Gaming PC build is it good? and I need some help

Sejo

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So these are the parts I'm going to be trying to buy for a new gaming PC

Intel i5 6500 CPU
MSI gtx960 2GB GPU
WD 500GB
Gigabyte h8im mother board (? can't remember ? )

I already have RAM from this PC I can use the only thing I need help with is, is picking a PSU. I know its the one thing that can kill the PC but I want one that will allow me to upgrade in the future and not have to worry about it. And I guess just any other tips on anything about what I picked.
 
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A good 450w is enough for gtx 960, i'd consider going with a 550w unit from seasonic,xfx,evga. Availability of units from these is depended on your location.

Check PSUs Tier list below for more information about PSUs.

SPgamer007

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A good 450w is enough for gtx 960, i'd consider going with a 550w unit from seasonic,xfx,evga. Availability of units from these is depended on your location.

Check PSUs Tier list below for more information about PSUs.

 
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barto

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What motherboard were you looking at? If it's a H81M, that's not going to work with the i5-6500. The 6500 is a different socket (1151). The H81M is a 1150 socket. Neither are compatible with each other. What's your budget and what's included in the budget?
 

Eliasand

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What the guys above me said, a good quality 500W power supply like the Seasonic S12II 520W, and the Motherboard can't be a H81, since it's for 1150 socket CPU's.
What i'd like to add, is that 500GB can run out pretty quick. A 1TB will last longer, and won't cost much more than the 500GB you currently have. Also, a 120GB Kingston or other brand SSD is a nice add.
 

Sejo

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That was the one I was looking at, I don't really no how to choose a motherboard if you can suggest any that are compatible that would be great. not really sure about a budget I just don't want to pay more than I have to for certain parts if that makes any sence.
 

barto

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Not really. You "don't want to pay more than you have to" doesn't help to much. What is the purpose of the build? What games do you want to play? What resolution? What graphics quality?