$800 Can micro atx build help

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Hi all,

I've been milking my old system for to long it seems. upgrading can't wait any longer. I'm looking for a micro atx build for under $800 canadian that can handle mmo gaming and the newest rts.

I found this build in another thread, is it still good to buy or have things changed since last july? Are the i7's worth the price difference yet?

Edit toadd - I just found the curancy converter on pcpartpicker. This one is a bit out of my price range. I don't need a ssd right now either.

Thanks all,
Halo
 
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The i3 will last as long as any CPU. The hyper threading should keep it viable at least as long as it takes for 4 core CPU's to become the minimum spec for all games, since that's not going to happen overnight. And upgrading to an i5 or i7 is always an option. With a 1200 dollar budget you could build a very nice gaming rig using any form factor. Here is what i think might be your best bang for the buck:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($271.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133...
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That build is over $1100.00 CAD now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($268.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.94 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.31 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: SilenX EFX-09-15 42.0 CFM 92mm Fan ($38.87 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1119.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 20:03 EST-0500

If you have to stay under $800.00:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($158.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.41 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($126.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $776.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 20:04 EST-0500
 
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I don't have to stay under 800, especially if it means an i3 instead of an i5.

If I want to base it around an i5 chip how close can I get to 800? Dam Canadian dollar. :kaola:
 
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The i3 is actually a pretty good CPU for gaming, it puts up some pretty impressive numbers.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($271.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.41 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($126.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $889.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 21:06 EST-0500
 
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Wow, that i3 chip is nice. What kind f life expectancy do you think I'd get out of it? Maybe get that one now then swap it out for an i5 in a few years.

Would I save much if I give up the micro tx ad go with a normal mid tower?

Maybe I'll have to break the piggy bank open a bit more, I was hoping for a 960 gpu

If I wanted to go with a micro atx still and just wanted the best value for my money what you guys suggest for under 1200?

Thanks as always.

Halomon
 
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The i3 will last as long as any CPU. The hyper threading should keep it viable at least as long as it takes for 4 core CPU's to become the minimum spec for all games, since that's not going to happen overnight. And upgrading to an i5 or i7 is always an option. With a 1200 dollar budget you could build a very nice gaming rig using any form factor. Here is what i think might be your best bang for the buck:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($271.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.41 @ NCIX)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.00 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($424.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($126.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $1198.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-01 04:48 EST-0500

 
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Thanks for the help so far.

How big a drop in performance would I have with this build?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($158.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($77.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.41 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($106.84 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($126.00 @ shopRBC)
Total: $900.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-01 14:05 EST-0500

I'd save about three hundred dollars and I could upgrade if needed later.

Halomon
 
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