Advice on My First Gaming Computer Build

[sirfredrick]

Here is what I have planned out so far.

 

1. Budget & Location

I live in the US and am looking for something around the $950 mark.

2. Aim

I want to use this PC for Computer Programming, recent 3D Games, and emulators. Maybe some video editing in the future.

3. Monitors

I have one montior right now that is 900p I hope to move to two 1080p monitors in the future. They will be 16:9.

4. Peripherals

I will need to have windows which is already listed in the part's list.

5. Why are you upgrading?

I am running a laptop with an i5 2450m and defintely need something stronger for the programming I am doing and my interest in new games that are coming out.

[sirfredrick]

Sorry the link did not post here is the link to my build so far:

My build

[Canada EH]

Here is what I got laying around on pcpartspicker website for a friend of a friend

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YyXXLJ

Just swap out the 2400G for a 1600

Buy the O/S on Kinguin

Could save a bit on the mobo, but the VRM's should be decent on that one if you plan to OC.

The cheaper B350M doesnt have heat sinks on matx but the holes are still there, could do a custom heatsink very easily and its $50.

 

Where are you buying a 1060 for $250, is it used?

 

 

[sirfredrick]

From EVGA.com 

Here

[Canada EH]

8 minutes ago, sirfredrick said:

From EVGA.com 

Here

TYVM

I will buy it but got to contemplate the 3GB

on pcpartspicker there is one for $280 then the next one is $70 more at $350 which is the starting price for 6GB models.

 

For $100 more for the 6GB

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xdDbvn

Do some mining on the side.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($183.99) 
CPU Cooler: Reeven - Justice 82.1 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($42.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($166.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra 3D 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card  ($249.99) 
Case: DIYPC - DIY-BG01 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($36.76 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99) 
Total: $940.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 20:15 EST-0500

you can get os from reddit for $25.