PC Build for 750 USD

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

Hello, I currently have a budget of $750 to build a PC with. I personally would prefer the build to look nicer, even if it means sacrificing a bit of hardware. I currently am looking at a darker build, blacks and grays. because this rig will be meant for gaming mainly I was thinking of using a z270/z170 board, but I am leaning more to the z270 because the designs, IMO, are better looking (with some exceptions). A GPU will not be necessary because I already have a GTX 750 from a friend who didn't need it anymore. This is the build list I have currently (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FVp8zM). I plan to buy through Amazon/Newegg/Bestbuy as well. Are there any ways I could improve the list? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can offer.

[Tauwer]

why a motherboard for 200 bucks? there should be plenty cheaper ones

[MeepLikesToBuildPc's]

1 minute ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

Hello, I currently have a budget of $750 to build a PC with. I personally would prefer the build to look nicer, even if it means sacrificing a bit of hardware. I currently am looking at a darker build, blacks and grays. because this rig will be meant for gaming mainly I was thinking of using a z270/z170 board, but I am leaning more to the z270 because the designs, IMO, are better looking (with some exceptions). A GPU will not be necessary because I already have a GTX 750 from a friend who didn't need it anymore. This is the build list I have currently (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FVp8zM). I plan to buy through Amazon/Newegg/Bestbuy as well. Are there any ways I could improve the list? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can offer.

It's gonna be very difficult to play decent games at decent settings and FPS with an 750 (non Ti) I recommend saving for a better GPU

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

Hello, I currently have a budget of $750 to build a PC with. I personally would prefer the build to look nicer, even if it means sacrificing a bit of hardware. I currently am looking at a darker build, blacks and grays. because this rig will be meant for gaming mainly I was thinking of using a z270/z170 board, but I am leaning more to the z270 because the designs, IMO, are better looking (with some exceptions). A GPU will not be necessary because I already have a GTX 750 from a friend who didn't need it anymore. This is the build list I have currently (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FVp8zM). I plan to buy through Amazon/Newegg/Bestbuy as well. Are there any ways I could improve the list? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can offer.

Expensive mobo and RAM with a crap PSU

 

[Tauwer]

5 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

Hello, I currently have a budget of $750 to build a PC with. I personally would prefer the build to look nicer, even if it means sacrificing a bit of hardware. I currently am looking at a darker build, blacks and grays. because this rig will be meant for gaming mainly I was thinking of using a z270/z170 board, but I am leaning more to the z270 because the designs, IMO, are better looking (with some exceptions). A GPU will not be necessary because I already have a GTX 750 from a friend who didn't need it anymore. This is the build list I have currently (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FVp8zM). I plan to buy through Amazon/Newegg/Bestbuy as well. Are there any ways I could improve the list? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can offer.

is there a good reason why you picked that mobo?

 edit: because of black colours , but still you can get a socket 1151 mobo for 50 euro that would get you 150 xtra for gpu or cpu

[Mooshi]

If this is about aesthetic, ditch the 212 evo and get the nicer (and better performing) Cryorig H7

 

Edit: Also go for at least an i5 and lose the ram. Dominators are tacky imo

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

2 minutes ago, MeepLikesToBuildPc's said:

It's gonna be very difficult to play decent games at decent settings and FPS with an 750 (non Ti) I recommend saving for a better GPU

I mainly play overwatch and CS:GO with lowest settings anyways for higher framerates.

 

1 minute ago, Tauwer said:

is there a good reason why you picked that mobo?

I picked it because I liked the asthetics, and because I have had good experiences with asus.

 

1 minute ago, Mooshi said:

If this is about aesthetic, ditch the 212 evo and get the nicer (and better performing) Cryorig H7

alright, I'll look at that cooler

 

3 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Expensive mobo and RAM with a crap PSU

 

the PSU is 80+ Gold and modular, seems fine. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

 

 

the PSU is 80+ Gold and modular, seems fine. 

@Energycore

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.55 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $686.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

@Energycore

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.55 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $686.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:27 EST-0500

This'd be good but eugh a GTX 750...

 

How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card  ($206.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Inwin 303 Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $752.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:28 EST-0500

[Guest]

1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

This'd be good but eugh a GTX 750...

 

How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card  ($206.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Inwin 303 Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $752.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:28 EST-0500

Cheaper case? Why not cheaper GPU? The one I linked in my sig is fine. Also maybe 16gb of RAM?

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

7 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

This'd be good but eugh a GTX 750...

 

How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.60 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card  ($206.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Inwin 303 Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $752.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:28 EST-0500

But the B150 mobo would limit OC if I were to upgrade to an unlocked CPU right?

edit: I only play at 1080p though, so I would think the 750 is fine. overwatch isnt that demanding and neither is CS:GO.

7 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

@Energycore

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.55 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($50.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $686.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:27 EST-0500

that list does look fine, but an i7-6700K? isnt that a bit overkill for simply gaming?

[Energycore]

3 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

the PSU is 80+ Gold and modular, seems fine. 

Those factors have nothing to do with the fact that it's likely to contribute to hard drive early death because of its lousy voltage regulation.

