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[jschlenz]

1. Budget & Location

Roughly from $700-$900 USD, could go over but still want it to be reasonable.  

 

2. Aim

The goal of this pc is to use it for streaming. I want it to be a streaming pc strictly. I'm not going to be playing while streaming - I have my console for playing the games. So, I'll be playing the actual game from my console, using the elgato to stream to my pc with OBS open as well. 

 

3. Monitors

Just the 1 monitor. I also have a 2017 Macbook Pro that I could probably just use as a monitor, but nothing else. 

 

4. Peripherals

I would need everything. Maybe not a mouse or a keyboard. 

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I'm upgrading because my elgato is having a tough time with my Macbook Pro. Even though it says on their website they're compatible with Macs, they don't actually detect the elgato as a capture device. Plus I could tell that if I stuck with my Macbook, it would get super hot and most likely lag. 

 

Also, here are the spec requirements for the Elgato HD60s:

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)

GPU: Intel HD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 or better

CPU: Intel i5-4xxx quad core or better

 

Any advice is helpful! I am completely new to this pc world because I've only ever played on console. 

 

Thanks!

[Nirofix]

I can help you i will make a partpicker list for you.

[Nirofix]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor	$159.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Biostar - B450MHC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$61.98 @ Newegg Business
Memory	Patriot - Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$109.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Patriot - Burst 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$36.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Hitachi - Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$54.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card	$239.99 @ Newegg
Case	Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case	$55.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Cooler Master - 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$35.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$790.79
	Mail-in rebates	-$35.00
	Total	$755.79
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-31 16:54 EDT-0400

 

This should the job i you want u can use a 1070 instead of the 1060

[lmeneses]

1 minute ago, Nirofix said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor	$159.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Biostar - B450MHC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$61.98 @ Newegg Business

I'd rather he go with a b450 tomahawk rather than a biostar board, and this cooler master case is only $30, excluding shipping.  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119344&cm_re=cooler_master_case-_-11-119-344-_-Product 

[boey]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor	$159.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Gigabyte - B450 AORUS PRO WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX AM4 Motherboard	$113.88 @ OutletPC
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$124.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	ADATA - Ultimate SU800 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$77.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$58.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card	$239.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Cooler Master - 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$35.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$931.50
	Mail-in rebates	-$50.00
	Total	$881.50
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-31 17:02 EDT-0400

This could work

[Nirofix]

8 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

I'd rather he go with a b450 tomahawk rather than a biostar board, and this cooler master case is only $30, excluding shipping.  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119344&cm_re=cooler_master_case-_-11-119-344-_-Product 

Yes or an strix b350 f gaming then u can use an 970 evo 250gb too

[boey]

7 minutes ago, Nirofix said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor	$159.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Biostar - B450MHC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$61.98 @ Newegg Business
Memory	Patriot - Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$109.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Patriot - Burst 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$36.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Hitachi - Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$54.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card	$239.99 @ Newegg
Case	Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case	$55.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Cooler Master - 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$35.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$790.79
	Mail-in rebates	-$35.00
	Total	$755.79
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-31 16:54 EDT-0400

 

This should the job i you want u can use a 1070 instead of the 1060

That Biostar motherboard is really bad though.

1060 is enough to meet the requirements, as it is about 25-30%, faster than a gtx 680.

[lmeneses]

1 minute ago, Nirofix said:

Yes or an strix b350 f gaming then u can use an 970 evo 250gb too

It would be easier if it was a b450 or x470 series, so that he would not have to update the bios

[jschlenz]

I love all of the responses, I appreciate them! Now, hear me out...how easy is it to build this stuff? Would a pre-built one do the job or would you suggest me just building it? 

[Nirofix]

7 minutes ago, _d0nut said:

That Biostar motherboard is really bad though.

1060 is enough to meet the requirements, as it is about 25-30%, faster than a gtx 680.

Where do we get the 680 in this conversation

[Nirofix]

7 minutes ago, jschlenz said:

I love all of the responses, I appreciate them! Now, hear me out...how easy is it to build this stuff? Would a pre-built one do the job or would you suggest me just building it? 

Building a PC is as easy as building Lego or building a shelf from ikea, just watch a few Tutorials on  YT  

BUT NOT THE ONE FROM THE VERGE and you will easiely manage to build your pc

[Nirofix]

If you want you can contact me on Discord (Nirofix#3292) and i will guide and help you.

[jschlenz]

3 minutes ago, Nirofix said:

Building a PC is as easy as building Lego or building a shelf from ikea, just watch a few Tutorials on  YT  

BUT NOT THE ONE FROM THE VERGE and you will easiely manage to build your pc

Haha ok for sure. I will look through all of the responses and the part pickers and check them out. I appreciate the help Nirofix! 

[boey]

13 minutes ago, Nirofix said:

Where do we get the 680 in this conversation

OP said the requirements were gtx 600 series or later, don’t know if it means high end or low end 600 series, so i assumed it was high end and based gpu choice off the performance of 680

[boey]

14 minutes ago, jschlenz said:

I love all of the responses, I appreciate them! Now, hear me out...how easy is it to build this stuff? Would a pre-built one do the job or would you suggest me just building it? 

A prebuilt will do the job, but building it yourself is pretty fun and is cheaper(no need to pay extra for someone to build it for you). It’s a good skill to learn. 

It’s not hard at all, i taught my friend who didn’t know anything about PCs how to build one, by building it with him. Towards the end he managed to install the water cooler on the CPU by himself, as well as plug in the case fans(and route them neatly as well). Just refer to helpful videos on youtube like this: https://youtu.be/IhX0fOUYd8Q

 

Have fun!

[VEXICUS]

46 minutes ago, jschlenz said:

...

Build something like this instead...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3GHz 8-Core Processor  ($179.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($86.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor - Radeon RX 580 8GB Video Card  ($204.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master - MasterWatt 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $850.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-31 17:29 EDT-0400

[MandoPanda]

3 hours ago, jschlenz said:

 hear me out...how easy is it to build this stuff?

Easy AF.

 

Just don't buy any of the cheap suggested SSDs, buy a Samsung EVO.