red is more expensive and it was a funny suggestion, keep the blue

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837889
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, Froody129 said:

The Devestator 2 mouse wheel squeaks a bit, but otherwise it's good value for money. I'd try go to a B150 board but that one is fine too. And unless you really need the space, a 256gb SSD make a big difference in how snappy the PC feels

 

I heard that, and I'm hoping to upgrade my mouse soon :)

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837890
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

wd red is more expensive and it was a funny suggestion, keep the blue

lol, i thought it was a joke xd.

also, how do you have the time to help everyone? I'm not complaining, but you help pretty much everybody here. It's cool

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837894
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I think that any modern build should look to have an SSD for booting OS and (most played) game storage. Linus has said so as well for some time now. So maybe look into that!

Also I agree that an if you are not planning to overclock and i5 6500 would be enough, almost no difference with the 6600 non-k (assuming you don't want the k)

Lastly if you're hard core gaming maybe you should invest in setting up a wired internet connection to your pc, maybe the cable and installation will cost you less then the wireless card.

Personal Rig:

[UPGRADE]

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5900X    Mb: Gigabyte X570 Gaming X    RAM: 2x16GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance Pro    GPU: Gigabyte NVIDIA RTX 3070    Case: Corsair 400D    Storage: INTEL SSDSCKJW120H6 M.2 120GB    PSU: Antec 850W 80+ Gold    Display(s): GAOO, 现代e窗, Samsung 4K TV

Cooling: Noctua NH-D15    Operating System(s): Windows 10 / Arch Linux / Garuda

 

[OLD]

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 @ 3.2 GHz    Mb: Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 3    RAM: 2x4GB DDR4 GSKILL RIPJAWS 4    GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960    Case: Aerocool PSG V2X Advance    Storage: INTEL SSDSCKJW120H6 M.2 120GB    PSU: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronce    Display(s): Samsung LS19B150

Cooling: Aerocool Shark White    Operating System(s): Windows 10 / Arch Linux / OpenSUSE

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837899
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, VicBar said:

I think that any modern build should look to have an SSD for booting OS and (most played) game storage. Linus has said so as well for some time now. So maybe look into that!

Also I agree that an if you are not planning to overclock and i5 6500 would be enough, almost no difference with the 6600 non-k (assuming you don't want the k)

Lastly if you're hard core gaming maybe you should invest in setting up a wired internet connection to your pc, maybe the cable and installation will cost you less then the wireless card.

 

I really do want a wired connection, but the PC will be in my room, and my router is all the way downstairs in the living room. I'm hoping to have a wired connection when my family moves to a different house. The SSD will most definitely be an upgrade, but it goes over-budget.  I have also switched to the 6500 thanks to you and everybody else here.

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837911
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
5 hours ago, TyFilms said:

I really do want a wired connection, but the PC will be in my room, and my router is all the way downstairs in the living room. I'm hoping to have a wired connection when my family moves to a different house. The SSD will most definitely be an upgrade, but it goes over-budget.  I have also switched to the 6500 thanks to you and everybody else here.

also do note that the red on the mobo is only the slot. when you plug stuff in the red is no longer visible. just a good info

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837920
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
4 minutes ago, TyFilms said:

I really do want a wired connection, but the PC will be in my room, and my router is all the way downstairs in the living room. I'm hoping to have a wired connection when my family moves to a different house. The SSD will most definitely be an upgrade, but it goes over-budget.  I have also switched to the 6500 thanks to you and everybody else here.

Where I live at least it costs about the same to get a network card as to have a cable run by someone. If you just toss it out the window to the router it'll be much cheaper than wireless and your connection will be better. I know from experience that gaming on wifi is no fun

That's an F in the profile pic

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837934
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
5 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

also do note that the red on the mobo is only the slot. when you plug stuff in the red is no longer visible. just a good info

I have an unhealthy love for MSI red products

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837941
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
2 minutes ago, Froody129 said:

Where I live at least it costs about the same to get a network card as to have a cable run by someone. If you just toss it out the window to the router it'll be much cheaper than wireless and your connection will be better. I know from experience that gaming on wifi is no fun

 

Toss it out the window xD lol

My mom would never allow me to do that. I could try and convince her to move the router back upstairs though. And I have pretty good wifi, even when it's wireless.

My build in fancy text: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/BWGdxY | My current build: http://imgur.com/gallery/sOgMR3u

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837945
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, TyFilms said:

Toss it out the window xD lol

My mom would never allow me to do that. I could try and convince her to move the router back upstairs though. And I have pretty good wifi, even when it's wireless.

I don't know if your mom will let you ( mine didn't), but you can run a cable of similar colour to the wall and attach it using cable clips and hot glue. It looks neat and then you can spend the money on a better mobo or more RAM or something

That's an F in the profile pic

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/688566-first-build/#findComment-8837950
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×