| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | ~$238.89 |
| CPU Cooler | Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | ~$59.99 |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | ~$146.73 |
| Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | ~$113.26 |
| Storage | Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | ~$89.99 |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce GT 740 4GB Superclocked Video Card | ~$89.99 |
| Case | BitFenix Phenom M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case | ~$81.29 |
| Power Supply | Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | ~$57.34 |
| Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T8E PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | ~$58.58 |
To go faster, you can try the following swaps...I can't vouch for these components as they are not in my build, but they should work.
- Faster Video card:
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 4GB XTREME GAMING OC EDITION ~$379.99 - Faster Processor:
Intel Core i7 6700K 4.00 GHz Quad Core Skylake Processor ~$337.89
If you prefer a more budget conscious approach, you can go for a lower spec CPU, and leave out the Gigabyte/EVGA graphics card, the CPU's onboard graphics (HD 530 for the i5 CPU) will work fine for casual gaming and browsing.
Once you get the basic computer components put together, you'll need to follow a guide, which is what ultimately worked seamlessly for me.
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