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Hi everyone I'm new here.

 

I'm looking to build my own rig for the first time. My aim is mostly to be able to play games like Overwatch, Battlefield 1, LOL etc. 
I already have my peripherals and monitor. The monitor is 60 Hz, 1080p and i dont plan on upgrading it in the near future. That means that i dont plan on gaming at a higher resolution than 1080p. 

I live in Denmark and most of the prices are more expensive but a rough budget is around $700-800. I already have the OS so that is not included in the budget.

I dont plan on overclocking or water cooling since this is my first build.

 

I was planning on a build like this:

 

CPU: i5 6400

GPU: GTX 1060 3GB

RAM: 1x8GB DDR4

MB: MSI H110M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 socket

SSD: 128GB

HDD: 1TB

PSU: Corsair VS Series VS550 550watt

 

This is a very rough outline and I'm not sure of some of the components since the new Kaby Lake i3 outperforming the skylake i5 or something like that.

Also I don't know if the RX 480 would be better since, I've researched and some say Nvidia cards perform better on the games i would like to play while AMD might be better for other games. 

As for the case something like fractal design define s would do fine. 

 

I hope this is not too rough or confusing.

 

-Albatrozz

 

 

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Get an RX 480 4GB if the pricing is similar as it performs better in most games after recent drive updates. Also, the PSU you have chosen is incredibly mediocre, a CX450M (grey label) would be much better.

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Use PCPartPicker.

 

It will make your and everybody's life easier. Seriously. It's a tool from the gods.

 

Also:

 

WELCOME TO THE PC MASTER RACE!

 

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My build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor,

 Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard, 

Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory,

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive, 

Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card, 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case , 

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full, 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter, Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan

 

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Thanks everyone.

So would a build like this be good?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Albatrozz/saved/hKbCJx

 

 

I'm new at this so I don't know if ill be good at overclocking the CPU so if there is another CPU that would be better please let me know.

Also, if there is any way to make it cheaper, I would love suggestions :) 

 

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6 minutes ago, Albatrozz said:

Thanks everyone.

So would a build like this be good?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Albatrozz/saved/hKbCJx

 

 

I'm new at this so I don't know if ill be good at overclocking the CPU so if there is another CPU that would be better please let me know.

Also, if there is any way to make it cheaper, I would love suggestions :) 

 

The motherboard is Z170, which means you would need a previous Skylake CPU to update it.

Ion (Main Build)                                                                                        Overall Setup

i5 6500 3.2 GHz                                                                     -Blue snowball (White) thanks goodwill

MSI Mortar Arctic                                                                   -Logitech K120

Asus 1060 6GB Dual                                                             -Logitech Daedalus Prime G302

PNY CS1311 120 GB                                                            -Mousepad I made in 1st grade with my name on it                                                 

WD Caviar Blue 1 TB                                                              

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB (8x2GB) 2400

NZXT S340 White

Corsair CXM 450W 

 

Lenovo H320 (Old Pre-built PC)                                      Possible upgrade for H320          

i5 650 3.2 GHz (heh)                                                                                    Xeon X3470

Motherboard unknown                                                       Same Motherboard

iGPU                                                                                   GT 1030 (MSI Low Profile Half Height)

Crucial 240GB SSD                                                           Crucial 240GB SSD

6GB DDR3 (4+2GB)                                                           8-10GB DDR3 (4+2+2GB/4+4+2GB)

Lenovo H320 case                                                             Lenovo H320 case

Unknown PSU (210W?)                                                     Same PSU (210W?)    

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2 minutes ago, Albatrozz said:

So i should switch that to a z270? 

If you can find it at the same price then yes.

Ion (Main Build)                                                                                        Overall Setup

i5 6500 3.2 GHz                                                                     -Blue snowball (White) thanks goodwill

MSI Mortar Arctic                                                                   -Logitech K120

Asus 1060 6GB Dual                                                             -Logitech Daedalus Prime G302

PNY CS1311 120 GB                                                            -Mousepad I made in 1st grade with my name on it                                                 

WD Caviar Blue 1 TB                                                              

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB (8x2GB) 2400

NZXT S340 White

Corsair CXM 450W 

 

Lenovo H320 (Old Pre-built PC)                                      Possible upgrade for H320          

i5 650 3.2 GHz (heh)                                                                                    Xeon X3470

Motherboard unknown                                                       Same Motherboard

iGPU                                                                                   GT 1030 (MSI Low Profile Half Height)

Crucial 240GB SSD                                                           Crucial 240GB SSD

6GB DDR3 (4+2GB)                                                           8-10GB DDR3 (4+2+2GB/4+4+2GB)

Lenovo H320 case                                                             Lenovo H320 case

Unknown PSU (210W?)                                                     Same PSU (210W?)    

