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livia29

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Hello, I am ready to go ahead and purchase this build. It's mostly for gaming, school work and web browsing. I can't really increase the cost much further because with taxes this is already going to put it above budget. So how does this look? I want to go ahead and buy this today.

Also, how would I go about installing Windows 10 without an optical drive? Do all copies of windows come with a USB as well? Do I need to buy an external drive? I'm kind of lost on this so any advice would be appreciated as well. Thanks.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($39.99)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($250.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G213 PRODIGY Wired Gaming Keyboard ($67.58 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($35.91)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($35.95)
Total: $1290.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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weberdarren97

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I've made some changes to your build to include higher quality components. Unfortunately, this drove the total price up so I switched you from the GTX 1060 to the 1050 ti to save on the budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($139.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($250.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G213 PRODIGY Wired Gaming Keyboard ($67.58 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($35.91)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($35.95)
Total: $1242.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 13:33 EST-0500
 
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weberdarren97

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As far as the installation issue, you have a few options.

1. You can get an external DVD drive.

2. You can get an internal drive and connect it via SATA and simply remove it when you're done. It's okay to set these on wooden and tile floors, but you'll want to lay down a piece of paper if you're working on carpet.

3. You can buy the DVD and key from the source in PCPartPicker but simply not use the disk. Just download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool onto a computer that's already running with Windows on it and create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 10 onto your new system. You will need to install the Home version since the key you plan to buy is for Windows 10 Home.
 
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for $1300, we cam probably do better than a 1060

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($379.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.70 @ My Choice Software)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 25.0" 60Hz Monitor ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Logitech Z213 7W 2.1ch Speakers ($24.69 @ Amazon)
Total: $1292.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 13:39 EST-0500

this doubles your memory. gives you a 1070 and a 1440p screen, doubles your hdd space and a slightly larger ssd in a smaller itx build with built in wi-fi
 
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livia29

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For option 3, can it be any flashdrive?

And is the 1050ti a decent card? How much of a downgrade is it from the 1060?

Thanks!
 
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livia29

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Ouch. Yeah, I think I would like to stay with the 1060.
 
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livia29

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Holy crap that is awesome! I am able to get it for free! Thanks for the link :D I'm guessing Windows 10 Education is just about the same as Home, just with some extra features?

 
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livia29

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I will definitely do this! Thank you so much for all of this info!
 
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weberdarren97

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Now that the price of Windows is out of the way, let's up your hardware.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($87.03 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.88 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($250.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech G213 PRODIGY Wired Gaming Keyboard ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($35.91)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($35.95)
Total: $1282.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 19:49 EST-0500
 
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livia29

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Alright so how is this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150 PC Mate ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.64 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($0.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($219.00)
Keyboard: Logitech G213 PRODIGY Wired Gaming Keyboard ($57.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($35.91)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($35.95)
Total: $1218.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 21:20 EST-0500
 
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weberdarren97

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That's alright, although the stock heatsink that comes with the CPU will be significantly louder than the Hyper 212X.

The power supply you chose is great.
 
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livia29

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That's ok, if it gets too annoying I'll deal with it then. So this is good to buy? I won't need anything else will I?

 
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weberdarren97

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Assuming you have an outlet to plug it into and some way of getting online, you're good to go. I'm just messing with you because your question wasn't very specific at all. This build includes all the components necessary to a build that doesn't include premium lighting or liquid cooling.
 
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livia29

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Hahaha ok. Thanks so much for your help! Last question, do you think this is a nice computer?
 
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weberdarren97

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In terms of performance per dollar and component quality vs budget, it's rock solid. It doesn't necessarily appeal to my aesthetic but I have my tastes in high end stuff like $3K+, so I guess it's just me being used to super expensive hardware that makes me say yuck to budget oriented builds.

For the price, you're getting about as much as you can.
 
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livia29

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Lol I'm hoping someday I'll be able to build with that kind of budget. But this will have to do for now. Thanks again for your help!
 
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weberdarren97

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You're welcome.

Be sure to select a Best Answer so that other users viewing your thread can go straight to the solution.
 
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nikoli707

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($188.83 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Logitech Z213 7W 2.1ch Speakers ($24.69 @ Amazon)
Total: $1294.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-13 22:08 EST-0500

you could go 6600k+1070 now for more power, but i think the 6700k+1060 is a decent sacrifice now since in 1-2 years from now you will upgrade the gpu anyways and will have a stout system to accept gtx1080ti tier or above performance.
 
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