About to build a new PC. Need help to improve it first.

Lumnious Nox · Sep 2, 2016

Hey!

I'm about to build my own PC. But I want to double check the parts before I continue. Also which PSU should I use, because using Outervision's PSU Calculator it gave me a much lower number. My budget is really low, so I want to leave room for upgrading later on.

So how can I improve, future proof, and maybe even reduce the price of the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/3ry2m8

Thanks a lot,
I appreciate you.

turkey3_scratch · Sep 2, 2016

Fantastic build! I wouldn't change anything. That's the best PSU in that price range, keep it.

Chugalug_ · Sep 2, 2016

Not quite.
Part selection is good, but overpriced.
You also haven't included a case.
Get this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman ZM-T1 PLUS MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $427.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-02 20:34 EDT-0400

Lumnious Nox · Sep 2, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it. But I have a couple questions:

How come the H110M-A/M.2 is the same as the H110M-A but has M.2 support, yet, is cheaper?
Also, why did you go with Ripjaws V instead of HyperX Fury?

Thanks again!

Lumnious Nox · Sep 2, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

Thanks m8!

Chugalug_ · Sep 2, 2016

Lumnious Nox :

No problem!

It is the same as your build more or less but is $20 cheaper and includes a case!

I went with the Ripjaws V kit as it will perform essentially the same as both the HyperX Fury and Corsair LPX kits.
I generally just filter by capacity and format (1x8GB in this case) and select whichever one of these is cheapest, as they are all high quality kits.
If it is a third world country for example, or somewhere where pricing is poor the lowest I would go is the G.Skill Aegis series, as anything lower like the Avexir budget or Team Dark kits isn't great.
With an RX460 you can run this build fine with a 250w PSU for example, but in that lower range it is hard to find good quality PSUs that have all the necessary components like power plugs and non-budget options, hence why i've gone for the CX450M, as it is a good quality unit and offers some level of upgradability.
With the motherboard, it's simple.
Pricing is all over the place, and stores never keep stuff accurate, or have sales!

It is a good quality option that is just the same as what you chose but with M.2 support pretty much.
I hope this clears it up!

Lumnious Nox · Sep 2, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Lumnious Nox :

No problem!

It is the same as your build more or less but is $20 cheaper and includes a case!

I went with the Ripjaws V kit as it will perform essentially the same as both the HyperX Fury and Corsair LPX kits.
I generally just filter by capacity and format (1x8GB in this case) and select whichever one of these is cheapest, as they are all high quality kits.
If it is a third world country for example, or somewhere where pricing is poor the lowest I would go is the G.Skill Aegis series, as anything lower like the Avexir budget or Team Dark kits isn't great.
With an RX460 you can run this build fine with a 250w PSU for example, but in that lower range it is hard to find good quality PSUs that have all the necessary components like power plugs and non-budget options, hence why i've gone for the CX450M, as it is a good quality unit and offers some level of upgradability.
With the motherboard, it's simple.
Pricing is all over the place, and stores never keep stuff accurate, or have sales!

It is a good quality option that is just the same as what you chose but with M.2 support pretty much.
I hope this clears it up!

Ok Great! Thanks for informing me, you were very helpful!

Lumnious Nox · Sep 2, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Lumnious Nox :

No problem!

It is the same as your build more or less but is $20 cheaper and includes a case!

I went with the Ripjaws V kit as it will perform essentially the same as both the HyperX Fury and Corsair LPX kits.
I generally just filter by capacity and format (1x8GB in this case) and select whichever one of these is cheapest, as they are all high quality kits.
If it is a third world country for example, or somewhere where pricing is poor the lowest I would go is the G.Skill Aegis series, as anything lower like the Avexir budget or Team Dark kits isn't great.
With an RX460 you can run this build fine with a 250w PSU for example, but in that lower range it is hard to find good quality PSUs that have all the necessary components like power plugs and non-budget options, hence why i've gone for the CX450M, as it is a good quality unit and offers some level of upgradability.
With the motherboard, it's simple.
Pricing is all over the place, and stores never keep stuff accurate, or have sales!

It is a good quality option that is just the same as what you chose but with M.2 support pretty much.
I hope this clears it up!

Oh, actually one more thing. Can I go with an ATX instead of mATX case? Doesn't ATX have better airflow since it's less crowded?

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