New Build - Opinions Needed

kabraca

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Hello Everyone!!

I previously built a new computer in 2014 and it's starting to become a bit outdated and slow regarding some games with lots of crashing even when on Low graphic settings for certain games... plus it's doing some weird thing where it keeps booting to the UEFI settings.I am looking to build a new one with some upgraded parts!! Although I am wondering on some opinions! These computers are PRIMARILY web surfing and gaming computers. I play GTA5, PUBG, League of Legends, RUST, Overwatch, Diablo, The Sims,... and also i stream as well.


This is my Current Build

Intel - Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard - ASRock - Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Memory - G.Skill - Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Hard drive - SanDisk SSD PLUS 480GB + 1TB Western Digital Hard drive.

Graphics Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card

Case: Thermaltake Case White (Can't remember the exact model of it.)

Power Supply - Corsair - CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX

Optical Drive - Samsung - SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive


I am looking to build a new one with some better parts. Here is what i am thinking but it's a bit expensive and i'm wondering where i can cut some costs on some of the less important pieces.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gRHt2R

this is at just barely 1,000 dollars. I plan on moving my SSD and Powersupply from my current build over to my new computer - just in case you were wondering why they are missing from this build... what are your thoughts?? it's a bit too expensive.. I'm not trying to over spend... but i want something that's good and gonna last for a bit and those new GTX cards are amazing. Also I already have a wifi card / direct ethernet connection. don't think i need the DVD drive anymore either.
Are AMD cpu's worth getting over an Intel? Ive had a bad experience w an AMD cpu in the past so im scared to get one.
 
An AMD build. Yes AMD AM4 CPUs are worth it again.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo OC Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $997.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-30 17:44 EDT-0400
 

kabraca

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So you would choose the 1600 over the similarly priced Intel 7600k? for what reason, if you dont mind me asking
 
More cores. We are very likely to see games and programs (apart from a few professional programs that already do) start to utilize proper multicore support which will give the AM4 much longer legs.

You'll also notice price wise I also doubled your RAM and bumped you up from a 1070 to a 1080.
 

Mike3k24

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I would definitely go with the Ryzen build. But if you're interested your i5 isn't necessarily finished. You could upgrade to an i7 3770k and get a new gpu or you could build a new system. Whatever you choose
 

kabraca

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why would you go for the Ryzen?
 

Mike3k24

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First off why not? The Ryzen CPU's offer the best price/performance compared to other products at its price point. The 1600 and 1700 perform pretty close to the 7700k in gaming and cokes with more cores and more threads. Having the option for doing more than just gaming is really what puts all the value on Ryzen CPU's.