First PC Build & Over Budget----NEED HELP

Well as the title states I am trying to put together a list of parts to build my first PC and its to be a gaming PC. Now just to be clear, I am by no means versed in all the details of the PC building world thus any advice no matter how minor please dont hesitate to suggest changes. I kind of copied the build from another thread on here and all components are from NCIX Canada.

Also, I am way over budget as my limit was $1500 CDN but the components below are approaching $2000 and i still dont have Windows 10 added yet. If anyone can suggest changes that will reduce my cost to within budget it would be appreciated.

PC Components:
http://www.ncix.com/detail/intel-core-i5-6600k-3-50ghz-6m-e0-110591.htm?promoid=1805
http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-geforce-gtx-1070-sc-f3-132464.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-z170x-ud3-ultra-lga-a6-133204.htm?promoid=1957

http://www.ncix.com/detail/fractal-design-define-r5-atx-70-102216.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-cx-series-cx650m-650w-d4-125719.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/g-skill-ripjaws-x-16gb-2x8gb-25-73133.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/western-digital-caviar-blue-1tb-87-74462.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/samsung-850-evo-mz-75e250b-am-250gb-67-120450.htm?promoid=1714

http://www.ncix.com/detail/cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-6a-64385.htm?promoid=1714
 

AMD_man

Member
If you want to reduce your budget you could get a GTX1060. Not too much performance loss, but no SLI. Everything else seems standard.
 

Laquer Head

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Asus Dual 1070 and Black Ed. EVGA Sc 1070 are both 529 on newegg.ca so thats 20-30 saved right there without dropping from a 1070

Same with the mobo, drop to a gigbyte g1 or msi m3 on newegg..both are $25ish less..

if you need to, drop to a single 8GB ram stick, or better 4GBx4GB and save there too.. all these little concessions will pay towards the o/s
 

Laquer Head

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Yeah good call on the RAM.. didn't even notice that. Certainly need DDR4!

Newegg was doing an intel cpu/windows o/s combo bundle thing just before the weekend...not sure if thats still on..

The 6600K was one of the cpus listed!!

Hey your RAM is DDR3. Just noticed. That´s not compatible with your motherboard.

Also in the spirit of savings without downgrading you could get a cheaper motherboard and case:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/GWVcGf

just need a ssd, assuming he still wants one.. other than that your really skimping on parts..thats pretty close to 1500$
 
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Laquer Head

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PCI-E is the bus you connect a device to, SLI is a technology for link 2 or more graphics cards together..
 

AMD_man

Member
just need a ssd, assuming he still wants one

An SSD sounds good, but that would be up to him I guess, keeping in mind that an SSD would be making the budget at least $100 more expensive.

I don´t know if the budget looks good now.

Original: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dFd92R

Now: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/CccbTH

Don´t really see much difference.

If you really want to reduce your budget you are going to have to swap GPUs or CPUs.

other than that your really skimping on parts..thats pretty close to 1500$

I didn´t understand what you meant by that. Did you mean that the price didn´t change much?
 

AMD_man

Member
Ok well I can say that I have no intention in getting that serious with gaming so can you guys recommend some good quality non SLI components.

GTX-1060 right now is one of the most cash efficient units. The only thing is that it has no SLI. If you still feel it´s too much you could go for the 1050 or the 1050ti.
 

Laquer Head

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Ok well I can say that I have no intention in getting that serious with gaming so can you guys recommend some good quality non SLI components.

Just don't buy a second graphics card...boom ...no SLI

I'm wondering if you even need a K-series CPU. If your not into overclocking just get a normal, locked version...save money there too!
 
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I'm wondering if you even need a K-series CPU. If your not into overclocking just get a normal, locked version...save money there too!

Sounds good, I definitely wont be overclocking either....so I guess thats the difference of the 'K' designation. So based on that, should I stay with an i5 or should I move to an i7.
 

Laquer Head

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Honestly grab a non-K i5, and go to a gtx 1060 with 6GB and I think thats a better focused build for you. With the GPU savings, you could throw in that SSD for the operating system..

I think the K-series CPU and 1070 is too much for your needs and its putting you past your budget for no reason.

Maybe @AMD_man would mind making a revised partpicker build with these changes and a new total?
 

AMD_man

Member
Sounds good, I definitely wont be overclocking either....so I guess thats the difference of the 'K' designation. So based on that, should I stay with an i5 or should I move to an i7.

If it´s just for gaming, I5. And like @Laquer Head said, get the 6Gb version of the 1060.

Maybe @AMD_man would mind making a revised partpicker build with these changes and a new total?

Missed that.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kRjZ9W

Note that some are from parametric filters. Not bad choices, but you can dance within those specs and have no issues.

PS: It´s been fun using the Canadian page. Every time I look for an item I get shocked because of the prices and then remember it´s the Canadian version of the page. Nuts.
 
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I've updated AMD man's build but there are a few compatibility notes at the bottom of the build, please take a look and let me know if these are a real concern.

- I didnt downgrade the processor as I really didnt see no big price drop by going down to a non 'K' processor.
- Changed the GPU to a non SLI GTX 1060 but there are a few there to choose from hopefully what I selected is ok.
- Will I need an network adapter, I assume yes so please help me select a suitable card.
- I added Windows 10 Home, can someone please give me the basic difference of the PRO version.

I will need a CD/DVD drive, a suggestion on this as well would be appreciated.

Also, is there anything else needed for this build, I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc from my old Dell so i assume that will still work fine. I do plan on upgrading those devices later.
 
I've created an account in pcpartpicker but how do i copy my build here for all you guys to see without sharing my login info. I assume if i past the link here from my build its going to prompt you to log in.
 

AMD_man

Member
I've created an account in pcpartpicker but how do i copy my build here for all you guys to see without sharing my login info. I assume if i past the link here from my build its going to prompt you to log in.

There is a thing that says "permalink".

Paste that link. No need to login for us.
 
Ok....got it. That site is great if you know what parts you are looking for lol.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Newfiestang50/saved/NRJMpg

Also, as mentioned in previous post

I've updated AMD man's build but there are a few compatibility notes at the bottom of the build, please take a look and let me know if these are a real concern.

- I didnt downgrade the processor as I really didnt see no big price drop by going down to a non 'K' processor.
- Changed the GPU to a non SLI GTX 1060 but there are a few there to choose from hopefully what I selected is ok.
- Will I need an network adapter, I assume yes so please help me select a suitable card.
- I added Windows 10 Home, can someone please give me the basic difference of the PRO version.

I will need a CD/DVD drive, a suggestion on this as well would be appreciated.

Also, is there anything else needed for this build, I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc from my old Dell so i assume that will still work fine. I do plan on upgrading those devices later.
 
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