Finalizing my build parts, looking for feedback/compatibility check.

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Ok, so after a lot of searching, I've managed to (almost) finalize my build. I am doing this last check to ensure that I've made the right choices and won't run into unpleasant surprises along the way. The aim is to play GTA V/ArmA 3 (and maybe a few 2017-2019 titles if possible - if I see anything I like) at medium/high settings with >=30FPS. Do not plan on upgrading/OCing. My parts are as follows:

CPU: i5 6500
GPU: ASUS GTX 1050 2GB (EX-GTX1050-2G)
Mobo: ASRock B150M-HDV or MSI B150M Pro-VD (more on this later)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 1x8GB DDR4-2400MHz (CMK8GX4M1A2400C16)
HDD: WD10EZEX
Case: Cooler Master K280 mid-tower (RC-K280-KKN1)
PSU: EVGA Supernova GS 650W 80+ Gold (220-GS-0650-V1)
Optical drive: Samsung DVD-RW SH-224GB/BEBE SATA

I want to know what you guys think of it. It's not supposed to be the perfect build, so please don't make alternative recommendations unless your proposal can offer significant improvement without increasing costs or in case you see a major flaw. Also, I would like to know if you see any compatibility issues with my parts; I'm a little bit of a novice, so there's a chance I may have missed something that could lead to problems (though hopefully not). Finally, I am not sure which of the two mobos I should pick - I made a thread about it, but I only got one reply, and that was in favor of the MSI, so I'd like some feedback on this as well.

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The GTX1050, and even the 1050ti, are weak relative to the i5's performance. I can understand wanting to start with the more powerful cpu, but you're likely to want a video card upgrade sooner than later. Of course, this combo would easily give you what you're asking for "medium/high settings with >=30FPS" so it'll be fine for a while.
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It's a solid build. For gaming, you would be better off getting an i3 6100 and putting that extra $80ish into the video card. You could probably get a GTX1060 without raising the total cost of the build. Either B150 motherboard will be fine. Any of them would be fine. Just make sure you stay with a DDR4 compatible model. 2x4GB RAm would be better for about the same price, but this is not a huge deal. Also, that psu is great, but there is no reason to get one so expensive. I think the Seasonic S12II 520w Bronze would be perfectly fine for way cheaper.
 
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myusernamesucks

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Thanks for your response. I've actually given a lot of thought to the CPU thing, and for me it basically comes down to the fact that a) I'm afraid this option could bottleneck a GPU like that, at least in future games, and b) I have some concerns about a CPU with only 2 physical cores, and since I don't understand much of this, I want to be on the safe side of things. Better have it and not need it, basically. I might go with dual-channel RAM, it's just that it's a little more expensive and I'm trying to keep the costs down in any way possible, so I'll see about that. As for the PSU, again I have to kind of err on the side of caution (different people have told me different things), but it's also a matter of availability, as Seasonic was actually my original choice, but the 520/620 models are no longer available from the store that I'm going to buy my parts from.

Overall, I don't know if it's worth it going over the whole CPU ordeal again...I can definitely look into the rest of the stuff though. I might consider a 1050Ti as well, especially if a cheaper PSU becomes available again.

Thanks for answering.
 
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The GTX1050, and even the 1050ti, are weak relative to the i5's performance. I can understand wanting to start with the more powerful cpu, but you're likely to want a video card upgrade sooner than later. Of course, this combo would easily give you what you're asking for "medium/high settings with >=30FPS" so it'll be fine for a while.
 
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myusernamesucks

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I definitely see your point about the CPU/GPU imbalance. Perhaps I could consider a GPU upgrade if I deem it necessary later on down the line. In any case, however, since it will suffice for my current demands, I'd say I can't really go wrong with it for now. Thanks for responding again, unless someone else has anything additional to offer with regards to parts/compatibility, I can go on and order the parts now.
 
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