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New build/restoration recommendations

I just got a Asus gtx 1060 6Gb for Christmas to help me rebuild an old PC I've had lying around. 

 

I currently have the following: 

  • GPU: Asus GTX 1060 6GB 
  • CPU: Intel i5-2300 Quad-core CPU (LGA 1155)
  • RAM: Kingston 4Gb DDR3 (Single DIMM & 2 x 2gb DIMM)
  • PSU: Ci-Power 550W 
  • Case: Antec 900 mid-size
  • HDD: Hitachi 500GB
  • DVD ROM
  • CPU Cooler: Stock

 

My remaining budget is about $500 Canadian. I'm looking for a i5 6600k and a new motherboard and DDR4 ram. Don't care about frills or looks as long as it does the job.

 

I know my PSU sucks but I would prefer not to replace it just yet and I'd like to get a CPU cooler at some stage but that can also wait. 

 

I'll use the PC mostly for gaming and my girlfriend will use it for Video editing and 2D animation.

 

any advise would be greatly appreciated 

 

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But you live in South Africa...

Anyway order these parts and you should be good

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX) 
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($54.90 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $487.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-25 21:50 EST-0500

 

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