First PC

[OGH2020]

Hello! I'm interested in building a PC by the end of the year to play games like PUBG, Rainbow Six, Arma 3, Overwatch, and other similar games. I want to play them at 1080p 144hz. I currently have the 1070 Ti on the list but if the 2060 comes out for a similar price I'll buy that instead. Also, I'd like to stay below $1500 dollars and I like the black and white aesthetic. 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Mfcqr6

 

In the future, I plan on buying the:

 

Logitech G513 (Keyboard)

Logitech G403 (Mouse)

Sennheiser 598SR (Headphones)

Modmic 5 (Microphone)

 

and for cooling and lighting,

 

Corsair LL120 RGB 120mm Fans x1 (For rear exhaust)

Corsair LL140 RGB 140mm Fans x4 (Top Exhaust and front intake)

Corsair Commander Pro (Fan and LED Light Strip Hub)

Corsair RGB LED Lighting PRO (Light Strips)

 

Am I missing anything I need to run the PC or to run the fans through Corsair's software? If anyone has any questions I'd be glad to answer them, thanks for all of your help.

[Matty2048]

you need to make sure you have enough 4-pin connectors on the mobo for all the fans + lights so they can be controlled if not buy a controller/spliter

[GoldenLag]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.09 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.88 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($199.83 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1377.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 18:26 EDT-0400

 

Build optimizations and room for stuff you want to add

[OGH2020]

1 minute ago, Matty2048 said:

you need to make sure you have enough 4-pin connectors on the mobo for all the fans + lights so they can be controlled if not buy a controller/spliter

Does the Commander Pro not do that? I thought I would plug in the RGB and the Fan cables into that and not the mobo

[OGH2020]

Just now, OGH2020 said:

Does the Commander Pro not do that? I thought I would plug in the RGB and the Fan cables into that and not the mobo

Also how is the rest of the build?

 

[OGH2020]

1 minute ago, GoldenLag said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.09 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.88 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($199.83 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1377.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 18:26 EDT-0400

 

Build optimizations and room for stuff you want to add

Ok so a few questions

 

Can you turn off those horrendous red LEDs on the Motherboard?

And why did you change the PSU?

 

Thanks for the help

[Phentos]

Solid build all around, though I would probably purchase a secondary HDD as 500GB does not last long when loading it up with games alongside your OS.

 

As the current owner (and soon to be former owner) of the Modmic 5, I don't really recommend it. The sticky pads don't last long especially if you tend to get sweaty or are prone to having oily hair. The mic quality is unremarkable and as a whole the kit is overpriced for what you get.

[OGH2020]

1 minute ago, Phentos said:

Solid build all around, though I would probably purchase a secondary HDD as 500GB does not last long when loading it up with games alongside your OS.

 

As the current owner (and soon to be former owner) of the Modmic 5, I don't really recommend it. The sticky pads don't last long especially if you tend to get sweaty or are prone to having oily hair. The mic quality is unremarkable and as a whole the kit is overpriced for what you get.

What are you replacing it with?

 

[Phentos]

Just now, OGH2020 said:

What are you replacing it with?

 

An Audio-Technica AT2020 mic.

[Supportsneedlove]

7 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($98.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.09 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.88 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($199.83 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1377.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 18:26 EDT-0400

 

Build optimizations and room for stuff you want to add

Isn't a 1080 a little much power for 1080p 144 Hz?

[OGH2020]

Just now, Phentos said:

An Audio-Technica AT2020 mic.

USB version or the second version?

[Phentos]

1 minute ago, OGH2020 said:

USB version or the second version?

Second version?

 

I don't want a USB mic. Mine will be using XLR cables going to a mic amp I'll be getting in a month off a friend IRL.

[OGH2020]

1 minute ago, Phentos said:

Second version?

 

I don't want a USB mic. Mine will be using XLR cables going to a mic amp I'll be getting in a month off a friend IRL.

Lol sorry I didn't know what the non-usb version was called

[GoldenLag]

8 minutes ago, OGH2020 said:

Ok so a few questions

 

Can you turn off those horrendous red LEDs on the Motherboard?

