Building a new rig, could use some feedback.

DeepbloodEclipse

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So, last time I built a rig was about 3 years ago and have been using it since, and I think it's time to upgrade. The general use is gaming and I'm on a budget.

Thus far my selected components are the following.

Motherboard: ASROCK B250 S1151 MATX PRO4
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 4x4GB 2400MHz DDR4 CL14
Or Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 2x8GB 2400MHz DDR4 CL14
Power Supply Unit: EVGA SuperNOVA GQ 650W
Graphics Card: MSI GTX 1060 Twin Frozr VI 6GB
Processor: Intel Core i5-7600, Quad Core, 3.50GHz, 6MB, LGA1151
Cooler: Cooler Master 212 evo
Storage: 1x Radeon R3 240 GB SSD, 1x 1TB 7200RPM HDD

As for the case, I was thinking Corsair Carbide 300R. However, question is, will the 212 Evo fit inside without obstructing the side panel fans?

EDIT: A friend of mine actually recommended I get the Fractal Design Define R4 instead of the Corsair Carbide 300R because it's supposedly better in terms of noise. Thoughts?

I also have some extra stuff, like a fan controller.

A thing with the PSU is that I have an old Tecnoware Core 550W PSU...well, it's not old per say, it's in mint condition, but I bought it like 5 years ago, for reasons I do not remember.

I could really use some feedback before I go through with the part purchases.

Also for the record, I already have the GPU and Storage.
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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I wasn't aware that Carbide 300R is considered an expensive case. The reason why I chose that one was because of how comfortable it seems to be, easy to change the coolers, storage attachment is tool-less, a good amount of room behind it for cable management and has plenty of room inside should I ever upgrade to a larger graphics card. Also, I really like it's simple look, no fancy designs or transparent windows needed.
 

cisco001

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Why you choose last gen CPU?
Get i5 7500.
Or get Ryzen R5

Never heard of Tecnoware before.
May worth consider new PSU with decent brand

Forgot to ask, what is your existing spec? Can you upgrade it?
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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You do recall I said that I was on a budget right? I can't afford next gens.

EDIT: Nvm, just checked, the i5-7500 is actually even cheaper and better, but then why not just get a i5-7600 instead?
As for my current spec.
MOBO: AsRock B75M-GL LGA1155
CPU: i5-3470 3.2GHz
Memory: 2x 8GB DDR3 Kingston HyperX Red 1600MHz
GPU: Geforce GTX 770.
PSU: I-tec Modular Ultimate Gamer 900W

I originally bought the GTX 1060 as an upgrade, but because my Processor is so old at this point, it caused a bottleneck. And they don't sell LGA1155 CPU's anymore.
 

cisco001

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Is i7-3770 on ebay an option??
No idea...
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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It is, but adding the shipping, the price would come out the same as a 6th or 7th gen CPU. It doesn't really matter, I want to future proof it anyway. So I'll be building a new rig either way, I'll just sell the old one as a single piece.
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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Thanks for confirming it, now I know for sure that the two will work together.

I also found a better PSU.
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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Ok, so after mulling over it for a while, I think it's safe to presume that the components are solid.

As for the case, I might just actually go for the Fractal Design Define R4. I have been browsing the internet for a quite a while, and trolls aside, people only seem to have good things to say about it.
 
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Get the 300R. Corsair make great products, design and quality.
 

DeepbloodEclipse

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Yeah, I'm getting the R4, price is about the same as Carbide 300R and in no way worse, but it has the added bonus of silencing and a built in Fan Controller, so yeah, worth it. Also, it has even more room then the Carbide 300R, so it's also really future proof should I ever get bigger components.