My First Time Mid Range Gaming Rig - Please Comment

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Dear all,

I'm not sure whether this thread belongs in this section so feel free to move it to a more appropriate section.

This would be my first time assembling my mid range gaming rig, so I am hoping it goes well. I've selected the parts based on the hardware available here > http://cdn.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf

My budget is around 800 AUD. Can anyone kindly comment on the parts that I have selected and let me know whether it is compatible with each other. Thank you!

AM3+ x8 FX-8320 $205.00
Asus H110M-K $79.00
DDR4 8G Single 2133 Crucial $65.00
NVIDIA 2G GTX 1050 MSI OC $188.00
Seagate 3.5" Barracuda 1TB $65.00
Thermaltake TR2 S 80 Plus 550W $63.00
Thermaltake USB3.0 Versa H24 $57.00
Philips 200V4QSBR $109.00

 
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Here is a quick example. These parts are the best you'll get for $800AUD, but this doesn't even come with windows.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case...
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Here is a quick example. These parts are the best you'll get for $800AUD, but this doesn't even come with windows.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.00 @ PLE Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($58.30 @ Skycomp Technology)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: LG 22MB35D-B 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($129.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $761.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-21 23:16 AEDT+1100
 
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lots of things wrong with your picks, AMD CPU, Intel Board, wrong memory types. etc. etc. your pick should look like if your picking that AMD cpu as starting point. and if you click on the PCPARTSPICKER Parts list link you c an even edit it yourself and make changes and see "what if"


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($56.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($56.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card ($199.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Centre Com)
Other: PHILIPS 200V4QSB 19.5in LED MONITOR ($109.00)
Total: $928.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-21 23:22 AEDT+1100
 
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Thank you everyone for the advice! I didn't even realised how badly I screwed up with my selection choice. Let me looks through your recommendations and come out with a more suitable setup.
 
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Hey all,

I've made some slight amendments to the setup. The website mentions it's compatible, but please do comment on my choices (especially the casing selected).

Thanks!

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zrPX3F

PCPartPicker part list: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zrPX3F
Price breakdown by merchant: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zrPX3F/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($127.60 @ Skycomp Technology)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($126.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 4GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Silencio 352 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($82.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: LG 22MB35D-B 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($129.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $955.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 01:20 AEDT+1100
 
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I'd personally really drop the SSD or the HDD for a better graphics card, but that's up to you.

What I would suggest however is a FreeSync monitor if you can slot it into your budget.

Take a look at this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: HIS Radeon RX 470 4GB IceQ X2 OC Video Card ($279.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($58.30 @ Skycomp Technology)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24D5MT DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ Shopping Express)
Monitor: AOC G2460VQ6 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($189.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $963.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 01:32 AEDT+1100

IMO Gaming would be a lot more enjoyable when the RX 470 4GB that can reach 1080p@75fps in most games at high/ultra with the addition of FreeSync technology. Again, adaptive sync technology is a must when It's in your price range.
 
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Bit of tinkering gets you 1050ti & a better PSU in there.

The n200 is a great budget case too , plain looks like the silencio , good build quality, good preinstalled cooling.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B250M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($127.60 @ Skycomp Technology)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Phoenix Video Card ($217.80 @ Skycomp Technology)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($58.30 @ Skycomp Technology)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Shopping Express)
Monitor: LG 22MB35D-B 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($129.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $949.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-22 01:42 AEDT+1100

Lol, was doing thus while RCFprod was posting ;-)
 
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You guys have been fantastic is helping me with this! I've learned so much.

@CTurbo - Unfortunately the store I am getting from doesnt have the XFX version. Instead, I'll go for the Corsair CX550m. Apologies for my initial 800 AUD budget as I brokedown after seeing the difference between RX 460 and 470.

@RCFProd - After seeing your recommendation, I broke down and instead decided to go for a RX470 with a FreeSync Monitor.

@madmatt30 - Thanks for your tinkering and recommendation! Unfortunately the shop Im planning to buy does not have the n200 in stock. So i'm still searching for a casing which they have.

Will keep you guys updated.


 
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The cx450m is good enough mate for literally any Intel chip & any current gen GPU if its substantially cheaper.

List a few cases available to you if you like??
You'll get a recommendation of best pick if you do.
In all fairness the silencio you listed is a decent case.
There may be better value for money options though.
 
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