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CPU: https://www.proshop.dk/CPU/Intel-Core-i5-7400-Kaby-Lake-CPU-3-GHz-Intel-LGA1151-4-kerner-Intel-Boxed/2574833

Mobo: https://www.happii.dk/Bundkort/ASUS-PRIME-B250M-A-Bundkort-Intel-B250-Intel-LGA1151-socket-DDR4-RAM-Micro-ATX-/2576377?s=ASUS+PRIME+B250M-A+Bundkort+-+Intel+B250+-+Intel+LGA1151+socket+-+DDR4+RAM+-+Micro-ATX

RAM: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1324578/ballistix-sport-lt-ddr4-8-gb-2-x-4?utm_source=PriceRunner&utm_medium=PriceRunnerLINK&utm_campaign=PriceRunner

SSD: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/2365647/sandisk-plus-solid-state-drive-120?utm_source=PriceRunner&utm_medium=PriceRunnerLINK&utm_campaign=PriceRunner&nostocktag=1

HDD: https://www.happii.dk/Harddisk/WD-Blue-WD10EZEX-Harddisk-1-TB-35-7200-rpm-SATA-600-64-MB-cache/2350133?utm_source=pricerunner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pricesite

GPU: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1750689/msi-geforce-gtx-1060-6gt-oc-aktiv?

Case: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1471690/phanteks-eclipse-p400-miditower-atx?

PSU: https://www.komplett.dk/product/876232/hardware/stroemforsyninger/stroemforsyninger/corsair-cx550m-550w-psu#

 

This comes in at about 6500 kr. I had the prices put into calculator, but i accidentally deleted it. Tell me if it is too expensive, and I'll change some things to make it cheaper. 

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6 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

CPU: https://www.proshop.dk/CPU/Intel-Core-i5-7400-Kaby-Lake-CPU-3-GHz-Intel-LGA1151-4-kerner-Intel-Boxed/2574833

Mobo: https://www.happii.dk/Bundkort/ASUS-PRIME-B250M-A-Bundkort-Intel-B250-Intel-LGA1151-socket-DDR4-RAM-Micro-ATX-/2576377?s=ASUS+PRIME+B250M-A+Bundkort+-+Intel+B250+-+Intel+LGA1151+socket+-+DDR4+RAM+-+Micro-ATX

RAM: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1324578/ballistix-sport-lt-ddr4-8-gb-2-x-4?utm_source=PriceRunner&utm_medium=PriceRunnerLINK&utm_campaign=PriceRunner

SSD: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/2365647/sandisk-plus-solid-state-drive-120?utm_source=PriceRunner&utm_medium=PriceRunnerLINK&utm_campaign=PriceRunner&nostocktag=1

HDD: https://www.happii.dk/Harddisk/WD-Blue-WD10EZEX-Harddisk-1-TB-35-7200-rpm-SATA-600-64-MB-cache/2350133?utm_source=pricerunner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pricesite

GPU: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1750689/msi-geforce-gtx-1060-6gt-oc-aktiv?

Case: https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1471690/phanteks-eclipse-p400-miditower-atx?

PSU: https://www.komplett.dk/product/876232/hardware/stroemforsyninger/stroemforsyninger/corsair-cx550m-550w-psu#

 

This comes in at about 6500 kr. I had the prices put into calculator, but i accidentally deleted it. Tell me if it is too expensive, and I'll change some things to make it cheaper. 

looks like a great build :) 

but i think if it could be a bit cheaper that would be great :) 

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2 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

You could save a few hundred kr if you just get a super cheap case. You could also not get the SSD. 

alright thanks 

what about the GTX 1060 6Gb vs an RX 480 8 GB seems like the RX 480 might be a bit cheaper. would that fit in the build better instead of the GTX 1060? 

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1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Just occasionally 80-83 C, minor crashes from time to time. But it's cheaaap

Yeah that's pretty hot compared to my GPU which has a significantly higher TDP (275W). Mine never hits 80C and usually stays around 60-78C. And it's dead silent almost. 

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