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Fishy4004

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So, I want to build a pc. I've been planning since October 4th. With the help of cousins and YouTube, I got everything.
I don't have a link to my build but it has this:
Memory: 8GB
Storage: 250GB
CPU: Intel i5 6600k
CPU cooler: Cooler hyper master 212
Motherboard: Asus z170-A
PSU: 750W (I'm aware it's a little too much, but it gives me wiggle room to upgrade stuff)

and that's all I can get, I'll send a link later.

Anyway, I need a GPU. I want to play at 1080p and want it to be below 350$ at least. Thanks!
 
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An 8GB RX 580 or 6GB GTX 1060 would be a good match, and they start at $260 for a 6GB 1060 (using Newegg for pricing, may be lower or higher elsewhere). You can also find 4GB versions of the 580 for $260, but if your budget allows for it you might as well go for extra VRAM, even if you may not need it right now in the games you play at that resolution (and it will be worth a little more if you ever need to sell it).
 

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1080p ? A gtx1060 6gb will be great for that res.

I have 16gb of ddr4 3000 and a Asus z170 A I'm selling with a 850 watt psu. I don't use it much , I use my laptop now mostly..
Pm me,if your interested. I'll sell it at the "I just want to get rid of it" price for a fellow anantech member. $200? I have boxes and parts for everything. Great condition. I have good references.
 
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1080p ? A gtx1060 6gb will be great for that res.

I have 16gb of ddr4 3000 and a Asus z170 a I'm selling with a 850 watt psu. I don't use it much , I use my laptop now mostly..
Pm me,if your interested. I'll sell it at the "I just want to get rid of it" price for a fellow anantech member.
We need more kind people like you.
 

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Ram is slow, 3000 speed or better I recommend. Skylake cpu's love fast memory.

Way to much money for a 1060.
Try to get one for about 275$.

I bought the z170 -A board for $175 over a year ago. That's way to much money.

Try to put together a coffee lake system. That's what i recommend.
 

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Z370 motherboard
i5 8400 cpu
8gb ddr4 3200 try to get 16gb
Gtx1060 6gb
That is a much better system and way faster for games.
 
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The rule of thumb regarding GPU choice is to base it on monitor.

Keeping your monitor with no intention of upgrading?
Any GPU

Upgrading your monitor?

Do you want an Nvidia GPU?
Can you afford Gsync?

If yes, go ahead, if no to either of the 2 above, go RX 580/Freesync monitor.

From another thread:
Its pretty simple.

If happy with low end to mid range performance go AMD with freesync.

If wanting high end to enthusiast level of performance go Nvidia and Gsync.

Bottom line is for past few years Nvidia can be counted on to offer a full range of products, while AMD can only be counted on for low end and mid range products. So take that into account when locking yourself into one ecosystem or the other.

So I'd go AMD/Freesync.
 

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The rule of thumb regarding GPU choice is to base it on monitor.

Keeping your monitor with no intention of upgrading?
Any GPU

Upgrading your monitor?

Do you want an Nvidia GPU?
Can you afford Gsync?

If yes, go ahead, if no to either of the 2 above, go RX 580/Freesync monitor.

From another thread:


So I'd go AMD/Freesync.
Its the guys first post and he is getting advice from YouTube and his cousins, he's buying a $140 ,1080p monitor to play games on, do you really think g sync and freesink needs to be in this discussion. I mean let the guy get his feet wet in the world of computer gaming first. :)
 
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The OP was intelligent enough to not only be able to do his own research, but spec out a good midrange system.
Now you want me to not only not educate him on one of the best innovations in recent monitor upgrades, but also insult his intelligence in suggesting it would be too much for him to understand at this point in time?

No thanks.

Here is a quick video on the tech OP. It's for freesync but it applies to Gsync and Freesync (nuances in the tech really aren't relevant for our purposes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ey-KObDABI

Here are 4 monitors that offer Freesync technology at the $140 pricepoint for the OP.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100160979 600559798 4017&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=36

Combined with this GPU:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131713
or any decent priced RX 580 8GB, you have a better setup.
 

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Ok, maybe I should include this. This is more of a base/budget build. I'm good at the games I play. but not good at the way I play (I use a laptop that plays CSGO at 13 FPS). I can upgrade the ram, that's not a problem. But as long as it's below 1.5k I'm fine. I will go on Amazon to check prices soon
 

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Oh, I thought OP bought the other parts already. If not, I agree on going Coffee Lake if it's within budget. Best choice for gaming.
 

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But, what is really wrong with the build?

