build help Processor focused build Need Balance Help

[Yo_Zack]

I am currently putting together a list for my first PC build, I've learned a lot over these past few months and have my list now. I'm going for a processor heavy build as my main game is Planetside 2. I would like to be able to stream at least 720p with duh 60 fps. My price range is $1000 to $1500. I don't know if this build is well balanced as far as quality and upgradability is concerned. I'm thinking about upgrading for more RAM if prices do not fall before summer is over, upgrading my GPU if I ever want to play more demanding games, and switching to water cooling if I need it.

 

I will be building it later this summer so no real rush. If anyone can give their insight on my first build, I would really appreciate it. Thanks

 

-Zack

[hconverse02]

16gb of ram is much more important than an 8700k, the psu is not very good and there are many much better substitutes you could make. Ryzen might be a better bet here.

[Crunchy Dragon]

I would go for something more like this. As you mentioned, you can always upgrade the GPU down the road.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($339.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1276.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-22 21:43 EDT-0400

[hconverse02]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.00 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.39 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($33.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1320.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-22 21:45 EDT-0400

 

No need for watercooling, like ever.

[hconverse02]

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

I would go for something more like this. As you mentioned, you can always upgrade the GPU down the road.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($339.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1276.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-22 21:43 EDT-0400

hmmmmmm great minds think alike haha

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, hconverse02 said:

hmmmmmm great minds think alike haha

I didn't bother changing the SSD though haha.

 

Also the stock cooler should be sufficient IMO, but w/e lol.

[hconverse02]

Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

I didn't bother changing the SSD though haha.

 

Also the stock cooler should be sufficient IMO, but w/e lol.

Yeah I agree

[Yo_Zack]

17 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

I would go for something more like this. As you mentioned, you can always upgrade the GPU down the road.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hTW34q/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card  ($339.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1276.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-22 21:43 EDT-0400

Why is AMD's option $100 cheaper for the ryzen? Seems too good to be true or is it just that way? Also would you recommend waiting as long as possible for RAM prices to drop or will that take too long? From what I've read, it may stay that way for a long time.

 

[AnalogCanavity]

38 minutes ago, Yo_Zack said:

I am currently putting together a list for my first PC build, I've learned a lot over these past few months and have my list now. I'm going for a processor heavy build as my main game is Planetside 2. I would like to be able to stream at least 720p with duh 60 fps. My price range is $1000 to $1500. I don't know if this build is well balanced as far as quality and upgradability is concerned. I'm thinking about upgrading for more RAM if prices do not fall before summer is over, upgrading my GPU if I ever want to play more demanding games, and switching to water cooling if I need it.

 

I will be building it later this summer so no real rush. If anyone can give their insight on my first build, I would really appreciate it. Thanks

 

-Zack

If your building it later this summer the GTX 11 series will be coming out in July-Augustish, I would get the Ryzen 2700X because it has more cores and will be better for streaming. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ZIC/saved/Bp93FT