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[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

Hello, I am building a computer to replace my Dual Xeon E5345 computer (housed in a HP Compaq Proliant DL360 G5).

I have a max Bugdet of $690. Any changes or suggestions? Here it is:

 

(NOTE: I will not buy a power supply because I already own a Antec 80+bronz 1000W power supply)

 

(NOTE: I already have HDD's (maybe a little too much)  

 

Current Price: $686.93

 

 

CPU:  http://www.microcenter.com/product/451887/Core_i5-6500_SkyLake_32GHz_LGA_1151_Boxed_Processor

 

Mother Board: http://www.microcenter.com/product/473022/PRIME_H270-PLUS-CSM_LGA_1151_ATX_Intel_Motherboard

 

Random Access memory: http://www.microcenter.com/product/446298/Ballistix_Sport_LT_16GB_2_x_8GB_DDR4-2400_PC4-19200_CL16__SR_Dual_Channel_Desktop_Memory

 

 CPU Cooler: http://www.microcenter.com/product/467072/Hyper_212X_CPU_Cooler_with_dual_120mm_PWM_Fans

 

Case: http://www.microcenter.com/product/445129/S340_ATX_Windowed_Mid-Tower_Computer_Case_-_Blue-Black

 

SSD: http://www.microcenter.com/product/467324/MX300_275GB_25_SATA_III_SSD

 

Video Card: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-GAMING-Support-02G-P4-6152-KR/dp/B01M64G435/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1484188927&sr=1-2&keywords=nvidia+geforce+gtx+1050

[Megah3rtz]

Get a better graphics card, the RX480/GTX1060 are a better choice. Otherwise step it down to an i3 for the 1050, or keep the i5 and upgrade the 1050 later. 

[Lethalmonk]

if ur only gaming, try dropping to 8gb and getting a better gpu. also can u reuse ur case? 

 

also, u dont need that cpu fan. it is overkill for ur i5-6500. You can either save that money(or spend it on a better gpu) and use the stock fan or get the 212 evo, cyrorig h7 etc. you can find decent fans at around 20-30 $.

[DarkBlade2117]

If you're buying from a local Micro Center do a few things. Check for any open box Mobos ect, you could maybe score something like a Z170 Pro4S and BCLK that 6500 to 4GHz quite easily. They sometimes have open box RAM and Coolers also. Oh and I'd look for a quieter cooler but that's me, something like the Cryorig H5 Universal or BeQuiet! Dark Rock 3.

Are you into possible used parts? For $120 you can easily find an R9 280x which will be much better then a 1050. Could even find an R9 290/x for $130-$160. I think I just seen an 8GB 290x go for $170 the other day

[DarkBlade2117]

1 minute ago, Lethalmonk said:

if ur only gaming, try dropping to 8gb and getting a better gpu. also can u reuse ur case? 

 

also, u dont need that cpu fan. it is overkill for ur i5-6500. You can either save that money(or spend it on a better gpu) and use the stock fan or get the 212 evo, cyrorig h7 etc. you can find decent fans at around 20-30 $.

H7 is far superior over the 212 Evo as is the BeQuiet! PURE ROCK but.

[Lethalmonk]

1 minute ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

H7 is far superior over the 212 Evo as is the BeQuiet! PURE ROCK but.

yeah ik, but microcenter doesnt have the cyrorig or bequite if he is going to a store. they have the coolermaster coolers and a few others/

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

2 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

if ur only gaming, try dropping to 8gb and getting a better gpu. also can u reuse ur case? 

 

also, u dont need that cpu fan. it is overkill for ur i5-6500. You can either save that money(or spend it on a better gpu) and use the stock fan or get the 212 evo, cyrorig h7 etc. you can find decent fans at around 20-30 $.

I Have been using servers as my computer (HP Proliantdl360 g5) (rack mount) so i cant

[DarkBlade2117]

Just now, Lethalmonk said:

yeah ik, but microcenter doesnt have the cyrorig or bequite if he is going to a store. they have the coolermaster coolers and a few others/

He's buying the GPU from Amazon, some parts are worth ordering online.

[Lethalmonk]

2 minutes ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

H7 is far superior over the 212 Evo as is the BeQuiet! PURE ROCK but.

also i (personally) dont like the rock because the copper tubing is not directly touching the cpu. (makes a difference)

[Lethalmonk]

2 minutes ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

He's buying the GPU from Amazon, some parts are worth ordering online.

lol, im just noting it.

 

[Lethalmonk]

would you consider going matx? it could save u some money and space. Especially if ur going with one fan, (if u still want to keep the 1050.)

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

@LethalmonkYes, if it does save money without compromising speed and thermals 

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

@DarkBlade2117

7 minutes ago, DarkBlade2117 said:

He's buying the GPU from Amazon, some parts are worth ordering online.

I will go to amazon to buy a CPU cooler too

[Lethalmonk]

3 minutes ago, IBM_THINKPAD_R51 said:

@LethalmonkYes, if it does save money without compromising speed and thermals 

if ur choosing the same ssd  it shouldnt affect the speed. but thermals is a different story. I would do my research on that as i am not one to say. but as everyone will say, getting a better gpu will be much more important.

 

[Lethalmonk]

are u mainly gaming

 

 

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

2 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

are u mainly gaming

 

 

No, also virtualization (VMware and stuff like that), I am a Developer, and video editing.

 

In addition to gaming.

[Lethalmonk]

Just now, IBM_THINKPAD_R51 said:

No, also virtualization (VMware and stuff like that), I am a Developer, and video editing.

oh, then youll probably be fine with a 1050. stick with the 16gb. also see if u can find a way to squeeze in a i5-6600k for the overclocking. 

[Lethalmonk]

remembere to get windows and a wireless card (if u need it)

[IBM_THINKPAD_R51]

Just now, Lethalmonk said:

remembere to get windows and a wireless card (if u need it)

 

I use Ethernet, and I do have a Wireless N card if i need it.

[Lethalmonk]

check to see if ur fan fits in this case

 

[DarkBlade2117]

58 minutes ago, Lethalmonk said:

also i (personally) dont like the rock because the copper tubing is not directly touching the cpu. (makes a difference)

Just because it isn't, doesn't stop that is is quietest of the 3 and it has better temps than the 212 Evo for the same price.