First Build, would like some advice

[rickiticki12345]

So I'm currently making a list for a gaming rig that I would like to make. I want it to be able to run basically any game at a decent fps, ideally capable of getting consistent 60 fps on new AAA 3D games at medium-high graphics. I don't care at all how it looks, so the case doesn't matter to me if it can comfortably fit everything. I also don't have a real interest in 4K. I'll only have 1 monitor but would like room to add an additional one.

 

My current parts list is: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4bFyzM

The 2 big things I'm not sure about are the motherboard and especially the RAM.

 

I already own a GTX 1060 so I'd like to use that. If there is something I don't know about and I basically need to buy a new graphics card, I will but I highly prefer to stick with what I have.

 

My budget is anywhere around 1000 USD, the highest I can go is 1500 but that would be pushing it and would need to last quite a while for anyone who can make a superior part list.

Thanks so much for going over this, I think it's fairly decent as is but could definitely use some improvements.

[LienusLateTips]

Ryzen FTW. I'll be right back with some edits.

[Galifrayed_Games]

I wouldn't buy a K series processor and then tie it's hands behind its back with an H series mobo. The main point of a K series CPU is to be overclocked and only the Z170 and Z270 chipset boards allow that!

 

Also, why buy a mini-ITX motherboard? That limits your options in the future for expand-ability!

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, Galifrayed_Games said:

I wouldn't buy a K series processor and then tie it's hands behind its back with an H series mobo. The main point of a K series CPU is to be overclocked and only the Z170 and Z270 chipset boards allow that!

Plus, Ryzen 5 would meet his 60fps just fine. Even a Pentium nowdays would.

[rn8686]

R5 over i5, stock cooler with Ryzen is fine (Or get a Cryorig H7, same price but a little better). 

[LienusLateTips]

$1024, includes nice cooler.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($64.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($96.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($102.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card 
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: *BitFenix - Whisper M 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.99 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Acer - H226HQLbid 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($104.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1024.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-11 23:36 EDT-0400

[Galifrayed_Games]

I don't personally have a Ryzen chip just yet, but they are definitely competitive, if not better, than Intel CPU's in some crucial categories!

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($102.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.88 @ OutletPC) why do you need so much storage? this is enough.
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.99 @ Best Buy) 
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($182.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $878.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-11 23:38 EDT-0400

 

if you wanna splurge abit:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($102.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($92.99 @ Best Buy) 
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($182.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $973.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-11 23:42 EDT-0400

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, Galifrayed_Games said:

I don't personally have a Ryzen chip just yet, but they are definitely competitive, if not better, than Intel CPU's in some crucial categories!

You might want to quote people. If you don't, we don't know who it's targeted at and no notification.

[Mooshi]

Lol @ the R5 1600 suggestions. Definitely this gens "2500k" in terms of golden price to performance champion.