Hi guys, looking for advice on building a rig

JunlongNg____ · Jun 16, 2016

So i have two options, when it comes to a rig. The first one being :
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.69 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: AMD RX 480 ($200.00)
Total: $712.14
And the second one :CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus B150M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($400.00)
Case: Zalman ZM-T1 PLUS MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $851.94
I havent included the case yet, i would like to know which would be a better option and why?.
Thanks a bunch!

HyperCat · Jun 16, 2016

whats your budget?

JunlongNg____ · Jun 16, 2016

HyperCat :

around 750 to 850 usd

HyperCat · Jun 16, 2016

JunlongNg____ :

i made a build for you, http://pcpartpicker.com/list/v97JxY + AMD RX 480 (which will cost ~ 220$ + 582$ = 804$)

JunlongNg____ · Jun 16, 2016

are there any other budget rigs suggestions by anyone?

jtk2515 · Jun 16, 2016

do you have a copy of windows?

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-deals,30458.html

The dell pc has a
i7-6700 Processor
16gb ddr3
r9 360 (runs on 75 watts so you should be ok with 100w rx480 you would have to check)
for 629.00

if you dont have windows i would try going to a cheap prebuild. then drop a Ghaphics card in it. Thats if your not going to get a k processor or overclocking MB.

Give me a second let me see what else i can find

JunlongNg____ · Jun 17, 2016

jtk2515 :

i do have a spare copy of windows 10 laying around, i was thinking whether or not to get the rx 480 when it comes out

HyperCat · Jun 17, 2016

JunlongNg____ :

The RX480 seems to offer very good performance for its price so you should wait and see. If you dont have any Windows copy or are having struggle with it i can fix one for you if you PM me. Also what resolution are you playing on? I recommend the build i posted, The CPU is very good and overclockable, Power supply is fully modular and 80+ Gold certified, SSD as you picked, the case, Fractal Design Define S is similar to the famous Define R5 the only notable diffrence are, the Define S doesnt have a optical drive bay. The Motherboard is a good budget mobo (you can switch it to a another mobo if you dont like it.

JunlongNg____ · Jun 18, 2016

HyperCat :

JunlongNg____ :

The RX480 seems to offer very good performance for its price so you should wait and see. If you dont have any Windows copy or are having struggle with it i can fix one for you if you PM me. Also what resolution are you playing on? I recommend the build i posted, The CPU is very good and overclockable, Power supply is fully modular and 80+ Gold certified, SSD as you picked, the case, Fractal Design Define S is similar to the famous Define R5 the only notable diffrence are, the Define S doesnt have a optical drive bay. The Motherboard is a good budget mobo (you can switch it to a another mobo if you dont like it.

should i put in a couple more bucks to get a harddrive for games and media storage ? Also if i were to upgrade the rig, would the power suplly be enough? let's say adding an extra 480, as i heard that two 480s can outperform a 1080? would the power supply be enough/

HyperCat · Jun 19, 2016

JunlongNg____ :

HyperCat :

should i put in a couple more bucks to get a harddrive for games and media storage ? Also if i were to upgrade the rig, would the power suplly be enough? let's say adding an extra 480, as i heard that two 480s can outperform a 1080? would the power supply be enough/

You should start with a cheaper SSD to install Windows on and get a WD Blue 1TB. If you plan to Crossfire 2x 480s you should get a 850W Gold certified powersupply to make sure you can CF two 480s.

JunlongNg____ · Jun 19, 2016

HyperCat :

JunlongNg____ :

HyperCat :

should i put in a couple more bucks to get a harddrive for games and media storage ? Also if i were to upgrade the rig, would the power suplly be enough? let's say adding an extra 480, as i heard that two 480s can outperform a 1080? would the power supply be enough/

You should start with a cheaper SSD to install Windows on and get a WD Blue 1TB. If you plan to Crossfire 2x 480s you should get a 850W Gold certified powersupply to make sure you can CF two 480s.

aight mate thanks so much ! for your advice

HyperCat · Jun 20, 2016

JunlongNg____ :

HyperCat :

JunlongNg____ :

You should start with a cheaper SSD to install Windows on and get a WD Blue 1TB. If you plan to Crossfire 2x 480s you should get a 850W Gold certified powersupply to make sure you can CF two 480s.

aight mate thanks so much ! for your advice

No problem, glad to help you!

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