And why did you change the PSU?

 

Thanks for the help

I believe you can in the BIOS or in some MSI software. Or you can opt for the B450 PRO4 from ASrock that doesnt have LEDs

 

This PSU is cheaper and is of good quality and will last you a good while

[GoldenLag]

5 minutes ago, Supportsneedlove said:

Isn't a 1080 a little much power for 1080p 144 Hz?

Indeed, though budget can fit a 1440p panel if the OP wants to

[Phentos]

Just now, OGH2020 said:

Lol sorry I didn't know what the non-usb version was called

Not a problem.

 

The USB version is decent if you have the USB output from the mic going to an audio interface to boost the signal, otherwise it'll be very quiet.

[OGH2020]

Just now, GoldenLag said:

Indeed, though budget can fit a 1440p panel if the OP wants to

Id rather not, I think I'd rather save some more money and do a cheaper 1070 Ti or 1070

[Phentos]

1 minute ago, OGH2020 said:

Id rather not, I think I'd rather save some more money and do a cheaper 1070 Ti or 1070

I recommend the 1070TI as the price difference is minor compared to a 1070 but approaches within ~90% of the performance of the 1080.

[OGH2020]

3 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Indeed, though budget can fit a 1440p panel if the OP wants to

Is it possible for you to make this build cheaper? I don't know which GPU would be a better value for medium-high settings at 144hz

[OGH2020]

2 minutes ago, Phentos said:

I recommend the 1070TI as the price difference is minor compared to a 1070 but approaches within ~90% of the performance of the 1080.

 

2 minutes ago, Phentos said:

I recommend the 1070TI as the price difference is minor compared to a 1070 but approaches within ~90% of the performance of the 1080.

But will the 1070 be able to do Medium-High settings at 144hz? I want to save some money so I can build it sooner. Thanks!

 

[Phentos]

Just now, OGH2020 said:

But will the 1070 be able to do Medium-High settings at 144hz? I want to save some money so I can build it sooner. Thanks!

Yes it can.

[GoldenLag]

5 minutes ago, OGH2020 said:

Id rather not, I think I'd rather save some more money and do a cheaper 1070 Ti or 1070

1080 is at 1070ti pricing. And the 1070 isnt far for the 1070ti. Might aswell grab the 1080.

 

2 minutes ago, OGH2020 said:

Is it possible for you to make this build cheaper? I don't know which GPU would be a better value for medium-high settings at 144hz

You cam probably do an RX 580 with a freesync panel at those setting in many games

[GoldenLag]

6 minutes ago, OGH2020 said:

Is it possible for you to make this build cheaper? I don't know which GPU would be a better value for medium-high settings at 144hz.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.09 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8GB GTS XXX ED Video Card  ($239.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.88 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($199.83 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1116.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 18:50 EDT-0400

 

Significantly cheaper and better value

 

A freesync display to remove tearing and reduce the effect of drops in FPS

[OGH2020]

 

 

1 minute ago, GoldenLag said:

1080 is at 1070ti pricing. And the 1070 isnt far for the 1070ti. Might aswell grab the 1080.

 

You cam probably do an RX 580 with a freesync panel at those setting in many games

Thank you so much for all your help. I'll adjust my build so it has an RX580, a cheaper SSD and maybe a second HDD. Would it be stupid to do a 120gb M.2 SSD for the OS, and a 500gb Sata SSD for my games, and no HDD? I don't do that much other than game on the PC and use cloud based websited for my documents for school and such.

[GoldenLag]

2 minutes ago, OGH2020 said:

 

 

Thank you so much for all your help. I'll adjust my build so it has an RX580, a cheaper SSD and maybe a second HDD. Would it be stupid to do a 120gb M.2 SSD for the OS, and a 500gb Sata SSD for my games, and no HDD? I don't do that much other than game on the PC and use cloud based websited for my documents for school and such.

I allready did all the neccesary changes in a post above. A 2TB HDD is the bwst choice. Games dont benefit from slightly faster load times and the capacity will last you a very long time