| Type | Item | Price |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80662i36100) | $110.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15s) | $78.88 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | MSI Z170M Mortar Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z170mmortar) | $118.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f43200c16d16gvkb) | $74.89 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam) | {already own} $0.00 |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd20eads) | {already own} $0.00 |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42966kr) | $163.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-fbm05) | {already own} $0.00 |
| Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr) | $48.99 @ NCIX US |
| Monitor | AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2752vh) | $149.99 @ Best Buy |
| Other | Sabrent 2.5" -> 3.5" HDD Mounting Kit (BK-HDDH) | $6.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $803.70 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$50.00 | |
| Total | $753.70 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker (http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-06-01 06:41 EDT-0400 |
You can easily delete the CPU cooler from the list and go for a build like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8q9Ycc
That will give you a much better CPU for about the same price, but you will have to live with the stock Intel cooler for a while. Really, the CPU the only weakness your build has right now; a native quad-core is much better suited to the demands of a modern game than a hyperthreaded dual core.
Hmm. Is this factoring in the overclock, though? However, probably makes more sense to spring for a full-fledged 4 cores, and overclock that when I get the chance. :nod:
Also, the 480s are supposed to be available at the end of June. Might want to wait a bit to see how much they're going to cost in the real world (AMD wants to sell them for 199 USD).
Yeah, thinking of just using the iGPU for a bit until then.
EDIT to add: If you do want to use an aftermarket cooler, I would recommend this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/scythe-cpu-cooler-scmg4000
I am using a variant of it that comes with a second fan. Either way, it's very good at its job and really quiet, while also costing only about half the price of your chosen one.
Was researching, found this (http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/noctua_nh-c14s_and_nh-d15s_review/5): (but still makes no difference if I'm not immediately overclocking)
(http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/articles/2015/07/17135626653l.jpg)
EDIT FOR THE EDIT GOD:
Come to think of it, a 750 Watt PSU is massively oversized for your current and probable future needs. You can easily look for something in the 500 Watt range instead, or even a bit lower than that.
Reason for that being it's $50 after rebate, and semi-modular. Dropping down to a Corsair 430w (the cheapest one that's still semi-modular) only saves ~$10.
Wow 750 watts for a personal computer. That is insane that some can reach that level.
It's not TOO difficult to find highly rated quality power supplies for not much more than an equal quality but lower wattage unit. Therefore I went the route of overkill on the ever so slight off chance I might do something like SLI/Crossfire or amass a stupid number of drives and/or fans. Also I wouldn't count on the lower power consumption trend continuing forever. Not that I've tracked it that closely, but it seems like every few generations there's something of a jump that slowly creeps back down over the next few, but never fully returns. The overall long-term trend is up.
I ended up sale-sniping a 850W gold efficiency rated supply for my build that's coming up on 5 years old. I'll have no problem with juice until it actually dies.
Wow 750 watts for a personal computer. That is insane that some can reach that level.
Wow 750 watts for a personal computer. That is insane that some can reach that level.
I'm using a Seasonic 860W Platinum PSU (http://www.anandtech.com/show/5464/seasonic-platinum-series-860w), I got it some years ago and haven't regretted it for a single moment. Rock solid, with great efficiency even at lower power demand.
Getting a PSU just above the peak power consumption of the system will definitely work, but having a higher rated PSU is a sort of guarantee that you have all the upgrade room you might need down the road. For example, I'm currently using a single GTX 970, but when the new generation arrives on the stores I might very well find another 970 on a discount...
Also, if the PSU is running near its peak output capacity all the time, it's more likely to prematurely wear out components (especially in cheaper units) which may or may not cause the working smoke to be expelled from one or all other components in your build - or less seriously the unit may end up developing annoyances like coil whine.
Yeah, if there's one thing to keep in mind when building a new PC it's that you should never, ever skimp on the PSU. A good PSU will last forever and not fry your various electronics; while you can technically build a PC using a cheap chinese knock-off PSU, you will pay for it later. EVGA, SeaSonic, Corsair or Antec are generally safe buys.