Need help for my PC build

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  Baysew on 05/11/2016 - 13:21

  +3

  Needs SSD.

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    [Deactivated] on 05/11/2016 - 13:34

    +1

    Or get an SSHD if you're not keen on managing where all your files go. Good build btw.

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      bayc0n on 05/11/2016 - 13:37

      Will add it to the list! Thanks guys!

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    bjdchwr on 05/11/2016 - 13:56

    +2

    SSD is a must have :-)

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  oscargamer on 05/11/2016 - 14:34

  -1

  that mobo needs ddr4

  overkill on GPU
  i would save $100 and get an i3-6100 (only approx 10% speed loss - easily made up for with an SSD)
  http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-6400-vs-I…
  definitely 120gb SSD for the OS…..oh, do you need an OS?
  monitor?
  keyboard & mouse?
  speakers?

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    bayc0n on 06/11/2016 - 14:48

    I've got the keyboard, mouse and speakers already but looking to upgrade my monitor. ANy suggestins for a decent gaming monitor for ~$200-300?

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  currentfad on 05/11/2016 - 15:46

  +1

  h110m if u get i3-6100. what games do u play?

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    jzdhgkd on 05/11/2016 - 23:23

    +1

    Motherboard has very little to no impact on performance except when overclocking and things such as inbuilt sound. For pure processing/gaming performance there will be no benefit in spending more.

    Agreed with spending on SSD. Dollar for dollar an SSD is absolutely the best purchase you can make to improve your current build. If you've bought pre-builts in the past maybe you can salvage the previous hdd and buy an ssd instead for now?

    GPU fit more depends on the tower moreso than motherboard. You're getting a mid-tower so there shouldn't be any problems.

    Do let us know what games you play as the 1060 may well be overkill if you just play cs:go and dota2 all day long!

    Edit: oops sorry! meant to reply to main thread :S

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      bayc0n on 06/11/2016 - 14:39

      at the moment just overwatch, cod and dota2 but I plan on playing the newer games like witcher 3, crysis 3, etc. Hoping to be able to play around 1080p, 50-60 fps smoothly

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        jzdhgkd on 06/11/2016 - 17:01

        In that case definitely stick with the 1060 =)

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  scrimshaw on 05/11/2016 - 23:28

  +1

  The mobo I chose says it's a micro atx so I'm guessing it's smaller than the regular mobos. Also not sure if its ddr4 compatible.

  choice of motherboard does not affect GPU. The graphics card attaches to the motherboard using a 16x pcie slot. That's it. The size of the motherboard has no relation to what GPU you can use it with.

  The motherboard also has DDR4 slots, you need DDR4 memory. DDR3 memory won't fit into it, since it's keyed differently. Here is a visual representation of what I meant by the key

  and like everyone said, you need an SSD, doesn't matter what you get, just grab yourself a Crucial MX300, the Samsung Evo 850, or ozbargain's favourite: Sandisk Ultra II although it is outdated and being replaced by I think, the Sandisk X400. Ultimately the choice won't affect performance much… SSD's are all pretty reliable nowadays, even the basic stuff.

  for the graphics card, 3GB of VRAM is a little limiting for modern titles, I would recommend getting either RX 480 (4GB) or GTX 1060 6GB for a little future proofing. These two cards cost around the same, $350 dollars.

  Also note: The GTX 1060 3GB card is actually 10 percent less powerful than the 6GB version. It has one-tenths of it's shader cores disabled — this is something NVidia has never told buyers.

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    bayc0n on 06/11/2016 - 14:41

    Thanks :)
    Would the recent GTX 1050ti with 4gb VRAM be a better option? Or would this card be overall better? The GTX 1050ti I can get for about $230 and 1060 for ~$280.

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      scrimshaw on 06/11/2016 - 15:14

      +1

      The GTX 1050 Ti is a weaker card, while it can play the games you mentioned at 50 fps you might have to make do at medium quality setting. This card actually isn't any faster than the GTX 960!

      There are only specific games that when played with high quality textures and anti aliasing require lots of VRAM and these games require a beefy GPU anyway.

      The GTX 1050 Ti is not a super fast card so there's no point in getting it just for the sake of VRAM, because it isn't meant for gamers who play with High quality settings.

      In any case, the best value cards are the GTX 1060 and Rx 480.

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  Epikmunch on 06/11/2016 - 00:44

  +1

  http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/wwryxY

  I've made a few changes, for an extra $35 you get an ssd and a faster processor. If you want you can skip the SSD for now and wait until you have funds available, but I would seriously recommend an SSD. I also moved from 2x4gb to 1x8gb. Yes dual channel is faster and what not but the chances of you noticing it are very very low. It also makes it easier to upgrade in the future :)

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    bayc0n on 06/11/2016 - 14:43

    definitely will pick up an ssd for the OS as suggested by everyone. Will the 450W power supply be enough for this system?

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      Epikmunch on 06/11/2016 - 17:40

      Yeah, it's not a very demanding system. According to PCPartPicker it will draw 280W. Nvidia recommends a 400W PSU so you should be fine unless you do for a cheapo psu, which I don't recommend (the Silverstone one is pretty reliable so you should be good on that front).

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  oscargamer on 08/11/2016 - 12:55

  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/274664