My First Build

[Kewaninou]

Soo this is my first build ( I haven't built it yet ) and I want to know your opinions on it and if I have to change something. I will mostly play games on it and maybe stream or record some stuff. The price is around ~1000,00$ (CAD).

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/bVywnn 

 

Thank you for the help !

[ArcticSalad]

Z170/270 motherboard are meant for overclocking. You selected the i5 6500, which isn't overclockable. Only Intel's "K" CPUs can be overclocked (ie. 6600k). Either drop the motherboard down to a B150/B250 or choose a "K" cpu that can be overclocked. It's a waste of money otherwise. Also, you don't need an aftermarket cooler unless you're doing a decent overclock, so drop that if you aren't.

 

You really should get an SSD in addition to your mechanical storage drive; a 240GB would do nicely. It's amazing. Trust me. With adjustments as stated above, you should be able to fit one in.

 

Don't bother with the GTX 1060 3GB.  Either get a 6GB 1060 or get a 4GB or 8GB RX580. I highly recommend the 580, it's a better value for your money. The 4GB rx580 should be around the same price or bump it up to the 8gb rx580 for just a little more cash.

 

Alternatively with the motherboard/CPU situation, you could and should consider Ryzen 5. You should have no problems fitting a Ryzen 5 1600 into the budget, plus it can be overclocked on it's lower end B350 motherboards and comes with a pretty good stock cooler. The extra cores and threads help a ton with pretty much everything else you'll be doing or could be doing besides gaming and it's gaming performance is roughly on par with i5s. It's good future-proofing.

 

Here is an example and my personal recommendation for a just over $1000 CAD build using Ryzen 5:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($280.25 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: PNY - CS2211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($85.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($316.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1137.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-17 18:51 EDT-0400

 

The case can be changed to anything around the $50 mark, there is plenty to choose from.

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, Shadow6767 said:

Z170/270 motherboard are meant for overclocking. You selected the i5 6500, which isn't overclockable. Only Intel's "K" CPUs can be overclocked (ie. 6600k). Either drop the motherboard down to a B150/B250 or choose a "K" cpu that can be overclocked. It's a waste of money otherwise. Also, you don't need an aftermarket cooler unless you're doing a decent overclock, so drop that if you aren't.

 

You really should get an SSD in addition to your mechanical storage drive; a 240GB would do nicely. It's amazing. Trust me. With adjustments as stated above, you should be able to fit one in.

 

Don't bother with the GTX 1060 3GB.  Either get a 6GB 1060 or get a 4GB or 8GB RX580. I highly recommend the 580, it's a better value for your money. The 4GB rx580 should be around the same price or bump it up to the 8gb rx580 for just a little more cash.

 

Alternatively with the motherboard/CPU situation, you could and should consider Ryzen 5. You should have no problems fitting a Ryzen 5 1600 into the budget, plus it can be overclocked on it's lower end B350 motherboards and comes with a pretty good stock cooler. The extra cores and threads help a ton with pretty much everything else you'll be doing or could be doing besides gaming and it's gaming performance is roughly on par with i5s. It's good future-proofing.

 

Here is an example and my personal recommendation for a just over $1000 CAD build using Ryzen 5:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($280.25 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: PNY - CS2211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($85.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($316.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1137.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-17 18:51 EDT-0400

 

The case can be changed to anything around the $50 mark, there is plenty to choose from.

ARMOR OC is ugly AF

S12II is really old, group regulated.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k2hk3F
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k2hk3F/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Memory Express) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: PNY - CS2211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 580 8GB AORUS 8G Video Card  ($339.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1187.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-17 18:55 EDT-0400

[ArcticSalad]

8 minutes ago, JDE said:

ARMOR OC is ugly AF

S12II is really old, group regulated.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k2hk3F
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k2hk3F/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Memory Express) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: PNY - CS2211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 580 8GB AORUS 8G Video Card  ($339.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1187.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-17 18:55 EDT-0400

The ARMOR OC is a good deal in Canada, has a decent cooler, and it's made by a reputable brand. If looks matter that much, than he can go ahead and get whatever. The standard AORUS seems to be a good card on paper, but I haven't heard too much about it. Personally, I don't think it looks that bad. The M12II, although old, still is a quality PSU. I don't claim to be any PSU expert though, that's for sure. CXM is an excellent choice, but I would consider bumping it up to a 550W. A 450W is cutting it somewhat close and it isn't fun needing to buy a new power supply when you realise it isn't enough for your upgrade. Power supplies are expensive here.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Shadow6767 said:

