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SepticGengar
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I bought a laptop about six months ago for $1140, and paid $300 for a warranty that said if it broke beyond repair, I would get my money back in store credit. Sadly, it broke. I now have $1140 in Best Buy Canada store credit, and am planning to build a PC instead of buying a pre-built because I hear it's cheaper. This is my build so far, I will be using it primarily for gaming, and sometimes other day-to-day tasks like homework, watching videos, and surfing the web. I want some feedback, and I really want to know whether I should stick with the unlocked CPU, because I'm not sure if overclocking is worth it. Will it make that big a difference?


https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/intel-core-i5-i5-8600k-hexa-core-6-core-3-60-ghz-processor-socket-h4-lga-1151retail-pack/11646186.aspx?

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2YM-0004-00015&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsCA-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsCA-PC-_-pla-_-Liquid+%2F+Water+Cooling-_-2YM-0004-00015&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyYHaBRDvARIsAHkAXcuWReIP4WTGbgeavg5sWe4iZoBmQCEqrceZQf7_hCEW6I_-zEus1CIaArWNEALw_wcB

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/gigabyte-intel-z370-s1151-ddr4-sata-pcie-matx-z370m-ds3h/12408839.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/patriot-memory-patriot-memory-8gb-ddr4-2400mhz-desktop-memory-psd48g2400k/10396894.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/xpg-sx6000-256gb-m-2-pcie-nvme-internal-ssd-w-diy-heatsink-asx6000np-256gt-c/12533391.aspx?

https://www.outletpc.com/ez9528-seagate-barracuda-st1000dm010-1tb-64mb-cache-sata.html?utm_source=ez9528-seagate-barracuda-st1000dm010-1tb-64mb-cache-sata&utm_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm_campaign=pcpartpicker&utm_content=Seagate%2B-%2BHard Drives %26 SSD > 3.5" SATA Hard Drives

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IA9FEOO/?tag=pcp0f-20

https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=CA-PANZERM&c=CJ

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-WHITE-Warranty-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H33SFJU&pd_rd_r=6c514513-8339-11e8-a455-9f459e9048be&pd_rd_w=RcUHU&pd_rd_wg=4eF4n&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=6833277728960378486&pf_rd_r=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-24x-dvd-writer-sata-bulk-drw-24b1st-blk-b-as/10441683.aspx?

http://www.vuugo.com/Microsoft-OS-KW9-00140.html?tracking=5108053939762

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/refurbished-hp-la2405wg-black-silver-24-5ms-height-pivot-swivel-adjustable-widescreen-lcd/12413341.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lexma-k900-backlit-mechanical-blue-switch-gaming-keyboard-open-box-english/12335201.aspx

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/havit-hv-ms783-wired-usb2-0-gaming-mouse-with-ledblack/11153482.aspx?

https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836150080CVF&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsCA-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwordsCA-PC-_-pla-_-Microphone-_-N82E16836150080CVF&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IbaBRBqEiwA6AyZglw2Lzf0N8Z7A72JNX0jk2s5XHYPCvRd7Myx-sj0kYU7P0Uf6tRAsBoC8iIQAvD_BwE

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/logitech-z313-2-1-channel-computer-speaker-system/10129934.aspx?

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Powerline-Adapter-Starter-TL-PA4010KIT/dp/B00AWRUICG/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&th=1

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/fosmon-game-controller-console-7-pieces-tool-repair-kit-magnetic-t6-t8-t10-screwdriver-set-for-xbox-360-xbox-one-controller-a/12484212.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/anti-static-wrist-straps-3-pack-reusable-anti-static-wrist-straps-equipped-with-grounding-wire-and-alligator-clip-enable/12346850.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/brevador-transitional-computer-desk-grey/11429804.aspx?

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/elements-casey-wood-task-chair-merlot-cs100cc/10374134.aspx?

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($239.96 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($67.00 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($199.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston - A400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($68.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.25 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card  ($369.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Cougar - Panzer Max ATX Full Tower Case  ($199.95) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: Acer - V246HQL Cbd 23.6" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($131.75 @ Vuugo) 
Speakers: Logitech - Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers  ($54.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Total: $1486.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-07 03:52 EDT-0400

 

There are probably better builds for the cash, but this is my 2 cents.

hi.

