[Build Help] First Gaming PC
Hello all, I have read the sidebar and rules. I have been gaming on consoles for many years and am ready to make the leap to PC. After conducting some research, this is my initial pass at a gaming PC build. I want to be able to run high end games at recommended settings, and have based my component selection on meeting recommended specs for the Witcher 3 and Ashes of the Singularity. I would like the build to be sustainable and not be outdated in six months. I do not need a beast, and I have no interest in overclocking or having crossfire/SLI arrangements at this time. My budget, not including OS, monitors, peripherals, etc., is $1000. I am in the US, here is my initial build generated in PCPartPicker. Any and all feedback is appreciated.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.89 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $104.99 @ Micro Center |
| Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $26.58 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $99.88 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $46.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card | $319.99 @ NCIX US |
| Case | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $109.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $69.99 @ NCIX US |
| Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $19.89 @ OutletPC |
| Wired Network Adapter | Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter | $27.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1066.08 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00 | |
| Total | $1026.08 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-24 19:49 EST-0500 |
Posted Feb 25, 2016, 1:25 AM UTC