Final Build Revision

[BSula99]

Hey guys,

 

So this is the final revision of my rig before I order the parts. Planning on keeping the case and WiFi adapter for a while, will replace the GPU with GTX 1080ti when it comes out and CPU with a cannonlake i7 when it comes out as well (as you might have guessed this is a intended to be a work in progress build with a decent system now upgrading select components over the next 5 years or so before I have to restart from scratch). Tell me what you think.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KbYyVY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/KbYyVY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($190.89 @ OutletPC) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($6.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.21 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($244.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.39 @ OutletPC) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC68 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($92.90 @ Jet) 
Monitor: Asus VX228H 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1056.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-17 13:42 EST-0500

[Sreno1]

In terms of a solid base build to upgrade upon, it's alright. You need a higher watt PSU, maybe 550-700 if you plan on getting an i7 and 1080. That wifi card is expensive. You should add a 120GB or 250GB SSD for the OS to make the entire system more snappy. More RAM can be added later, if the motherboard has 4 slots get 2x4 now and then add another 2x4 later. The i5-6500's stock cooler does a good enough job to cool it, no need for aftermarket thermal paste. Get a better monitor too, at least 1080p 144Hz (around $200).

[BenoitWW]

1 hour ago, BSula99 said:

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looks good, but for upgrading to cannon lake, they might screw you over and change the chipset/socket you need.

[BSula99]

Yeah I intend to upgrade the Mobo/RAM to match the new specs, just not sure what exactly I'll get. If I get into professional game streaming/videos I'll probably go for a more high end Mobo, new display, 32 GB DDR4 3200 Cas 14 Ram, and maybe another GPU for SLI. If not, probably just upgrade the CAS/RAM Speed still at 16GB and a mid-range Mobo  just to boost the  specs.

[BSula99]

Alright so I replaced the monitor with one $80 more but 144hz 1080p 1ms. Also selected a cheaper wireless adapter  and cut out the thermal paste. I already posses a few SSDs/HDDs  from previous laptops/computers (not amazing but they'll work till I upgrade them in the late spring early summer).