Planning a first build $800 or less. Pls tell some good substitutes but stay under budget

[SonicBoom235]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

nah but it's better for gaming 

 

here's a good monitor for color work:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - i2267Fw 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($99.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $870.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:23 EDT-0400

Could you find one that has good for both? Like good refresh rates and decent color accuracy for price? The best I found for both was that HP Pavillion

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, SonicBoom235 said:

Could you find one that has good for both? Like good refresh rates and decent color accuracy for price? The best I found for both was that HP Pavillion

Nah 75hz IPS units are about $150:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($144.54 @ Amazon) 
Total: $915.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:27 EDT-0400

[SonicBoom235]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

Nah 75hz IPS units are about $150:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($144.54 @ Amazon) 
Total: $915.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:27 EDT-0400

Should I go with the Pavillion which has good both gaming and color work, or the Acer which has great gaming

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, SonicBoom235 said:

Should I go with the Pavillion which has good both gaming and color work, or the Acer which has great gaming

Pavillion is only 60hz. It's the same as the other AOC unit I listed. If you want both good gaming and color work, you need the Lenovo. He/she should pick.

[SonicBoom235]

Just now, SonicBoom235 said:

Should I go with the Pavillion which has good both gaming and color work, or the Acer which has great gaming

 

3 minutes ago, JDE said:

Nah 75hz IPS units are about $150:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($144.54 @ Amazon) 
Total: $915.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:27 EDT-0400

And for memory, is the G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory or G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory better?

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, SonicBoom235 said:

 

And for memory, is the G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory or G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory better?

The Ripjaws but it's only worth the difference if you use AMD

[SonicBoom235]

They said they just want Good gaming and decent color work and such. Which is more worth it to you, the Acer or Pavillion?

[SonicBoom235]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

The Ripjaws but it's only worth the difference if you use AMD

He's probably not going to let me go the AMD route so I'll go the Aegis

[SonicBoom235]

I have my current setup choice parts in my cart on Amazon and PCPartPicker and Amazon is more expensive just because I have warranties just in case a part breaks, my friend can get a new one.

[SonicBoom235]

8 minutes ago, JDE said:

Pavillion is only 60hz. It's the same as the other AOC unit I listed. If you want both good gaming and color work, you need the Lenovo. He/she should pick.

My friend just said they want IPS because they have weird angle setups so I probably will go with the Pavillion

[SonicBoom235]

14 minutes ago, JDE said:

Nah 75hz IPS units are about $150:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($144.54 @ Amazon) 
Total: $915.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:27 EDT-0400

My friend told me to get a mouse and keyboard too, so I just got a cheap combo from Eagle Tec lol. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TSALBS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=AXZ7TDMJNMJSZ&psc=1

[LienusLateTips]

10 minutes ago, SonicBoom235 said:

They said they just want Good gaming and decent color work and such. Which is more worth it to you, the Acer or Pavillion?

Acer would be decent for color work, and good for gaming. 

 

10 minutes ago, SonicBoom235 said:

He's probably not going to let me go the AMD route so I'll go the Aegis

ok

 

6 minutes ago, SonicBoom235 said:

I have my current setup choice parts in my cart on Amazon and PCPartPicker and Amazon is more expensive just because I have warranties just in case a part breaks, my friend can get a new one.

All of the stores listed with PCPartPicker have warrenties, from the manufacturer.

 

5 minutes ago, SonicBoom235 said:

My friend just said they want IPS because they have weird angle setups so I probably will go with the Pavillion

Or that.

