Build first gaming PC from scratch, please help (Australia)

kenzy9

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Hi, my aim is to be able to play games AT LEAST 60fps 1080p (med-high settings)(with a smooth 144hz monitor which can come later) - and possibly streaming. Trying to lock this all down before Black Friday so I can bite the bullet a day prior!

Feel free to share your opinion and propose some builds to suit my need incase it's under/overpowered. So let's see what you guys can come up with and see the cost.
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Don't require anything too flashy/RGB but if it comes with it why not, will have option to use/or not. I always sort by price/per unit, but don't want to "cheap out" where it's not worth it, nobody wants common problems down the line that's my concern putting it all together and either won't turn on, or it'll blow up..

Here is what I have come up with so far as a minimum... I don't know what to look for in motherboard/case/sound card/wifi card/paste etc... not sure about if extra cooling/fans required.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/KENZY9/saved/Fmg4qs

Prefer the GTX line for GeForce experience/Shadowplay..
Been using a 920MX laptop and time for a good change.

I don't know which brands/products are reliable or not.
Hoping to get more than one opinion.
In some way I want to be able to have flexibility swapping/upgrading parts in future.

Will be playing games such as:
Rainbow Six Siege
PUBG
CS GO
 
What motherboard and Case do you plan on using?

The Kingston A400 is not a great option for your Windows OS. It will still be quicker than a HDD for sure, but the response time can get bad sometimes when it's in use. (I've used it in many budget builds)

If you can get a better processor for $40 - $50 I'd do so. It's not a bad processor, but it will have a hard time pushing 144 hz.
 

kenzy9

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Hi Xaine, slight increases for compatibility/quality I don't mind. I've edited my post and link.
Like I've updated my post I mention I usually sort by price/per unit, look at the ratings/some reviews only and go based on that. But don't want to compromise reliability/pricing for common issues.
Regarding OS I can go Win7 or normal Win10 - does that make a difference? Never knew the SSD can affect OS ike that.
Kenzy.
 
What is the maximum you are willing to spend? Also, I understand in Australia some things cost much more than here in the states, so if I say something that's unreliable, let me know. What site are you planning on buying or is it local? With this kind of information I can help you better.
 

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Budget floating around $ 1500 US ($2000 AU) obviously if costs lower no worries, that's why I wanted to see what people could come up with just the build.

MERCHANTS in my list:
AX86 Gaming Systems
Amazon Australia
Austin Computers
BudgetPC
Centre Com
IJK
JW Computers
Kogan
Mighty Ape
Mwave Australia
Newegg Australia
PCCaseGear
PLE Computers
RamCity
Scorptec
Shopping Express
Skycomp Technology
Storm Computers
Umart
 
First figure out: headphones, monitors, keyboard, mouse and controllers.
Then subtract this for the budget for your PC.

Second: Figure out which motherboard you want. If you want it to have Wi-Fi, support for AMD or Intel processors, SLI/Crossfire, USB 3.0, USB Type C, etc.

Third: Get a case that supports these features. Make sure it fits your motherboard. For example, don't get a mini-tower for an ATX board. I usually recommend first time builders to get a full-tower, as it allows you more space to run cables, work inside, fans and future upgrades.

Then last: Use the remaining budget on your other components.

- If your motherboard supports m.2, I would get that instead of a SATA III SSD.

- Graphics Card / Processor. You want to get a Processor that can push 100+ FPS in games and a GPU that can run High settings. I recommend a i7-7700 and a 1070 minimum in your case.

- RAM - just make sure it is supported by your motherboard. Usually you want at least 2666 MHz.
 
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Hi mate, not sure if you are still in the game or if you've decided already but my local builder in SA might help.

