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So after researching I ended up with this build, which should give me good performance for gaming at 1080p and other more casual things:
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($139.99 @ B&H)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($21.99 @ Best Buy)

But then I saw a video of a cheaper build that also uses a GTX 1060:
CPU - Intel Core i5-6500: http://amzn.to/2cQKIZp
MOBO - MSI H170M Pro: http://amzn.to/2cmewRL
RAM - Corsair 3000MHz C15: http://amzn.to/2cQKLUR
GPU - Gigabyte 1060 Windforce OC: http://amzn.to/2cAoknm
STORAGE - WD 1TB 7200 RPM: http://amzn.to/2ddQpli
CASE - Corsair SPEC-M2: http://amzn.to/2cGaKnI
PSU - EVGA 600W B1 80+ BRONZE: http://amzn.to/2cOAkmj


The second build would save me a lot of money (at the expense of an SSD), but since I don't really know how to compare these two I decided to ask for help. Is it worth it to spend more and get my build, or go budget and get the one from the video? Thanks in advance!
 
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You could get better performance for around $100 more than your current parts list. Adding up your price list for the main pc components (minus os and peripherals) it came to $1054, this is $1140. It keeps the i5 6600k, 16gb ram etc but upgrades to a gtx 1070 gpu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Reeven Justice 82.1 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($42.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($77.99 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850...
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Those builds are sort of similar but have a lot of variation. Of course build 1 is more expensive, it uses a higher performance motherboard, k series cpu, has a top notch air cooler, a solid power supply, a nicer case, double the ram and an ssd. In that regard they couldn't be more different and only seem to share the 1060.

It would help to know budget (and location, US, Canada etc since parts cost/availability can vary), intended uses etc. One I'd consider a cadillac i5 build, the other a base model build. It might be possible to improve the second build and still reduce the cost from the first build depending on what aspects are important to you. Pure performance, case aesthetics and that sort of thing.
 
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Well, as I said, I intend to use it for gaming at 1080p, hopefully around 60 FPS, and more casual things like web browsing, watching videos and whatnot. I'd like to have room for multitasking, too, as I tend to have at least 10 tabs open on my browser and I don't like having to close something in order to make sure a game runs well.

In short, I'd think the ram and the ssd are both required, as is the 1060. I don't really care too much about case aesthetics, although I wouldn't really like having a downright ugly case. My budget isn't really a fixed amount, but if I could get roughly the same performance as the first build for cheaper that'd be nice. What do you advise?
 
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You could get better performance for around $100 more than your current parts list. Adding up your price list for the main pc components (minus os and peripherals) it came to $1054, this is $1140. It keeps the i5 6600k, 16gb ram etc but upgrades to a gtx 1070 gpu.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Reeven Justice 82.1 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($42.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($77.99 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($394.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1140.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Switching out the 1070 for the 1060 you originally listed would drop the price to around $1000. If you don't plan to overclock and would rather go with an i5 6500 even with an inexpensive aftermarket cooler better than the stock cooler you could keep the gtx 1070 and stay about $10 under your original 1060 build without sacrificing ram, ssd or anything else.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($77.99 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($394.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1042.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-13 01:50 EDT-0400

Neither of these builds are absolute musts, they use decent quality parts and keep the perks you wanted like 16gb ram and ssd along with a solid case and quality psu. Just variations of cpu/mobo and cooler between the unlocked i5 for overclocking and locked i5.

There's nothing wrong with the 1060 but since your original budget was around $1050 it's an example of how switching a few parts around like going with the i5 6500 and h170 board, dropping the nh-d14, there's room to work a more powerful gpu into the mix if that's something you were interested in. Or stick with the 1060 and save a bit. The i5 6500 with h170 board (no overclocking) and gtx 1060 would get you close to $900 without giving up the extra ram and ssd you wanted.
 
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I really love this. I think I'll keep the first build you mentioned, I didn't expect to end up getting a 1070 instead, haha. Thank you both a lot for your help!
^^

Question, would I need a wireless network adapter for that build? I still get confused when thinking about that :s
 
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