 

12 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

Hello, I currently have a budget of $750 to build a PC with. I personally would prefer the build to look nicer, even if it means sacrificing a bit of hardware. I currently am looking at a darker build, blacks and grays. because this rig will be meant for gaming mainly I was thinking of using a z270/z170 board, but I am leaning more to the z270 because the designs, IMO, are better looking (with some exceptions). A GPU will not be necessary because I already have a GTX 750 from a friend who didn't need it anymore. This is the build list I have currently (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FVp8zM). I plan to buy through Amazon/Newegg/Bestbuy as well. Are there any ways I could improve the list? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can offer.

I can suggest this to you: don't spend so much on aesthetics. You still want a computer that works, you know. Build this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($75.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.23 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($41.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 4GB RS Video Card  ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin 303 Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $724.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:37 EST-0500

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

3 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Those factors have nothing to do with the fact that it's likely to contribute to hard drive early death because of its lousy voltage regulation.

 

I can suggest this to you: don't spend so much on aesthetics. You still want a computer that works, you know. Build this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($75.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.23 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($41.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 4GB RS Video Card  ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin 303 Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $724.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 14:37 EST-0500

looks fine, but would the RX 480 offer a lot more performance than the 750? without the RX I could fit in a more powerful CPU and more RAM. (look at deXxter's build list, although I swapped the 6700K for a 6600K) 

[Energycore]

3 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

looks fine, but would the RX 480 offer a lot more performance than the 750? without the RX I could fit in a more powerful CPU and more RAM. (look at deXxter's build list, although I swapped the 6700K for a 6600K) 

Than a GTX 750? It's double the performance, if not more. What use do you have for a high-end CPU?

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Than a GTX 750? It's double the performance, if not more. What use do you have for a high-end CPU?

that's what I said, I switched the 6700K to a 6600K because I don't need the i7's performance. I play overwatch and CS:GO, the 6600K would be perfectly fine and I don't use a 144hz monitor so anything above 60 fps doesnt really matter. That's why I was thinking the 480 wouldn't be of that much use. and wouldn't the Pentium (I hate to say this) bottleneck the 480? 

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

that's what I said, I switched the 6700K to a 6600K because I don't need the i7's performance. I play overwatch and CS:GO, the 6600K would be perfectly fine and I don't use a 144hz monitor so anything above 60 fps doesnt really matter. That's why I was thinking the 480 wouldn't be of that much use. and wouldn't the Pentium (I hate to say this) bottleneck the 480? 

It wouldn't because this is a hyperthreaded Pentium

 

So in actuality it's an i3-6100 in disguise.

 

I'm not sure a GTX 750 would do 60fps overwatch. Maybe in low settings. But a mainstream GPU like the one there would definitely do it with headroom to spare. And since you still have the OC motherboard in there you can upgrade to a high-end CPU and overclock it later if you like. (I consider the i5-6600K high-end as well, because comparatively to the $75 pentium with hyper threading, it's not a good value anymore).

[Snowi_]

8 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

that's what I said, I switched the 6700K to a 6600K because I don't need the i7's performance. I play overwatch and CS:GO, the 6600K would be perfectly fine and I don't use a 144hz monitor so anything above 60 fps doesnt really matter. That's why I was thinking the 480 wouldn't be of that much use. and wouldn't the Pentium (I hate to say this) bottleneck the 480? 

Ill try to make you a List for 750usd

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

It wouldn't because this is a hyperthreaded Pentium

 

So in actuality it's an i3-6100 in disguise.

 

I'm not sure a GTX 750 would do 60fps overwatch. Maybe in low settings. But a mainstream GPU like the one there would definitely do it with headroom to spare. And since you still have the OC motherboard in there you can upgrade to a high-end CPU and overclock it later if you like. (I consider the i5-6600K high-end as well, because comparatively to the $75 pentium with hyper threading, it's not a good value anymore).

I always play in low settings, for the FPS gain. and the i3 is what I was originally going to use. I think this might be the list I go with. Thanks for the list! And also I would like to thank everyone for being good people and not commenting "wait for zen" 

[Energycore]

3 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

I always play in low settings, for the FPS gain. and the i3 is what I was originally going to use. I think this might be the list I go with. Thanks for the list! And also I would like to thank everyone for being good people and not commenting "wait for zen" 

You should still wait for Zen anyway

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

You should still wait for Zen anyway

I'm more waiting for intel prices to go down. I believe intel may still have an upper hand in the CPU game. Although if the performance is more or less the same, I'll just go for the cheaper one. Assuming zen doesn't end up with issues. 

[Snowi_]

1 minute ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

I'm more waiting for intel prices to go down. I believe intel may still have an upper hand in the CPU game. Although if the performance is more or less the same, I'll just go for the cheaper one. Assuming zen doesn't end up with issues. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4Zs8zM

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

I'm more waiting for intel prices to go down. I believe intel may still have an upper hand in the CPU game. Although if the performance is more or less the same, I'll just go for the cheaper one. Assuming zen doesn't end up with issues. 

We'll see, but I would still buy today if I were you.

[HalfOfALifeLeft]

3 minutes ago, Snowi_ said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4Zs8zM

A bit too high on the price there, but good build overall. 

[Guest]

5 hours ago, Snowi_ said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4Zs8zM

If you read above NEX is bad

[Snowi_]

34 minutes ago, HalfOfALifeLeft said:

A bit too high on the price there, but good build overall. 

Its 1$ over?