Help with first build (Gaming, not overclocking)

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threehair

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Hi guys, this is my first time building a computer and would like to gather some inputs and advice regarding the build. This is all new to me so please correct me if I'm wrong with anything.

This computer will generally be used for gaming (at high-ultra settings) and I'm not intending to do overclocking. Hopefully this system build is able to last for a good 4-5 years.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/LFPv4C
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: ?
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: ?
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $807.41(as of now)
No fixed budget but trying to keep it less than $1000 with the above 9 components.

I have the following 3 questions:
1. How's this build looking? Any parts that you would replace? Really unsure so I'm very open to suggestions:)
2. Any recommendation for a CPU Cooler and Case to go along with the build? Or do I even need the cooler?
3. Is the PSU at 650W an overkill or acceptable? Estimated wattage rated at 385W by pcpartpicker.com

Thank you! :)
 
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In order to use those DDR4-2400 modules, you would need the Z170 chipset motherboard. Otherwise, in the B150 (H170 / H110) chipsets, the memory modules will scale down to DDR4-2133. To answer your question... no. You would not see a difference between them.

GTX 1070 because you had the budget, and it is a more power card with lower power consumption.
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MB - Z170 is for overclocking or multiple GPUs. Look toward H170 or B150 with 4 memory slots..
CPU COOLER - Not needed when not overclocking. The stock Intel cooler will be fine.
MEM - H170 / B150 is "limited" to DDR4-2133.
SSD - The Samsung is nice. Also consider the Crucial MX300 and Sandisk Z400 / Z400s.
GPU - At that price range I like the 6GB GTX 1060, however you have the budget for the GTX 1070
PSU - Nice, but a bit overpriced. Also, a 550w unit will cover that build pretty easily.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $930.50
 
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Here is the build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus B150 PRO GAMING/AURA ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1019.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-26 14:19 EDT-0400

Went for Pro Gaming Motherboard because it has best feature in B150 series.

GTX1070 is recommended as GTX1060 wont stand a chance at 1080p in some games when settings pushed to max.

Went with that specific PSU because it is 750W which is good for upgrade support and stress free. It is modular and main reason it comes with solid 10Year warranty which means you can use it 2-3 builds without a need of spending for new PSU.
 
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Hi, thanks for the reply:) Can I know if I will feel a significant difference in gaming experience and running of programmes if I use DDR4-2133 instead of DDR4-2400?

And could I know why you chose GTX1070 over RX480? Thanks!
 
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In order to use those DDR4-2400 modules, you would need the Z170 chipset motherboard. Otherwise, in the B150 (H170 / H110) chipsets, the memory modules will scale down to DDR4-2133. To answer your question... no. You would not see a difference between them.

GTX 1070 because you had the budget, and it is a more power card with lower power consumption.
 
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I always recommend a cooler that's not the stock cooler, unless you have no other choice. Noctua makes great coolers, and I just recently bought a Corsair Liquid Cooler H100i V2 that seems to be keeping things nice and chill, but as to how long that cooler will last or perform over time is yet to be determined for me. The Noctua I have is a D14, but you need to find one for your processor regardless of what brand you go with. I would recommend you spend anywhere between $50 or $60 to $100 or so for a cooler. I put most of my money into RAM, Processor, Cooler and Power Supply. Those are generally the most sensitive things or protect the most sensitive things you'll have in your build. Off-brand power supplies and RAM are often a bad way to go.

I highly recommend Ultra Power supplies, but again...I recently bought a Corsair MX 750W PSU that seems to be holding up. Get a modular power supply, so that you can use only the amount of cables needed. As far as cases, at this point, considering your budget, I would recommend a Be Quiet! Base 600 or 800 (gives you more room) or something similar that allows for added room and expansion. As far as the graphics card, pick what you want. I prefer NVidia and I find it's definitely more helpful for some 3D modeling programs I use that can utilize CUDA cores, but it appears that either brand is pretty comparable these days in terms of gaming performance. Radeons have had some problems with drivers in the past, but that seems less of an issue, these days. Don't get caught up in other people's opinions...use them as a guide, but I would recommend you do research and pick what you want.

I always tell folks to think past what you want your computer to be now, so that you have less to deal with and spend later. My last build lasted me 8 years.
 
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