I am building my first PC and need help.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

I think that i have picked out all of the parts for my first PC, but i want to check to make sure everything will work ok. I decided on a
-Intel core i3 7100
-EVGA gtx 1060 3gb
-EVGA 500 w 80+ bronze
-WD blue 1 tb
-Deepcool Dukase v2 ATX midtower
-Crucial Ballistix sport LT 1x8gb (should i do one 8 stick or two 4)
-Gigabyte- GA-B250M-DS3H-Micro AtX motherboard
Does this seem like a good first time budget build. Any help would be appreciated

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

You should get a quad core. This one can be overclock to about 3.8Ghz with the stock cooler. I suggest a 1050ti or a 1060 6GB. The 3GB version is a bad none future proof card.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool - DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $567.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 19:56 EDT-0400

Chugalug_ · Jun 18, 2017

Can be greatly improved.
Budget?
@elbert, a G4560 and 1060 would perform far better and create a much more balanced build. You also want dual channel RAM.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

Chugalug_ :

My budget is 600 dollars. So should i stick with the 1060 3gb or change to a 1050i 4gb. and ill change the ram to two sticks. Also what is you opinion on the CPU should i change to the Ryzen that elbert recommended or stick with the i3.

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

The reason I suggest either the 1050ti or the 1060 6GB is the 3GB version has issues on games. Last toms hardware review on video cards seen the 1060 3GB perform as low or lower in 4 games.

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tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

elbert :

Ok i think i will transition to the 1050ti, But i am a little hesitant about the CPU. Is the ryzen 5 reliable. the reviews on amazon dont sell me on it.

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

With a $600 budget get the Ryzen 1600 instead of thw 1400. As games get more graphical this will inrease.

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tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

elbert :

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

Yes its a 6 core power house that overclocked matchs the 7600K overclocked in games. In other programs its more on par with the i7 6800k 6 core.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

elbert :

When i choose the 1600 i am a bit over 600 but hopefully i can find a deal somewhere and get back around 600. Thank you for all the help!

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

You are welcome and please return to tomshardware with your tech questions.

Chugalug_ · Jun 18, 2017

I've encountered no issues with 3GB 1060.
Here's a much more balanced build @OP.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $604.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 22:09 EDT-0400

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

Chugalug_ :

I've encountered no issues with 3GB 1060.
Here's a much more balanced build @OP.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $604.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 22:09 EDT-0400

Thank you, do you think that a R51600 1050ti 4gb combo or a R51400 1060 3gb would be better?

Chugalug_ · Jun 18, 2017

Hell no, a 1400 and 1060 3GB combo will perform far better, ignore what he was saying above, the 1060 performs far better than the 1050 Ti.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

Chugalug_ :

What if i combine a i3 7100 and a 1060 6gb. would that preform better than the R51400 1060 3gb?

elbert · Jun 18, 2017

Yes the i3 with the 1060 6GB is better for games. Just dont get the 1060 3GB as it lacks the video RAM a few games require today. A year from now the 3GB will see more games with the issue. Get 4GB video card at the very least.

Chugalug_ · Jun 18, 2017

A G4560 is what you're looking for, performs nearly the same for half the price, just slightly lower clocked.
It would perform similarly, but wouldn't quite last as long in terms of relevance, would be outdated in 3 years.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

Chugalug_ :

Would the i3 last longer than the G4560?

Chugalug_ · Jun 18, 2017

No, they'd last the same.
The G4560 is the same chip as an i3, just lower clocked.
The 1400 list I put above is the best for the money though, your budget is too high to fit a G4560 reasonably without spending unnecessarily on other stuff.

tdonn16 · Jun 18, 2017

elbert :

Chugalug_ :

Ok thank you.

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