Building a PC - Should I get an SSD and CPU Cooler?

kylecb · Aug 24, 2016

Hi guys,

I'm building a new gaming PC (mainly want to play Overwatch), and have a couple of questions.

A. Build: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/kylecb/saved/#view=m66nTW

B. Questions:

1. Will an SSD make a big difference in terms of performance? I.e. in your opinion is it worth the extra money?

2. Also, should I get a CPU cooler for the i5-6500? Seems to be a good one for about $35, so if it will help the computer last longer and run smoother then I don't mind spending that bit more money.

Thanks!

P.S. Thanks to Mike3k24 for already answering a ton of my questions!

Mike3k24 · Aug 24, 2016

1. If you plan to overclock then get a better mobo. If not just bump the CPU down to a 6500.
2. Your gpu will depend on what game do you plan to play?

kylecb · Aug 24, 2016

Mike3k24 :

1. I don't plan on overclocking. So it's not worth the extra $50ish for the better CPU?
2. Right now I mainly want to play Overwatch. Obviously it would be great if I could play other new games that come out over the next couple of years too, but I don't know how realistic that is on a budget.

Thanks for the input! Much appreciated.

Mike3k24 · Aug 24, 2016

You also would not need an after market cooler for the i5 6500. And yeah you'll get some good frame rates. But I'd suggest mag d looking into a 970, 470, 480, 1060 if it fits the budget

Mike3k24 · Aug 24, 2016

Here's a 470 with your build the price only goes up $16
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($255.98 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($68.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 470 4GB Triple X Video Card ($269.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Topower 900W 80+ Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 OEM 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212HHE-F00 120.1 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Delta Electronics AFB1212HHE-F00 120.1 CFM 120mm Fan (Purchased For $0.00)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse (Purchased For $0.00)
Headphones: Astro A30 7.1 Channel Headset (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $712.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 23:16 EDT-0400

Themastererr · Aug 24, 2016

OverWatch is very GPU based. Putting emphasis on the GPU in your build would make more sense if you play these types of games.

kylecb · Aug 24, 2016

It looks like the 3 better GPUs you mentioned (480, 970 and 1060) are all similar price range... do you recommend one of them over the others?

Thanks for the help guys!

Mike3k24 · Aug 25, 2016

Id recommend the 480 over the 970 and if you're interested in crossfire go with the 480. Otherwise If the price is right for the 1060 then I'd get it

Deleted member 1267329 · Aug 25, 2016

why would you need 900w psu? I think 550w could do the job.

Mike3k24 · Aug 25, 2016

He said he already has it

kylecb · Aug 25, 2016

There are like 30 GPUs on pcpartpicker that use GeForce GTX 1060 chipset... they seem to range in price by like $70 - is there one that's better than the others, or how does it work? Same for the other ones (ex. Radeon RX 480).

Thanks again for all the help Mike!

Mike3k24 · Aug 25, 2016

They're all really around the same performance. If you go with the 1060 I recommend the evga version. For the 480 I'd suggest either the Xfx one, msi, or gigabyte model.

kylecb · Aug 26, 2016

Awesome, thanks again Mike - you're the man. Gonna get the EVGA 1060 because it's pretty much the same price as the 480 and others.

Mike3k24 · Aug 26, 2016

Sounds good my man. Make sure to choose a solution if you feel like your question was answered.

kylecb · Aug 26, 2016

For sure, planning to - just making sure I have it all figured out lol.

I just thought it through, and I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and get a new PSU and hard drive as well, because I don't really have a lot of faith in those 8 year old ones.

Final question: I'm thinking I may as well get a CPU cooler - there's a highly rated Cooler Master one for $34...I'm assuming it will make the CPU last longer and run smoother? Opinions?

Mike3k24 · Aug 26, 2016

Yes it is recommended to fit in some newer parts. Your hard drive likely has 5400rpm. And PSU is crucial to your PC. And if you'd like a cooler (which is t really necessary for your build) than the cooler master one is a good one. I'd even recommend the cooler master 212 evo. It's a great a great cooler at a good price. It will make your CPU run cooler but you won't really have to worry about your CPU getting hot because you won't be overclocking. Still a good option maybe if you plan on overclocking in the future.

kylecb · Aug 26, 2016

Awesome, thanks man. I guess I will pass on the CPU cooler for now, I can always get one later on if needed.

I appreciate your help so much... it's so overwhelming trying to navigate through all the details of building a computer.

Mike3k24 · Aug 27, 2016

Your welcome my friend. I love to help people out as much as I can!

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