[Build Help] First Build. Would like suggestions for better or cheaper parts
###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 and everyday usage
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
1080p at 60fps on medium (maybe high) graphics for most current games
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
Maximum $1000. Could go abit over that if necessary, but $800-900 would be better
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA.
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 | $194.99 @ Newegg |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $87.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $59.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $45.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | PowerColor Radeon R9 380X 4GB PCS+ Myst. Edition Video Card | $213.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case | $79.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | $85.49 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $197.98 @ Directron |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1145.27 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00 | |
| Total | $1105.27 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-14 22:36 EDT-0400 |
Posted Apr 15, 2016, 2:37 AM UTC
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