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AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

Hey guys, thanks in advance. could you kindly please have a look at this build and check whether i can improve it. i couldnt find a good motherboard so please give options. im making this build to mainly play games at least on high. thanks again. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZJGKBP

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

The 3820K is a couple of generations old. I would use the Skylake i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($332.00 @ Umart)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-D3H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($200.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1176.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 20:11 AEST+1000

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

The 3820K is a couple of generations old. I would use the Skylake i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($332.00 @ Umart)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-D3H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($200.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1176.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 20:11 AEST+1000

i see,

so you changed the CPU and added a motherboard right?

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

Yes, and the PSU. It's still good quality, plenty of watts, but saves some cash.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

Ok. And everything else is really good?

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

Excellent choices.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

Thanks. What rating would you give it?

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

If you categorize it as a 1080p gaming rig on a $1200.00 budget, I'd call it a 10. It's well balanced and uses all good quality parts.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

oh and i would need a wifi and bluetooth adapter for this motherboad right.

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

Yes, this board doesn't have them built in.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

ok, but i dont need a sound card right?

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

i dont need a ethrnet adapter too right. thanks

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

No, that comes with the board.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

ok ,as well as the sound card right. trying to make sure. btw i couldnt find a bluetooth adapter on the website. any ideas?

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wifi+bluetooth+adapter

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/tTdqqs/gigabyte-wireless-network-card-gcwb867di

this anygood?

BadActor · Jul 21, 2016

I'd say so, the reviews look pretty good.

AliMickey · Jul 21, 2016

BadActor :

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/cYXgwV

AliMickey · Jul 22, 2016

BadActor :

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and is the cpu the latest generation. thanks

BadActor · Jul 22, 2016

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