New Build Hardware Advice

[jfzepster]

Hello everyone

New to the forum

I'm overdue a new build and hopeful of advice as I'm not an expert and have basic knowledge

This is what I'm considering for starters

Mobo: Asus H170 Pro Gaming
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 Skylake 3.7 GHz FCLGA1151
RAM: HyperX Fury 8GB x 2 DDR4, 2133Mhz PC4-17000,CL14 DIM Memory


I have existing dual Radeon HD 7700 Graphics Card that I'm considering using with this, utilising crossfire



Can any geeks out there see any issues with this and in your opinion would the graphics cards suffice or shall I sell and invest in an alternative(s)



Any help will be greatly received!

 

[Annunaki Saki]

If you game you'd be better off with a single decent video card, imo. GTX 1070, 1080, etc.

 

[HardReset]

In current situation, there is no reason to get any i3, i5 or i7 CPU for gaming. I'd recommend at least quad core CPU.

Best low end (dual core) option is Pentium g4600 that basically smokes every i3 CPU.

Considering upgrade paths, motherboards, price etc, best option for quad core or more is Ryzen series. Cheap quad core Ryzen 5 1400 and cheap hexa core Ryzen 5 1600.