Are my parts compatible?

MCSwagEleven · Jun 6, 2017

Hi I'm new to pc building (This is my first one) and I wish to know if my parts are compatible. I know I can check on pcpartpicker but I saw a video from a pro who said pcpartpicker doesn't always have the most reliable compatibility checker. Here are my parts

Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

Cooler Master - Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Gigabyte - GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory

Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case

Rosewill - 600W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

I used my previous graphics card (AMD Radeon HD 6850)

THank you.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 6, 2017

Yes it's all compatible.

JWoody · Jun 6, 2017

The only thing id change is the single 8GB stick for a dual-channel 8GB or 16GB Kit, kind of a waste in a modern machine.

Chugalug_ · Jun 6, 2017

It's all compatible, but can likely be improved.
You'll probably want to upgrade your GPU too.

Lucky_SLS · Jun 7, 2017

i would suggest a Ryzen 1600 instead of a 6600k. if u tell us ur budget, ppl here can help u with a partlist

MCSwagEleven · Sep 3, 2017

Lucky_SLS :

My budget is 600 dollars max but I hope to keep it in the 500's. I have changed the partlist a little with somefeed back my friends have given me. I want to play games like PUBG, Overwatch, Destiny 2, and GTA:5 at around 60 fps. I am thinking about getting the 1060 6gb but that raised the price a lot from what I want it to be around. If I am not able to get the 1060 6gb which gpu do you think would be better for me to run? The 1050 Ti with 4gb of vram or the 1060 3gb with 3gb of vram? I thought vram was what made a gpu better than something else (still a noob in pc building) but I heard it isn't so what is better, here is my partlist you can edit it freely and give me the list link to let me see it. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tmWg6X.

Chugalug_ · Sep 3, 2017

VRAM doesn't necessarily make a GPU better, all depends on the GPU core itself along with various other factors.

The 1060 3GB is probably the way to go, and you're also missing a fair few components, i'll fix it up a little for you.
Did you need windows in the budget?

I've left room to upgrade to a Ryzen 1600 and another 2x4GB of RAM upgrade (Use the same kit preferably) into the future.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($204.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza - SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $555.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-03 21:53 EDT-0400

Lucky_SLS · Sep 3, 2017

If you don't want to overclock heavily and want a bigger case to house ur future parts :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($128.29 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($142.29 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman - Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $522.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-03 21:46 EDT-0400

Both the cpu and gpu are entry level components. Will give consistent 45+fps in ultra, perfect for 60hz gaming. But the mobo and psu has enough juice/space to accommodate a 1600/1080 combo.

Chugalug_ · Sep 3, 2017

i'd still stay away from the CX series, they're still quite poor quality, especially for a gaming rig.
While it will run no problem with just a 1050 Ti or office application, at $6 more the S12II 520w is a no brainer.

Lucky_SLS · Sep 4, 2017

Chugalug, that's the new cx series. It's a LLC resonant circuitry design and made by cwt.

Chugalug_ · Sep 6, 2017

Yeah, they're still not entirely good quality, it is an improvement, but a small one.

At the price the S12II is much more competitive imo.

Lucky_SLS · Sep 6, 2017

Dude, the same caps are used in both cx 2017 and cxm. It's just not good enough for gold rating. But other than that, a very good unit I think.

MCSwagEleven · Sep 6, 2017

Chugalug_ :

The parts I was missing were ones I already had in my pc now that I thought were good enough. These parts are just the psu and 1TB of space with windows 10. Also do you think that the r3 1200 will be enough to run games like pubg and destiny 2?

Lucky_SLS · Sep 6, 2017

The ryzen 3 for 1080p 60hz? No issues. Don't expect streaming capabilities though. 4 threads is still not enough.

Chugalug_ · Sep 7, 2017

The Ryzen 1200 is a perfect fit in your price range, it won't allow you to stream at FHD and play games at the same time very well, but it will allow you to upgrade to a Ryzen 1600 easily later down the line.

MCSwagEleven · Sep 7, 2017

Oh ok thanks

MCSwagEleven · Sep 19, 2017

Lucky_SLS :

Also my friend has said that the 3gb 1060 doesn't have enough vram to run without constant frame drops or even constant crashes would you be able to confirm or deny this?

Lucky_SLS · Sep 19, 2017

Latest AAA games indeed require more than 3gb vram to max out the eye candy, in which case the 4gb vram 1050ti will give better performance. But if you dial back some graphics settings, you should be fine.

MCSwagEleven · Sep 19, 2017

Lucky_SLS :

So would playing on like all medium be fine or should I just play on all low in order to have the best experience

Lucky_SLS · Sep 19, 2017

Some games like assassin's creed and shadow of mordor actually show you how much vram you require for the eye candy you chose. So no problem in games like that.
Only ultra is tough with 3gb vram. I think you would be good with medium-high. Try reducing the shadow quality first. Then the other textures and effects.

MCSwagEleven · Sep 21, 2017

Lucky_SLS :

Thanks a lot. Really helps me.

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