Low end gaming pc build - need help!

[sirprize10]

Heres my 2 cents on your build @phillpower2 . The components are nice enough, and the case looks allright. I may change the case though. It would be helpful to know the price of the MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC as it isn’t listed. The price is great, I might be able to add a SSD for faster boot times, and I can now buy a really good monitor/peripherals, and save money to put towards games.

[sirprize10]

Heres my 2 cents on your build @phillpower2 . The components are nice enough, and the case looks allright. I may change the case though. It would be helpful to know the price of the MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC as it isn’t listed. The price is great, I might be able to add a SSD for faster boot times, and I can now buy a really good monitor/peripherals, and save money to put towards games.

Or maybe even add some more RAM

[phillpower2]

. The components are nice enough, and the case looks allright. I may change the case though. I

You will note that in my reply #29 I said “Example list” it is entirely up to you what parts you finally decide upon and we are only offering guidance.

It would be helpful to know the price of the MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC as it isn’t listed.

From memory I recall it as being over $500 but it is now sold out in most places, like I said previously, no point in settling on a parts list until you are ready to purchase else you will either end up paying over the odds or not get the exact parts you had lined up.

The price is great, I might be able to add a SSD for faster boot times,

There is already a 250GB WD Blue SSD included in my example parts list.

Or maybe even add some more RAM

Already explained in my reply #22

Having 32GB of RAM is a total waste for your intended use of the computer, atm 8GB would be enough but having 16GB ready for games released in years to come is a sensible approach.

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[sirprize10]

You will note that in my reply #29 I said “Example list” it is entirely up to you what parts you finally decide upon and we are only offering guidance.

From memory I recall it as being over $500 but it is now sold out in most places, like I said previously, no point in settling on a parts list until you are ready to purchase else you will either end up paying over the odds or not get the exact parts you had lined up.

There is already a 250GB WD Blue SSD included in my example parts list.

Already explained in my reply #22

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Well I saw a YouTube video, the more sticks of ram, even if it’s the same amount will go faster.

[phillpower2]

Not sure what video you watched but it is not accurate information.

Any RAM in your system will only run as fast as the CPU will allow it and any program that you are running will only use as much RAM as it needs and will only transfer data as fast as the program requires and as fast as the CPU can handle it, atm 8GB is sufficient for most games but some flight sims etc benefit from having 16GB available.

[sirprize10]

Not sure what video you watched but it is not accurate information.

Any RAM in your system will only run as fast as the CPU will allow it and any program that you are running will only use as much RAM as it needs and will only transfer data as fast as the program requires and as fast as the CPU can handle it, atm 8GB is sufficient for most games but some flight sims etc benefit from having 16GB available.

I’ve given my build some thought, and ive listened to all your help, I did find a good build that I customised and added better peripherals. The only item missing is a cpu cooler, and id perffer a fan more than water cooling. I have included my profile name so you can find my build as my link dosent embed. Sirprize101

[Bill1]

My recommendation would be a cooler by Noctura:
Noctua

[jmarket]

You could also look at the CoolerMaster air coolers HERE, they are good value.

[sirprize10]

I think since my pc isn’t extremely powerful, that I would use the highest rated one on pcpartpicker. Or perhaps water cooling like the next kraken.

[phillpower2]

I have included my profile name so you can find my build as my link dosent embed. Sirprize101

Not sure what you mean sirprize10

[sirprize10]

Not sure what you mean sirprize10

Well basically the link I provided to the build wasn’t working so I sent you my pcpartpicker username so you can find the build thru my profile. I’ll try once again to send the link

[sirprize10]

Well basically the link I provided to the build wasn’t working so I sent you my pcpartpicker username so you can find the build thru my profile. I’ll try once again to send the link

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8YvcKZ

[phillpower2]

You may recall the following from my reply #22

Your aftermarket cooler, a very important thing I must make you aware of, if you use it you will void your AMD CPU warranty, AMD are clear on this, see below;

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith.

Full AMD article here

Up to you but if me I would stick with the stock cooler and put some of the cash saved towards a better screen, gaming on a screen any less than 24" is awful imo

Your Windows 10 is the DVD version but there is no DVD drive in your build, include one or purchase the USB thumb drive version instead.

[veeg]

Any updates for us?

[sirprize10]

Any updates for us?

Yes. I am currently moving but I have made a part list with my American friends who built something similar to me.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/b7zVKZ

I am hoping to play games such as player unknowns battlegrounds and gta V, and with the money I saved, I am adding an oculus rift.