First Gaming Build

[EthannKeller]

Hi guys, I live in the US and was looking to start dabbling into the PC gaming world and I though this $750 dollar PC ought to do the trick. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GHNVGf I created it and obviously I'm no expert so I would appreciate some advice. With this build I hope to achieve 60+ fps in BF1 at ultra or very high settings, and hopefully many more titles to come. I kinda had a black and red scheme going on but if you change it, there is no biggie. 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC Video Card  ($267.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $720.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:09 EST-0500

 

You can get a 6700k or a 6600k when you're ready to upgrade; you'll be able to overclock without a motherboard. You'd also need a CPU cooler for them if you plan to overclock the,.

[Oswin]

$750 pc only?? or what?

[Simon771]

You are probbably gonna hate me, but I would do the following changes:

Get NZXT S340 elite instead. It's 200$ expencier, but it has tempered glass ... it looks 10x better than plexi on normal S340. telling from experiences.

Then I would also go with some SSD if possible. It's a must for 2016 budget over 600$.

 

You can cut back on PSU, and get 500W instead. It will be more than enough for your build.

RX 480 +i3 + all other components won't even pull 300W out of the wall. So 500W PSU will do just fine.

 

And I would get GTX 1060 instead of RX 480  

[Percenary]

8 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

Hi guys, I live in the US and was looking to start dabbling into the PC gaming world and I though this $750 dollar PC ought to do the trick. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GHNVGf I created it and obviously I'm no expert so I would appreciate some advice. With this build I hope to achieve 60+ fps in BF1 at ultra or very high settings, and hopefully many more titles to come. I kinda had a black and red scheme going on but if you change it, there is no biggie. 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwhXYr
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwhXYr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($48.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $714.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:15 EST-0500

[EthannKeller]

@Oswin PC and Keyboard I have a 1080P monitor and a mouse already.

[Oswin]

12 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

@Oswin PC and Keyboard I have a 1080P monitor and a mouse already.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6H2DkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6H2DkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card  ($234.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $749.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:27 EST-0500

Edited November 25, 2016 by Oswin
changed the list

[Percenary]

5 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

@Oswin PC and Keyboard I have a 1080P monitor and a mouse already.

Update* Ddr4 2400 memory and overclockable (for the future) motherboard added

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BkX7pb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BkX7pb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $748.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:20 EST-0500

[Oswin]

1 minute ago, Percenary said:

Update* Ddr4 2400 memory and overclockable (for the future) motherboard added

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BkX7pb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BkX7pb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($38.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $748.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:20 EST-0500

a z170 board with an i3? really?

[Percenary]

Just now, Oswin said:

a z170 board with an i3? really?

http://prntscr.com/dbj3l4

[EthannKeller]

1 minute ago, Percenary said:

http://prntscr.com/dbj3l4

I was planning to stay with this build for a year + so, I would probably buy a newer socket at that time.

[Percenary]

2 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

I was planning to stay with this build for a year + so, I would probably buy a newer socket at that time.

I also added ddr4 2400 memory to the build. The 2133 with BF1 and shit will be a slight bottleneck. BF1 and other current Triple AAA games use a bunch of memory.

[Oswin]

1 minute ago, Percenary said:

I also added ddr4 2400 memory to the build. The 2133 with BF1 and shit will be a slight bottleneck. BF1 and other current Triple AAA games use a bunch of memory.

difference in memory speed wont matter that much in gaming. its more to the capacity

[EthannKeller]

1 minute ago, Oswin said:

difference in memory speed wont matter that much in gaming. its more to the capacity

I was wondering about that, 8gb seems to be just passing this year would It be smart to go for 16 gb, since i plan to be using this build for a whole year?

[Simon771]

8 minutes ago, Oswin said:

a z170 board with an i3? really?

I don't think it's a bad idea.

In 1 or 2 years he will be able to sell that i3 CPU for around 70$, then buy i5 6600k or i7 6700k.

And after that it will be pretty sweet PC

[Percenary]

1 minute ago, Oswin said:

difference in memory speed wont matter that much in gaming. its more to the capacity

That's why I said slight. 2400 will increase min frames by some amount.

[Oswin]

Just now, EthannKeller said:

I was wondering about that, 8gb seems to be just passing this year would It be smart to go for 16 gb, since i plan to be using this build for a whole year?

well it is basically up to you. 8 gb will be enough for me 

[Percenary]

1 minute ago, EthannKeller said:

I was wondering about that, 8gb seems to be just passing this year would It be smart to go for 16 gb, since i plan to be using this build for a whole year?

16gb is the max you should have. But, will be an extra $50 or more.

[Oswin]

3 minutes ago, Percenary said:

16gb is the max you should have. But, will be an extra $50 or more.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qBmxFT/team-memory-tpd416gm2400hc16dc01

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tt8H99/avexir-memory-avd4uz124001608g2co

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j8FPxr/a-data-memory-ax4u2800w8g17drz

found some cheap 16 gb ram

[EthannKeller]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $757.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:40 EST-0500

 

How does this look guys? Figured I go for a little higher end case so I could have it for a longer time.

[EthannKeller]

^

9 minutes ago, Oswin said:

 

14 minutes ago, Percenary said:

 

 

[Oswin]

9 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $757.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:40 EST-0500

 

How does this look guys? Figured I go for a little higher end case so I could have it for a longer time.

still would get something like an i5 processor and 1x8 ram

[Percenary]

10 minutes ago, EthannKeller said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VC8cRG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $757.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:40 EST-0500

 

How does this look guys? Figured I go for a little higher end case so I could have it for a longer time.

Change the memory and motherboard than. I specifically outed for a micro atx case because your mobo is micro atx and the the memory because I changed the mobo for a z170 micro atx.  Would look really stupid in a mid tower

[Percenary]

4 minutes ago, Oswin said:

still would get something like an i5 processor and 1x8 ram

He doesn't have a budget for an i5 and 2x4 is faster. 

 

[Oswin]

Just now, Percenary said:

He doesn't have a budget for an i5 and 2x4 is faster. 

 

you dont need dual channel if you have a h110 board (learned it the hard way) its better to go 1x8 since you can upgrade more. i am pretty sure i had fit an i5 in my reccomendation

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6H2DkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6H2DkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($190.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card  ($234.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $749.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-25 02:27 EST-0500