Opinions on this first build. Any suggestions on improving it? Preferably making it cheaper as well.
###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 with Discord or Spotify running in the background at times.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
1080p/60fps with high settings.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
Around $1000.
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 i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | $216.89 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $24.88 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | ASRock - H270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $93.88 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | Kingston - HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $143.88 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $83.88 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card | $309.89 @ B&H |
| Case | NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $64.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Amazon |
| Monitor | Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor | $187.49 @ B&H |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1195.77 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | |
| Total | $1175.77 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-17 15:42 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I am not set on the monitor yet, for I want to keep this build under $1000. Any cheap and good monitor suggestions are encouraged.
Posted Aug 17, 2017, 7:29 PM UTC · edited