Seeking advice on new build

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hordegrrl

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Six years ago y'all helped me build my first computer. I'm looking to do it again and would welcome any advice on my first attempt at picking parts for a new system. I use my computer for general use and don't play any big games, but would like the option. I'd like to keep the cost under $1000.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/69rYM8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/69rYM8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.67 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($175.10 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair - 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.29 @ OutletPC)
* Graphics card: I have an EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING, ACX 2.0 (06G-P4-6163-KR)
* Operating system: Will pick up Windows 10 if needed
Total: $720.70

Question: Is it worth the extra for an SSD? Anything else I should add?

Thank you in advance!

 
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Optimized your build...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.67 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.29 @ OutletPC)
Total: $658.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-02 12:39 EDT-0400


Reasons:

> Motherboard is better for overclocking and a few added features... https://us.hardware.info/comparisontable/products/400375-386379

> Ryzen shines with faster RAM, specially GSkill units... https://www.toptengamer.com/best-ram-amd-ryzen-5-7-cpu/

> SSD gives you massive gain in terms of performance in terms of read/write and sequential speeds. In 2017 you dont build a pc without a SSD.

> The case is a overkill compared to the rest of the setup. Unless you want it specifically, that money can be better spent elsewhere. The case included is very good at its price point.

> A 750w PSU is way overkill for that setup. Your setup will have a max power draw of 350w to 400w with that setup.

> You can purchase a Windows key later down the line and activate Windows or get it upfront if you want. Wont give you any massive performance difference... https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/
 
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