New build! ~1700 CAD budget

[wujoh]

so I've decided to upgrade after a few years. i'm currently rocking a fx-6300 and a r9 380. looking to spend around 1700 cad (~1300 USD). I'm using it for mostly gaming only. I currently have a 1080p/60hz display but i am planning to upgrade to a 1440p/144hz or 1080p/144hz down the line, depending how my new system can handle 1440p.

this is what i was thinking so far:

 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($288.75 @ Vuugo) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($146.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($275.45 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($197.87 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($459.50 @ Vuugo) 
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1717.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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edit : the reason for not having a 1TB is because i'm going to use the one i have currently and just transfer it to the new computer.

 

the reason I'm considering a 580 is because I could get a 144hz 1080p panel with freesync down the line. My other option would be to funnel the display money right into the gpu and get a 1070 instead but i'm open to all recommendations!

[Guest]

Looks good, but you may have trouble with the b350f mobo and the 2600x. You would need to somehow update the bios first.

[wujoh]

34 minutes ago, Some Random Member said:

Looks good, but you may have trouble with the b350f mobo and the 2600x. You would need to somehow update the bios first.

yeah the bios isn't compatible, luckily a local computer store (memory express) will upgrade the bios and install the cpu free of charge if i buy the mobo and cpu in the same purchase!

[Nocte]

Since you are getting an after-market cooler, you may as well get a 2600 and overclock it. The only reason to get the 2600X is the better cooler. 

 

Or even better, ditch the AIO, keep the 2600X with the stock cooler and use the saved money towards a better GPU while having enough money for a 144Hz display. 

 

You do not need FreeSync anyway. I have an RX 580 and 144Hz monitors, but I keep FreeSync off even if monitors support it. Why? At those refresh rate you do not even notice tearing/stuttering. 

[wujoh]

Just now, Eibe said:

Since you are getting an after-market cooler, you may as well get a 2600 and overclock it. The only reason to get the 2600X is the better cooler. 

 

Or even better, ditch the AIO, keep the 2600X with the stock cooler and use the saved money towards a better GPU while having enough money for a 144Hz display. 

 

You do not need FreeSync anyway. I have an RX 580 and 144Hz monitors, but I keep FreeSync off even if monitors support it. Why? At those refresh rate you do not even notice tearing/stuttering. 

 

from what i've seen the stock cooler isn't sufficient when you overclock it, so i guess the 2600 does make more sense with an AIO.

[Nocte]

11 minutes ago, wujoh said:

from what i've seen the stock cooler isn't sufficient when you overclock it, so i guess the 2600 does make more sense with an AIO.

The 2600X is overclocked out of the box and boosts up to 4.2GHz on two cores. 

 

I would get an AIO later on to do manual OC'ing on all cores. 

 

But it's up to you. If you are planning to overclock and get an AIO don't spend extra money on the X version. The 2600 is overclockable as well. 

[wujoh]

5 minutes ago, Eibe said:

The 2600X is overclocked out of the box and boosts up to 4.2GHz on two cores. 

 

I would get an AIO later on to do manual OC'ing on all cores. 

 

But it's up to you. If you are planning to overclock and get an AIO don't spend extra money on the X version. The 2600 is overclockable as well. 

yeah if i can OC the 2600 then i'll just get that along with an AIO. would you recommend getting a 580 8gb or a 1060 6gb?

 

[Nocte]

3 minutes ago, wujoh said:

yeah if i can OC the 2600 then i'll just get that along with an AIO. would you recommend getting a 580 8gb or a 1060 6gb?

 

The RX 580, unless the 1060 is like 50 USD cheaper. 

[brob]

If you want to get the most out of the cpu, get an X470 motherboard.

 

I second the suggestion to start with the stock cooler. A beefier cooler can always be added at a later date. Use some of the savings for an X470 motherboard.

 

SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 550 Gold is a touch less expensive and arguable better than the 550W G3.

 

Samsung MZ-76E500B/AM is a newer model and less expensive. Crucial CT500MX500SSD1 and Western Digital WDS500G2B0A are also less expensive and quite good.

 

You might consider a more powerful gpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($288.75 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($264.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($230.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.98 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($599.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $1747.68
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[wujoh]

1 hour ago, brob said:

If you want to get the most out of the cpu, get an X470 motherboard.

 

I second the suggestion to start with the stock cooler. A beefier cooler can always be added at a later date. Use some of the savings for an X470 motherboard.

 

SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 550 Gold is a touch less expensive and arguable better than the 550W G3.

 

Samsung MZ-76E500B/AM is a newer model and less expensive. Crucial CT500MX500SSD1 and Western Digital WDS500G2B0A are also less expensive and quite good.

 

You might consider a more powerful gpu.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor  ($288.75 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($264.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($230.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.98 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($599.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($118.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $1747.68
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-15 13:24 EDT-0400

 

that looks like a way better build! plus i get a 1070 which is nice. thanks for the recommendation!