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Robotic Taco · Jul 27, 2016

This is my first time building any type of PC, and I am trying to make a gaming one. I have been using a console up to now. I came up with this build so far.

CPU
i5-6600K
$260

Motherboard
Z170 HD3
$105

Graphics card
RX 480
$260

RAM
DDR3 8gb
$34

Hard Drive
Samsung 850 EVO 500gb
$160

PSU
Corsair SF450
$90

Case
Cougar MX200
$30

Monitor
Asus G257HU
$270

Keyboard/Mouse
HAVIT Rainbow Backlit
$30

Total
$1209

I am probably going to be playing FPSs like COD and Overwatch.
My main questions are:
-Are these parts good
-Are they compatible
-Do I have everything I need
-How can I make it cheaper without sacrificing performance
-Can I connect an Xbox One controller
-Any advice for a new pc gamer

Thanks.

kaptainkuftic · Jul 27, 2016

In order:
-Yes, but you could get a psu with more wattage, more ram, etc.
-Maybe (check out pcpartpicker, it'll help with compatibility issues. I'm at work or I would check for you.)
-Yes (pcpartpicker is helpful for this too)
-get a different monitor. 1080p is fine for almost anything. if you have your heart set on 1440p, can't really help (pcpartpicker and newegg for competitive pricing on 1440p monitors though.)
-it needs a cord, as far as I know, but I'm not terribly sure.
-Get steam, best current option for digital games.

Also, consider getting an aftermarket heatsync and some case fans.

burgessanthony · Jul 27, 2016

You need DDR4 RAM
You need a better power supply around 550W ideally. Look into EVGA, seasonic
It is a good gaming PC which will allow for pretty much 1080p max settings (in most games). If 1440p, that GPU won't manage 1440p on max...more like medium/high in reality
Yes to Steam
^Power cable comes with PSU
You want an aftermarket cooler if you are going to OC that CPU

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