New pc build!

[Catbattle]

This is my 9th draft of this build, I think I got it down! I want to play Just Cause 3 medium settings 1080p. I don't want to spend much more than this build has already. I have a 250gb ssd already. If I put all this together will I have a fully working computer with wifi, sound, games, etc (I have a monitor already ofc).

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VT4xbj

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1 minute ago, TheCatShuriken said:

This is my 9th draft of this build, I think I got it down! I want to play Just Cause 3 medium settings 1080p. I don't want to spend much more than this build has already. I have a 250gb ssd already. If I put all this together will I have a fully working computer with wifi, sound, games, etc (I have a monitor already ofc).

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VT4xbj

I currently run an i5, with an integrated cooler. If you're running an i3, I wouldn't throw budget at an aftermarket cooler. 

I may be crazy so get a second opinion on that. My i5 runs cool even after time when my GPU cooks my hand to a medium-well standard if I touch my case. 

I'm going to find you a cheaper PSU at better quality. Some Corsair and EVGA ones at or better watts are at 35 US~50 US. 

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, fpo said:

I currently run an i5, with an integrated cooler. If you're running an i3, I wouldn't throw budget at an aftermarket cooler. 

I may be crazy so get a second opinion on that. My i5 runs cool even after time when my GPU cooks my hand to a medium-well standard if I touch my case. 

I'm going to find you a cheaper PSU at better quality. Some Corsair and EVGA ones at or better watts are at 35 US~50 US. 

I looked at some reviews for the CPU on newegg and someone said the stock cooler was bad. Might ask anyone else who replies for their opinion.

 

Thanks! A cheaper PSU would be great!

[Herman Mcpootis]

CX550M is cheaper after rebates, you don't need the hyper t2, get the h110m pro vd instead to save a few bucks. can consider the bitfenix comrade for a few bucks more.

[Thinkfreely]

6 minutes ago, TheCatShuriken said:

This is my 9th draft of this build, I think I got it down! I want to play Just Cause 3 medium settings 1080p. I don't want to spend much more than this build has already. I have a 250gb ssd already. If I put all this together will I have a fully working computer with wifi, sound, games, etc (I have a monitor already ofc).

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VT4xbj

The only issue I see is that i3 is going to bottleneck your GPU, if you already have a SSD, I wouldn't buy a second. I would drop it, and spend $60 more on a i5 6600k or i5 6500

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10 minutes ago, TheCatShuriken said:

I looked at some reviews for the CPU on newegg and someone said the stock cooler was bad. Might ask anyone else who replies for their opinion.

 

Thanks! A cheaper PSU would be great!

It is generally considered a bad cooler. I personally have no problems with it. (i5 3450) 
For an i3 if you have even decent air flow I don't see a problem with it. IMO and IME (in my experience) it's something for very hard use and i7s. i7s have double or more the amount of cores you have. I have a true quad core and I'm just fine with it. I play arma 3 on ultra no problem. Arma 3 is considered cpu intensive. I don't have cities skylines so I cannot speak fully of CPU straining. 


Here are 3 PSU options. 
430 watt bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

430 watt white
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

600 watt bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

The color coordination is a rating for efficiency. Bronze should be fine. The wattage should be higher than what your system requires but no need to go crazy. 

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, fpo said:

430 watt silver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

 

that's not an 80+ silver psu, its just standard 80+ rating, and its a pretty mediocre psu.

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, Thinkfreely said:

The only issue I see is that i3 is going to bottleneck your GPU, if you already have a SSD, I wouldn't buy a second. I would drop it, and spend $60 more on a i5 6600k or i5 6500

I'm not buying an SSD, that's a hard drive, I think I need that. I could use my old one I'm using now,

 

1 minute ago, fpo said:

It is generally considered a bad cooler. I personally have no problems with it. (i5 3450) 
For an i3 if you have even decent air flow I don't see a problem with it. IMO and IME (in my experience) it's something for very hard use and i7s. i7s have double or more the amount of cores you have. I have a true quad core and I'm just fine with it. I play arma 3 on ultra no problem. Arma 3 is considered cpu intensive. I don't have cities skylines so I cannot speak fully of CPU straining. 


Here are 3 PSU options. 
430 watt bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

430 watt silver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

600 watt bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014

The color coordination is a rating for efficiency. Bronze should be fine. The wattage should be higher than what your system requires but no need to go crazy. 

Right. If its higher its good if I ever want to upgrade later.

[Catbattle]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

that's not an 80+ silver psu, its just standard 80+ rating, and its a pretty mediocre psu.

Any suggestion on cheap psu?

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2 minutes ago, Thinkfreely said:

The only issue I see is that i3 is going to bottleneck your GPU, if you already have a SSD, I wouldn't buy a second. I would drop it, and spend $60 more on a i5 6600k or i5 6500

I'm not seeing a SSD in his build. Just a 1tb HDD. I would say maybe save up for the HDD later if all you're playing is the one game (Just Cause) and then if you celebrate holidays, or are getting a new years bonus, just ask for a 2 or more TB HDD. However if not it's not the most expensive bit. 

I'd shoot for an i5. I wouldn't say a k version because I don't think i5s should be overclocked (But I'm a newb to PCs) I think a normal i5 is just fine. Save your 40$$. A 6400 or 6500 i5 CPU is the sweet spot. Perhaps wait for monday for cybermonday deals, or check around amazon, and newegg. I don't think many of the black friday super deals are around any longer. (there was an i7 + mobo for 300 USD and gone within hours. Unfortunately i missed it.)