This one kinda fits the bill quite well, built for you though.
Mid-tier gaming at its finest. Intel and a pukka copy of Windows instead of that dodgy Amazon one for $40 :eek:

Case:
Thermaltake Versa H25 Mid Tower Case

Motherboard:
ASUS ROG STRIX B360-F ATX Motherboard (RGB Ready)

CPU:
Intel® Core™ i5 Six Core Processor i5-8400 (2.8GHz) 9MB Cache

Memory (RAM):
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400MHz C16 Desktop Gaming Memory Black

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 6GB PCIe Video Card 8K @ 60Hz DP HDMI 2xDVI VR Ready 1797/1582 MHz

SSD:
(SSD) 240GB Samsung EVO 2.5″ SATA-III 6GB/S SSD (Read: 550MB/s, Write: 540MB/s)

HDD:
(HDD) 2TB Seagate SATA-III 3.5" 7200RPM 6Gb/s 64MB Cache

Power Supply:
Corsair 650W TXM 80+ Gold Semi-Modular 120mm FAN ATX PSU 7 Years Warranty

Cooling:
Antec A40 PRO Air CPU Cooler, 120mm Blue LED Fan

Operating System (Optional):
Microsoft Windows 10 Home Retail 32-bit/64-bit USB Flash Drive

$1934

https://dreampc.com.au/basket/?cxecrt-retrieve-cart=41521
 

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You should get 2x 4GB RAM (or even 4x 2GB(?), depending on your motherboard). It should be slightly faster since it will be a dual-channel setup.

I recommend that you get a power supply with an certified efficiency rating (e.g. bronze or higher). I've got a Corsair CX450M (bronze) and it's semi-modular so there's no "excess" cables sitting in the tower.

I have a Razer Deathadder 2013 and I really like the mouse, however, after I started using it for a while, the mouse wheel became noisy when scrolling up and it was annoying but i've got used to it.

Also, don't forget about a wireless card :)

You can also check out cplonline.com.au
 

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Got a PM from OP to help out and now i'm here.

$2000 AUD will get you this with some money to spare:
(build theme: black with some touches of white)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8350K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.96 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 33 eSports Edition (Black/White) CPU Cooler ($115.06 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 PC PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.00 @ Austin Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($197.64 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($115.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($399.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.65 @ Amazon Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ Skycomp Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full - USB 32/64-bit ($132.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Keyboard: Razer - Cynosa Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.71 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Elite Wired Optical Mouse ($77.90 @ Amazon Australia)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB USB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($104.90 @ Amazon Australia)
Total: $1954.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU
Put in i3-8350K which is 4 core/thread CPU and which is more than enough for your gaming needs @ 1080p. Best part about this CPU is that it's far cheaper than i5-8400 and you can also overclock the CPU if you so desire.

CPU cooler
Since CPU doesn't come with one, put in Arctic Freezer 33 eSports which is one of the best mid-sized air coolers. CPU cooler comes with 2x fans in push-pull configuration and it has black & white theme to match the build's theme.
(I too have Arctic Freezer in use with my Skylake build but i have the predecessor of Freezer 33 known as Freezer i32.)

MoBo
Picked a MSI Z370 chipset MoBo which shares the build theme. Thanks to the Z370 chipset, you can OC your CPU and also run faster than 2666 Mhz RAM. Oh, MoBo also has MSI Mystic Light RGB if you plan to add some RGB peripherals (fans, LED strip) at some point.

RAM
Put in 2x 8GB 3000 Mhz RAM which totals at 16GB, more than enough for today's gaming needs. And due to Z370 chipset MoBo, you can run your RAM at speeds of 3000 Mhz just fine. Oh, RAM also has CAS Latency of 15 which makes it more responsive than RAM with CAS Latency of 16.

SSD
While you picked 240GB SSD, i stepped it up to 500GB one. Also, selected Samsung 860 Evo since it's one of the fastest 2.5" SSDs currently out there with affordable price.

HDD
Upgraded that one too. You picked 2TB HDD, i put in 3TB HDD. Toshiba drives are also more reliable than Seagate or Western Digital drives. Only HGST (Hitachi) HDDs are even more reliable than Toshiba HDDs.

GPU
Put in MSI GTX 1060 Armor 6GB which shares the black & white theme i created within this build. With GTX 1060 6GB, you're looking to play at high/ultra settings @ 1080p with solid 60+ FPS.

Case
Since choosing a PC case is personal choice, i left it to the one you already picked.

PSU
All that greatness above is powered by good quality Seasonic PSU. Focus 550 has 80+ Gold efficiency and it comes with 7 years of warranty. PSU is semi-modular, making cable management far easier than with fully-wired PSU.
(All my 3 PCs: Skylake, Haswell and AMD are also powered by Seasonic. Full specs with pics in my sig.)

