How is my build?

jpr100jpr · Sep 14, 2018

This is my first build and I was wanting to know if it is good for playing games like:

Minecraft, The Escapeists 2, Leage of Legends, Sea of Thieves, and pretty much other random games on Steam.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tPcJBb

R_1 · Sep 14, 2018

a parts list would be handy in answering.

jpr100jpr · Sep 14, 2018

Sorry forgot to add the link

WildCard999 · Sep 14, 2018

Lower cost, added in SSD, LED CPU cooler and 3 LED fans for the Fractal Focus G mini case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.39 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 570 4GB Gaming 4G Video Card ($171.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer ($21.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer - KG251Q bmiix 24.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1036.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-14 13:48 EDT-0400

Edit: Changed GPU to RX 570 4gb as your monitor supports Freesync.

need4speeds · Sep 14, 2018

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACUC57H2449&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - B450M PRO-M2 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - XPG SX8200 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - Constellation ES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.25 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW2 Gaming iCX Video Card ($360.00 @ Newegg)
Case: mean:it - 5PM LUM RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.85 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($103.95 @ Trusted Tech Team)
Monitor: Acer - KG251Q bmiix 24.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1219.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-14 14:11 EDT-0400

If you want Freesync.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - B450M PRO-M2 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - XPG SX8200 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - Constellation ES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.25 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB PULSE Video Card ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: mean:it - 5PM LUM RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.85 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($103.95 @ Trusted Tech Team)
Monitor: Acer - KG251Q bmiix 24.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1264.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-14 14:14 EDT-0400

tejayd · Sep 14, 2018

Wildcards example is probably the way to go. Just would try for 16gb of ram. Your build isnt really far off. The mobo is far too expensive.

volkgren · Sep 15, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from jpr100jpr : "How is my build?"

jpr100jpr :

You don't really need a CPU cooler because the stock one is fine, but it can be kind of loud under load. I would go with a different cooler than that Zalman.

You can't run 3200MHz RAM on a B-series mobo (requires Z-series board). Max is 2666 on B360.

You can fit a better GPU in your budget. That PSU is great, but not exactly required. Better to make room for the better GPU.

That Spec-02 case is not worth $60. But for some reason right now there aren't a lot of choices for cases around that price.

You really don't need all those fans either.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8GB PULSE Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer ($21.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.50 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Sceptre - E225W-1920 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($74.70 @ Walmart)
Total: $993.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-15 19:38 EDT-0400

rgd1101 · Sep 15, 2018

Please stick with 1 thread.

vMax · Sep 16, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from jpr100jpr : "How is my gaming build?"

jpr100jpr :

Very good setup for what you require and will provide a great experience for your games...more importantly the 8400 will only get better when you next upgrade your graphics card as it will add more to a better GPU...Look to add more RAM on your next upgrade cycle but other than that...good build.

For Wireless network adaptor, here is a very cheap as chips one but more than okay:
Asus PCE-N15 300MBPS 802.11B/G/N WIRELESS PCI-E NETWORK ADAPTER

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-pce-n15-300mbps-802.11b-g-n-wireless-pci-e-network-adapter-nw-043-as.html

Or a more expensive but better one:

TP-LINK’s Archer T8E is an AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-archer-t8e-ac1750-wireless-dual-band-pci-express-adapter-nw-160-tp.html

vapour · Sep 17, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from jpr100jpr : "How is my gaming PC?"

jpr100jpr :

vapour :

g-unit1111 :

hah, that is his pick of fans, I personally will skip fans for now and add if needed later on. Agreed, I will buy be quiet or Noctua fans if needed.

vMax · Sep 18, 2018

MERGED QUESTION
Question from jpr100jpr : "How is my build?"

jpr100jpr :

Eximo :

Agree with Eximo...Good build with a solid base around the 8400. I can see you have cut pretty much to the bone to keep costs down. All I would add is if you can by hook or crook add 16GB instead of 8GB, that would make it all the better..but still, it will do the job and you can upgrade to more RAM later.

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