switching to pc gaming

[Marcus_Noble]

 Budget: $1000 usd

 

 Aim:I want this to run all games on at least high settings around 60fps  @1920x1080

 

monitor: 1920x1080 https://www.benqdirect.com/zowie/rl2755-esports-monitor.html

 

my plan is to start out with one rx 480 8gb and buy a second later on

 

the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mjHC4C

 

please tell me if i need to add or change something

 

 

[digitaldoughnut]

6 minutes ago, Marcus_Noble said:

 Budget: $1000 usd

 

 Aim:I want this to run all games on at least high settings around 60fps  @1920x1080

 

monitor: 1920x1080 https://www.benqdirect.com/zowie/rl2755-esports-monitor.html

 

my plan is to start out with one rx 480 8gb and buy a second later on

 

the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mjHC4C

 

please tell me if i need to add or change something

 

 

If you really want an AMD cpu then I would recommend that you wait until zen is released as amd's current cpus are over 3 years old. also you can buy windows for around  $20 on kinguin

[Castdeath97]

Get the i5 6500/i5 6600, or maybe even wait for zen or kaby lake.. The FX 8350 is simply too old. And get a better PSU, maybe a RMx or a G2.

[AinsleyHarriot539]

Personally I would change the two rx480's for a single better quality graphics card. Here is an example of another option.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ymvzhq

[Hydraxiler32]

something like this would be quite a bit better for gaming

you will be able to run most games maxed out at 1440p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/m7HYm8

[bgibbz]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/bgibbz/saved/YzXHxr

 

this build is significantly better. Buy the is from Microsoft software swap. 

[Hydraxiler32]

Just now, AinsleyHarriot539 said:

Personally I would change the two rx480's for a single better quality graphics card. Here is an example of another option.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ymvzhq

a 1070 is alot cheaper and performs the same or better.

[digitaldoughnut]

1 minute ago, AinsleyHarriot539 said:

Personally I would change the two rx480's for a single better quality graphics card. Here is an example of another option.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ymvzhq

Why the 980ti??? 1070 is slightly cheaper and offers more performance 

 

[NTDaws]

This is a good rig, and I managed to add a fully modular power supply. And I was able to fit a 6600 and a 1070 for excellent gaming performance. Have Fun Building!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($47.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $995.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[NTDaws]

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[NTDaws]

Reload, i fixed up the pcpartpicker to lower the price

[Marcus_Noble]

19 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

This is a good rig, and I managed to add a fully modular power supply. And I was able to fit a 6600 and a 1070 for excellent gaming performance. Have Fun Building!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($47.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $995.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 18:37 EST-0500

thank you this helps alot

[NTDaws]

24 minutes ago, Marcus_Noble said:

thank you this helps alot

Yeah no problem man, glad i could help !

[AinsleyHarriot539]

4 hours ago, digitaldoughnut said:

Why the 980ti??? 1070 is slightly cheaper and offers more performance 

 

I put a 980ti as it appeared cheaper on my list for some reason.

[Herman Mcpootis]

get you

5 hours ago, Marcus_Noble said:

 Budget: $1000 usd

 

 Aim:I want this to run all games on at least high settings around 60fps  @1920x1080

 

monitor: 1920x1080 https://www.benqdirect.com/zowie/rl2755-esports-monitor.html

 

my plan is to start out with one rx 480 8gb and buy a second later on

 

the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mjHC4C

 

please tell me if i need to add or change something

 

 

i'd recommend this instead, and get OS from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) i7 6700 without iGPU.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1009.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 23:57 EST-0500

[Herman Mcpootis]

5 hours ago, Dawson Wehage said:

This is a good rig, and I managed to add a fully modular power supply. And I was able to fit a 6600 and a 1070 for excellent gaming performance. Have Fun Building!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CVTdd6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($47.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $995.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 18:37 EST-0500

why low profile heatsink on an atx case, especially one that can't overclock?

[NTDaws]

14 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

why low profile heatsink on an atx case, especially one that can't overclock?

Stock heatsink likes dust

[NTDaws]

17 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

get you

i'd recommend this instead, and get OS from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) i7 6700 without iGPU.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1009.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-09 23:57 EST-0500

Xeon? For a gaming rig? And yours cost more?

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Dawson Wehage said:

Stock heatsink likes dust

that C7 is also gonna get dust on it eventually, no point getting a better heatsink over dust, get fan filters for those instead.

[Herman Mcpootis]

Just now, Dawson Wehage said:

Xeon? For a gaming rig? 

that xeon is just an i7 6700 without the iGPU, better than the i5 and much less stuttering and fps drops.

 

4 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

And yours cost more?

if you really want to play it that way, this is $2 more than yours.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($60.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.89 @ B&H) 
Total: $997.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-10 00:21 EST-0500