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DONNY_98

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Hey guys, im looking to build my first PC, and have managed to research a rough plan as to what parts i need.
Im after a mid range gaming PC, with optimal cost to performace in mind, keeping within a budget of around $1500 AUD
As i am new to custom building PCs, im not 100% sure whether the parts i have chosen are compatible, or optimal.

The parts i have chosen are as follows:
GPU: GTX 1060
CPU: i5-7500
Motherboard: MSI-Z270 SLI Plus
Storage: Plextor M8Pe 512 Gb
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4
Case: Coolermaster master box 5
Power: Not sure
Extras: Not sure

its worth noting that in addition to gaming, it will be used for university work.

Any suggestions on either optimising performance, compatibility or lowering price will be much appreciated. Thanks
 
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raisonjohn
Here's a suggested $1400-mATX build (i5-7500 + B250M + 16GB RAM + GTX 1060 6GB):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($257.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($155.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($229.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB OC Video Card ($349.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($129.00 @...
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Here's a suggested $1400-mATX build (i5-7500 + B250M + 16GB RAM + GTX 1060 6GB):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($257.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VDH Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($155.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($229.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB OC Video Card ($349.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($129.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($155.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1399.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-20 15:59 AEDT+1100
 
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Korotanik

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I would suggest going with a lesser Motherboard since you won't be overclocking that i5-7500. Something like the B250 chipset. This might save you ~$75.

I would go with 16gb of RAM if you can, just a little bit of futureproofing.

On the Power Supply; you could get away with a 500w model. but go with a 600w just to be sure. Make sure to get it from a reputable brand (EVGA, Corsair, SilverStone, etc.)

Maybe go for a 256 gb SSD and a 1 or 2 tb HHD. or even a 1tb Hybrid drive. 512 gb goes by real quick.

And for the sake of your ears and CPU; get an aftermarket cooler. Cryorig C7 is a great low-profile cooler. But other brands like Noctua and Cooler Master are great too.

To check for compatibility, just plug all of your parts in to a system build on PCPartPicker.com - Super intuitive and with a built-in compatibility filter and estimated Wattage.
 
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