Homebuild Part Picked - Looking for Opinions

pcthepcbuilder · Mar 29, 2017

Hey there,

I'm looking to build my first gaming computer, and have looked through a lot of other builds/threads and came up with something that I feel like works. But, not being an expert, was hoping to get your guys' opinions as to whether it looks good and/or if anything looks completely off.

Here's my build:
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6q49Ps

Thanks in advance!

raisonjohn · Mar 29, 2017

Do you plan to overclock the CPU (now or in the future)? If yes, then you should get an i5-7600K to pair with that Z270 motherboard. If no, then you should get a B250 motherboard to pair with that locked i5-7600 you initially picked (though a better price/performance would be the i5-7500).

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 29, 2017

Here you go Z270 setup.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($308.90 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 35.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($23.97 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.83 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($245.98 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($115.96 @ Vuugo)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1166.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-29 14:36 EDT-0400

Isokolon · Mar 29, 2017

I'd pretty much go for Ryzen 5.
Getting more cores for the same money looks like a sound investment compared to a locked i5

captaincharisma · Mar 29, 2017

if you don't plan on getting a K version CPU in the future then you can save money by getting a motherboard with a H270 or b250 chipset, the H motherboards offer almost all the same features as the Z270 board except overcl;ocking and SLI while the b250/b270 boards are barebones mobos that don't have much for expandability

pcthepcbuilder · Mar 29, 2017

No I'm not planning on overclocking - makes me a little nervous. And if I'm not, there's no point in the 7600K, right?

Also, is something like this better?

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/8JwCvV

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 29, 2017

pcthepcbuilder :

Yes very good choices.

pcthepcbuilder · Mar 29, 2017

captaincharisma :

How badly does getting a b250 handcuff me down the road?

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 29, 2017

It doesn't really if your not OC or don't plan to run dual cards.

raisonjohn · Mar 29, 2017

pcthepcbuilder :

You're welcome.

No point in price/performance for getting the "K" if you will not OC at all. The K has slightly the same performance but with higher temps/heat/power draw than the non-K at non-OC speeds. The i5-7500 is a good choice for a first time builder of a gaming PC with no intentions to overclock.

For the GPU, I would personally get a dual-fan card for better noise/temp ratio. The single-fan models are ideal for small form factor rigs (ITX and small chassis) where space is limited. Another cost-effective alternative to that GTX 1060 3GB is the RX 480 4GB, which both are intended for 1080p-resolution gaming at ~60Hz.

pcthepcbuilder · Mar 29, 2017

Thanks so much! I think i'm going to go with this - I'll let you all know how it goes.

captaincharisma · Mar 29, 2017

pcthepcbuilder :

from that MSI board you shouldn't have to worry. most B250 boards i seen really don't have as many features and ports as that one

pcthepcbuilder · Mar 29, 2017

captaincharisma :

pcthepcbuilder :

from that MSI board you shouldn't have to worry. most B250 boards i seen really don't have as many features and ports as that one

Awesome. Thanks for getting back to me.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 29, 2017

pcthepcbuilder :

captaincharisma :

Awesome. Thanks for getting back to me.

Good luck with the build , thanks for posting on the forum.

pcthepcbuilder · Apr 1, 2017

pcthepcbuilder :

Good luck with the build , thanks for posting on the forum.

Hey sorry to bump this - but i was looking at adding a SSD to my build, and wondering if this Kingston would be a good choice: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/rtzv6h/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g

and my updated parts list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/VgWdwV

Also, do I need a CD Drive? I'd rather not get one if i can help it.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 1, 2017

Kingston is decent , I don't use optical drives.

pcthepcbuilder · Apr 1, 2017

Ok good news on optical drive. is the Kingston worth it?

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 1, 2017

I think so , it's decent for a boot drive.

pcthepcbuilder · Apr 1, 2017

Ok cool man, thanks.

Half the stuff arrived yesterday so I'll give you guys an update once I get building!

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