First build. After a couple of months of research and deliberation, I'm ready to jump in. Suggestions/ thoughts?
###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.
3D modelling, animation and rendering. Playing just about anything; AAA, VR
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
1080, ~60, just not low
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
~ $1500 aud
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
Australia
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 i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor | $279.00 @ Scorptec |
| Motherboard | ASRock - Z370 Killer SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $239.00 @ PCCaseGear |
| Memory | Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $244.20 @ Skycomp Technology |
| Storage | Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $119.00 @ Shopping Express |
| Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $86.00 @ Shopping Express |
| Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card | $393.80 @ Skycomp Technology |
| Case | Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case | $129.00 @ PCCaseGear |
| Power Supply | Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $69.00 @ Shopping Express |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1559.00 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-28 18:35 AEDT+1100 |
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I feel like I probably need more cooling, but PC part picker didn't prompt me to pick some.
Posted Oct 28, 2017, 8:08 AM UTC