About to pull the trigger on my first gaming build, how does it look?

Nathyn4 · Mar 28, 2013

Does it look like I'm spending my money wisely? Isit worth it? Is everything compatible? Just a few questions that I wanted answered before I spend this much on a computer. Here is my build:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Mionix Naos 3200 Wired Optical Mouse ($47.84 @ Amazon)
Total: $796.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-28 22:40 EDT-0400)

getochkn · Mar 28, 2013

You could get a cheap mouse and keyboard for now and get an I5 instead. The quad core would suit you 10x better in gaming and not bottleneck you at all where that processor will start to fall behind real quick as more games get quad core capable. Get a bit cheaper case, mouse, keyboard and I5 would be my suggestion.

Chairman Ray · Mar 28, 2013

The only thing I would change is upgrading the CPU to i5-3350P. Quad Core will make a noticeable difference in many CPU and thread intensive games.

Sakkura · Mar 28, 2013

With a Core i5 you also get the benefit of the Z75 motherboard (though the Core i5-3350P only overclocks by 200 MHz via multiplier).

Nathyn4 · Mar 28, 2013

getochkn :

Which i5 do you suggest I try? And any suggestions for a cheap mouse and keyboard?

Chairman Ray · Mar 29, 2013

Nathyn4 :

Cheapest i5 is i5-3350P, while best non-overclock is i5-3570. The performance different will be insignificant for most games, so I would recommend the 3350P, but if you have money to throw around, no harm in getting the i5-3570.

As for the mouse and keyboard, if you have been using the ones you have selected and are used to them, then get them, otherwise you should look for the perfect mouse and keyboard to suit your hands. If you are on the computer for hours a day every day, then getting perfectly comfortable ones will be important. What kinds of games do you play?

Nathyn4 · Mar 30, 2013

Chairman Ray :

Nathyn4 :

Cheapest i5 is i5-3350P, while best non-overclock is i5-3570. The performance different will be insignificant for most games, so I would recommend the 3350P, but if you have money to throw around, no harm in getting the i5-3570.

As for the mouse and keyboard, if you have been using the ones you have selected and are used to them, then get them, otherwise you should look for the perfect mouse and keyboard to suit your hands. If you are on the computer for hours a day every day, then getting perfectly comfortable ones will be important. What kinds of games do you play?

Well i decided to go with an i5 3570k, and I will mostly be playing shooters and an assortment of other modern games. I've never been too picky with my mouse and keyboard typically, but this is the first time I'll be gaming on a computer.

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