- Apr 20, 2018
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As the title says, my main focus for this build is gaming, but I would like to multitask lightly (dual monitors, discord while I game). I want to play all sorts of games at high settings 60+ fps 1080p. My idea for the build is as follows:
cpu: i5-8400
mobo: gigabyte b360m ds3h
ram: hyperx fury 2666MHz DDR4 8GB (2 x 4gb)
storage: wd 1 TB 7200RPM
gpu: evga gtx 1060 6gb sc
psu: evga 500 B1
case: corsair 88r
total ~= $1100
Any suggestions for improving this build at a similar price? I'm aiming for a solid and reliable build that will last me a few years without having to upgrade, but if I do need to upgrade my cpu/gpu then I'd at least like to have options (maybe after 3-5ish years). I don't want to mess with overclocking, because from what I know it doesn't improve gaming performance much.
I'm also debating whether to stick with 8gb of ram or to buy 16gb up front. As I previously said, I'm doing pretty minimal multitasking, so I'm thinking 8gb is enough. I understand that 4x4gb will consume more power than 2x8gb, but will the performance be significantly better if I choose 2x8gb instead of 4x4gb?
cpu: i5-8400
mobo: gigabyte b360m ds3h
ram: hyperx fury 2666MHz DDR4 8GB (2 x 4gb)
storage: wd 1 TB 7200RPM
gpu: evga gtx 1060 6gb sc
psu: evga 500 B1
case: corsair 88r
total ~= $1100
Any suggestions for improving this build at a similar price? I'm aiming for a solid and reliable build that will last me a few years without having to upgrade, but if I do need to upgrade my cpu/gpu then I'd at least like to have options (maybe after 3-5ish years). I don't want to mess with overclocking, because from what I know it doesn't improve gaming performance much.
I'm also debating whether to stick with 8gb of ram or to buy 16gb up front. As I previously said, I'm doing pretty minimal multitasking, so I'm thinking 8gb is enough. I understand that 4x4gb will consume more power than 2x8gb, but will the performance be significantly better if I choose 2x8gb instead of 4x4gb?
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