Looking For Opinions On A New Build Under 1000$

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

This is the current gaming build I am looking at:
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/gfTwcc
Currently I have a 900p monitor, but am upgrading to 1080 or 1440 soon. Price is strictly under 1000$, but, of course, less is better. Just looking for any opinions on the build (first one) and appreciate any tips or tricks! If any more information is needed ask!

Isokolon · Aug 30, 2016

this is a nice build!

the case fan is not recommended for horizontal mounting, if you mount it vertically you should be fine though
you should invest in a 250GB SSD along with that build, Sandisk or Samsung would be nice

ryguybuddy · Aug 30, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.56 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($279.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ B&H)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $994.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 19:06 EDT-0400

This fits in a overclockable processor with your original GPU and core components. I recommend going with a OCZ TRION 240GB SSD for $20 more than your HDD because the speed is just so much faster. I didn't include it in this build because it would go over, but you can get only 8GB of RAM and an SSD instead, I recommend that.

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

Thanks! I will make sure and keep the fan situation in mind. I put that on there if I needed that, if case does not have adequate cooling. I am not bothered by waiting 30 seconds more for startup, and will not turn it on and off a bunch. I do want to maybe get an SSD sometime though.

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

I do want to overclock, but that hurts the bank a bit more. May consider getting the 6600k since its only a bit more expensive.

Chugalug_ · Aug 30, 2016

I can do you even better on that budget.

An i5 6600k is unnecessary in this price range, better to go for a 6500 and a 1070.
I've gone for a white and black theme here, also includes an good 240GB SSD, and a GTX 1070.
Much better than the above build in terms of performance.
Edit: just realised you needed windows included in the budget, i'll edit it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($429.00 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1024.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 19:56 EDT-0400

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

I like that build chugalug, but keep in mind optical drive and Windows 10.

Chugalug_ · Aug 30, 2016

Yeah, I edited it into my post, forgot about it! ^.^
Here is the updated version.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($429.00 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1024.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 19:56 EDT-0400

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

What advantages does the 1070 actually have for over 100$ more? I would like to play almost everything on ultra 60fps, does 1060 not allow me to do that.

Chugalug_ · Aug 30, 2016

Not necessarily.
It struggles to max out more graphically intensive stuff at 60fps like The Witcher, or GTA V due to anti-aliasing.
For $30 more you get 50% more performance.

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

30$ more? 1060 is 290$ and the 1070 is 430$, that is a huge difference? And is 50% actually realistic?

Isokolon · Aug 30, 2016

at 1080p/60Hz the 6GB 1060 will do
if you got the cash going for the 1070 won't hurt and gives you the possibility to eventually upgrade your display at a later time.
you should be getting 60fps in any game ultra with the 1060 that has been released until now.
with the 1070 you should be getting 60fps in any game that will be released until....idk June 2017?
it brings extra power which you don't need at the moment but could be needing in a year or two from now.

if money is an issue, the 1060 is fine
if you can afford it with a good conscious the 1070 won't hurt
right now the difference between a 1060 and a 1070 at 1080p are ~20-25fps

Chugalug_ · Aug 30, 2016

Kyottee :

I'm talking about the difference between our BUILDS, not the cards.
Note he has put in a 1060 for $994, while i've put in a 1070 in a $1024 build.
40-50% is entirely realistic.
If you want a 1060 build I can put together one for cheaper with similar stuff to that mentioned above with the same or better performance.

Kyottee · Aug 30, 2016

I would like that chugalug, I am not buying that case, which makes a big price difference. I don't know if I can make the decision to get 1070, 1060 was a bit of stretch to begin with.

Chugalug_ · Aug 30, 2016

No problems, enjoy!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($279.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $875.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-30 20:27 EDT-0400

ryguybuddy · Aug 30, 2016

Chugalug_ :

hey Chugalug_, I like our builds and I only think you might have wanted to sink some extra $ into a H170 board. Otherwise it comes down to if he wants to overclock or not.

Chugalug_ · Aug 31, 2016

Not great value, typically the decent H170 boards are at the $100 price point and above.
The best value will be with a B150 board like the one I mentioned, just because a budget is there, doesn't mean it necessarily has to be spent!

Also H170 boards can't OC, that's only Z170 boards.
I'm not sure what you mean by this in the context of your message: "Otherwise it comes down to if he wants to overclock or not."

ryguybuddy · Aug 31, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Well I meant if he wants to OC he would want to go with a build similar to mine. I know only Z170 can OC.

Chugalug_ · Aug 31, 2016

Yeah, of course!

That's why the option is there.

Kyottee · Aug 31, 2016

I would like to OC, but I am not spending over $1000.

logainofhades · Aug 31, 2016

Overclocking isn't worth it, when it affects how much you can spend, on GPU. For a gaming rig, graphics card is much more important. I would rather have an SSD, at this point, that overclocking, also.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($134.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.99 @ B&H)
Total: $995.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-31 16:26 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Aug 31, 2016

You pay a little more than $1000 here, but you get a 1070, which is about 40-50% faster than a 1060.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($38.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($429.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1019.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-31 17:58 EDT-0400

logainofhades · Aug 31, 2016

Hey chug, b150 doesn't support ram speeds beyond 2133.

Chugalug_ · Aug 31, 2016

logainofhades :

Yeah, I know.

I filter by price, select 2x8GB and choose a quality kit based on lowest price.
2400MHz happened to be cheaper than 2133MHz.
It is just higher binned RAM, and will default to 2133MHz regardless, so no problems there.

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