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lots of things wrong in that build. what's your budget for everything?

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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19 hours ago, AskTJ said:

You can't overclock the i5 8600K on a H series board. Only on Z series boards.

 

The monitor is pretty small.

 

You would want dual channel memory to get the most out of your system.

 

What are you using it for?

I will be using it primarily for games and day to day stuff like watching videos, doing homework, and surfing the web.

Also, I have a problem; I must spend $1140 in Best Buy Canada store credit. I have updated the list by the way.
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/SepticGengar/saved/Nntm8d

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22 minutes ago, SepticGengar said:

Maybe around 1800? I have to spend $1140 at Best Buy Canada though.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-rog-strix-gaming-pc-intel-core-i5-8400-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-8gb-ram-nvidia-gtx1050-windows-10/12468833.aspx?

Take this, put it in a new case, get a new GPU, and 8GB more of RAM.

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ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core™ i7-11370H | 16GB DDR4 | RTX 3060 | 500GB NVMe SSD | 200W Brick | 65W USB-PD Charger

 


 

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6 hours ago, LienusLateTips said:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-rog-strix-gaming-pc-intel-core-i5-8400-1tb-hdd-128gb-ssd-8gb-ram-nvidia-gtx1050-windows-10/12468833.aspx?

Take this, put it in a new case, get a new GPU, and 8GB more of RAM.

I'm sorry, but I really want to build my own.

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30 minutes ago, SepticGengar said:

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/evga-550-b3-80-bronze-550w-fully-modular-evga-eco-mode-compact-150mm-size-power-supply-220-b3-055/12373722.aspx?

OPP issues, to not buy.

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Helpful Links: PSU Tier List | Why not group reg? | Avoid the EVGA G3

Helios EVO (Main Desktop) Intel Core™ i9-10900KF | 32GB DDR4-3000 | GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NZXT H510 | EVGA G5 650W

 

Delta (Laptop) | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Pacific Spirit XT (Server)

Full Specs

Spoiler

 

Helios EVO (Main):

Intel Core™ i9-10900KF | 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws V / Team T-Force DDR4-3000 | GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE | MSI GAMING X GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB GPU | NZXT H510 | EVGA G5 650W | MasterLiquid ML240L | 2x 2TB HDD | 256GB SX6000 Pro SSD | 3x Corsair SP120 RGB | Fractal Design Venturi HF-14

 

Pacific Spirit XT - Server

Intel Core™ i7-8700K (Won at LTX, signed by Dennis) | GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS GAMING 5 | 16GB Team Vulcan DDR4-3000 | Intel UrfpsgonHD 630 | Define C TG | Corsair CX450M

 

Delta - Laptop

ASUS TUF Dash F15 - Intel Core™ i7-11370H | 16GB DDR4 | RTX 3060 | 500GB NVMe SSD | 200W Brick | 65W USB-PD Charger

 


 

Intel is bringing DDR4 to the mainstream with the Intel® Core™ i5 6600K and i7 6700K processors. Learn more by clicking the link in the description below.

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15 hours ago, LienusLateTips said:

OPP issues, to not buy.

Replaced the PSU;

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-WHITE-Warranty-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H33SFJU&pd_rd_r=6c514513-8339-11e8-a455-9f459e9048be&pd_rd_w=RcUHU&pd_rd_wg=4eF4n&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=6833277728960378486&pf_rd_r=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0

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5 hours ago, SepticGengar said:

Replaced the PSU;

https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-100-W1-0500-KR-WHITE-Warranty-Supply/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H33SFJU&pd_rd_r=6c514513-8339-11e8-a455-9f459e9048be&pd_rd_w=RcUHU&pd_rd_wg=4eF4n&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=6833277728960378486&pf_rd_r=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=WJ8EY0GYCBA9RJPW3BX0

that's a ton worse. get a corsair CX450/550 instead.

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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