The original post: /r/buildapc by /u/theseus1234 on 2024-11-09 03:08:47.

Build Help/Ready:

Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)

Yes

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

4k ultra-wide gaming, some light computer tasks

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)

3840x2160 and ideally 60FPS on as high-ultra settings as possible

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

$500 for processor + motherboard (maybe a little more for a CPU cooler if necessary)

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

USA

Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don’t ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor $113.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler CRYORIG H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler $139.88 @ Amazon
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard -
Memory TEAMGROUP T-Force Dark Za 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 Memory -
Storage Samsung 850 Evo 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive -
Storage Western Digital Blue 1 TB M.2-2280 SATA Solid State Drive $126.99 @ Amazon
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive $39.00 @ Amazon
Video Card MSI GeForce RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X 10G OC GeForce RTX 3080 10GB 10 GB Video Card $719.99 @ Amazon
Case *Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case $113.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $195.00 @ Amazon
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit -
Wireless Network Adapter Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter -
Case Fan Corsair ML140 Pro 97 CFM 140 mm Fan $62.30 @ Amazon
Case Fan Corsair ML140 Pro 97 CFM 140 mm Fan $62.30 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $1572.44
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-08 22:07 EST-0500

Provide any additional details you wish below.

What would be a good upgrade CPU and/or motherboard if necessary?