First build:Is this build fine for next gen games?

Jonathan Flores · Sep 6, 2013

This is going to be my first PC build, im wondering how good this build is.
Also, if you guys recommend anything to make it cheaper/pricier, any input is helpful.

Looking to play crysis, bf4, gta5, arma, total war, etc

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AKmW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AKmW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AKmW/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Outlet PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($353.98 @ Newegg)

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.85 @ Amazon)

Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Best Buy)

Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.96 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 800W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)

Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Mouse: AZIO Levetron Wired Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1502.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 20:29 EDT-0400)

PsyKhiqZero · Sep 6, 2013

The build looks great. Your system should be fine for gaming for the next 3-4 years.

I would take windows 8 over windows 7. It has better SSD management, a great rollback feature plus will be the home for future version of Direct X. Really the Modern UI isn't as bad as people make it out to be, and can be avoided for the most part w/o any additional software. But that's more of a personal choice.

Jonathan Flores · Sep 6, 2013

PsyKhiqZero :

Thank you, m8, i was actually just reading into that.

anyone else?

choppy360 · Sep 6, 2013

Here's a nice build for you mate, cheaper and better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($195.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.40 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.73 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.99 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: AOC E2460SD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.00 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Mouse: Zalman ZM-M400 Wired Optical Mouse ($17.11 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1231.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 21:36 EDT-0400)

choppy360 · Sep 6, 2013

Budget version, that can still play those games:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($195.00 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.40 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.73 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition 39.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.99 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: AOC E2460SD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.00 @ Canada Computers)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Mouse: Zalman ZM-M400 Wired Optical Mouse ($17.11 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1186.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-06 21:41 EDT-0400)

Jonathan Flores · Sep 7, 2013

Thanks there mate, ill surely use some of the parts you listed to help lower my price down.

also whats better the 670, 770, 7970,sli/crossfire, or a single 780.

choppy360 · Sep 7, 2013

Jonathan Flores :

You can check this site to roughly compare cards, but bare in mind that different manufacturers of the same card can produce varied performances:

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

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