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So, how's this budget gaming PC?

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November 9, 2013 10:40:25 AM

Basically, I have a few components already. This is my first build since high school, and I'm not totally knowledgeable because I've been out of the loop for so long. Anyway, I went on PCPartPicker.com and built it from the ground up, including the pieces I already have. Just wanted to see how you guys would rate it. I've colored things I already own in red. I'm trying to build around these parts, since they're not totally awful.

I guess my point here is I would just like some pointers/tips if anyone has anything they'd like to share to help me on this little endeavor. My only true concern thus far is whether the CPU cooler will be small enough for the case/mobo. Other than that I have no idea what I should be looking out for.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Video Card ($131.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax 730W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $674.84

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 13:27 EST-0500)

Total after my parts are included: 442.88

I'm not absolutely stuck on having an Intel processor, but I've read that they're more reliable and overall better. I'm not against having this list cut down by $100 or so if someone can convince me that AMD is for me haha. I was also slightly concerned about potential compatibility issues between an AMD processor and the nVidia card I currently own, so that was another factor is deciding on the i5.

Well, thanks for any input. None of this is concrete besides the parts I already own, so if you have a suggestion for something better than what I've chosen, let me know. Appreciate it much,

-Bill

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November 9, 2013 10:55:18 AM

I think the GPU makes it a little unbalanced.



As you can see , the GTX 550 ti is in the Entry-level range. But the i5-3570K is definitely not entry-level. It's a very good CPU.

I recommend this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($167.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B75 PRO3-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $491.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 13:52 EST-0500)

-your power supply doesn't look very good so I recommended a new one.

-The HD 7870 comes with 2 free games too.

-The i5-3350P is good enough.
This might convince you
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-o...

-the Asrock b75 Pro3-M has 4 Memory slots, 2 PCIe 16x slots , and SATA 6 gb/s. All the features you would need.

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