[Build Ready] First Build - Getting ready to start assembling parts, just want some additional input.
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
Looking to run games on at least High settings (mostly Fighting Games and RPGs).
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
Max $1300.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Asus H170I-PLUS D3 Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $109.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $59.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $108.54 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $65.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card | $319.95 @ Adorama |
| Case | Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case | $42.99 @ Micro Center |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $99.99 @ NCIX US |
| Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $17.78 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | BenQ RL2460HT 60Hz 24.0" Monitor | $209.00 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1234.21 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-22 11:41 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Hi, r/buildapc! This is the first build that I am undertaking and I'm looking for some input before I pull the trigger and start purchasing the parts. Going with a smaller build mostly due to space constraints (it doesn't hurt that that the case is pretty sharp looking though). I'm curious as to people's thoughts about the Hybrid Internal Hard Drive. Convention seems to be a SSD at approximately 250GB with a 1/2TB HDD, and I would be willing to make that switch if it's more highly recommended against the Hybrid Drive.
Also, this is my first ever post, so please forgive me if the formatting isn't up to the usual standard.
EDITED: Updated part list to reflect some suggested changes and additional info that I didn't have previously (i.e. Overclocking the CPU).
Posted Feb 21, 2016, 9:20 PM UTC · edited