Is This a Decent Gaming Computer

newjersey626 · Sep 14, 2013

So I'm building my first PC for mid level gaming and am wondering if these parts are decent so far? I don't have much knowledge on motherboards or PSU's so any advice on what I get would be greatly appreciated!

Trying to budget around $800-$900

Processor-$244
i5-4670k
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

Case-$60
COOLER MASTER Elite 430 RC-430-KWN1 Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

Ram-$64
G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231546#top

Graphics Card-$155
Nividia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125446

Hard Drive-$75
HGST Deskstar 7K1000.C
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145304

Optical Drive-$20
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Guest · Sep 14, 2013

Just make sure you socket types of the motherboard and your cpu match up

e.g. Make sure your motherboard in this scenario uses 1150.

I'd recommend Asus or Gigabyte for the motherboard. However, if you plan on overclocking, make sure it is a Z87 series as H series motherboards do not allow overclocking.

Also, I'd recommend Seasonic, Antec, and Cooler Master as good power supply brands.

newjersey626 · Sep 14, 2013

Thanks for the reply, would this work as a motherboard?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131887
Also what wattage of a PSU should I be looking for?

Guest · Sep 14, 2013

newjersey626 :

No, it would not work. Please note that you need to look for socket 1150 motherboards! If you do not match socket types, your cpu will not physically fit and therefor work in your computer.

Guest · Sep 14, 2013

If you're interested in overclocking, this motherboard might be appropriate.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130695

It's very well priced given it's features.

newjersey626 · Sep 14, 2013

That's awesome, thank you! I now understand what you meant by the 1150, was a bit confused at first. Now any recommendations for the power supply? Doesn't need to by specific, just curious about what kind of wattage would be needed.

I found this, was wondering if it would be appropriate,
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

Last thing is, what do I need to get WiFi?

Guest · Sep 14, 2013

newjersey626 :

Given the effeciency of recient parts (such as the latest Intel processors) You won't need anything more than 600w. Pick quality over price. Anything from Seasonic, Antec, Coolermaster.

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