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2 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

that's not an 80+ silver psu, its just standard 80+ rating, and its a pretty mediocre psu.

Sorry I meant 80 + white. I'll fix that typo. 

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, fpo said:

I'm not seeing a SSD in his build. Just a 1tb HDD. I would say maybe save up for the HDD later if all you're playing is the one game (Just Cause) and then if you celebrate holidays, or are getting a new years bonus, just ask for a 2 or more TB HDD. However if not it's not the most expensive bit. 

I'd shoot for an i5. I wouldn't say a k version because I don't think i5s should be overclocked (But I'm a newb to PCs) I think a normal i5 is just fine. Save your 40$$. A 6400 or 6500 i5 CPU is the sweet spot. Perhaps wait for monday for cybermonday deals, or check around amazon, and newegg. I don't think many of the black friday super deals are around any longer. (there was an i7 + mobo for 300 USD and gone within hours. Unfortunately i missed it.)

I mean the i5 6500 was my original CPU but I really don't want to spend that much. I don't play many triple A games. I want to slash as much cost as I can. You know of anything I can cut for something cheaper? Also I don't know what PSU to choose but I want something cheaper

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VT4xbj

 

 

 

 

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3 minutes ago, TheCatShuriken said:

Any suggestion on cheap psu?

I'd say one of the 2 bronze PSU I showed. If someone could back this up or throw their own suggestions down I'd follow them. 

I personally have a 750 watt 80 + bronze seasonic PSU and it runs just fine. EVGA and corsair are just considered to be really good brands. 

[Catbattle]

Just now, fpo said:

I'd say one of the 2 bronze PSU I showed. If someone could back this up or throw their own suggestions down I'd follow them. 

I personally have a 750 watt 80 + bronze seasonic PSU and it runs just fine. EVGA and corsair are just considered to be really good brands. 

Looking at them right now. Anything else I can cut the price on to get that cpu upgrade? Also, anything better than the i3-6100 but cheaper than the i5 6500?

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, TheCatShuriken said:

Looking at them right now. Anything else I can cut the price on to get that cpu upgrade? Also, anything better than the i3-6100 but cheaper than the i5 6500?

no, consider the CX550M for $30 after rebates instead.

[Thinkfreely]

1 minute ago, TheCatShuriken said:

Any suggestion on cheap psu?

Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

1 minute ago, TheCatShuriken said:

I'm not buying an SSD, that's a hard drive, I think I need that. I could use my old one I'm using now,

 

Right. If its higher its good if I ever want to upgrade later.

Right, if you can budget another $100 I would get the i5 6600k as for the cost the performance over the i5 6500 is worth it.

 

If you can spend a bit more this is what I would do https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

 

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1 minute ago, Thinkfreely said:

Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Right, if you can budget another $100 I would get the i5 6600k as for the cost the performance over the i5 6500 is worth it.

 

If you can spend a bit more this is what I would do https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

 

quadrupling the budget? 

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wait I'm bad at math.... Exponentially nuking the original budget? 

[Thinkfreely]

9 minutes ago, fpo said:

I'm not seeing a SSD in his build. Just a 1tb HDD. I would say maybe save up for the HDD later if all you're playing is the one game (Just Cause) and then if you celebrate holidays, or are getting a new years bonus, just ask for a 2 or more TB HDD. However if not it's not the most expensive bit. 

I'd shoot for an i5. I wouldn't say a k version because I don't think i5s should be overclocked (But I'm a newb to PCs) I think a normal i5 is just fine. Save your 40$$. A 6400 or 6500 i5 CPU is the sweet spot. Perhaps wait for monday for cybermonday deals, or check around amazon, and newegg. I don't think many of the black friday super deals are around any longer. (there was an i7 + mobo for 300 USD and gone within hours. Unfortunately i missed it.)

Ya I corrected myself on the SSD.

 

He can't overclock the i5 6600k on that board, but for $20 more dollars than the i5 6500 the stock performance boost is worth it.

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, Thinkfreely said:

Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Right, if you can budget another $100 I would get the i5 6600k as for the cost the performance over the i5 6500 is worth it.

 

If you can spend a bit more this is what I would do https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

 

You link is broken there. I cant really budget an extra 100 right now. Anything cheaper?

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

no, consider the CX550M for $30 after rebates instead.

Looks good.

 

 

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($41.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $427.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-26 22:03 EST-0500

[Thinkfreely]

1 minute ago, fpo said:

quadrupling the budget? 

it doesn't quadruple anthing.

 

1 minute ago, TheCatShuriken said:

You link is broken there. I cant really budget an extra 100 right now. Anything cheaper?

 

 

 

Looks good.

 

 

 

Min I would do is i5 6500, or get what you have currently and then upgrade the CPU when you can.

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Just now, Thinkfreely said:

it doesn't quadruple anthing.

 

Then whose build has an i7 5960x, 2 displays, 2 ssds one of which being pci? 7.000$ budget list

[Thinkfreely]

1 minute ago, fpo said:

Then whose build has an i7 5960x, 2 displays, 2 ssds one of which being pci? 7.000$ budget list

 Not sure which one you clicked.

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Just now, Thinkfreely said:

 Not sure which one you clicked.

wardrobe malfunction. I remember now. Somebody asked for a crazy video editing pc with a 10k budget. Sorry. Back to topic. 

What was in your suggested list? Just type out the parts.