first gaming build, need help!

mik2el · May 12, 2016

Hi,

I have been reading and googling for few days now and this is the build i came up with:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NbWybv

Is it ok ?

Will the PSU be enough ?

I will use it for gaming and little bit for video ed.

Barty1884 · May 12, 2016

Depends what your exact uses are.

The build is great for gaming. Video editing can benefit from additional cores &/or hyper-threading, but if this is just a little hobby that's done from time to time, the i5 will serve you just fine.

A couple of points though:
1. I'd give yourself a bit of added headroom on the PSU, especially if you plan to OC at all. (the SuperNOVA B2 750W is a great deal after rebate)
2. The cooler is more a 'budget' cooler and stands out in this build. I'd suggest something like the Kraken X61.

$50 over budget, but would be a better move.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.85 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.59 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1191.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-12 12:03 EDT-0400

CV_Taihou · May 12, 2016

Was literally about to reply with the same suggestions. If you don't want to OC you could also consider running a small air cooler like a Cryorig H7

mik2el · May 14, 2016

Barty1884 :

Depends what your exact uses are.

The build is great for gaming. Video editing can benefit from additional cores &/or hyper-threading, but if this is just a little hobby that's done from time to time, the i5 will serve you just fine.

A couple of points though:
1. I'd give yourself a bit of added headroom on the PSU, especially if you plan to OC at all. (the SuperNOVA B2 750W is a great deal after rebate)
2. The cooler is more a 'budget' cooler and stands out in this build. I'd suggest something like the Kraken X61.

$50 over budget, but would be a better move.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.85 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.59 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1191.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-12 12:03 EDT-0400

mik2el · May 14, 2016

Thank you! Kraken x61 was on my list but I went for the cheaper one. PSU was a concern for me also but i'll take your advice and go for 750w.

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