How does this build look

[DevilsHand676]

Building a PC for my friend who wanted it to be around 500. Wanted to see if you guys thought this was good: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZPrcWX

 

The potential issue is that:

"Some Intel H110 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Kaby Lake-S CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions."

I just wanted to know if this was going to be a problem with my build

[Crunchy Dragon]

If you have to flash the BIOS, you'll need a Skylake CPU for that. Get an H270 board if you possibly can.

[RedTech7107]

I would try not to use a dual-core CPU if you want any sort of longevity out of it.

[DevilsHand676]

9 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

If you have to flash the BIOS, you'll need a Skylake CPU for that. Get an H270 board if you possibly can.

I could do that but it would be a bit higher price than he would want. The only thing I think he could reduce in price in the GTX 1050 ti, do you suggest a different one?

[DevilsHand676]

1 minute ago, RedTech7107 said:

I would try not to use a dual-core CPU if you want any sort of longevity out of it.

Good call, do you have a build around $500 you would recommend? 

[Streetguru]

16 minutes ago, DevilsHand676 said:

 

That is an overpriced as fuck 1050ti

Save money on that and get an R5 1400
 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($145.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card  ($123.89 @ B&H)
Case: Rosewill - NAUTILUS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $503.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-24 01:01 EST-0500

[Streetguru]

2 minutes ago, DevilsHand676 said:

Good call, do you have a build around $500 you would recommend? 

 

4 minutes ago, RedTech7107 said:

I would try not to use a dual-core CPU if you want any sort of longevity out of it.

All that matters for gaming is 4 threads, i3s and the G4560 are fine for gaming at 60hz, but Ryzen is a better value regardless.

[brob]

8 minutes ago, DevilsHand676 said:

Building a PC for my friend who wanted it to be around 500. Wanted to see if you guys thought this was good: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZPrcWX

 

The potential issue is that:

"Some Intel H110 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Kaby Lake-S CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions."

I just wanted to know if this was going to be a problem with my build

According to the cpu compatibility list the i3-7100 does not need a BIOS update, see https://ca.msi.com/Motherboard/support/H110M-GAMING#support-cpu.

 

Corsair CX450 (2017) is more than enough psu for the build.

 

The motherboard is mATX, the case is ATX. The motherboard will look a little lost in the case. You should consider an ATX motherboard.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.77 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card  ($179.99 @ B&H) rx 570 for $10 more if you can handle extra rebates.
Case: Rosewill - FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($21.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $473.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-24 01:08 EST-0500

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

 

I'd probably get the better CPU rather than putting that money into the GPU for the long haul.