First PC build, need advice.

Michael_460 · Nov 15, 2016

I wanted to know if this build is good. I want to play and stream overwatch most of the time. This is gonna be my first build and I'm looking forward to it. Not looking to spend more then the 1200 budget. Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=3TRFSTUE9HNHP

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2016

PSU is not very good. I would recommend an i7 for gaming, and streaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H170 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($70.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.42 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($393.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1107.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 10:17 EST-0500

Mxhawthy · Nov 15, 2016

logainofhades :

I agree with this build suggestion from Logain, apart from the PSU. Corsair CXM are really low-budget, poorly made units, and is no better than the EVGA SuperNova. There is a highly regarded 'PSU list' on this site, which can really help with choosing good quality units. Here's the link, and Corsair CXM is under "Tier Four": http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I would recommend this Seasonic PSU: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TgW9TW/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii520bronze

It's got plenty of Wattage for Logain's build, as you won't be Overclocking, or SLI. It's also fully modular, so less cabling means it'll be much easier to manage. Also, Seasonic make just about the best PSUs on the planet

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2016

You are wrong about the PSU. The new CX450m/550m/650m are actually pretty decent units. They are a different platform than the old CX line. The CX650m earned an editor approved badge, from THG review. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-cx650m-psu,4770-11.html

Michael_460 · Nov 15, 2016

So basically I should go with logains build and I'll be good to run and stream overwatch smoothly?

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2016

You will have no problems with Overwatch, and that build. http://www.techspot.com/review/1180-overwatch-benchmarks/

Mxhawthy · Nov 15, 2016

logainofhades :

Ah, I was unaware that there was a new range of CXM units. I'm glad to hear the new ones are better. You learn something new every day

Edit: Can you be sure that if you order one, you will get a new unit? I assume Corsair will be trying to sell-off their old stock first...

Michael_460 · Nov 15, 2016

logainofhades :

And streaming and playing right?

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2016

Mxhawthy :

The new ones have a black and white label, like the RMx does. Also there were not any x50 units below the CX750m. The 750m and 850m, are same platform, as the old ones, but have been given a refresh of some better components. The new ones also have the new label color. http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=486

logainofhades · Nov 15, 2016

Michael_460 :

Yea, should be no problem.

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