 

STHAP SPAMMING THE FORUM JUST MAKE ONE HUGE POST

 

2 minutes ago, SonicBoom235 said:

My friend told me to get a mouse and keyboard too, so I just got a cheap combo from Eagle Tec lol. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TSALBS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=AXZ7TDMJNMJSZ&psc=1

Even though this is a bit more expensive, it's a lot better:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=devastator+ii

[SonicBoom235]

Just now, SonicBoom235 said:

My friend told me to get a mouse and keyboard too, so I just got a cheap combo from Eagle Tec lol. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TSALBS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=AXZ7TDMJNMJSZ&psc=1

 

16 minutes ago, JDE said:

Nah 75hz IPS units are about $150:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.68 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: *MSI - B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: *Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.38 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: *Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card  ($274.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($144.54 @ Amazon) 
Total: $915.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 00:27 EDT-0400

This is the current setup I have unless I come across better options

 

CPU:Intel - Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard:Gigabyte - GA-B250-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

Memory:G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory

Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card

Case: VIVO - CASE-V03 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Monitor: HP - 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor

Other: EagleTec KM130 2.4GHz Wireless Combo Multimedia Full Size Keyboard With Numeric Keypad And Mouse

 

 

[SonicBoom235]

2 minutes ago, JDE said:

Acer would be decent for color work, and good for gaming. 

 

ok

 

All of the stores listed with PCPartPicker have warrenties, from the manufacturer.

 

Or that.

 

STHAP SPAMMING THE FORUM JUST MAKE ONE HUGE POST

 

Even though this is a bit more expensive, it's a lot better:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=devastator+ii

Sorry for the spam lol. I'll think of something for peripherals, but I think I got a solid setup for my friend. If you come up with better options, just msg here and I'll check it. Thanks for being a huge help. 

[SonicBoom235]

Just now, SonicBoom235 said:

Sorry for the spam lol. I'll think of something for peripherals, but I think I got a solid setup for my friend. If you come up with better options, just msg here and I'll check it. Thanks for being a huge help. 

And gtg. Thanks again for the help. See you later on the forums!

[Damascus]

Using pcpartpicker.com on AMAZON ONLY I built this PC for you.

 

It has an i7, the exact 1060 you want (though there is a cheaper one that can do the exact same thing) a 1tb hdd and an ips monitor.  Its $47 over budget but it is so, so much better than any i5.

 

 If you get this one it will perform better now and it will last 2-3 years longer than the i5.  Pay an extra $47 to get multiple years of added life to a PC will save them hundreds on the long run.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4BvFVY
Price breakdown by merchant: 

 

CPU: Intel - Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($283.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 11 LP Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($16.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: *MSI - H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Patriot - Viper 3 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.82 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Gaming 6G Rev 2.0 Video Card  ($289.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Rosewill - RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: HP - 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: AmazonBasics - KU-0833 +MSU0939 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $897.74

[VIVO-US]

14 hours ago, SonicBoom235 said:

I'm also looking for the mother board to be red and black as I have that kind of setup. I've already confirmed a Gigabyte Windforce OC 1060 and the 1TB Barracuda HDD. I'm looking for an Intel i5 Quad Core, similar RAM to what I chose and what you all are saying that is compatible, Asus Aura on an Asus motherboard if that can work well. I'll do more research on the Corsair power supply to consider that. For a monitor I'd like to find one with both gaming and creative benefits as I also edit videos for classes and such. A case with the red and black look would also be nice if you guys can find one better than the one I found. Thanks for the help!

Since CASE-V03 doesn't have a window for the side panel, do the colors of the parts inside still matter?  If not, then you may be able to save a few dollars here and there.

 

When hooking up the front panel lights on the case, you can swap the power and HDD LED connections to make the power light red and the HDD light blue, instead of the usual blue power and red HDD.

[seagate_surfer]

Was going to speculate on the hard drive choice, but you're already in the good hands of JDE here. The one listed in your build is a 2.5" ("laptop") drive, which means it will have a slower rotational speed of 5400 RPM, and you may want to look at a 3.5" ("desktop") BarraCuda (model ST1000DM010) which will be 7200 RPM instead. It gets a little iffy trying to quote prices and different websites, but you'll probably find a similarly priced one of those on a certain rainforest-named retail giant website.

Good luck with the build, and thank you for considering Seagate!

Edited September 1, 2017 by seagate_surfer
fixing the structure