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keyshawn_1

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I Wanted to know if this was a good PC build.


CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 23MP57HQ-P 23.0" 60Hz Monitor ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Zowie FK2 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: RX 480 GPU ($199.00)
Total: $1162.38
 
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geofelt
A very good build.
A few minor suggestions:

1. Western digital is considered more reliable.
You might want to read this article on the wd rainbow:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Understanding-the-WD-Rainbow-674/

2. Buy windows 10 on a USB stick directly. No sense in a upgrade that might not go perfectly.
Regardless, it is worthwhile to have a bootable recovery stick.

3. While you are waiting for parts, download and read, cover to cover the case and motherboard manuals.

4. Buy yourself a #2 magnetic tip Philips head screwdriver, it is invaluable for assembly.

---good luck----
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geofelt

geofelt

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A very good build.
A few minor suggestions:

1. Western digital is considered more reliable.
You might want to read this article on the wd rainbow:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Understanding-the-WD-Rainbow-674/

2. Buy windows 10 on a USB stick directly. No sense in a upgrade that might not go perfectly.
Regardless, it is worthwhile to have a bootable recovery stick.

3. While you are waiting for parts, download and read, cover to cover the case and motherboard manuals.

4. Buy yourself a #2 magnetic tip Philips head screwdriver, it is invaluable for assembly.

---good luck----
 
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