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Hello fellow PC builders, I’m happy today to post my first topic.
It’s my first time building a PC, but not my first time gaming on one. I’ve done my homework on the fabulous but exhausting world of PC Building, but I’m sure I still got a lot to learn.
PS: I’ll do my very best, but English isn’t my first language.
SPECS OF THE CURRENT BUILD
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 Quad-core (LGA1150 3.5 Ghz 6MB L3 Cache 22nm) Gen 4 280$ CAN
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 (1506 MHz Core Clock, 8008 MHz Memory Clock) 430$ CAN
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Socket 1150 Intel Z97 Express Chipset; Dual Channel DDR3 180$ CAN
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2x8) DDR3 1600 MHz 100$ CAN
HDD: WD Blue 1TB 64$ CAN
SDD: Kingston HyperX FURY 120 GB 500MB/s Read&Write 70$ CAN
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart Power 550W 80Plus Bronze Certified 73$ CAN
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Direct Heat Pipe 45$ CAN
Wireless Wi-Fi adapter: TP-Link L300* 300Mbps 25$ CAN
Case (Mid-Tower): Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 75$ CAN
DVD Drive: LG Internal 24x DVD-Writer OEM 25$ CAN
Case Fans: Enermax T.B. SILENCE UCTB12 120mm (x2) 20$ CAN
*I can’t use an Ethernet wire.
These offers were all found on Canada Computers. If you ever had issues with this store, I’d like to hear them. I’ve also shopped for a PC setup (monitor, headset, speakers, keyboard, etc.), but I will not require your help with these. If you want them, you may ask.
I will be using Windows 10, and will install it with a DVD.
MY NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS
I am trying to build a mid-range gaming PC.
I’d like to play open world games such as the Bethesda games or The Witcher Series, on ultra if possible in my cost range (Not necessarily Wild Hunt). I enjoy heavy-modding. I also want to play survival games online such as Rust or Day Z Standalone. I use to be a Minecraft player, and modded Minecraft like FeedTheBeast is a possibility.
I was playing on a laptop before, so there was a lot of overheating. I don’t ever want to have these problems again. That’s why effective cooling is one of my priorities. I’d like your advice on what case fans configuration I should set. I was thinking of one intake at the bottom, one outtake at the top (the two Enermax fans), one intake at the front and one outtake at the rear (the two included fans).
I chose silent fans for the sake of my family at night, Notice this is not a big priority.
Most importantly, I want it to run smoothly.
I do not intend to overclock my CPU or GPU, like, ever. I’m too much of a casual for this.
tl;tr Open World Games, Multiplayer, Mods, Good Frame per Second, Cool and silent.
CONCLUSION
I’m trying to build a PC [strike]in between 900 and 1000$[/strike] of 1400$ Canadian, more or less.
I’d like you to tell me what parts you’d pick over mines, and the reason, considering my budget and needs.
I’d also like to hear about your issues with these parts/products.
More precisely, I’m not too sure about the GTX 1060. What do you think of it?
I’ve already talk about the fans configuration, but here’s a reminder.
Thank you a lot for your future answers.
It’s my first time building a PC, but not my first time gaming on one. I’ve done my homework on the fabulous but exhausting world of PC Building, but I’m sure I still got a lot to learn.
PS: I’ll do my very best, but English isn’t my first language.
SPECS OF THE CURRENT BUILD
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 Quad-core (LGA1150 3.5 Ghz 6MB L3 Cache 22nm) Gen 4 280$ CAN
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 (1506 MHz Core Clock, 8008 MHz Memory Clock) 430$ CAN
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Socket 1150 Intel Z97 Express Chipset; Dual Channel DDR3 180$ CAN
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2x8) DDR3 1600 MHz 100$ CAN
HDD: WD Blue 1TB 64$ CAN
SDD: Kingston HyperX FURY 120 GB 500MB/s Read&Write 70$ CAN
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart Power 550W 80Plus Bronze Certified 73$ CAN
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Direct Heat Pipe 45$ CAN
Wireless Wi-Fi adapter: TP-Link L300* 300Mbps 25$ CAN
Case (Mid-Tower): Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 75$ CAN
DVD Drive: LG Internal 24x DVD-Writer OEM 25$ CAN
Case Fans: Enermax T.B. SILENCE UCTB12 120mm (x2) 20$ CAN
*I can’t use an Ethernet wire.
These offers were all found on Canada Computers. If you ever had issues with this store, I’d like to hear them. I’ve also shopped for a PC setup (monitor, headset, speakers, keyboard, etc.), but I will not require your help with these. If you want them, you may ask.
I will be using Windows 10, and will install it with a DVD.
MY NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS
I am trying to build a mid-range gaming PC.
I’d like to play open world games such as the Bethesda games or The Witcher Series, on ultra if possible in my cost range (Not necessarily Wild Hunt). I enjoy heavy-modding. I also want to play survival games online such as Rust or Day Z Standalone. I use to be a Minecraft player, and modded Minecraft like FeedTheBeast is a possibility.
I was playing on a laptop before, so there was a lot of overheating. I don’t ever want to have these problems again. That’s why effective cooling is one of my priorities. I’d like your advice on what case fans configuration I should set. I was thinking of one intake at the bottom, one outtake at the top (the two Enermax fans), one intake at the front and one outtake at the rear (the two included fans).
I chose silent fans for the sake of my family at night, Notice this is not a big priority.
Most importantly, I want it to run smoothly.
I do not intend to overclock my CPU or GPU, like, ever. I’m too much of a casual for this.
tl;tr Open World Games, Multiplayer, Mods, Good Frame per Second, Cool and silent.
CONCLUSION
I’m trying to build a PC [strike]in between 900 and 1000$[/strike] of 1400$ Canadian, more or less.
I’d like you to tell me what parts you’d pick over mines, and the reason, considering my budget and needs.
I’d also like to hear about your issues with these parts/products.
More precisely, I’m not too sure about the GTX 1060. What do you think of it?
I’ve already talk about the fans configuration, but here’s a reminder.
Thank you a lot for your future answers.
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