Hi, so I've recently decided to upgrade my shitty little pre-built gaming PC I purchased a few years ago that doesn't serve me well anymore. I'm very new to the idea of picking my parts for my PC I want to build and was hoping for some opinions and tips on the build.
CPU: Intel Core i5 6600K ($345)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X CPU Cooler ($55)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 Motherboard ($175)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2400Mhz 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 Black ($189)
Case: Be Quiet! Pure Base 600 Case Black ($109)
Power Supply: Be Quiet! System Power 8 600W Power Supply ($79)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC GAMING, 6GB (RR $399)
HDD: 1TB
Hey there! Game Dev and experienced PC builder here. When someone asks me to put together a parts list for a new build I always ask 2 questions. What do you plan on doing with the PC and what is your budget.
For a machine that will purely be used for gaming, an i5 will do just fine. I personally own a 1060 and it surprised me at how powerful it is for a xx60 card. It even runs VR quite well. For coolers, I'm a fan of self contained liquid coolers like an H100, but they're overkill if you aren't planning on overclocking. Motherboards really don't matter as long as they have the features that you're looking for. Power supply is a good size, just make sure it's a quality one so it doesn't fail and fry your machine. Cases are purely personal choice and I always recommend 16gb of RAM. I would personally recommend an SSD to install Windows and all your main software on, while keeping your games and media on a larger HDD like the 1TB you mentioned. The SSD will give you one of the biggest bang for your buck for speed. 128gb should do just fine! Good luck building your PC.... don't do it on carpet.
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thanks mirus for your efforts
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Seems like a good setup. I would suggest perhaps a Seasonic brand power supply instead of Be Quiet!, such as this one maybe (its fully modular, which is a big help for first-time builders). Additionally, whatever GPU you get, make sure it has a backplate!
I also recommend using the website PCPartPicker to plan your build, since it can help you find any incompatibilities and keep track of your total price. It is very handy :)
Good luck with your build!
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okay thank you
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