1200$ Gaming PC Ultimate

-1200$ budget for gaming pc
-I live in Canada (take in consideration USD -> CAD)
-I prefer any retailer but try to keep the same one for most (Canadian retailer would be appreciated)
-I do net have any perepherals that I need.
-Be good at both rendering and gaming.
-Really safe overclocking.
-good ventilation for air cooling.
-windows 10 (if anyone knows how to get windows 10 hint hint.. ;) message me)
-1080 at 60 fps settings maxed out.
-Dark Souls 3 and Dying light

I already have this build: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/ could you please improve it or beat it.

Thanks guys for helping me out hopefully I can see you guys in-game :)

What's your monitor set up?

Wait so this needs a monitor and mouse/ keyboard?

No keyboard or monitor or mouse needed

I have an HD LG tv and I don't need any perepherals

There ya go, TVs aren't generally the best thing to use as monitors though

just gotta wait for the 480 to be in stock I guess

Could potentially jump to the i7 6700 or throw in an SSD

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k96qpb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/k96qpb/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($256.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($83.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.55 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card ($303.50 @ Vuugo)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $941.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-12 15:04 EDT-0400

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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/6yCF8K
Hopefully this works (somebody double check)

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V300 is a horrible SSD to buy, dunno about buying seagate drives

there's no reason to buy a 970 anymore

and that's a really low end PSU

you also have a K CPU with a low end motherboard

many issues there man

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NCIX is a good retailer if you want to stick with one retailer. Here's a build with really solid components, possible future upgrades include case and GPU.

http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-z170x-gaming-3-lga-1151-1c-113583.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/intel-core-i5-6600k-3-50ghz-6m-e0-110591.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-hyperx-fury-black-8gb-27-111308.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-supernova-550-g2-80-ba-111661.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-hyperx-fury-120gb-2-5-5f-100151.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/toshiba-dt01aca100-1tb-sata3-7200rpm-5d-75817.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-radeon-rx-480-8gb-55-132650.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/in-win-703-secc-atx-ce-107049.htm#CustomerReviews

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Oh, you'll need a CPU cooler with that but you can grab one almost anywhere for $30

This is pretty good

What could go bad? (Legit question)

If you don't mind sacrificing overclocking the 1231-v3 is still a goodun, it's a 4790 without the iGPU essentially, for a touch more than a 6600k or 4690k. Should do pretty well "rendering" (I'm assuming you're on about video editing or something), assuming what you're on about is optimized for multithreading.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/F94Bcc

You should be able to ramp the fans down on that 212 evo pretty low so it should be nice and quiet.
The case was just thrown in there to be a $100 case, I'd pick something that's more silence optimized. You can go for whatever floats your boat, though - case choices are partially based on aesthetics sometimes so it can be a pretty subjective matter.
If you feel you need it you could put an extra 8GB of RAM in there later on. DDR3 don't cost much.

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With this build can I still get a coolr master case? Because I'm in love with it

Yea, I just threw in a $75 case. Like SpaceCat said, a case is a personal choice. You can get whatever case you want that supports an ATX motherboard.

Also what affects the noise of the pc? If possible could you guys tell me what I can do to minimise the noise? This matter will come in later if needed thank you :)

Ok thanks

Features that dampen sound also restrict airflow. A case with an open front end with magnetic filters is hands down the best for airflow while also keeping out a lot of dust. High performance/low db fans cost more but will keep noise at "tolerable" levels. Me personally, I've been working around machinery for nearly 10 years now, so noise doesnt bother me (well, except for Delta fans lol).

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Some cases like the Define series have noise dampening material on the inside panels. More open vents generally means more noise. Side panel windows tend to let more noise through as well. The best way to combat noise is high quality fans, but you can always add those later if you don't want them in your initial budget. Do you live near a major city?

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I live in quebec so Montreal would be it

I think there's a store called MicroBytes there. You can certainly order everything from NCIX, they have great service. However, some things like cases, fans, etc. are best to buy in person if you can manage to make it over.

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