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dwright
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Hello all! I have been working and ding research, checking reviews etc. This is what I've come up with for a gaming PC that isn't too unbelievably pricey. Of course my lists non-essential hardware such as monitors. so it comes out at about $1,300. Is there anything I could get differently to save money or get more power out of it without spending more? Also is there anything missing that I should also lookout for? Any suggestions would be amazing! 

 

Power Draw: 290W

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LhGxZ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LhGxZ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.49 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($149.24 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($204.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB DUAL Video Card  ($194.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Case: Corsair - SPEC-OMEGA ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Corsair) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($50.54 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 
Software: Malwarebytes - Anti-Malware Premium (1 Year Subscription) Software  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Sound Card: Asus - Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($35.89 @ OutletPC) 
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link - TG-3468 PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter  ($12.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($297.90 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Corsair - K65 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.95 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($84.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1624.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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>>>It is for gaming<<<

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Are you gaming on this or just general tasks?

 

6600 is old and out dated, swapped it out for an 8400 which will give you more cores for the same price and also perform much better.

Swapped out the board since the processor was changed

Dropped the cooler since the stock is fine for the 8400

Added an SSD for added performance from boot times, loading times, reduced latency, and overall snappiness

The motherboard comes with a sound card and has Ethernet, dropped both of those since they are not needed.

Swapped the PSU for a better and more modern PSU as well.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($201.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($204.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB DUAL Video Card  ($194.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-OMEGA ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($297.90 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair - K65 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($84.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1550.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Current Build Log/PC:

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Prior Build Log/PC:

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Get w10 from kinguin, you'll save like $60

Im assuming this isnt for gaming?

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MSI Mortar Arctic                                                                   -Logitech K120

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PNY CS1311 120 GB                                                            -Mousepad I made in 1st grade with my name on it                                                 

WD Caviar Blue 1 TB                                                              

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB (8x2GB) 2400

NZXT S340 White

Corsair CXM 450W 

 

Lenovo H320 (Old Pre-built PC)                                      Possible upgrade for H320          

i5 650 3.2 GHz (heh)                                                                                    Xeon X3470

Motherboard unknown                                                       Same Motherboard

iGPU                                                                                   GT 1030 (MSI Low Profile Half Height)

Crucial 240GB SSD                                                           Crucial 240GB SSD

6GB DDR3 (4+2GB)                                                           8-10GB DDR3 (4+2+2GB/4+4+2GB)

Lenovo H320 case                                                             Lenovo H320 case

Unknown PSU (210W?)                                                     Same PSU (210W?)    

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Yeah if you're only going to spend so little on a sound card don't bother. Ive got this mobo and supreme fx is fine. Actually a cheap sound card and supreme fx are both underwhelming. I went with using my amp instead. If you have a spare amp hook that up using an optical cable.

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8 minutes ago, Lurick said:

Are you gaming on this or just general tasks?

 

6600 is old and out dated, swapped it out for an 8400 which will give you more cores for the same price and also perform much better.

Swapped out the board since the processor was changed

Dropped the cooler since the stock is fine for the 8400

Added an SSD for added performance from boot times, loading times, reduced latency, and overall snappiness

The motherboard comes with a sound card and has Ethernet, dropped both of those since they are not needed.

Swapped the PSU for a better and more modern PSU as well.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($201.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($204.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB DUAL Video Card  ($194.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-OMEGA ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($297.90 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair - K65 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($84.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1550.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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It's for gaming! Also do you think I'll need any case fans or should it be good the way it is?

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12 minutes ago, Lurick said:

Are you gaming on this or just general tasks?

 

6600 is old and out dated, swapped it out for an 8400 which will give you more cores for the same price and also perform much better.

Swapped out the board since the processor was changed

Dropped the cooler since the stock is fine for the 8400

Added an SSD for added performance from boot times, loading times, reduced latency, and overall snappiness

The motherboard comes with a sound card and has Ethernet, dropped both of those since they are not needed.

Swapped the PSU for a better and more modern PSU as well.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($201.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($204.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB DUAL Video Card  ($194.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-OMEGA ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($28.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - U2879VF 28.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($297.90 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair - K65 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM Wireless Optical Mouse  ($84.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1550.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2160p with a 2GB 1050? is this for real?

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Just now, aezakmi said:

2160p with a 2GB 1050? is this for real?

Yah, that's why I was questioning if it was for gaming or not.

Of course with GPU prices as screwed up as they are, a $200 1050 (non-Ti model) doesn't surprise me.

 

OP, I would highly suggest waiting for prices to come down on GPUs to get something that can drive games better and also dropping to a 1440p or 1080p monitor.

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4 minutes ago, aezakmi said:

2160p with a 2GB 1050? is this for real?

Sorry I'm still new to most of this. I never purchase till I'm 100% certain though, and I never buy all at once. This will probably change a whole lot as time goes one. It'll take a year to get all the parts and I'm only buying the case right now. 

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5 minutes ago, dwright said:

Sorry I'm still new to most of this. I never purchase till I'm 100% certain though, and I never buy all at once. This will probably change a whole lot as time goes one. It'll take a year to get all the parts and I'm only buying the case right now. 

np, you should use a 1080p monitor with that card, also I wouldn't recommend a wireless mouse if you're going to play, it'd be more than bad to run out of batteries right in the middle of an important fight, also the input lag

ASUS X470-PRO • R7 1700 4GHz • Corsair H110i GT P/P • 2x MSI RX 480 8G • Corsair DP 2x8 @3466 • EVGA 750 G2 • Corsair 730T • Crucial MX500 250GB • WD 4TB

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