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Question

Help with my first PC build

May 21, 2017 6:06AM PDT

I put together a parts list on pc part picker so could someone look over it. I want to play games such as Battlegrounds H1Z1 Rainbow Six Siege Overwatch etc

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WL3dPs

Thanks!

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Looks capable.
May 21, 2017 6:29AM PDT

Why no SSD? Most folk today get SSD to not have the usual delays.

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Thanks!
May 21, 2017 6:48AM PDT

I'll add ssd but the rest looks good?

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Nothing looked bad.
May 21, 2017 6:52AM PDT

I like the single rail PSU, the good size case but today I don't start with the HDD since SSD is night and day performance difference. In fact the last few machines have been all SSD with some 240 or more GB C drive with a data drive.

SSD would take your PC from being run of the mill to awesome.

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May 21, 2017 12:11PM PDT

Bin that hdd and at least move up to a 7200 rpm unit.
Better yet bin the hdd and move up to a ssd.
A 500GB ssd will be much/much faster and unless you want to store a boat load of games should have ample space.

Cpu....bin that I7, not many games will take advantage of 8 cores.
Fit an I5 7600k and save a $100, put it toward the ssd.

Ram...make sure you fit the sticks in the proper mobo slots to enable dual channel.