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Edilla · May 30, 2017

Hey guys, I have a budget of roughly 1300 for everything. (Monitor os, keyboard mouse etc...) The build i made came out to $1,235.81 on amazon. I want to play majority of games, if possible, at 1080p, 60fps.
This will be the first computer I've built. Any recommendations?

Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRRPPQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bbrlzb1HMYAB1

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G (GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNUO6BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kcrlzb55DBAW7

GIGABYTE GA-B250-HD3 LGA1151 Intel ATX DDR4 Motherboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCWF5M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xdrlzbCN2VPSS

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Single DDR3 1600 MT/s PC3-12800 CL9 1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory (BLS8G3D1609DS1S00) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YG9E7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ferlzbC60RFQQ

Corsair CX Series, CX750, 750 Watt (750W) Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RJZQSW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5erlzb7T36KTC

SanDisk SSD PLUS 120GB Solid State Drive (SDSSDA-120G-G26) [Newest Version] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9G414U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KfrlzbC9RH6G5

WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD20EZRZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QFRS2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kgrlzbA01812G

Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-02 Mid Tower Gaming Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0MKMG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_phrlzbF4RDS93

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cirlzbE118FKF

ASUS 23-inch Full HD Wide-Screen Gaming Monitor [VX238H] 1080p, 1ms Rapid Response Time, Dual HDMI, Built in Speakers, Low Blue Light, Fliker Free, ASUS EyeCare https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANKMNXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UirlzbR1W3BXW

LG Electronics 8X USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer Drive +/-RW External Drive with M-DISC Support (Black) GP65NB60 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ODDE33U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GjrlzbGTB8BNG

And then roughly another 80$ for my gaming mouse and keyboard.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Eric

raisonjohn · May 30, 2017

Several issues on your parts selected:

CPU and Motherboard:
If you want to overclock, the i5-7600K is good for gaming. But you need a Z270 motherboard for that (you cannot overclock on th B250 motherboard).
If you do not intend to overclock, the B250 motherboard is okay, but you'd save a lot of money and power consumption if you choose the i5-7500 or i5-7600 (non-"K" CPUs).

RAM:
You need to select DDR4 (not DDR3) RAM. DDR3 won't fit in your DDR4 CPU/MB system. Select at least a 2x4GB sticks to take advantage of dual channel speeds. If you want to overclock, get a faster 3000MHz to 3200MHz speed. If you do not intend to overclock, get the 2400MHz speed.

PSU:
The 700W PSU is overkill. Get a better-quality PSU with ample wattage. I suggest looking at Seasonic G-550, EVGA SuperNova G3 550, Corsair TX550M Gold, or Corsair RM550x. Any of these suggested PSUs are more than enough for your rig and have ample headroom for future upgrades.

SSD/HDD:
Get a 240-250GB SSD as minimum. 120GB is lower in price/performance than the 240-250GB models, which are faster - not to mention more capacity. Most recommended is Samsung 850 EVO.

Get a faster HDD. 5200rpm is slow. Get the 7200rpm version - WD10EFRX (1 TB Blue) would be a good choice.

R_1 · May 30, 2017

do not get the green labeled cx series power supply! they are junk.
the black and grey labeled units are miles better.

raisonjohn · May 30, 2017

Here's a suggested build, upgraded and modified for compatibilities, amounting to $1226 (excluding external drive, KB and mouse):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.33 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($107.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($229.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus - VX248H 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1226.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-30 03:59 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · May 30, 2017

An i7 7700 will far outperform a 7600k.
However, Ryzen is the best choice here easily.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($185.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design - Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.89 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($203.84 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Lite L Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($52.34 @ Amazon)
Total: $1330.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-30 05:30 EDT-0400

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