Any corners I can cut? (1st build)
###Build Help/Ready:
What is your intended use for this build?
Mainly gaming. Some processor-intensive simulations and stuff stuff from time to time (I'm a programmer).
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for?
I 'd like to be able to play modern AAA titles like Just Cause 3 and MGS5 at high-ish settings at 1080p. In a year or two, I may upgrade to a 1440p or 1800p (but probably not 4k) monitor and would like most of the components to be able to handle that, possibly with lower settings.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
My current build is around $1100. I can live with this, but was hoping for a build a bit closer to $900. Are there any corners I should cut? A different graphics card, or a different edition of the same card, perhaps?
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please).. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $239.99 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.49 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI B150 Gaming M3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $109.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $36.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $64.16 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card | $325.75 @ Amazon |
| Case | Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case | $99.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $74.99 @ Amazon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) | $85.95 @ Amazon |
| Monitor | Compaq LA2306x 23.0" Monitor | - |
| Keyboard | HP K1500 Wired Standard Keyboard | $9.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1077.29 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-29 16:43 EDT-0400 |
I'm a first-time pc builder, so I'd appreciate any advice you have. Are there any obvious bottlenecks in this system? Any components that are much better than they need to be relative to the rest of the system? Any compatibility problems?
Also, I left out a cheap external CD/DVD drive I'll use to install Windows 10, plus the mouse I already own. Is there anything else (cables, etc.) I need to buy? Thanks.
Posted May 29, 2016, 8:53 PM UTC