A good build?

[Jim Liu]

Hi,

I'm a student and would like to build a pc. I already have a GPU (gtx 960) and would like my build to be around $700 to $750 (before tax) CAD. I am planning to do some gaming (1080p), video editing, and programming. I would also like this pc to last for a while. Any help is appreciated. 

(I already, have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers)

(I could probably get the i7 6700k for $300 on ebay)

Thanks, 

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/WJWs7h

[Tiwaz]

3 minutes ago, Jim Liu said:

 

you will not be able to fit an i7 in this budget. Something with a Ryzen 5 would make sense, sicne you also want a decent case, 250gb ssd and 1tb HDD

[zzzzzzzhhh]

I guess I managed to fit an SSD in here: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xhwbYr

[iRileyx]

Just now, Vespertine said:

I guess I managed to fit an SSD in here: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xhwbYr

terrible power supply though.

[Jim Liu]

Whats wrong with the power supply

[iRileyx]

2 minutes ago, Jim Liu said:

Whats wrong with the power supply

Low quality.

 

It'll put you a bit over budget but this will be much better https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/XxvZxr/evga-b3-450w-80-bronze-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-b3-0450-v1

[Jurrunio]

A B250 mobo will not allow overclock. Therefore, even if you buy a 6700k at $300, you are still over budget.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/NWs7bj
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/NWs7bj/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($284.50 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($95.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston - HyperX Fury 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.24 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Memory Express) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card 
Case: BitFenix - Nova ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.20 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $697.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-01 08:54 EDT-0400

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, Jim Liu said:

Whats wrong with the power supply

Remember to quote people

[Jim Liu]

Just now, Jurrunio said:

Remember to quote people

OK

[zzzzzzzhhh]

2 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

Low quality.

 

It'll put you a bit over budget but this will be much better https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/XxvZxr/evga-b3-450w-80-bronze-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-b3-0450-v1

No, you are incorrect, it is not low quality, it will not explode in his face, and it can easily handle the system without issues.

[iRileyx]

Just now, Vespertine said:

No, you are incorrect, it is not low quality, it will not explode in his face, and it can easily handle the system without issues.

It's tier 5 out of 7.

 

That is low quality.

[zzzzzzzhhh]

Just now, RKRiley said:

It's tier 5 out of 7.

 

That is low quality.

Let me repeat what I said on the other post, it will not explode. It can handle an overclock, it is a great budget solution.

[Jurrunio]

Just now, Vespertine said:

Let me repeat what I said on the other post, it will not explode. It can handle an overclock, it is a great budget solution.

Haven't seen this list before? 

 

According to jonnyguru.com, this unit isn't that bad, there's just better units at this price range.

[Jim Liu]

how about this build, though it costs the same as the i7

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DbYZm8

[Jurrunio]

1 minute ago, Jim Liu said:

how about this build, though it costs the same as the i7

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DbYZm8

smaller but faster ram. In Ryzen's case, fast ram is more important even if it means 8gb instead of 16gb.

[Ruwaaid]

30 minutes ago, Jim Liu said:

Hi,

I'm a student and would like to build a pc. I already have a GPU (gtx 960) and would like my build to be around $700 to $750 (before tax) CAD. I am planning to do some gaming (1080p), video editing, and programming. I would also like this pc to last for a while. Any help is appreciated. 

(I already, have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers)

(I could probably get the i7 6700k for $300 on ebay)

Thanks, 

 

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/WJWs7h

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nbgfLD this should work better for your budget.

[Billy_Mays]

11 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

It's tier 5 out of 7.

 

That is low quality.

No tons of people use them look at Mclovin he uses a 600 watt 80 rated PSU with a 8350 and 960 he is using a tier 6 with that and his PC hasn't blown past bronze PSUs are good 

[iRileyx]

2 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

No tons of people use them look at Mclovin he uses a 600 watt 80 rated PSU with a 8350 and 960 he is using a tier 6 with that and his PC hasn't blown past bronze PSUs are good 

You do know the bronze/silver/gold etc ratings are only an efficieny rating, nothing to do with the quality of the unit? (though generally, higher quality = higher efficiency)

Even some cheapo chinese psu's are bronze rated, and they're never worth the risk of using.

 

The point of it is it's not worth the risk of using it, they're rated as low quality for a reason, in that they're more likely to break and/or take out other components with them.

[Billy_Mays]

2 minutes ago, Ruwaaid said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nbgfLD this should work better for your budget.

That's in USD not snow pesos

[Billy_Mays]

8 minutes ago, Ruwaaid said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nbgfLD this should work better for your budget.

This is in his budget a lot more

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

[Billy_Mays]

8 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

You do know the bronze/silver/gold etc ratings are only an efficieny rating, nothing to do with the quality of the unit? (though generally, higher quality = higher efficiency)

Even some cheapo chinese psu's are bronze rated, and they're never worth the risk of using.

 

The point of it is it's not worth the risk of using it, they're rated as low quality for a reason, in that they're more likely to break and/or take out other components with them.

I know I not a retard and making someone looking that away on the internet shows something about you and at least he isn't using a intergrated psu

[iRileyx]

7 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

I know I not a retard and making someone looking that away on the internet shows something about you and at least he isn't using a intergrated psu

I never stated you were or tried to make out that you were? I was explaining why your statement "bronze PSUs are good" was wrong, what the hell's your problem lol.

 

And honestly an "integrated" OEM psu like from a dell optiplex would most likely be better than that 450 watt evga one that was chosen.

[Ordinarily_Greater]

Quality?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($115.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team - Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Memory Express) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card 
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $684.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-01 09:43 EDT-0400

[Jim Liu]

Isn't intel i5 better than a quad core ryzen?

[Billy_Mays]

1 hour ago, RKRiley said:

I never stated you were or tried to make out that you were? I was explaining why your statement "bronze PSUs are good" was wrong, what the hell's your problem lol.

 

And honestly an "integrated" OEM psu like from a dell optiplex would most likely be better than that 450 watt evga one that was chosen.

No OEMs are never good not even 80+ sometimes and bronze PSUs are good because in budget systems they are the best you can get