Help me build an 1000$ Gaming PC

[Zeinone]

Hi LTT!

 

My friend now wants to buy himself a new PC, mainly for gaming, and asked me to help him out. Now the only thing that bothers me is that he wants to have an i7 CPU which i find overkill for only gaming but okay. Here's what i came up with:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CBh26X
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CBh26X/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($94.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.50 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($249.99 @ Jet) 
Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1082.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 10:57 EST-0500

 

It's a bit over 1000$ but he said he'd be okay with a few bucks higher if it's worth it. Tell me what you think!

[m0k]

that PSU is a joke for this system

consider cutting corners somewhere and use a better built PSU thats at least 80bronze or 80gold

 

if its mainly for gaming then drop down to a i5 6600k

 

[iRileyx]

Change the power supply. atleast a tier 2 on the psu list.

And yeah the 6700k is overkill when paired with a 1060, you'd ideally want to put it with a 1070/1080.

[iRileyx]

1 minute ago, mok said:

that PSU is a joke for this system

consider cutting corners somewhere and use a better built PSU thats at least 80bronze or 80gold

 

if its mainly for gaming then drop down to a i5 6600k

 

80 bronze or gold ratings will make no difference to the actual quality of the power supply

[Zeinone]

2 minutes ago, mok said:

that PSU is a joke for this system

consider cutting corners somewhere and use a better built PSU thats at least 80bronze or 80gold

 

if its mainly for gaming then drop down to a i5 6600k

 

6600k with a G2 650w ?

[m0k]

2 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

80 bronze or gold ratings will make no difference to the actual quality of the power supply

theyre usually built with better quality components, thats why theyre rated to be more efficient under similar loads than those PSU's that arent 

[iRileyx]

1 minute ago, mok said:

theyre usually built with better quality components, thats why theyre rated to be more efficient under similar loads than those PSU's that arent 

You can get cheap chinese psu's that are rated at 80+ bronze, doesn't mean it'll be good quality as most of them aren't lol.

[Guest]

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($109.17 @ Jet)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($80.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case  ($30.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $994.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 11:06 EST-0500

[Blackhole890]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/66NsVY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/66NsVY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($94.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.50 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($249.99 @ Jet) 
Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1019.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 11:09 EST-0500

[Mooshi]

Nothing wrong with an OP CPU to start with. My old 2500k that's now in my GF's rig has been running fine since 2011--though it's not as great if it's both hosting a server and playing at the same time (Minecraft) compared to another friend with a 2700K. Intel i7's have crazy shelf life that will outlive several gens of GPU upgrades so it's not that crazy to have an i7 in the long run.

[Daveeede]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.09 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($269.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $979.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 11:16 EST-0500

 

Like the person above said, going with the i7-6700k isn't the worst idea if your friend doesn't want to upgrade his cpu for a good while. We tend to try to build perfectly balanced computers on this forum, but they don't always have to be. The beauty of building your own pc is the ability to upgrade as you'd like anyways!

 

If you live near a microcenter I'd check out what cpu/mobo bundles they have. It might offset some of the expensive between the i5 and i7.

[m0k]

25 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

You can get cheap chinese psu's that are rated at 80+ bronze, doesn't mean it'll be good quality as most of them aren't lol.

okay thats a good point but way out of place.

look at this build. look at the site hes using. they arent going to recommend cheap garbage on here and OP is smart enough to use brand name components for everything else.

[Freezanator]

@Zeinone My build is somewhat like @deXxterlab97's build but I added a few extras. The motherboard I chose has 10 VRMs compared to the 5 to 7 VRM motherboards within that price range. More VRMs = Better power delivery = More stable overclocking. I also got a cheaper, but at the same time Hyper 212 Killer, the CRYORIG M9i. I also doubled the storage on the SSD for a 240 GB variant. Last but not least, a 650W semi-modular PSU is always a nice-to-have and an essential when it comes to tidy cable management.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($230.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($80.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.83 @ B&H) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($389.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1057.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 11:28 EST-0500

 

[Devin92]

Given he want a i7 with gaming pc, maybe give him a non overclockable CPU, save some money on cpu and mobo. i7+1070 is pretty decent. if he's only gaming, having a i7-6700K wont help a lot, especially cost/benefit wise. if you can convince him to drop to i5 6600k tat will be even better.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9p4P8K
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9p4P8K/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1045.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 12:35 EST-0500

[iRileyx]

1 hour ago, mok said:

okay thats a good point but way out of place.

look at this build. look at the site hes using. they arent going to recommend cheap garbage on here and OP is smart enough to use brand name components for everything else.

How is that point out of place? I was correcting your statement about 80+ ratings meaning better quality when they have nothing to do with it.

Also PCPartpicker doesnt recommend parts, it just shows compatible parts based on the other components, the choice is made by the person making the list.
 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($251.99 @ SuperBiiz) better fps than an i5 stock and overclocked, while having a smoother stutter-free experience.
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150-PLUS WS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.41 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.99 @ Best Buy) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($379.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: DIYPC D480-BK ATX Mid Tower Case  ($48.97 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ B&H) overkill but only $40 after rebates.
Total: $1048.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-15 19:21 EST-0500