First gaming pc build

Jhudak · Apr 26, 2016

Building my first gaming pc, how's this build

https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
How can I make it cheaper or better

AUnlikelyPotatoe · Apr 26, 2016

Btw, you have to copy the permalink.

Ambular · Apr 26, 2016

First you need to save your parts list and post a unique link to it so we can see what you picked.

okcnaline · Apr 26, 2016

There's no build... :lol:
I'm seeing the normal PCPartPicker list. Like others said, permalink.

Jhudak · Apr 26, 2016

Sorry first time using that website as well as this I'll list them out

AMD fx6300 $93.99 Amazon
Asrock 990fx killer $92.98 new egg
Corsair vengeance pro 16gb ddr3 $58.99 new egg
Sandisk 256gb ssd $59.88 outlet pc
Sea gate 2tb $63.22 new egg
Asus r9 380 4gb $204.98 new egg
Deep cool mid tower $47.99 new egg
Thermal take tr2 600w $19.99 new egg
Windows 10 home 64bit $85 new egg
Cooler master cpu cooler $11.99 new egg

AUnlikelyPotatoe · Apr 26, 2016

Looks good besides the psu :-/

AUnlikelyPotatoe · Apr 26, 2016

Wattage is fine, you will want to go for a better brand/model

Jhudak · Apr 26, 2016

What would you recommend for the psu, also are they any things to lower cost that will still slow for good gaming experience?

okcnaline · Apr 26, 2016

Don't get such an expensive R9 380... You can get a much better build for about $1 more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($38.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $740.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-26 23:09 EDT-0400

AUnlikelyPotatoe · Apr 26, 2016

This is what I recommend swapping, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NyFrMp btw, I put a 1tb drive because unless you really need 2tb, you can save some money, as for the motherboard, I put that there because, it's cheaper

okcnaline · Apr 26, 2016

CX 600... Eh... You know the B2 750 costs cents more, right? Otherwise... Meh... I guess it works.

AUnlikelyPotatoe · Apr 26, 2016

I'm a little partial to corsair, but yes the b2 looks good

Jhudak · Apr 26, 2016

Can you use r9 in a Intel build my buddy tried telling me you could only use it with AMD also why do people seem to go towards the i5 with 2.7ghz rather then the AMD with the 3.7 or so

okcnaline · Apr 26, 2016

AMD only in AMD... :lol: :lol: :lol:
HELL YEAH YOU COULD!!!!!! Does the AMD card use PCI-e x16? Yeah. Does Intel chipset motherboards use PCI-e x16? Yeah. Is BIOS locked down to signed GPUs? No. So it works!

As for the Intel at 2.7 Ghz vs the AMD at 3.7 Ghz, it's complicated to explain. Aside from the normal gigahertz war, there's IPC and lithography.

Jhudak · Apr 26, 2016

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvMgdC) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FvMgdC/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i56500) | $194.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrht228pkr1) | $11.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h110mgaming) | $69.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f42400c15d16gvr) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sd8sbat256g1122) | $59.88 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $47.99 @ Micro Center
**Video Card** | [Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100384nt4goc2l) | $174.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Deepcool TESSERACT SW RED ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/deepcool-case-tesseractswred) | $47.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr) | $48.99 @ NCIX US
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $85.49 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $857.28
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
| **Total** | **$797.28**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-04-26 23:35 EDT-0400 |

gondo · Apr 27, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $758.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-27 01:16 EDT-0400

Actually AMD drivers are bit more CPU intensive so work better with Intel CPUs. Also the Intel VS AMD thing. Just because Intel has less GHz than the AMD it's the efficiency of the design and how much it can do per clock cycle that matters. The Intel is the faster machine by a mile. The extra cores of the AMD don't mean squat since no software takes advantage of it properly. Unless you multicore tons of programs the Intel is best. AMD video cards support freesync which I prefer so I'd choose an AMD.

This is the system okcnaline posted but I changed to an Asus board for personal preference and an Asus Strix video card. I also upped the memory to 3000 speed.

A few things to note. The Fractal Define S is a dream case. But it has no 5.25" bays so you need an external DVD drive to install windows. Also we left out the SSD so get the better system at the same price. The 250GB SSD is highly recommended though, and it's nice to get it now as opposed to later so you don't have to reinstall windows in the future.

Personally I'd upgrade to the K version of the I5 and get an AIO liquid cooler for some overclocking. The liquid cooler is far from required but I would do it to get rid of the big heatsink on the board and to take advantage of the case. I love the EKWB predator coolers.

If budget is a concern I'd go so far as to even get an I3, and stick with the Fractal S for future builds with a radiator. The money saved with the I3 would allow you to get an SSD now.

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