First (gaming) PC build - need some feedback

[wutsdat]

Hey!

 

I'm planning to build a gaming PC and I would appreciate some feedback because I'm new to this and I have almost no idea what I'm doing. I tried to look at several guides and recommendations but I have no knowledge in building PC so, please, correct every thing that seems wrong/overpriced to you.

 

1. Budget & Location

Here is the build: 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.75 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: MSI Z270 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($132.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($93.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1069.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-03 19:15 EST-0500

 

The build is around 1k USD without monitor. I can add a few hundreds if really needed.

2. Aim

I plan to do mostly gaming on Linux and Windows (1080p, 60fps and high settings). AAA titles, indie games, GuildWars2, PS2 games, I mean… I like everything… Also I'd like to do some Steam In-Home streaming to my Steam link.

3. Monitors

I currently have one crappy 1080p monitor. I plan to keep it (to display my web browser) and get a better one for gaming.

4. Peripherals

If you have any good recommendation for a 60Hz, 1080p 21-23 inch gaming monitor, from 100 to 250$.

 

 

I want a future-proof build for my intended use. I don't plan on overclocking right away, but I might in the future. Would my CPU cooler and PSU be enough for that? Would it be in my interest the buy better CPU (i7-7700k) or GPU (GTX 1070) or it's overkill for my intended use?

 

It's worth saying that I'd like to avoid the RX 480 card. People seem to encounter issues with Steam Link (see here).

 

Thanks!

[The Sloth]

here much better build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wrHJPs

[keenhydra]

For a first time build it looks good, just maybe switch the case to a refine R5 for $30 more, loads of room to build and it will get you trough your first build better than the smaller S series

 

For screens, considered buying a 28" LG ultra wide? I have one and it's really nice to play most games on, running 60+fps on highest setting on my rx480.

 

Also regarding the future proofing of this, maybe not the best future proof build but you should be able to fit a 1070 in there with the PSU and regarding the CPU cooler it's a CPU case by case thing if it will transfer wel, I don't expect you to have much difficulties there.

 

Any questions about my reply?

[Verrierr]

3 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

here much better build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wrHJPs

It's also a 100$ more. Although I'd support moving up to 1070 somehow maybe by giving up on SSD for now and adding it later on?

[The Sloth]

Just now, Verrierr said:

It's also a 100$ more. Although I'd support moving up to 1070 somehow maybe by giving up on SSD for now and adding it later on?

that can work, a 1070 paired with a 7700k would give you much better performance. 

[chris76816]

This build would be a lot better for the same price because of the GTX 1070.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/d6sjhq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/d6sjhq/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($19.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($71.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1068.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-03 19:34 EST-0500

[chris76816]

Also, this is a pretty nice monitor for bottom of budget - http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Nk648d/asus-monitor-vc239h

 

However, because the previous build that I just listed with the 1070 would be great for 1440p, if you can spend a bit more money on a monitor at the top of your monitor budget, this one is good - http://pcpartpicker.com/product/TwzZxr/asus-monitor-vx24ah

[wutsdat]

Thanks for your feedback guys! 

[CatXice]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QWJTD8 edited your build I have a 480 theres nothing wrong with them

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($308.98 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($92.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE WHV2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($41.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1080.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-03 21:12 EST-0500