Building New PC

[BiologyWiz]

1. Budget and Location

Hello! I'm a first time PC builder and I would like some suggestions on this build which I would like to make. My budget is currently between 770$ and 850$ and I currently live in the United States. 

 

2. Aim

My aim for this build is a more gaming oriented build which I can also stream on. I don't really play any of the "crazy" demanding top tier games; however, I would like this build to be able to play most games on their highest graphical settings. I mostly play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, GTA V, Playerunknown's Battleground, and games of those sort. 

 

3. Monitors

Right now with my current PC setup, I run only one monitor, a BenQ XL242OZ. I have the monitor set up to play at 1920x1080, which is it's native resolution, is a 24 inch monitor, and runs at 144Hz. With this new PC rig, I would like to add one more monitor for a more enriched streaming experience. This second monitor will also be around 24 inches and have a resolution of 1920x1080 though I'm not sure if I would like it to be another 144Hz monitor. 

 

4. Peripherals

I am currently fine on peripherals, such as mouse, keyboard, microphone, webcam, and such like that. For this new build, I will need a new Windows OS. 

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I'm upgrading because I'm currently playing on a pre-built HP computer and it cannot play games at the intensity which I would prefer them to be played at. Yes, I could upgrade the PC; however, doing the math, I found that it's not worth the expenses and compatibility would be a issue. Due to those reasons, I've decided to build my first PC. I am going to transfer my second 1TB hard drive from this old PC to my new PC.

 

6. The build outline that I would like to build

 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor

Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory

Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Graphics Card: GTX 1060 3GB (With the current 1060 prices, I'll purchase any version of the 1060.) 

Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 ATX Mid Tower Case (Color doesn't really matter to me)

Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (I'm not sure if this power supply will work; however, I think it will support the build.)

Operating System: (I'm really not sure which Windows operating system to use. Hopefully you, the community, can help me with this.)

 

If there are any upgrades or changes to the build you would like to suggest, please do tell me. The estimated total for this build should average around 775$ if I have done my math correctly, somewhat taking into account varying prices of parts. Lastly, thank you very much for looking at this post and if you leave a suggestion, thank you for your help! 

[dude49]

Go for a cheaper gpu first, and amd needs better ram than what you have chosen. A good basis for your system is more important than skimping on buildquality. The 1050ti will enable you to game properly and when the mining morons finally stop driving the prices up, you can get a better gpu. This build is a great basis for future upgrades

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $743.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 14:05 EDT-0400

[Zando_]

I'd go for something like this:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xB7nVY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xB7nVY/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($47.79 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $600.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 14:11 EDT-0400

 

Scrap that, go for @dude49's build and a cheap Win10 key from Kinguin.

 

But wait for Vega to drop and the mining crave to die down so you can get a GPU at a reasonable price. Or get a used 980 or 980 Ti for $200-$300 USD off Craigslist.

[Zando_]

5 minutes ago, dude49 said:

Go for a cheaper gpu first, and amd needs better ram than what you have chosen. A good basis for your system is more important than skimping on buildquality. The 1050ti will enable you to game properly and when the mining morons finally stop driving the prices up, you can get a better gpu. This build is a great basis for future upgrades

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $743.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 14:05 EDT-0400

Great build! Though the ASRock Pro4 is a good ATX board, and a bit cheaper. 

[Florisvddoel]

1 hour ago, dude49 said:

Go for a cheaper gpu first, and amd needs better ram than what you have chosen. A good basis for your system is more important than skimping on buildquality. The 1050ti will enable you to game properly and when the mining morons finally stop driving the prices up, you can get a better gpu. This build is a great basis for future upgrades

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $743.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 14:05 EDT-0400

Isn't a r5 1600 a bit much with a 1050 ti? He can better pick a r5 1400 with a 1060

[honor]

2 hours ago, Florisvddoel said:

Isn't a r5 1600 a bit much with a 1050 ti? He can better pick a r5 1400 with a 1060

getting the 1600 with a used 980 or 980ti is a better choice imho. Besides, he already explained that he went with the 1050ti since currently, prices for gpus in the midrange segment are going through the roof thanks to bitcoin miners buying them all up. For the games OP plays, the 1050ti itself is enough. When prices drop he can just get a better one. I get the notion that having a solid foundation is more important than shortterm gpu power gain, especially since gpus are the parts most likely to get upgraded the most aside from storage. 1600 is a better value than the 1400.

[BiologyWiz]

7 hours ago, dude49 said:

Go for a cheaper gpu first, and amd needs better ram than what you have chosen. A good basis for your system is more important than skimping on buildquality. The 1050ti will enable you to game properly and when the mining morons finally stop driving the prices up, you can get a better gpu. This build is a great basis for future upgrades

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $743.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 14:05 EDT-0400

From my research, I came across someplace which said that the Seagate Barracuda 2TB hard drive was better than the Western Digital storage you suggested. Is there a reason you chose the Western Digital one? Also, is there a reason you chose a 550W power supply rather than a 500W? I totally agree with you on the graphics card, by the way. I'm not sure how hard of a question this is, but when should we expect the graphics card prices to go down? My best guess is in a few months at least, but I could be wrong.

[dude49]

9 hours ago, BiologyWiz said:

From my research, I came across someplace which said that the Seagate Barracuda 2TB hard drive was better than the Western Digital storage you suggested. Is there a reason you chose the Western Digital one? Also, is there a reason you chose a 550W power supply rather than a 500W? I totally agree with you on the graphics card, by the way. I'm not sure how hard of a question this is, but when should we expect the graphics card prices to go down? My best guess is in a few months at least, but I could be wrong.

The psu is overall more reliable and the modularity prevents cableclutter and easier buiding experiences. Also, it is gold rated and thus waay more power efficient. They also sty ridculously silent, which I appreciate a lot about these corsair psus. Regarding storage, it was purely a price thing. 7200 rotations per minute with 1tb for only 49$ is pretty nice. If you have the money, get the bigger drive of course