Need help reducing the cost in my gaming pc build

superman2233 · Sep 14, 2016

Hello, im planning to build a gaming pc and the total cost is 925 us dollars, i wanted to know if you have any ideas how to lower the cost by changing parts that dont make big of a difference.

I already have a HDD, SSD and a case for the build.

The parts that i have planned to buy for the build are:

- i5 6600k
- ASUS Z170-A motherboard
- 16gb of ddr4 ram 2400mhz (G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series)
- evga 700b bronze 80+ power supply (i know i dont need 700w, but the difference between the 600w and 700w power supply is only 5 usd.)
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler
- GTX 1070 (gigabyte) (GV-N1070WF2OC-8GD)

superman2233 · Sep 14, 2016

And also.. are this components compatible with each other? or am i missing any component?

WildCard999 · Sep 14, 2016

-1070 down to a 1060 6gb.
-Non-K CPU & B150 MB.
-8gb of RAM instead of 16gb (4 slots on MB for eventual upgrade to 16gb).

You should get a better quality PSU, the good EVGA models are the B2,G2,GS,P2,PS & T2 models. Also if you get a non-K CPU you shouldn't need that aftermarket cooler.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kXR89W

drjiga · Sep 14, 2016

try to experiment with this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

mcconkeymike · Sep 14, 2016

It looks like everything should be compatible and should make you a pretty decent system. As for shaving cost, the only thing that I would do besides smaller power supply (I know you said that is only like $5) is maybe drop down to 8gb RAM since 16gb isn't typically needed for gaming.

Aeacus · Sep 14, 2016

Composed a pcpp with your original parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/nWsCd6

And a little bit cheaper while maintaining OC ability: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/NHwXkT

Savings are about $60.
Switched out PSU to a much better one and you can add more RAM later on.

TheTower12345 · Sep 14, 2016

The majority of the cost is from the video card. It makes up about half of your total cost alone. I would reduce it from a GTX 1070 to maybe a GTX 1060 or the Radeon R9 390. That should cut the price by around 200 USD. Also, don't get a bronze efficiency PSU, those aren't that good at supplying adequate power if you are planning on overclocking.

superman2233 · Sep 15, 2016

Aeacus :

Thanks for your help, but changing a part for one that has reputation of being DOA (that motherboard) is not an option, because i live outside the us, and if i take the parts back to my country to build the computer and one of the components is broken would be an awful surprise.
Also, why did you swap the power supply for one more expensive?

Aeacus · Sep 15, 2016

superman2233 :

Switched out the Gigabyte to an Asus.

Pcpp list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/QQTxHN

But if you like to get the cheapest Z-series mobo, then get ASRock Z170A-X1.
link: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9GL7YJ/asrock-motherboard-z170ax1

As far as PSU goes and when you plan OC, atleast Tier two PSU is needed, preferably Tier one.
PSU Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

That Seasonic i picked out is Tier two PSU. Reliable and one of the best choises when you have limited budget.
Your EVGA is Tier three PSU. Not the best quality though.

superman2233 · Sep 16, 2016

Aeacus :

superman2233 :

Switched out the Gigabyte to an Asus.

Pcpp list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/QQTxHN

But if you like to get the cheapest Z-series mobo, then get ASRock Z170A-X1.
link: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9GL7YJ/asrock-motherboard-z170ax1

As far as PSU goes and when you plan OC, atleast Tier two PSU is needed, preferably Tier one.
PSU Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

That Seasonic i picked out is Tier two PSU. Reliable and one of the best choises when you have limited budget.
Your EVGA is Tier three PSU. Not the best quality though.

What do you think about this one compared to the one you recommended?: link

Aeacus · Sep 16, 2016

superman2233 :

Seasonic M12II-620 is discontinued product. M12II series got replaced with M12II EVO series. While S12II-620 is ongoing product.

Differences between those two:
Dimensions: M12II - 20mm longer
Fan bearing: M12II - double ball bearing; S12II fluid dynamic bearing (quieter)
Modularity: M12II - semi modular; S12II - fully wired
Work hours: M12II - 100.000 hours; S12II - 150.000 hours
Cable type: M12II - webbed color cables; S12II - flat black cables
Electrical protections: M12II - missing the UVP that S12II has

Specs,
M12II-620: https://seasonic.com/product/m12ii-620-gm/
S12II-620: https://seasonic.com/product/s12ii-620/

superman2233 · Sep 16, 2016

Aeacus :

superman2233 :

Seasonic M12II-620 is discontinued product. M12II series got replaced with M12II EVO series. While S12II-620 is ongoing product.

Differences between those two:
Dimensions: M12II - 20mm longer
Fan bearing: M12II - double ball bearing; S12II fluid dynamic bearing (quieter)
Modularity: M12II - semi modular; S12II - fully wired
Work hours: M12II - 100.000 hours; S12II - 150.000 hours
Cable type: M12II - webbed color cables; S12II - flat black cables
Electrical protections: M12II - missing the UVP that S12II has

Specs,
M12II-620: https://seasonic.com/product/m12ii-620-gm/
S12II-620: https://seasonic.com/product/s12ii-620/

So.. the S12II-620 is the best choice... i will get that one then, thanks.

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