Nothing, especially if you have a tight budget and you can get the parts for dirt cheap, but that's more of a gaming build for about 2 years ago. The current i5 8600K offers as much performance as last year's i7-7700K, which itself bumped up the max clock speeds and overclocking potential from Skylake i7-6700K.

The i5 8400 and 8600K have 2 more cores than the i5-6600K. Quad core has been okay for games, but we're starting to see more games take advantage of more cores/threads.
 

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Nothing, especially if you have a tight budget and you can get the parts for dirt cheap, but that's more of a gaming build for about 2 years ago. The current i5 8600K offers as much performance as last year's i7-7700K, which itself bumped up the max clock speeds and overclocking potential from Skylake i7-6700K.

The i5 8400 and 8600K have 2 more cores than the i5-6600K. Quad core has been okay for games, but we're starting to see more games take advantage of more cores/threads.
Oh, so it's just outdated?
 

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Oh, so it's just outdated?

Yes. It's not massively outdated and if you already had one I'd say it's fine, but if you want a build to last for a few years and handle everything or almost everything, you'd be better off with Coffee Lake (the 8XXX series of Intel chips, ideally an i5 or i7). A Z370 motherboard will also likely get one more generation of processors, as opposed to Z170 or Z270 which are already done; you can only use Skylake or Kaby Lake on those motherboards, not Coffee Lake.

I had an 6600K and a 6700K. Good processors (although I never got my 6700K stable above 4.4GHz... sad panda :( :p), but no point in buying them now unless you can get them very cheap. It's not that expensive for an i5-8400 and the cheapest Z370 motherboard, though
 
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I'm upgrading parts in the future. But the 1060 will go with everything right?

Yeah, the 1060 should be sufficient or even overkill no matter what you get, at least for 1080p resolution and 60Hz. It may be worth going for higher resolution and refresh, but I wouldn't bother until late 2018 or 2019, when we see an influx of less expensive, high refresh 4K HDR panels. Maybe even 2020. By that time you can decide if you want to upgrade.
 

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I agree with crono , he has you best interests at heart.

A decent z370 motherboard goes for under $200. A 8400 6 core cpu goes for about $200.
Try to budget for 16gb of ram $160 (2x8gb) at 3000 speeds or more.
Grab a gtx1060 6gb for about $275.
Decent power supply for $100.
That's about 950$ right there.
A good 27 inch 1080p monitor is under $200.
512 gb ssd drive for about $180
Add windows 10 pro and your good to go bud.

This configuration is also upgradable to a faster cpu and /or gpu later when you need it.

It's the right choice.
 

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I agree with crono , he has you best interests at heart.

A decent z370 motherboard goes for under $200. A 8400 6 core cpu goes for about $200.
Try to budget for 16gb of ram $160 (2x8gb) at 3000 speeds or more.
Grab a gtx1060 6gb for about $275.
Decent power supply for $100.
That's about 950$ right there.
A good 27 inch 1080p monitor is under $200.
512 gb ssd drive for about $180
Add windows 10 pro and your good to go bud.

This configuration is also upgradable to a faster cpu and /or gpu later when you need it.

It's the right choice.
I'm upgrading in the future, I am aware that I could use more ram/storage. I feel as my question is answered, and as stated will upgrade later. I'm not expecting it to be a super build anyway. Thank you all!
 

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I had an 6600K and a 6700K. Good processors (although I never got my 6700K stable above 4.4GHz... sad panda :( :p)

Wait, they recycled the 6600 name? Wow, no pressure or anything...I gave my old q6600 to my mom 6 or 7 years ago and it's still going strong... :)
 
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I'm upgrading in the future, I am aware that I could use more ram/storage. I feel as my question is answered, and as stated will upgrade later. I'm not expecting it to be a super build anyway. Thank you all!
I hate to harp on this, but his core point about coffeelake should really be advised. It's not just an update, I don't know why this wasn't explained better. It's a more robust chip. The i5 generally has 4 cores.
Coffeelake changed this, and now the i5 has 6 cores. You're getting 50% more chip in the most simplest of terms. Since the i5 8400 is cheaper, faster, and has more cores (2 more cores), it's an AMAZING deal.

Truly, it's in your best interests to go with the i5 8400 if you can find it.
INTEL I5-8400 REVIEW - THE BEST NEW GAMING CPU IN YEARS
http://www.pcgamer.com/intel-i5-8400-review-the-best-new-gaming-cpu-in-years/

I wouldn't just call this an "update"

You save $80-120 by buying a CPU/mobo package that only costs $330.

You couldn't PAY me to recommend you to get a 6600k today. There are better, cheaper options.