Thoughts on my final first PC build?

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

Here are my specs for my final PC build. I would like to upgrade to a quad-core i5, but my budget is $900 and I don't have enough to do that.

Link to the specs: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Rylie/saved/cfht6h

Any thoughts? Upgrades? Incompatibilities?

All feedback appreciated!

-Rylie

Autocrat · Nov 21, 2016

Unless you are overclocking - no need for a CPU cooler. The i3 comes with one already

That PSU makes me a bit nervous, I am not sure how well it performs. Maybe spend a few more bucks to make sure you get one with a reputation for reliability.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

I traded the unnecessary cooler for a much better psu.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/yQTpm8

I'm not sure what you are upgrading from and if you intend to reuse any old parts.

HDD-Mod · Nov 21, 2016

With a budget of 900 dollars you can totally get an i5 6600K and much more.

Check https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap for deals, I saw a 6600K go for 205 today

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

Autocrat :

Are you sure the stock cooler will be good enough? I just don't want my CPU overheating and not performing well.

I will do more research on the PSU and get back to you

As far as the CPU goes, do you know if it will bottleneck the 1050 Ti? The GPU seems a little too powerful for a CPU like the i3-6100.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

HDD-Mod :

I live in Canada, where stuff is not cheap.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

The i3 is very strong. Plenty good enough for a 1050ti.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

CTurbo :

Thanks for that.

No, I am not using any old parts, as my current computer is a laptop, and I will be donating it to my sister.

Are you sure the 450 watt isn't a waste? I will only be using about <200 watts of power.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

You could get so much more for your money if you get a larger case.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

CTurbo :

I would love to, but unfortunately I have divorced parents and would like to bring my PC back and forth from each house. I would hate to leave it at one house, and not have it at the other.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

You could get an i5 AND GTX1060

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.50 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($257.38 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($117.75 @ shopRBC)
Total: $883.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 22:05 EST-0500

This case is still relatively small. No reason you couldn't tote this one around with ease.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

CTurbo :

You could get an i5 AND GTX1060

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.50 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($257.38 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($117.75 @ shopRBC)
Total: $883.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-21 22:05 EST-0500

This case is still relatively small. No reason you couldn't tote this one around with ease.

What are the dimensions? I don't want to lug around a 10 pound case through my house into the car every 2 or 3 days.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

Dimensions (H x W x D)
14.09" x 6.89" x 16.14"
Weight
8.38 lbs.

It's so worth it. You get 2x the performance for the same price.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

CTurbo :

Yeesh, that's quite large. How about a slim Mini-ITX case? Preferably one that can fit into a large backpack.

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

It looks like 13" x 6" x 13" and around 7.5lbs is as small as you're going to get without dropping back to an expensive miniITX motherboard and sacrificing a good bit of performance.

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

Do you happen to have a link to that case?

CTurbo · Nov 21, 2016

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353049&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10592396&PID=3938566&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

and

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147248&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10592396&PID=3938566&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

RylieDetchon · Nov 21, 2016

CTurbo :

Thanks very much! If only there was a cheap case the size of the Alienware Alpha...

HDD-Mod · Nov 22, 2016

https://www.reddit.com/r/hardwareswap/comments/5ef7sk/usami_h_intel_i56600k_w_paypal/

6600K for sale, 180 right now. I'd snap that up quickly.

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