The ARMOR OC is a good deal in Canada, has a decent cooler, and it's made by a reputable brand. If looks matter that much, than he can go ahead and get whatever. The standard AORUS seems to be a good card on paper, but I haven't heard to much about it. Personally, I don't think it looks that bad. The M12II, although old, still is a quality PSU. I don't claim to be any PSU expert though, that's for sure. CXM is an excellent choice, but I would consider bumping it up to a 550W. It isn't fun needing to buy a new power supply when you realise it isn't enough for your upgrade. Power supplies are expensive here.

1. I know, I live in Canada, read my location.

AORUS is like STRIX but made by GIGABYTE, its their flagship series.

2. CXM is better and slightly cheaper (550W vs 520W)

3. I live in Canada, again read my location.

[ArcticSalad]

Just now, JDE said:

1. I know, I live in Canada, read my location.

AORUS is like STRIX but made by GIGABYTE, its their flagship series.

2. CXM is better and slightly cheaper (550W vs 520W)

3. I live in Canada, again read my location.

Yeah I know. I never stated once that you didn't live in Canada. And my PSU was a 620W and the one you suggested was a 450W. Where are you getting "550W vs 520W" from?

 

Just trying to help the owner of the thread out here.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Shadow6767 said:

Yeah I know. I never stated once that you didn't live in Canada. And my PSU was a 620W and the one you suggested was a 450W. Where are you getting "550W vs 520W" from?

 

Just trying to help the owner of the thread out here.

CXM550 vs M12II 520W

[NTDaws]

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fB8rsJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/fB8rsJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($246.25 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.25 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($316.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Corsair - 270R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1058.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-17 19:09 EDT-0400

 

I know the 1600 has a little more performance but idk seems fine to me.

[ArcticSalad]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

CXM550 vs M12II 520W

My most sincere apologies sir, but I have no clue what you are tying to get at. I thought we were talking about the 620W S12II VS the CXM 450W?

 

Also, the Aorus XTR is Gigabyte's flagship, not the regular Aorus.

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Shadow6767 said:

My most sincere apologies sir, but I have no clue what you are tying to get at. I thought we were talking about the 620W S12II VS the CXM 450W?

 

Also, the Aorus XTR is Gigabyte's flagship, not the regular Aorus.

The CX450M is $65 and is semi modular

The CX550M is $75 and is semi modular

The M12II 520 usually is ~$80 and is fully modular. 

 

You sacrifice some performance and wattage for that full modular goodness.

[ArcticSalad]

6 minutes ago, JDE said:

The CX450M is $65 and is semi modular

The CX550M is $75 and is semi modular

The M12II 520 usually is ~$80 and is fully modular. 

 

You sacrifice some performance and wattage for that full modular goodness.

The S12II 620 is $75 (which is the one I choose), the M12II 520 is $80 the CX550M is $80. I think we've gotten into a hardcore debate over $5. Probably best we just leave it at any of the three options will work just fine, but I wouldn't get anything short of 500W.

 

Sorry to the thread owner for probably ending up reading all this.

 

 

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Shadow6767 said:

The S12II 620 is $75 (which is the one I choose), the M12II 520 is $80 the CX550M is $80. I think we've gotten into a hardcore debate over $5. Probably best we just leave it at any of the three options will work just fine, but I wouldn't get anything short of 500W.

 

Sorry to the thread owner for probably ending up reading all this.

 

 

Its not modular.

 

I'm sad.

 

It was torture.

[Kewaninou]

Thanks for the help !

[Kewaninou]

I've made some changes in the build and here is a new version

Also, I'm not very familiar with the AMD CPU, is there any difference between the AMD and Intel CPU ?

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6Hh3nn

 

Thanks everyone for your help !

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Kewaninou said:

I've made some changes in the build and here is a new version

Also, I'm not very familiar with the AMD CPU, is there any difference between the AMD and Intel CPU ?

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6Hh3nn

 

Thanks everyone for your help !

Well there are some differences.

 

Not much though, but its better for future proofing.

 

Stay away from all 1060 models now that 580 is out

[Sanctorum]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($280.25 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.50 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 4GB PULSE Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.50 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $1045.21