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I'm planning on building a new gaming PC. My current set up sucks and I am in desperate need of an upgrade. My budget is about $600 US. I already have a GPU, the Asus GTX  1050 Ti. I need recommendations for everything else. Thanks in advance!

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Yeah let's hook you up with some parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8350K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($177.59 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $592.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-06 23:51 EST-0500

 

I'm honestly surprised that I pulled it off but you get an overclockable quad core (competing with the 7600K) and all the premium stuff that comes with a decent computer like an SSD and a really good Power Supply.

 

If I was going to build a computer from scratch I'd get a more powerful GPU eschewing the 8350K, but since you already bought this is a pretty good option.

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

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Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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Here's a build for less that will game as well though

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($196.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $538.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-06 23:54 EST-0500

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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10 hours ago, Energycore said:

Yeah let's hook you up with some parts.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8350K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($177.59 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($48.50 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $592.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-06 23:51 EST-0500

 

I'm honestly surprised that I pulled it off but you get an overclockable quad core (competing with the 7600K) and all the premium stuff that comes with a decent computer like an SSD and a really good Power Supply.

 

If I was going to build a computer from scratch I'd get a more powerful GPU eschewing the 8350K, but since you already bought this is a pretty good option.

Thank you!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($196.97 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra 3D 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.19 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $579.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-07 10:23 EST-0500

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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5 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($196.97 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra 3D 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.19 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $579.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-07 10:23 EST-0500

I like how this processor is a 6 core for just a little bit more

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1 hour ago, alex_jenkins00 said:

I like how this processor is a 6 core for just a little but more

The Ryzen 5 1600 is going to be better for productivity tasks due to its 6 cores with SMT, but the i3-8350K is unrivaled in gaming performance (not that you'll notice with a 1050 Ti, so maybe that'll tip you over to the Ryzen 5).

I disagree with herman's choice of case though :P It's not very good at cooling the inside components especially in comparison to its less priced but higher end Masterbox 5 (no lite) cousin: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zMVBD3/cooler-master-masterbox-5-white-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-b5s2-wwnn-01

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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4 hours ago, Energycore said:

The Ryzen 5 1600 is going to be better for productivity tasks due to its 6 cores with SMT, but the i3-8350K is unrivaled in gaming performance (not that you'll notice with a 1050 Ti, so maybe that'll tip you over to the Ryzen 5).

I disagree with herman's choice of case though :P It's not very good at cooling the inside components especially in comparison to its less priced but higher end Masterbox 5 (no lite) cousin: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zMVBD3/cooler-master-masterbox-5-white-atx-mid-tower-case-mcx-b5s2-wwnn-01

I'd like to do i a bit of light streaming as well as gaming. I think I'll go with Ryzen.

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5 hours ago, Energycore said:

The Ryzen 5 1600 is going to be better for productivity tasks due to its 6 cores with SMT, but the i3-8350K is unrivaled in gaming performance (not that you'll notice with a 1050 Ti, so maybe that'll tip you over to the Ryzen 5).

 

the 1600 will perform better omce you go 1070 and above, 4 cores with no HT just doesn't cut it.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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58 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

the 1600 will perform better omce you go 1070 and above, 4 cores with no HT just doesn't cut it.

yeah, that lack of HT is pushing me away

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1 hour ago, herman mcpootis said:

the 1600 will perform better omce you go 1070 and above, 4 cores with no HT just doesn't cut it.

I'm saying what I'm saying because of this review

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i3-8350k-cpu,5304.html

 

There's not a lot of games in there but mostly the 8350K is beating the Ryzen 5 (not by a shit ton mind you but by a measurable margin). The 8350K is outperforming older i5s (even the 7600K) according to their last graph, though only when overclocked to 5GHz which should be doable

 

Interesting to say that in Hitman the Coffee i5s do take the performance crown with their 6 very fast cores.

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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So how does this build look?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/alex_jenkins00/saved/TJXpbv

 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.95 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($5.95 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Dual Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $658.83

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40 minutes ago, alex_jenkins00 said:

So how does this build look?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/alex_jenkins00/saved/TJXpbv

 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.95 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($5.95 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($76.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Dual Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $658.83

no need for thermal paste, the stock cooler has it included.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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2 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

no need for thermal paste, the stock cooler has it included.

thanks for catching that

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