photon 2.0 question about the parts.

[Dhaern]

This isn't the 500B, this is 500, period... Also where are the numbers for return rates?
Here's JonnyGuru's response
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/show...53&postcount=3
Here's this guy's.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/show...2&postcount=10
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/show...7&postcount=13

Guys relax, He can get the 650GQ (80+ Gold) cheaper than your lower quality PSUs until 10/24

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kz7...pply-210gq0650

[Fascinate]

is mine really that bad? mine seems to have the same bronze certificate as yours but is much cheaper?

btw i was just looking at Micro ATX Cube cases ( i had no idea that such nice looking cases even existed). would this one be compatible with my parts?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=AEHA1AAWZIC3L

Ya that's a really cool case, its unique in that the motherboard lays flat so you get to see the video card from the side. All the parts are compatible. I just thought you wanted to keep this build at or under 500, thats why i havent suggested any different parts.

[Scooby Dooby Doo]

I just thought you wanted to keep this build at or under 500, thats why i havent suggested any different parts.

yeah but that was before i found out about ssds (dont have to buy a hd) and those great looking cases=D. my current budget is 580 to 600 dollar. (btw the photon 2 is about 535 not 500).

also looking for a list of software that i will have to download after installing windows 10. ty

[Fascinate]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.00 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-WHT MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: MSI 1060 ($209.99)
Total: $633.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-22 19:39 EDT-0400

PCpartpicker does not list the MSI 1060 at the correct price so i had to manually add it, total of build is 20 dollars less after mail in rebate. I dont know how much storage you need, but the mx300 525gb is by far the best deal on the market currently.

Here is a great website for installing software after windows install, you just check off the programs you want and it installs them all in one package:
https://ninite.com

[Scooby Dooby Doo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.00 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-WHT MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: MSI 1060 ($209.99)
Total: $633.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-22 19:39 EDT-0400

PCpartpicker does not list the MSI 1060 at the correct price so i had to manually add it, total of build is 20 dollars less after mail in rebate. I dont know how much storage you need, but the mx300 525gb is by far the best deal on the market currently.

Here is a great website for installing software after windows install, you just check off the programs you want and it installs them all in one package:
https://ninite.com

looks great thanks. does that ninite program also install/update drivers?

and what's your opinion on this monitor ? (just realized that my old monitor is cracked)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...40&ignorebbr=1

[Fascinate]

With windows 10 it finds all the drivers automatically, its really good that way. Thats a good price for the monitor, only downside i guess would be the 90 day warranty.

[Scooby Dooby Doo]

With windows 10 it finds all the drivers automatically, its really good that way. Thats a good price for the monitor, only downside i guess would be the 90 day warranty.

yeah that sucks but oh well.
about your list i just noticed that the case is not eligible for shoprunner or newegg premier free 2 day shipping (all other parts are)
guess i have to look for another case.

edit: or use an amazon prime trial and hope it arrives at the same time

[Fascinate]

yeah that sucks but oh well.
about your list i just noticed that the case is not eligible for shoprunner or newegg premier free 2 day shipping (all other parts are)
guess i have to look for another case.

edit: or use an amazon prime trial and hope it arrives at the same time

TBH i dont think any cases are eligible for premier, my membership ran out but i cant recall seeing any.

Refurb doesn't necessarily mean it had a problem, could have been a display unit or anything really. Id rather deal with refub than open box, most open box items have a terrible return policy.

[Dhaern]

If you go with the microATX cube config (nice part list by Mr. 650ti boost ), dont buy the Gaming X 1060 and get the EVGA 1060 SC and save $10, you dont need the Gaming X, EVGA 1060 SC have nice cooling for a single fan GPU and fit better in the Apevia microATX case.

Avoid refurbished items, especially monitors.

[Thunderball]

If you go with the microATX cube config (nice part list by Mr. 650ti boost ), dont buy the Gaming X 1060 and get the EVGA 1060 SC and save $10, you dont need the Gaming X, EVGA 1060 SC have nice cooling for a single fan GPU and fit better in the Apevia microATX case.

Avoid refurbished items, especially monitors.

I hope it's a joke. Gaming X has the best two fan cooling system out there and it's only $10. Also, those types of cases can comfortably fit all regular videocards.

[Dhaern]

I hope it's a joke. Gaming X has the best two fan cooling system out there and it's only $10. Also, those types of cases can comfortably fit all regular videocards.

Yeah Gaming X is the best 2 fan cooling but with the MicroATX cube case and a budget Computer He dont need the Gaming X and the EVGA SC fit much better in this case and have identical performance and lesser noise. He will not see any diference in FPS between the Gaming X or the EVGA SC and He can save $10.