PC Build Thoughts?

Remkz · Sep 29, 2016

So i'm new to Building a PC. :??:

This is what i'm looking at at the moment.

Motherboard: ASUS Z170-A LGA 1151

RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 6 MB Skylake Quad-Core 2.7 GHz LGA 1151

Graphics Card: MSI Radeon RX 480

SSD: ADATA Premier SP550 2.5" 480GB

Would like to know if this is considered a good build and if everything is compatible.

Mr Kagouris · Sep 29, 2016

Looks good, but got a bit of advice:

I'd recommend bumping the CPU to an i5 6500 as it offers a more than significant performance boost for very little money.

ADATA SP550 aren't the best SSDs to put it mildly. I'd recommend an OCZ Trion 150 or a Samsung 750 Evo instead.

What PSU will you be using?

Remkz · Sep 29, 2016

Mr Kagouris :

Not sure atm. really dont know how much watts i will need looking at around 750 watts

Jonathan Cave · Sep 29, 2016

It's a good 1080p gaming build.

The CPU can be upgraded to the 6500 as already mentioned. You don't need a 750w PSU - a 500W is more than adequate.

Remkz · Sep 29, 2016

Jonathan Cave :

So everything is compatible with is motherboard? The 6500 isn't much more then the 6400 i will probably go with the 6500 Then.

Mr Kagouris · Sep 29, 2016

Yes, everything is compatible. For the PSU an inexpensive choice would be a Corsair CX M (the gray ones, NOT the green ones which are the junk CX). They are pretty decent and have presentable cables, also come with decent warranty. Recommend something around 500-600W for this build.

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