New build, first time builder

[Vzsniperxxz]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LchtsJ

 

This is a new build that I am thinking of purchasing. I have never built a computer before so I just need some feedback from real pro's. The monitor, keyboard and mouse are cheap at the moment because of overall budget but I plan on upgrading in the future. Thanks for any and all help.

 

Update 1: made a few changes based on the feedback so far. Thanks again for your help everyone

[Guest]

Yeah don't get that PSU, NEX is not particularly good. EVGA GQ/GS/G2 for same price would be better

Can you wait for Ryzen 5. Ryzen 7 benchmarks hasn't been out yet so we can't really tell if it's worth the hype

I'd avoid Gigabyte cards for now. 1060 Windforce had coil whines and the RX 480 had horrible temp issues

[genexis_x]

1. Go for Samsung 850 Evo, not 840 Evo

2. Evga G2 PSU is much better

[Ultra_Man52]

1. You can get windows from Reddit or Kinguin or G2A for like $30

2. Consider a rx 480 8gb Usually cheaper (although the 1060 you have is cheapish) and performs almost to same /better

[Herman Mcpootis]

get your OS from reddit for $20-30.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($329.99 @ B&H) wait a day or two for benchmarks.
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B350M-A Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($88.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury 4GB NITRO Video Card  ($234.99 @ Newegg) better than the 1060 for less.
Case: Thermaltake Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.89 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Memorex 98240 DVD/CD Writer  ($16.48 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($229.94 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.26 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1092.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-28 21:42 EST-0500

[Guest]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

Optical Drive: Memorex 98240 DVD/CD Writer  ($16.48 @ Amazon) 

that's some really generic dvd drive. i wonder why OP needs it anyway

[Vzsniperxxz]

9 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

that's some really generic dvd drive. i wonder why OP needs it anyway

So I can get my OS installed? Unless I'm retarded and there is a better way lol 

[Guest]

Just now, Vzsniperxxz said:

So I can get my OS installed? Unless I'm retarded and there is a better way lol 

You can use a USB flash drive, no need for a DVD drive just to install Windows once.