$550 Build

[Idefinitelyknowstuff---]

Need some advice on this build. It'll be used mostly for 1080p gaming at high settings. Mostly AAA games like BF1, Gears of War, etc. I know the 8320e is old as balls but it's not that terrible and I don't think it'll do to bad with the 1060. I can also get it with a motherboard for $110. I'll probably get kabylake in 6-10 months so... Any advice is appreciated. (I already have a hard drive so I'm just getting a ssd for the OS)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JP4HRG  

[Modzau]

You're probably not going to need 650 watts for that system, get a good 550 watt and see if you can get a better price. I would get a 6600 and a MSI h110M gaming its a great motherboard for budget gaming, However it has no overclocking on it hence the 6600 which you will pay less for.

 

And yes the 1060 should be fine it can run most games, I even saw the 1050ti run BF1 in high at 60fps.

[Guest]

120gb ssd is very low, you will fill it up in weeks. Get a HDD instead and save up for ssd later down. so far is fine

[Fredrikmikael]

If i were you i would go for an I5, the single threaded performance of the old FX lineup from AMD is just dreadful. Going for the "cheapest" skylake I5 will give you much more value for your $ and i would recommend extending your budget somewhat.

You should rather buy an SSHD instead of an SSD, that way you get more GB for your $, and should suite a budget build nicely. 

[g12601]

For a power supply, get this

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

 

It's tier 3 according to this thread 

 

 

 

[Energycore]

12 minutes ago, Idefinitelyknowstuff--- said:

Need some advice on this build. It'll be used mostly for 1080p gaming at high settings. Mostly AAA games like BF1, Gears of War, etc. I know the 8320e is old as balls but it's not that terrible and I don't think it'll do to bad with the 1060. I can also get it with a motherboard for $110. I'll probably get kabylake in 6-10 months so... Any advice is appreciated.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JP4HRG  

Grab a cheaper PSU so you can afford yourself a bigger SSD. The FX + motherboard is a pretty amazing deal. Are you sure you want to buy the $60 case?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor  ($79.99)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($29.99)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.48 @ Amazon)
Total: $604.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 22:23 EST-0500

[Idefinitelyknowstuff---]

15 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

120gb ssd is very low, you will fill it up in weeks. Get a HDD instead and save up for ssd later down. so far is fine

I already have a HDD for mass storage

[Guest]

Just now, Idefinitelyknowstuff--- said:

I already have a HDD for mass storage

oh then fine. I don't see problems, I assume you got the fx 8320 for cheap/used. 

[Idefinitelyknowstuff---]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

oh then fine. I don't see problems, I assume you got the fx 8320 for cheap/used. 

Yeah microcenter is having a great deal

[Apollo Refugio]

i wouldnt spend $60 on a case with $550 budget. You spend around $30 on a case and you'd be fine, $30 can do a big change for a system. Also since you are at micro center, look for deals, look at the open box area, find decent deals. Micro center has them.

[gtx1060=value]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($45.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($36.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($46.97 @ Newegg) 
Total: $543.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 22:35 EST-0500

[Apollo Refugio]

Just now, gtx1060=value said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($45.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($36.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($46.97 @ Newegg) 
Total: $543.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 22:35 EST-0500

he already has HDD, no need to add one. just a 120 GB SSD

[gtx1060=value]

29 minutes ago, Apollo Refugio said:

he already has HDD, no need to add one. just a 120 GB SSD

ok - get a sandisk ssd

[Apollo Refugio]

13 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

ok - get a sandisk ssd

preach