Looking for new desktop build tips

[Darnias]

Yo nerdz, it's ya boy Darnias.

 

I finally might get a new pc, I have $600-$700 limit. Please post some pc part lists if u know ur shit. I need atleast 8gb rams, good cpu good gpu. Need fresh build excl. ssd and hdd.

[Valk]

I had put this list together because I'm planning a second for sister, but I guess you can edit in anyway you like.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/d3pPzM

[Darnias]

I had put this list together because I'm planning a second for sister, but I guess you can edit in anyway you like.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/d3pPzM

 

Looks like decent start, but I might want some i5 or cheaper i7.

[Valk]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117564

 

How about this?

[Darnias]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/knpcM8 My current part list

[Ham]

Is this just going to be used for gaming? Are you trying to play at 1080p, 1440p, or ultrawide? How important is overclocking to you? Do you already have an OS? Any peripherals you need like keyboard, or non-essential parts you'd like to have such as an optical drive? Any parts you can salvage from another machine?

[Darnias]

Is this just going to be used for gaming? Are you trying to play at 1080p, 1440p, or ultrawide? How important is overclocking to you? Do you already have an OS? Any peripherals you need like keyboard, or non-essential parts you'd like to have such as an optical drive? Any parts you can salvage from another machine?

 

Basically mostly gaming, but also compiling source maps (this takes 100% cpu) I play Full HD. Overlocking is not that important since I won't be playing AAA games. Mostly wow or csgo, but ofc I want to play it maxed at good fps. I have everything other, just need the working tower. I'm using SSD, HDD, optical, and if I can card reader from old tower.

[Ham]

Basically mostly gaming, but also compiling source maps (this takes 100% cpu) I play Full HD. Overlocking is not that important since I won't be playing AAA games. Mostly wow or csgo, but ofc I want to play it maxed at good fps. I have everything other, just need the working tower. I'm using SSD, HDD, optical, and if I can card reader from old tower.

 

Alright. So considering the things you already have taken care of, here is a list I made

You didn't mention anything about OS so if you still need that this might bring you over budget. Some things to note here compared to the list you posted: Better GPU, better CPU, much much MUCH better PSU which is super super important and is often overlooked, near identical motherboards except the one i chose is cheaper and more versatile (can accept a wider array of RAM for future upgrading), however there are 2 less SATA 6 in it so if that matters to you then that's something to consider.

 

If you're really set on getting an NVIDIA GPU then by all means, but for a few bucks more the RX 470 is much better then a 1050. I'm not an AMD fanboy either, in fact I'd much rather have NVIDIA, but when you're on a budget you have to make due with the best options available.

[SkinnyDips]

get the i5 6500, and you also dont need such an overkill cpu cooler for an i5

[Darnias]

So I'll be going with:

 

gpu: gtx 1050 ti gddr5 4gb

cpu: i5-6500

mb: msi z170-a-pro

ram: kingston hyperx fury black 2x 4gb (ddr4 2133mhz)

 

Cannot go with any upgrades as I'm already above limit.