First PC Build for Gaming

DigitalDynamo

Hey,

I've no experience in PC building, but would like to build a PC for gaming.

1. What is your budget? [€1000]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming] Latest games at 1080p with a good framerate. I would also like to be able to dual boot Linux.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No]

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [23"]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? []

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [No]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/ PayPal]

9. When are you purchasing? [Sometime this month.]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Co. Meath]

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

DigitalDynamo

The components I had in mind, from looking at other builds, are:

CPU:
Intel core i5 6600k, from Mindfactory @ €231.84

CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, from Amazon @ €33.72

Motherboard:
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming ATX LGA1151, from Mindfactory @ €148.85

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000, from Mindfactory @ €88.39

GPU:
Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC, from Mindfactory @ €278.41

Storage:
Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" SSD, from Mindfactory @ €118.95

Case:
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case, from Amazon @ €61.81

PSU:
Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply, from Amazon @ €59.57

Total (Excluding Shipping) = €1,021.54

Are these good components to choose?

K.O.Kiki

DigitalDynamo wrote: »

The components I had in mind, from looking at other builds, are:

CPU:
Intel core i5 6600k, from Mindfactory @ €231.84

CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, from Amazon @ €33.72

Motherboard:
Asus Z170 Pro Gaming ATX LGA1151, from Mindfactory @ €148.85

Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000, from Mindfactory @ €88.39

GPU:
Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC, from Mindfactory @ €278.41

Storage:
Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" SSD, from Mindfactory @ €118.95

Case:
Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case, from Amazon @ €61.81

PSU:
Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply, from Amazon @ €59.57

Total (Excluding Shipping) = €1,021.54

Are these good components to choose?

CPU is good.
Cooler is ok - there are better but I couldn't be bothered to look them up right now
Motherboard: Asrock Fatal1ty Gaming K4 is very good value.

TomsHardware:

Priced under $150 and occasionally as cheap as $130, the Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 provides buyers with mid-tier CPU overclocking capability, high-end overclocking for two memory modules, a Killer E2400 network controller, and a DTS Connect-enabled ALC1150 audio codec. While mediocre overclocking of 4-DIMM modules reminds us that this isn't marketed towards elite overclockers, those other features have made it a top value compared to similarly-priced products.

RAM, buy whatever's cheapest on the day and above 2800Mhz.
GPU, RX470 4Gb provides 95% performance at reduced cost; GTX 1060 6Gb is faster than RX480 in most titles (but costs more)
SSD, the Crucial MX300 / Sandisk Ultra II series are better value (you won't notice the speed difference).
PSU, if you're going for a K-series CPU, invest in a good PSU! The EVGA SuperNova G2 is where it's at. Super cheap on AmazonUK.

DigitalDynamo

Thanks, I appreciate your input

SterlingArcher

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01K7I7M00/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478390659&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=gtx+1060&dpPl=1&dpID=51Sw903oQYL&ref=plSrch#

Gigabyte 1060 6 gb near same price as the.480. €275 ish Back in stock 8th November.