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I need a pc that can have fast load time whil browsing and good fps while gaming budget it $600 the lower the better but still want to get good performance for the price. If this build is able to handle stream let me know. For the build I don't need an os or peripherals
 
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For a "budget build", I think you guys are going overkill on the power supply. A system with these specs should never even draw 250 watts of power under load, so a PSU rated for up to 550 watts is unnecessary. Likewise, while being modular can make cable management a little easier, it tends to add more to the price for what could be handled by a few zip ties. In a budget build, that money would probably be better put toward hardware that can have more of an actual effect on performance, like a...
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FD2Raptor

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This is probably about the best balancing you can get in performance and aesthetic:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.18 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.38 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 470 4GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($161.99 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC DIY-F2-O ATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $586.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-17 08:37 EST-0500

You get an SSD for load time, browsing, etc while an i3+RX470 make for decent fps for 1080p in most titles.
The DIY F2 is straightforward to build in, and the semi-modular Corsair CXM allows you a simpler time routing cables.

For streaming, I believe you'd need an i5 or better.
 
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over by a couple of bucks but...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H270M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Mushkin Essentials 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($47.99 @ Directron)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($194.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1500 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $611.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-17 08:44 EST-0500
 
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You can try browsing the web with a Pentium 4, but it's gonna get unpleasant very quickly the second it run into Flash... or HTML5 video which is most likely h264 based which would need a Core2Duo to properly negotiate ;)

The 1050 Ti is of lower performance bracket compare to the RX470; it's decent enough for 1080p@High, but unless you need the lower power consumption, it's sure to have much less life than the RX470.
 
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For a "budget build", I think you guys are going overkill on the power supply. A system with these specs should never even draw 250 watts of power under load, so a PSU rated for up to 550 watts is unnecessary. Likewise, while being modular can make cable management a little easier, it tends to add more to the price for what could be handled by a few zip ties. In a budget build, that money would probably be better put toward hardware that can have more of an actual effect on performance, like a better graphics card or a larger SSD.

There are other, lower cost options for a PSU that could still be considered decent enough, such as this EVGA 430 W1 100-W1-0430-KR 80+ WHITE 430W, currently on sale for $37 shipped at Newegg, with an additional $10 rebate. With the rebate, that comes to less than half the price, and this unit should be more than capable to handle a system like this. The cords aren't removable, but they're at least wrapped in a nice mesh.


I see you got suggested a slightly higher-powered PSU from the same series, and yeah, that would be another good lower-cost option, particularly if you don't want to deal with a rebate.

In my opinion, I'd go with a GTX 1060 in place of a 1050ti though, as it should provide better performance in newer and upcoming games, particularly if you want to play at higher resolutions, or with graphics settings maxed.

Also, the case in that build is pretty nice, though if you were looking to further reduce costs and are willing to put up with installing things in a smaller space, you could always go with a MicroATX case, as the other two builds here used.
 
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@cryoburner:
Okay, you can save $33 going with that 3rd-rated PSU. Where the heck can those $33 actually be use to make a better performance build?

A GTX 1060 6GB is ~$80 more. A 480/500GB tier SSD is ~$50 more. The cheapest i5 is $70 more.

All you did was giving a bad advice to cut corner on a PC part that is vital to the system stability for absolutely zero gain, and sacrificing upgradability.

@OP:
I got recommended this build https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dropment/saved/hQXnQ7
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The H110 board, in most likelihood, will not come with BIOS update to support Kabylake, 7*00 series, CPU. You're gonna have to look for way to get that board locally and ask the shop to use a Skylake CPU to update the BIOS for you if you want to have a smooth ride with that build.

All I see with that build is way more frivolous spending on brands/looks rather than actual performance, stability or upgradability.

It's your decision to go for the 1050 Ti instead of the RX 470. It's your money after all. Just knowing that a 1050 Ti is only about 70% performance compare to a RX 470.

https://www.hardwareunboxed.com/the-best-sub-200-graphics-card-gtx-1050-ti-vs-rx-470-rx-460-4gb/
 
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That PSU is fine for a build with lower power requirements, which this is. I Installed that same model 430w EVGA as a replacement in someone's PC, and I can say that it's better quality than most other PSUs in that price range, and the system has performed fine since then. The EVGA PSUs have hundreds of positive user reviews on Newegg, and relatively few negative reviews, so it's not like significant numbers of people are having problems with them either.

And yes, $33 can make a difference in performance. A GTX 1060 3GB or RX 480 4GB are both within that price difference compared to the RX 470 you suggested, and will be somewhat faster in most games. The OP also mentioned not being particularly fond of AMD for whatever reason, so the next current-generation Nvidia card down would be that 1050ti, which is a notably slower card. If going with a lower capacity non-modular PSU can help them to keep a GTX 1060 within their budget, it seems like a reasonable trade-off.
 
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