That RAM you've listed is DDR3. Have you checked if the motherboard supports it? I'm asking because while the CPU does still support DDR3, some mobos have moved to DDR4 only.
bigtakilla said:
JEMC said:
As some have said, there are ways to get cheap keys for one, so it shouldn't be a problem if you're ok using ebay or similar alternatives. If not, it will take a noticeable chunk of your budget.
That's a well rounded build if you don't plan to overclock (for that you need a "K" CPU from Intel and a Z motherboard), although I would advise you to get 16GB of RAM, not 8. I know it sounds like a lot, but there are games like Battlefield that already run better with 16GB than with 8.
The 480/1060 cards are more than enough to play current games at Full HD (by the way, I assume you already have a monitor/TV to play). The 1070 is an excellent purchase, tho (I should know, as I got one!).
Lastly, but only if you can, try to get an SSD. Even if it's only 64 or 120GB (enough for the OS and other system programs) with a regular HDD for the games, you'll notice the PC to feel faster and snappier.
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will definitely look into it, though I know ssds run at quite the higher pricepoint.
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That's why I mentioned a lower capacity SSD, and only if you an strech your budget into it.
As Yuri have said, more RAM and a faster card will have a much bigger impact in gaming than any SSD.
Please excuse my bad English.
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