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14 hours ago, TheBeastPC said:
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:03 EST-0500
(AMD build)
 
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($97.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:09 EST-0500
(Intel build)
 
Both builds:
  • ryzen 5 1600 can overclock to 4.0GHz with a decent cooler such as the cooler master hyper 212 evo/core i5-8400 is a locked processor, but can still maintain its turbo frequency of 4.0GHz 
  • dual channel memory for the B350 motherboard/Z370 motherboard at 2400MHz in 8GB capacity (2x4)
  • added in a 240GB SSD for faster boot times and game loading times, you can also store more of your frequently played games on the 240GB SSD 
  • Better power supply with 80+ bronze efficiency for better efficiency and more reliable

Other options to consider:

  • You could get the ryzen 5 1600X, since it has a higher base/turbo clock frequencies of the 1600 it is a good choice if your not keen on overclocking
    • keep in mind, that it doesn't include the cooler in the box, so an aftermarket cooler is the only option
  • Keep the single stick of RAM, I'd recommend spending a little more to get higher frequency RAM
  • if you don't want the SSD to save on costs, then you are sacrificing faster boot/game loading times, but its also ways an option to consider as an upgrade in the future
  • keep the corsair CX550M power supply, its nearly the same price as the raidmax PSU 
  • getting a B350 motherboard is a good way of getting into overclocking and if you wanted to upgrade to another ryzen chip on the AM4 platform, overclocking is a feature of which is supported on the B350 chipset, plus, you already have the aftermarket cooler as well.

I am helping a friend build his first pc. I dont want to go over board with the price. So I am trying to cut corners as much as possible but build him a really good fps pc at the same time. I try to cut corners with windows, ssd, power supply and motherboard. Thank you for the long and comprehensive response. I have a few questions for you if you dont mind. Would the motherboard, and memory work fine with each other? Would the pc be fine with this psu? Also, one last thing whats your opinion, on this new build (I did some readjustments and took some of your parts into consideration) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WRs9f8. 

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CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:03 EST-0500
(AMD build)
 
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($97.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:09 EST-0500
(Intel build)
 
Both builds:
  • ryzen 5 1600 can overclock to 4.0GHz with a decent cooler such as the cooler master hyper 212 evo/core i5-8400 is a locked processor, but can still maintain its turbo frequency of 4.0GHz 
  • dual channel memory for the B350 motherboard/Z370 motherboard at 2400MHz in 8GB capacity (2x4)
  • added in a 240GB SSD for faster boot times and game loading times, you can also store more of your frequently played games on the 240GB SSD 
  • Better power supply with 80+ bronze efficiency for better efficiency and more reliable

Other options to consider:

  • You could get the ryzen 5 1600X, since it has a higher base/turbo clock frequencies of the 1600 it is a good choice if your not keen on overclocking
    • keep in mind, that it doesn't include the cooler in the box, so an aftermarket cooler is the only option
  • Keep the single stick of RAM, I'd recommend spending a little more to get higher frequency RAM
  • if you don't want the SSD to save on costs, then you are sacrificing faster boot/game loading times, but its also ways an option to consider as an upgrade in the future
  • keep the corsair CX550M power supply, its nearly the same price as the raidmax PSU 
  • getting a B350 motherboard is a good way of getting into overclocking and if you wanted to upgrade to another ryzen chip on the AM4 platform, overclocking is a feature of which is supported on the B350 chipset, plus, you already have the aftermarket cooler as well.
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14 hours ago, TheBeastPC said:
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:03 EST-0500
(AMD build)
 
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($97.19 @ Amazon)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($189.99 @ B&H)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $765.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-28 03:09 EST-0500
(Intel build)
 
Both builds:
  • ryzen 5 1600 can overclock to 4.0GHz with a decent cooler such as the cooler master hyper 212 evo/core i5-8400 is a locked processor, but can still maintain its turbo frequency of 4.0GHz 
  • dual channel memory for the B350 motherboard/Z370 motherboard at 2400MHz in 8GB capacity (2x4)
  • added in a 240GB SSD for faster boot times and game loading times, you can also store more of your frequently played games on the 240GB SSD 
  • Better power supply with 80+ bronze efficiency for better efficiency and more reliable

Other options to consider:

  • You could get the ryzen 5 1600X, since it has a higher base/turbo clock frequencies of the 1600 it is a good choice if your not keen on overclocking
    • keep in mind, that it doesn't include the cooler in the box, so an aftermarket cooler is the only option
  • Keep the single stick of RAM, I'd recommend spending a little more to get higher frequency RAM
  • if you don't want the SSD to save on costs, then you are sacrificing faster boot/game loading times, but its also ways an option to consider as an upgrade in the future
  • keep the corsair CX550M power supply, its nearly the same price as the raidmax PSU 
  • getting a B350 motherboard is a good way of getting into overclocking and if you wanted to upgrade to another ryzen chip on the AM4 platform, overclocking is a feature of which is supported on the B350 chipset, plus, you already have the aftermarket cooler as well.

I am helping a friend build his first pc. I dont want to go over board with the price. So I am trying to cut corners as much as possible but build him a really good fps pc at the same time. I try to cut corners with windows, ssd, power supply and motherboard. Thank you for the long and comprehensive response. I have a few questions for you if you dont mind. Would the motherboard, and memory work fine with each other? Would the pc be fine with this psu? Also, one last thing whats your opinion, on this new build (I did some readjustments and took some of your parts into consideration) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WRs9f8. 

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1 hour ago, Simplexes said:

I am helping a friend build his first pc. I dont want to go over board with the price. So I am trying to cut corners as much as possible but build him a really good fps pc at the same time. I try to cut corners with windows, ssd, power supply and motherboard. Thank you for the long and comprehensive response. I have a few questions for you if you dont mind. Would the motherboard, and memory work fine with each other? Would the pc be fine with this psu? Also, one last thing whats your opinion, on this new build (I did some readjustments and took some of your parts into consideration) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WRs9f8. 

Its a solid build configuration, the only thing I'd recommend is a higher wattage power supply, just in case your friend decides to upgrade to a higher end graphics card in the future of which consumes more power. Here is the alternative build with an added in 600W bronze rated PSU from EVGA: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tJVJjc 

Its only an extra $8.00 which shouldn't be too much, otherwise, the 500W PSU should be fine, even when overclocking the CPU and GPU.

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