Help!

[Don Dre]

Hey guys I'm trying to build a mid level gaming pc, that i can also use to multi-task. Any tips or suggestions are welcomed and encouraged 

 

PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard   
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card 
Case: Thermaltake - Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply 

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Get a bigger ssd, 120gb is a bit tight these days.

 

PSU is way overkill.

[Jimkirk363]

@Don Dre Increase the size of your SSD to atleast 500GB.

 

120GB Wont cut it for long, 240GB is gonna struggle with updates getting installed and so on so i say get a 500GB.

[jiyeon]

For a GTX 1060, the most you really need is 550W, I recommend the Corsair CX550M, it's 80+ bronze and semi-modular.

[W-L]

-Moved to New Builds and Planning-

[m0n4rchy]

10 minutes ago, Don Dre said:

Hey guys I'm trying to build a mid level gaming pc, that i can also use to multi-task. Any tips or suggestions are welcomed and encouraged 

 

PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard   
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card 
Case: Thermaltake - Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply 

 

I want to take a crack at this. One question, though: what is the maximum budget?

[Spotty]

Only two things I would recommend considering.

1. Get a 250GB SSD instead. 120GB is on the low side of things once you get the OS and all your programs installed. I'd recommend at least 250GB for the SSD. Check out the WD Blue 250GB SSD and the Crucial MX500 250GB SSD. They come in both 2.5" SATA SSDs as well as M.2. If it's within the budget then the 500GB would be an even better choice, and would allow you to install a few of your favourite games on to the SSD to improve loading times.
2. You don't need a 750W PSU. A good quality 450W or 550W will be a much better choice for that system, and you will save some money (maybe even save enough to upgrade to a higher capacity SSD!). Depending on what is available in your location, some good units to consider would be the Bitfenix Whisper M 450W, Bitfenix Formula Gold 450W, Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W, Corsair RM550x, or Corsair TX550M.

[Don Dre]

14 minutes ago, W-L said:

-Moved to New Builds and Planning-

My apologies 

 

13 minutes ago, m0n4rchy said:

I want to take a crack at this. One question, though: what is the maximum budget?

I plan on picking up the parts one at a time so I'd like to stay reasonable but upgrading isnt really a problem

[m0n4rchy]

Just now, Don Dre said:

I plan on picking up the parts one at a time so I'd like to stay reasonable but upgrading isnt really a problem

Ah, okay.

[Don Dre]

8 minutes ago, Spotty said:

Only two things I would recommend considering.

1. Get a 250GB SSD instead. 120GB is on the low side of things once you get the OS and all your programs installed. I'd recommend at least 250GB for the SSD. Check out the WD Blue 250GB SSD and the Crucial MX500 250GB SSD. They come in both 2.5" SATA SSDs as well as M.2. If it's within the budget then the 500GB would be an even better choice, and would allow you to install a few of your favourite games on to the SSD to improve loading times.
2. You don't need a 750W PSU. A good quality 450W or 550W will be a much better choice for that system, and you will save some money (maybe even save enough to upgrade to a higher capacity SSD!). Depending on what is available in your location, some good units to consider would be the Bitfenix Whisper M 450W, Bitfenix Formula Gold 450W, Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 550W, Corsair RM550x, or Corsair TX550M.

Thanks!

[Spotty]

21 minutes ago, Don Dre said:

Case: Thermaltake - Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case 

The Versa N21 is pretty dated in terms of its aesthetics and design. You can get much nicer cases for under $55.

 

Have a look at some of these and see what you think. Obviously it's a personal and aesthetics choice, but you should be able to get something a bit more modern than the Thermaltake N21 if you want to.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rnGxFT/cooler-master-masterbox-q300l-microatx-mini-tower-case-mcb-q300l-kann-s00

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YhzZxr/fractal-design-focus-g-white-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-focus-wt-w

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FCs8TW/phanteks-eclipse-p300-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-ec300ptgbk

[Jimkirk363]

I like the Fractal Design.

[SHROUD]

1 hour ago, Don Dre said:

Hey guys I'm trying to build a mid level gaming pc, that i can also use to multi-task. Any tips or suggestions are welcomed and encouraged 

 

PCPartPicker part list:

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard   
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card 
Case: Thermaltake - Versa N21 ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply 

 

Build something like this.....

 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard:ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR OC Video Card
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: Cooler Master - MasterWatt 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

[Jimkirk363]

What a horrid case the masterbox is.

[SHROUD]

2 minutes ago, jimkirk363 said:

What a horrid case the masterbox is.

It's a pretty good case

Pretty good air flow

[Jimkirk363]

Looks horrific.