OS
Put in Win 10 Pro 32/64-bit. Not much to say here, only that with this version and during OS install, you can decide if to install 32-bit or 64-bit one (pick the 64-bit one).

KB, mouse and headphones
Since choosing those is also a personal choice, i left them as you picked them, except the headphones.
You selected the Corsair VOID Special Edition. While the yellow color does stand out, paying $65 for that yellow color alone is in my opinion a waste of money. So, i replaced the headset with Corsair VOID Pro RGB USB which is the 2nd generation of VOID headsets from Corsair. If you so desire to get yellow headsets with steep price and worse mic than VOID Pro, feel free to switch them back to the one you initially picked.
(Oh, i too have the Corsair VOID Pro RGB USB headset in use with my Skylake build as well.)
 
Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($243.26 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B450M-A Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($128.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($190.04 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.50 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11 GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($999.00 @ Umart)
Case: be quiet! - Pure Base 600 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit ($39.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Total: $2027.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-19 23:24 AEDT+1100

Extremely powerful. Nearly 150% more powerful than GTX1060 PC. No compromise build. All very high quality components.
 

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Thanks everyone so far for your knowledge and very detailed info!!
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I will have a think about it all maybe have some more questions. Open to any further advice
 


I agree, if you're streaming you'll need a higher core count to stream and game at the same time. Especially if you take in consideration that new triple A titles like Black Ops 4 makes use of all 8 cores 16 threads. Otherwise the CPU will be constantly pegged at 100% usage and you'll have stuttering in both the game and streamed content.

@kenzy9 you stated you want high refresh rate, but at what resolution? Are you going to keep it 1080p?
 
Orientated towards Value but still mm offering great performance & all parts are good quality.

The 1070ti is your bang for buck option if looking at running 1080p resolution.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($243.26 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($159.63 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Kingston - A1000 240 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB DUKE Video Card ($579.00 @ Umart)
Case: Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($138.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1632.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-20 01:04 AEDT+1100
 

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Just because you don't find any value in that CPU doesn't instantly mean it's a bad CPU for everyone. i3-8350K has the best price to performance ratio among Intel CPUs, making it the value king. And while it has equal performance to i5-7600K, i3-8350K is a lot cheaper. For brand new i5-7600K, you're looking to hand out $250 USD while for brand new i3-8350K, you're looking to hand out only $169 USD.


Tell me this, how on earth people managed to game and live stream before Intel 8th gen CPUs came out? Since before that, most consumer grade CPUs were 4 core CPUs. Except Core i7 which has hyperthreading.
 

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With the possibility of streaming, I would go with an R7. The 1tb SSD is for game storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($319.28 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: MSI - B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($197.64 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($205.25 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB Mini Video Card ($668.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($49.00 @ JW Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($138.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1978.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Any proof of what you're saying? Since i'd like to read that.


@OP
I can also give you overpowered build within the current budget, like so:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($364.89 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 33 eSports Edition (Black/White) CPU Cooler ($115.06 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 PC PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.00 @ Austin Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($197.64 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($115.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB DUKE Video Card ($579.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.65 @ Amazon Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ Skycomp Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full - USB 32/64-bit ($132.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Total: $1970.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Changes made compared to my 1st build suggestion:
CPU: i3-8350K -> i5-8600K
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB -> GTX 1070 Ti
KB: Razer Cynosa Chroma -> none
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Elite -> none
Headset: Corsair Void Pro RGB USB -> none

The rest of the components are same. With that build, you're looking high/ultra settings @ 1440p (2K) with 60+ FPS and due to the CPU's 6 cores/threads, you can also live stream during gaming without issues.
 
Alright, same story - got a PM, here to help.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($545.83 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.57 @ Kogan)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($145.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($159.63 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($379.00 @ Umart)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit ($39.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Keyboard: Razer - Cynosa Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.71 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Elite Wired Optical Mouse ($77.90 @ Amazon Australia)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID Special Edition Yellowjacket 7.1 Channel Headset ($169.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1993.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I've just skimmed through previous messages without reading them, hopefully I won't be abused too much :).

