First time PC build $800 (Canada)

Milpool · Apr 2, 2014

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/CoryN/saved/4ft6
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard - Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory - Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card
Case - NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply - XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive - LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer

I'm looking to build a PC for the first time. I have around $800 Canadian to spend, including taxes. I've put together a build (mostly based on threads from this forum), just looking for any advice on superior parts or compatibility issues. PCpartpicker says the graphics card wont fit into the case without removing drive bays, will that be an issue? From what I've seen I can pick up these parts for around $790 from newegg and ncix. I'd like to avoid shipping if possible.

I'm looking to play Skyrim, day z, rust type games, most likely hooked up to a 32" 720p hdtv.

ak47jar3d · Apr 2, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l7y8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l7y8/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3l7y8/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate SuperSpeed HDD 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($103.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 1GB Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $725.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 23:48 EDT-0400)

ak47jar3d · Apr 2, 2014

You won't need 660 for 1280X720 resolution, 260x can do that.

Milpool · Apr 3, 2014

ak47jar3d :

What about using a samung monitor with max 1680x1050 resolution? I'd like to run games on the highest setting possible and not worry about upgrading my video card for a while.

Milpool · Apr 3, 2014

Although I'd be open to buying a new display at some point.

ak47jar3d · Apr 3, 2014

Then I will revise:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3laS2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3laS2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3laS2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate SuperSpeed HDD 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($103.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $782.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 02:21 EDT-0400)

Milpool · Apr 3, 2014

ak47jar3d :

Sorry, this would be a good build for the price except that it's done on the American site, which lists much cheaper prices. The hybrid drive would be nice but its $130 in Canada.

I could go over-budget for the i5 if it's really worth the extra $70. I've been reading that it's more important to put money into the video card than the processor, but if its worth it I wouldn't mind spending more.

RCguitarist · Apr 3, 2014

Milpool :

ak47jar3d :

Sorry, this would be a good build for the price except that it's done on the American site, which lists much cheaper prices. The hybrid drive would be nice but its $130 in Canada.

I could go over-budget for the i5 if it's really worth the extra $70. I've been reading that it's more important to put money into the video card than the processor, but if its worth it I wouldn't mind spending more.

That HDD is a 5400rpm unit, you will want a 7200rpm one. Go with Western Digital's 1TB Blue drive.

ak47jar3d · Apr 3, 2014

Well you need both. If you graphic is too good and processor bottlenecks will happen. Also, my setup is also thinking of the future and you can keep changing card since i5 can handle any card on the market today.

Milpool · Apr 4, 2014

Ok, thanks a lot for your help.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/CoryN/saved/4ft6 Just put this together, I changed a few things to find cheaper prices in Canada, but kept the i5. Does it look ok? I'm still unsure about the motherboard, is z87 necessary if I don't plan on overclocking?

RCguitarist · Apr 4, 2014

Milpool :

A few things:
For the motherboard, go with this ASRock Z87 PRO4. Right now you get $10 off with code: CEMCPFPH33 and it has a $45 rebate on it. So you can get it for just $84. ASUS boards are better quality than MSI in my opinion.

Next, I'd get this power supply over the Corsair: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
Seasonics are known for their reliability and delivering their true power rating. But the corsair will probably be fine.

Lastly, DO NOT get 1 stick of ram. Get two sticks in a kit. using 1 stick will slow your system down because it keeps you from using dual channel. Get this: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
It is the same kit I have for just $2 more than the 1 stick in your build now.

Milpool · Apr 7, 2014

Thanks a lot! Very helpful. One more question, I have an old dvd writer (samsung ts-h653), is there any reason why it wouldn't work with this build? I might as well use it if so, could save the 15 bucks. I'm probably only going to use it to install windows anyways.

ak47jar3d · Apr 7, 2014

Milpool :

The dvd drive should work. And there is NOTHING wrong with the build, all parts should work together. I would make sure the dvd drive works properly before hand if possible or would have to create a bootable USB drive.

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