New PC Build 2018 - Looking for advice

lhel5612 · Jan 3, 2018

I'm looking for advice, is this a good PC to build? Would you change anything?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Elek/saved/jwB9WZ

Why am I looking to upgrade?

I live in New Zealand and currently run on an old pc:

AMD FX-4300 CPU, with a newly fitted Radeon RX 460, DDR3-1600 8GB ram.

EDIT: I will be using a 240 GB SSD from the old rig

I am looking to be able to run modern AAA titles at max settings with ease and also be capable of light content creation and editing.

I already own a 1080p 60hz monitor and Windows 10 OS

I am looking to overclock the Ryzen 5 1600 to the performance of a 1600x

A budget of around $2000 NZD is what im going for

Any thoughts are appreciated.

maxalge · Jan 4, 2018

lhel5612 :

i5 8400 build

PCPartPicker part list: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/P9Pr9W
Price breakdown by merchant: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/P9Pr9W/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($308.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 HD3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($221.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Memory: Kingston - FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($291.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Video Card ($799.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.03 @ Ascent Technology)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $1910.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-04 19:28 NZDT+1300

BigBoomBoom · Jan 4, 2018

Add an SSD at least for OS
Swap the EVGA PSU for at least EVGA G2/G3

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/KLHyD8

If you can't stretch your budget then drop the SSD.

madmatt30 · Jan 4, 2018

^ the evga gq is absolutely fine.

lhel5612 - its a rock solid build, nothing weak quality wise there at all .

Personally I would want an ssd in there too if possible

BigBoomBoom · Jan 4, 2018

madmatt30 :

Problem is he's using partpickers with US as location and he's from NZ. The PSU he want isn't available in NZ, a lot of stuff are going to be dependent on availability locally.

On the otherhand, the US price on that GTX 1070 is nuts. At $599 you're better of getting a hybrid GTX 1080.

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

BigBoomBoom :

I forgot to add i have a 240 GB SSD which i will be using

madmatt30 · Jan 4, 2018

I see now , thpught there was a big difference in prices.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($332.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($159.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($312.55 @ PC Force)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Video Card ($799.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Thermaltake - View 31 TG RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($236.15 @ PB Technologies)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($165.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Total: $2078.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-04 20:30 NZDT+1300

Over budget but the 1070ti is worth the extra imo.

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

madmatt30 :

How does this build size up vs the Intel build maxalge suggested?
I know that Intel is typically more suitable for gaming, with the Ryzen being much more well-rounded at other tasks.
If it were up to you, which one would you go for and why?

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

My updated build.

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/user/Elek/saved/ZjPGf7

Thoughts?

It's a bit over budget but i can make it work.

sizzling · Jan 4, 2018

I'd definitely take the i5 8600k. You don't need 3200mhz RAM, Intel shows tiny gains over 2666mhz, for Ryzen higher RAM speed is far more important.

BigBoomBoom · Jan 4, 2018

Well I get why he's picking that RAM though, he's clearly going after it for aesthetic considering the case he gets.

I made some adjustment for aesthetic's sake
https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/67LQjc

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

lhel5612 :

sizzling :

I thought the higher end intel processors worked best with ddr4 3200 mhz ram, but ill take your word for it and switch to the 2666mhz model.

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

I dont mind spending a little on aesthetics, i will get the specs i want and choose a colour matching theme from there that doesnt cost too much

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

Updated build:

Changed a few bits and pieces.

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/user/Elek/saved/jwB9WZ

Thoughts?

maxalge · Jan 4, 2018

lhel5612 :

the NEX is not good, avoid

lhel5612 · Jan 4, 2018

Is the Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply better?

maxalge · Jan 4, 2018

lhel5612 :

yes easily

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