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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($140.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: HP 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($23.68 @ Amazon)
Total: $873.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-19 21:04 EDT-0400

The only reason I have a Z170 mobo is because I have plans to upgrade the CPU to an unlocked version in the future. I don't use a lot of storage; which is why I have a medium size SSD (used 128gb in 2 yrs)

Anything I need to change?
 
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Dark Lord of Tech
The memory will only run at 2133 , but still a decent build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified...
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Dark Lord of Tech

Dark Lord of Tech

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The memory will only run at 2133 , but still a decent build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H110M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 470 4GB STRIX Video Card ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: HP 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($23.68 @ Amazon)
Total: $883.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-19 21:23 EDT-0400
 
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rhysiam

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Mar 24, 2013
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How about this instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.48 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($96.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($142.55 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4GB Gaming 4G Video Card ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: AOC G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $837.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-19 21:24 EDT-0400

I swapped out the i3 for a cheaper Kaby Lake Pentium. It has hyperthreading so it's literally just 200mhz slower, otherwise identical (AVX2 is the other difference - but outside of very specific non-gaming workloads that's irrelevant).

I also gave you a better SSD and moved to a 570 which should have slightly higher clocks. Just a few dollars different on those choices.
I bumped up the monitor slightly to a basic Freesync display. It's only 48-75hz, so won't make the best use of Freesync. Depending on the sorts of games you play, putting additional funds into the monitor (if you have them) wouldn't be a bad idea. For example, $210 gets you a 144hz Freesync display which would be great for MOBA or other online games (Overwatch, DOTA 2, LoL, etc): https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZBZ2FT/aoc-monitor-g2460pf.
If you're more into demanding games (Witcher 3, GTA V, etc), then your Pentium and 470/570 isn't going to be pushing 90fps + anyway. But the potential is still there for a future upgrade (though getting Freesync means you can only use that feature with AMD cards).
 
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