First Time Builder - Budget Gaming PC

[sanfilippo12]

Hello everyone! I'm brand-new to the forum and brand-new to PC Building.

 

I would like to build a Gaming PC, as all I have right now is a MacBook Pro (Great for productivity and creativity, not so great for gaming).

I would love to hear any advice and tips y'all have to offer, since I am new to this.

 

So here is my planned build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LZ7WRG

 

Some important things to know:

• I don't plan on starting to purchase parts for a couple months (probably in September or October).
• My budget is $700 (USD), a little over is fine, but I'd like to stay as close as possible to 700.
• I REALLY REALLY like that case (Thermaltake Core V21)
• I plan on using a PS4 controller for gaming (I don't plan on gaming with that weird keyboard on the list)
• I like the Black & White theme I have so far.
• I would add 8GB more RAM in the future (to total 16GB).
• I like that the motherboard has 5.1 audio.
• My monitor would be a 32" 1080p Samsung television.
• I would like to future proof as much as possible without breaking the bank.

 

Main questions:

• Is this build easily upgradable?
• Is everything compatible?
• Will I be able to play most modern games on "High" or "Very High" at 50-70 fps?
• Did I even choose good parts?
  • Ex: The 1050 Ti SSC seems great and is priced well, but is it best for my build? etc.
• Will this build keep me happy for at least 5 years with little-to-no upgrading (other than adding more RAM)?

 

Thanks so much! 

Sorry if I'm giving too much information, and if I gave too little information, let me know and I'll happily share more.

 

*Also notice that at the time of this posting, the Graphics card I chose is out of stock. So the listed total price should have $157.98 added to it* 

[NTDaws]

We can do better on the parts.

[Himommies]

8 minutes ago, sanfilippo12 said:

*Also notice that at the time of this posting, the Graphics card I chose is out of stock. So the listed total price should have $157.98 added to it* 

What GPU is it.If it's a AMD RX series just give up and get a GTX

[NTDaws]

Just now, Himommies said:

What GPU is it.If it's a AMD RX series just give up and get a GTX

It was the 1050ti he posted on pc part picker, but it was out of stock. So he looked for the price of it.

[NTDaws]

This is better.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cxrR3F
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cxrR3F/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($157.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VDH Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($74.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($83.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB FTW GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($169.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.90 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM  140mm Fan  ($13.19 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Redragon - S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $699.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-09 16:19 EDT-0400

[Swealteek]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BgXJ9W

more cores no gpu

 

Why dont get a sechand gpu. more bang for the bug.

 

[Varpin]

Change that i5 to a Ryzen 5 CPU and motherboard to a B350

[42thgamer]

I think you would do better with a better gpu, something like a 1060 (3gb)? Or is that out of your budget?

[42thgamer]

11 minutes ago, Swealteek said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BgXJ9W

more cores no gpu

 

Why dont get a sechand gpu. more bang for the bug.

 

Do you really think the 1400 is better? I would think it is less good for gaming, I am new to this but it makes a bit of sens to me

[sanfilippo12]

Wow. Thank you everyone for the quick replies.

I see almost everyone suggesting AMD Ryzen 5.

I've been using Intel essentially my whole life, so AMD would be new to me.

In your opinion, why AMD? What are the pros? What are the cons? What's different about it?

Thanks!

 

(P.S. I don't plan on overclocking. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.)

[sanfilippo12]

36 minutes ago, 42thgamer said:

I think you would do better with a better gpu, something like a 1060 (3gb)? Or is that out of your budget?

How good is the 1060 (3GB) compared to the 1050ti (4GB)? (Sorry if the answer is obvious, I'm new to all this)

Pricing all depends on everything together. If I can get a 1060 and still stay under $700 (USD) total, then that will work.

Thanks.

[42thgamer]

22 minutes ago, sanfilippo12 said:

How good is the 1060 (3GB) compared to the 1050ti (4GB)? (Sorry if the answer is obvious, I'm new to all this)

Pricing all depends on everything together. If I can get a 1060 and still stay under $700 (USD) total, then that will work.

Thanks.

for 75 euro (can be more or less) you get a really big boost