Time to build a new PC! Can you help me pick out the right parts?

redhotchlypeppr

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May 4, 2016
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Hi everyone. I am looking to build a new computer but wanted to get some opinions since I do not know which parts to get. I have always cared more about performance than graphics. I will take a higher fps with lower graphics quality any day. I would like to have a decent processor and MB that I can build around with upgrades in the future. I would even buy a higher quality used processor and MB if you think it is safe. I have used the template from the sticky.

Approximate Purchase Date: Today!

Budget Range: $600-$700

System Usage from Most to Least Important: I want to play some Dark Souls 3. I have almost 100 games in my steam account. I hate waiting for things to load. I would love to be able to wake up my PC from sleep and have a browser open and ready within 10 seconds. I dont know what parts are the most important for this but im guessing its the processor.

Are you buying a monitor: This is not included in my budget price. I have a 21 inch Acer that is 3 or 4 years old. Will this affect performance? If so, I will buy a new one.

Do you need to buy OS: I have a copy of windows 7. Will this work with a new build? If not, I will buy a new windows 7 unless 10 is worth it.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Familiar with Newegg and Amazon. Open to suggestions.

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: Never done it before. Willing to try if its easy.

SLI or Crossfire: I have no idea.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x10805ms

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want to play my computer games! I will build my computer but I just dont know which parts to get. I dont know whats compatible with what and what parts works best with others so im asking the experts.
 
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No, you're better off going for a current generation i5 as opposed to a previous generation i7. Buying previous gen hardware limits you because you won't have access to current gen tech like M2 support, DDR4, USB Type C and dual gigabit ethernet.

For your budget I would suggest this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99...
You will need a new copy of windows. This is a nice build. If you like the MB, today is the last day it is on sale.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-D3HP ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.74 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $686.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-04 22:27 EDT-0400
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B150 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $700.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-04 23:13 EDT-0400
 


You won't notice any significant increase in performance now, but it will give you upgrade headroom in the future when you decide to replace your GPU with something better.
 

g-unit1111

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No, you're better off going for a current generation i5 as opposed to a previous generation i7. Buying previous gen hardware limits you because you won't have access to current gen tech like M2 support, DDR4, USB Type C and dual gigabit ethernet.

For your budget I would suggest this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $701.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-05 01:26 EDT-0400

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Yeah, as soon as I saw it I clicked the add to cart button and was met with sold out notification. Crap. :heink:
 

redhotchlypeppr

Commendable
May 4, 2016
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1,510


Well I am not sure. Something better than an i5 and around $150-200. I dont know much about the different processor models.
 

redhotchlypeppr

Commendable
May 4, 2016
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1,510


Dude thats awesome!!! Enjoy!! They are amazing live!!

And can you tell me the difference between a ~$50 motherboard and a ~$120 one? What exactly does the $120 board have that the $50 one doesnt?
 


Sometimes a better build quality with perhaps a better Voltage Regulation Module (VRM) which is helpful with overclocking the CPU. Usually better sound, added options such as USB 3.1, an M.2 slot for M.2 SSD drives, more and faster PCIe slots for SLI and such, maybe added wifi, etc. If you read the MB titles at Newegg, it usually says whats great about a particular board. Thats why I like the GA-H170-D3HP because it has USB 3.1, M.2 slot at full bandwidth, upgraded sound, and an extra PCIe x4 slot for future expansion.
 

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