Recommendations on Parts (First Build)

chrisgirouxx · Nov 7, 2016

Here's my current build:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/CM2m3F

I'm trying to find a way to potentially downsize my build or minimize the cost without drastically affecting performance. Is there anything I should change to accomplish this? Any other comments would be appreciated.

I currently have the RX 480 in my build but I may switch to a GTX 1060. Feel free to comment on that also.

Note* The list is in CAD not USD, and includes all components including software and accessories.

WildCard999 · Nov 7, 2016

Poor PSU quality and do you need two SSD's? IMO better off to get one 240gb SSD & 1TB for storage.

Cheaper build without sacrificing performance or quality of parts.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/J8wc4C

geofelt · Nov 7, 2016

Some suggestions:
1. Use a cheaper I3-6100. It is an excellent mid range gamer.
This review shows it compares favorably to even a I5-6600:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10543/the-skylake-core-i3-51w-cpu-review-i3-6320-6300-6100-tested

2. If you use a discrete graphics card, fast ram is not helpful.
I like the lpx ram, but a 2 x 4gb lit of 2133 will work equally well.
Here is a report on ram speed scaling for skylake:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1478-page1.html

3. Love 500gb for a windows SSD. If you need more than 500gb, then consider a hard drive for bulk storage that you can add later.
I would not buy any ssd other than Samsung or Intel. If you really need more than 500gb, buy a single 1tb ssd. Performance and endurance would be better.

4. 500w is appropriate for a RX480, or even a GTX1060 or GTX1070.
But, the one you picked is a tier 4 unit on this list:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Look for a tier 1 or 2 unit.
Seasonic is always good, and they usually have promotions around this time of year.
Here is one:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10592396&PID=3938566&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

Trafalgar747 · Nov 7, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($152.50 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($43.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($209.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.94 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card ($309.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.98 @ NCIX)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016 Software ($144.00 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: AOC G2260VWQ6 21.5" 75Hz Monitor ($161.68 @ shopRBC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($54.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1317.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-07 11:08 EST-0500

You can pick up a Windows 10 online from Kinguin for much cheaper. This is a much better power supply, and the Monitor is a FreeSync, which is very nice for gaming.

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