[Build Help] First PC build! Could use some pointers. ~$700
###Build Help:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
The PC will primarily be used for streaming TV shows and movies to my television/tablet via Plex Media Server. I'd like to get into PC gaming as well.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
Looking for 1080p with 60fps. I’m thinking Dark Souls, Fallout 4, XCOM, and various indies.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$700-800 (not including Windows 10, monitors, keyboard, and mouse)
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
US.
Build list:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | $124.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $49.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $41.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $74.89 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.90 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $82.88 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card | $169.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $66.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $726.51 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | |
| Total | $706.51 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 18:27 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Completely new to building PCs. I’ve done some research and watched a couple build videos to get a better understanding of how all this works together. Finally ready to join the club and am open to any and all suggestions/opinions. I went off of this build and made some slight adjustments based on my needs and budget.
A few possibly dumb questions!
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I need lots of storage space. Is anything in my build stopping me from building this with two or three drives? I’d like an SSD for the OS and frequently used programs. And a larger HDD strictly for my movies/shows/music (1TB+ and growing), with a smaller HDD for my other documents. The case/motherboard below supports all these drives, correct? Is this all overkill? Is there any reason I shouldn’t have a HDD dedicated to my media collection?
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I have a pair of these monitors. This motherboard/video card can connect to these, right?
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Any suggestions for worthwhile upgrades, or less inexpensive options that won’t sacrifice my build?
Thanks.
Posted Jan 27, 2016, 11:33 PM UTC
Your motherboard is micro-ATX and the case you picked is ATX full tower. I'd suggest getting an an ATX mobo. It will fit the case better and give you more room to work with. Alternatively, you could get a Micro-ATX case.
To answer your questions:
Just make sure your motherboard has enough SATA plugs for all the drives you want.
The 280 will support multiple monitors. Depending on the types of connectors your card has, you might plug one into a DVI and another into an HDMI, which is normal/common.
The prices look good to me!
I was under the impression that micro-ATX mobos will fit in an ATX case. Is this incorrect?
And for my motherboard, I'll need at least 3 SATA plugs, right? (SDD + 2 HDD = 3 SATA plugs?)
Thanks for the response!
It will fit just fine. It's just easier to manage the cables with a full size motherboard. Yup, looks like 3 sata unless you plan on adding more hard drive/optical drives.