PC Gaming medium quality

FaceToFace · Oct 14, 2013

Hi, i want ask yoouyour opinion about this configuration. The pc will be only for gaming, Thanks

CPU Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz 6MB Socket 1150 84W con GPU HD Graphics 4600 Boxed €
204,00
Hard Disk Interno 3.5" Seagate Barracuda 2TB 5900RPM 64MB SATA2 € 84,10
SSD Samsung 840 UltraSlim Series 128GB Pro 2.5" Lettura 520MB/s Scrittura 390MB/s SATA3 Retail € 119,80
Asus H87M-Pro Socket 1150 Intel H87 DDR3 SATA3 USB3 MicroATX € 94,70
Case Midi Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus ATX Nero € 86,20
PC Modulare CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 620W 80+ Bronze € 107,10
CPU Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim Socket Intel 775/1156/1155/1366/2011 AMD AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2 € 41,94
RAM DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Blue Low Profile CML8GX3M2A1600C9B 1600MHz 8GB (2x4GB) CL9 € 75,50
VGA EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX 770 w/ ACX Cooler Core 1046/1085MHz Memory GDDR5 7010MHz 2GB DVI HDMI DP € 364,80

agnhd · Oct 14, 2013

That pc will be able to play almost all games at 1080p ultra settings. If you just want to play 1080p on medium you could probably go with the new radeon 270x when it comes available, it is price less than $200 (USD) where the 770 is around $400 (USD). Now I understand if you want to future proof the device, so in that case you could go with 760 gtx. The motherboard and cpu chosen leads me to believe you are thinking about overclocking but you did not get the i5-4670k that has the unlocked multiplier, so i am confused about what you are trying to build for.

If you want a more budget friendly pc to game at 1080p on medium settings i would go with
- the cheapest i5 you can find
- a cheaper motherboard not used for overclocking but still has the features you desire
- do not need a cpu cooler if you are not overclocking
- do not go ssd (unless you want for the overall speed of the computer when doing other tasks aside from gaming)
- a cheaper video card (you have an enthusiast card but only desire mainstream quality settings)

Doing so will save you at least 300 euros and still provide the performance you seek

This is what i came up with:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($205.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FB-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $723.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-14 11:30 EDT-0400)

IAMEXTREME · Oct 14, 2013

More than enough..

But there is always a room for an upgrade.

ubercake · Oct 14, 2013

Looks great. That's close to a high-end gaming configuration. You'll get great performance out of that setup with nearly every game at 1080p and most at 2560x1440. Any Samsung SSD (840 evo, pro, standard) would be good. That cooler doesn't look compatible with the architecture which is 1150. I couldn't find any info about the 412 specifically, but if it's like the 212 Evo, it has a socket 1150 mount as well. If you're going to only run with one video card on this system and you won't overclock (indicated by your CPU model), you could get by just fine with something closer to 500W in a PSU. I'd recommend Seasonic or XFX.

FaceToFace · Oct 14, 2013

ubercake :

Thanks, i'll search for a new cooler. Can you tell me a monitor for this pc?

ubercake · Oct 14, 2013

FaceToFace :

I swear by the 120Hz 1080p monitor because I play primarily first-person shooters. If I were buying today, I'd pick up an Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24" monitor. Tom's review of this monitor:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vg248qe-144hz-gaming-monitor,3609.html

It's a fast monitor that will give you an edge when playing shooters.

If I played MMORPGs or single-player games, I'd use a 2560x1440 monitor for the increased resolution as blur and input lag would be less of a concern in a non-competitive title. The good 2560x1440p monitors are above the $500 mark. They sell cheaper versions, but the contrast is worse than that of the TN monitor recommended above.

What's your budget for a monitor?

FaceToFace · Oct 14, 2013

ubercake :

FaceToFace :

I swear by the 120Hz 1080p monitor because I play primarily first-person shooters. If I were buying today, I'd pick up an Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24" monitor. Tom's review of this monitor:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/vg248qe-144hz-gaming-monitor,3609.html

It's a fast monitor that will give you an edge when playing shooters.

If I played MMORPGs or single-player games, I'd use a 2560x1440 monitor for the increased resolution as blur and input lag would be less of a concern in a non-competitive title. The good 2560x1440p monitors are above the $500 mark. They sell cheaper versions, but the contrast is worse than that of the TN monitor recommended above.

What's your budget for a monitor?

I've found this monitor http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/MX239H/ at about 200$, Do you think is good enough for my pc or i have to spend more to take a better monitor?

ubercake · Oct 15, 2013

If color accuracy and viewing angles are important to you as in you're into photography/graphics/video work, I'd get an IPS monitor. Otherwise, if you're into multi-player online first-person shooters such as Battlefield 3 or 4, the IPS monitor's inherent input lag may frustrate you. There are youtube videos demonstrating the difference between the mouse click and what you see on the screen when this lag is present.

If your goal is to game on this machine, I'd personally spend the additional $60 and get the 144Hz monitor I suggested above if it's available to you in your part of the world. You'll get smoother video, less noticeable tearing, less blur, and less input lag.

On the other hand, if primarily playing single-player games or MMORPGs or RTS games, input lag is far less of an issue in a less competitive situation such as these. The IPS monitor you've linked would be a fine multi-purpose option. I just wouldn't personally choose that option, myself.

FaceToFace · Oct 15, 2013

ubercake :

If color accuracy and viewing angles are important to you as in you're into photography/graphics/video work, I'd get an IPS monitor. Otherwise, if you're into multi-player online first-person shooters such as Battlefield 3 or 4, the IPS monitor's inherent input lag may frustrate you. There are youtube videos demonstrating the difference between the mouse click and what you see on the screen when this lag is present.

If your goal is to game on this machine, I'd personally spend the additional $60 and get the 144Hz monitor I suggested above if it's available to you in your part of the world. You'll get smoother video, less noticeable tearing, less blur, and less input lag.

On the other hand, if primarily playing single-player games or MMORPGs or RTS games, input lag is far less of an issue in a less competitive situation such as these. The IPS monitor you've linked would be a fine multi-purpose option. I just wouldn't personally choose that option, myself.

Thanks for all, i'll take the AsusVG248QE because i use to play competitive fps.

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