Gaming Desktop Build Need Advice

Thrillogy · Sep 29, 2013

Hey guys, after lots of consideration, I think have finally figured out my parts list-
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.27 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2PV Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($48.96 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 1GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($7.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Logisys 350W Micro ATX Power Supply ($19.78 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.87 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.99 @ Microcenter)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($51.43)
Total: $748.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-29 13:52 EDT-0400)
But im not completely decided- so what in my parts list is a waste? what needs further upgrades?
please keep the budget to around 700 USD Including the keyboard, mouse, and OS. My location is northeastern USA.

bumnut53 · Sep 29, 2013

Id be temped to get an ATX motherboard with SLI support to give you the option of dropping in another GTX 650, price difference is minimal

Thrillogy · Sep 29, 2013

cheapest SLI 2-way compatible motherboard on pcpartspicker is 114, and that adds a 40 dollars I don't have..

bignastyid · Sep 29, 2013

The PSU is garbage and most likely wont even power the 650. Here's a better balanced build
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.88 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.77 @ Amazon)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($51.43)
Total: $765.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-29 14:23 EDT-0400)

bignastyid · Sep 29, 2013

bumnut53 :

The GTX 650 doesn't support SLI, neither does the 650 Ti(if you look at cards they lack an SLI port). The only GTX 650 that does is the 650 Ti Boost.

Thrillogy · Sep 29, 2013

bignastyid :

The PSU is garbage and most likely wont even power the 650. Here's a better balanced build
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1IWhk/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.88 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.77 @ Amazon)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($51.43)
Total: $765.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-29 14:23 EDT-0400)

I would go with cheaper RAM, however I like this build. Will look into it. Still taking tips though

bignastyid · Sep 29, 2013

Thrillogy :

bignastyid :

I would go with cheaper RAM, however I like this build. Will look into it. Still taking tips though

I wouldn't suggest anything slower than DDR3 1600, and you will want a latency of 9 or less.

Thrillogy · Sep 29, 2013

bignastyid :

Thrillogy :

I wouldn't suggest anything slower than DDR3 1600, and you will want a latency of 9 or less.

I would love DDR3 1600 ram, but I cant really afford it

bignastyid · Sep 29, 2013

Here's a revised list with ram(still ddr3 1600) that is $20 cheaper(I didn't notice the ares wasn't on sale anymore).
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.88 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.77 @ Amazon)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($51.43)
Total: $742.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-29 19:10 EDT-0400)

Thrillogy · Sep 30, 2013

bignastyid :

Here's a revised list with ram(still ddr3 1600) that is $20 cheaper(I didn't notice the ares wasn't on sale anymore).
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1J3gm/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.24 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.88 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.77 @ Amazon)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset ($51.43)
Total: $742.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-29 19:10 EDT-0400)

I like the looks of this, definitely looking into it.

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