So, for 144 Hz gaming and streaming, the 8700K would be...not exactly ideal, but it's a decent choice that will pull off the job just fine. The 1060 really won't cut it, but I haven't swapped it out yet. But your first priority should be to get a better GPU, at least a 1070 if not a 1070 Ti. Other than that, I've changed pretty much everything from the original build except peripherals and HDD, so have a look at it. Again, this isn't final, if you agree to it then the GPU shall be upgraded to a 1070 and the rest of the components shall be downgraded to make room for the 1070.
 
if its a complete setup :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($243.26 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS PRO WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($199.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($190.04 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($139.00 @ BudgetPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8 GB NITRO+ Limited Edition Video Card ($329.00 @ Umart)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa J25 Tempered Glass RGB Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.00 @ Shopping Express)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit ($39.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Monitor: ViewSonic - XG2401 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($299.00 @ BudgetPC)
Keyboard: Kingston - HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($106.42 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Logitech - G402 Wired Optical Mouse ($63.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Headphones: G.Skill - RIPJAWS SV710 7.1 Channel Headset ($59.30 @ Amazon Australia)
Total: $2056.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here is a nice build within your budget. You can get many of the parts cheaper if you shop around. I chose an air cooler, which works fine with a mild overclock/stock settings. I don't recommend any water cooling as it is your first build. Also, make sure you work out the monitor/ accessories yourself, I just a chose a popular monitor most people choose for 1080p 144hz. (I have one too)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mbG24q
 
This system is an alternative to the excellent builds mentioned above and will give you many years of gaming/streaming, not to mention a viable upgrade path for all of your internal components. One of which is the processor as AMD's AM4 platform will be supported until the year 2020. People are most likely going to respond to this post "why first gen Ryzen?" As far as i'm concerned this is the budget king for streaming, allowing you to multitask and utilize all eight core/16 threads at a reasonable price. Choose this option if you are on a budget and would rather prioritize smooth playback for simultaneous gaming and streaming over high refresh rate gaming. If you must stream and play games at a high refresh rate, you'll have to pay a premium to match FPS with a high refresh rate monitor. If that's the case my recommendation is an i7 8700/8700k/i9 9900k build. However based on your original post, I get a sense that the following might be more in line with your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($319.28 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($68.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($159.63 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Kingston - A400 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($759.00 @ Umart)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($85.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Umart)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit ($49.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Keyboard: Razer - Cynosa Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.71 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Elite Wired Optical Mouse ($77.90 @ Amazon Australia)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID Special Edition Yellowjacket 7.1 Channel Headset ($169.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1981.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here's why the Ryzen 7 1700 is still the best value for the money (Video is USD but you get the point):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvypWSTaoJs

I personally have one myself and Call Of Duty Black Ops IIII uses all eight cores sixteen threads. If you're streaming the extra processing cores will come in handy. When streaming on a budget, I often explain it's better to prioritize smooth playback over high FPS and high refresh rate because builds like that cost a premium. Let me know if you're interested in premium Intel builds for streaming.
 

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That's correct, if you aren't overclocking you can save money by purchasing non-overclockable parts. For example, you could go high end on the processor and lower end on the graphics card now. In the future upgrade the graphics card and monitor, enabling you to go with a more premium high refresh rate build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor ($469.81 @ Amazon Australia)
Motherboard: MSI - H370M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($197.51 @ Amazon Australia)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 580 8 GB AORUS 8G Video Card ($324.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($85.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Umart)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro Full 32/64-bit ($49.99 @ Amazon Australia)
Case Fan: Fractal Design - FD-FAN-SSLL-120-WT 41.8 CFM 120mm Fan
Keyboard: Razer - Cynosa Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.71 @ Amazon Australia)
Mouse: Razer - DeathAdder Elite Wired Optical Mouse ($77.90 @ Amazon Australia)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID Special Edition Yellowjacket 7.1 Channel Headset ($169.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1831.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Going with this build will give you the processing power to hit higher FPS to match your future monitor's high refresh rate and you'll have 12 threads to assist with the additional overhead involved with streaming. Intel has a superior ring bus architecture and 1ghz+ boost clocks over AMD, as well as the fact that most games are better optimized for Intel (Though games are starting to improve optimization for AMD). The AMD RX 580 will give you adequate performance in triple A titles which will be plenty for your 60hz 1080p panel (Way more in ESports titles) and the 8gb of VRAM will ensure the graphics card stays relevant, until it's time to upgrade the graphics card and monitor.