Does this 1200 build look good?

Border Viking · Dec 4, 2013

Here's the specs: 1 stk Cooler Master Elite 311 Black/Silver

1 stk Cooler Master B500, 500W PSU

1 stk Intel® LGA1150 Core i5-4440

1 stk MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150

1 stk Crucial DDR3 BallistiX 1600Mhz 8GB KIT

1 stk XFX Radeon HD7850 2GB GDDR5 PCI-E

1 stk Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB 2.5" 7mm OEM

1 stk Seagate Barracuda 3 TB HDD

1 stk Windows 8.1 Disc(because it's better for BF4)
1 stk Lite-On DVD±RW Writer, SATA, Retail

1 stk OEM SSD 2.5" to 3.5" Bracket SATA

1 stk AMD Radeon Rewards RUBY voucher - Choose 4 games

So what do you guys think, isn't it a good build/deal?

tiny voices · Dec 4, 2013

Drop the SSd and use the money to get a better GPU, if this is meant to be for gaming.

Also, try to get an Antec, XFX, COrsair, Seaosnic PSU for better quality.

cramved · Dec 4, 2013

not really a good deal for 1200
here much better one for $4 more
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2f5sj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2f5sj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2f5sj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.49 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.27 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $1204.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-04 18:07 EST-0500)

Border Viking · Dec 5, 2013

tiny voices :

I'd like to do that but it's a Package that i can't change, and yes this is meant for gaming but next year i'll add in Geforce GTX 780Ti, I7 processor and maybe a better case : P BTW would this be able to play BF3 at playable fps?
(If you want to see my current specs open this link: shop.lenovo.com/no/en/laptops/essential/g-series/g585/ this should make you understand

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Bergilicious · Dec 5, 2013

Why not something like this?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2fpCK

tiny voices · Dec 5, 2013

Border Viking :

tiny voices :

I'd like to do that but it's a Package that i can't change, and yes this is meant for gaming but next year i'll add in Geforce GTX 780Ti, I7 processor and maybe a better case : P BTW would this be able to play BF3 at playable fps?
(If you want to see my current specs open this link: shop.lenovo.com/no/en/laptops/essential/g-series/g585/ this should make you understand

)

There is no point to an i7 for gaming. an i5 perform identically.

Border Viking · Dec 7, 2013

cramved :

tiny voices :

I think i got something better for only 100 more, is it better?:
Corsair Carbide 200R
XFX ProSeries Core Edition 550W PSU
Intel Core i5-4670K
MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150
Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
MSI GeForce GTX 760 Gaming 2GB PhysX
Toshiba Desktop 2TB
Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB
Windows 8.1 (It's better for BF4)
Warranty 3 Years

Border Viking · Dec 7, 2013

Bergilicious :

Little problem, pcpartpicker won't work for me because i live in Norway.

tiny voices · Dec 7, 2013

Border Viking :

cramved :

tiny voices :

I think i got something better for only 100 more, is it better?:
Corsair Carbide 200R
XFX ProSeries Core Edition 550W PSU
Intel Core i5-4670K
MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150
Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
MSI GeForce GTX 760 Gaming 2GB PhysX
Toshiba Desktop 2TB
Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB
Windows 8.1 (It's better for BF4)
Warranty 3 Years

This is better. The K series CPU is pointless because you cannot overclock on that motherboard, but it is a good build that should play all games at high or max.

Border Viking · Dec 10, 2013

tiny voices :

Border Viking :

cramved :

tiny voices :

I think i got something better for only 100 more, is it better?:
Corsair Carbide 200R
XFX ProSeries Core Edition 550W PSU
Intel Core i5-4670K
MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150
Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
MSI GeForce GTX 760 Gaming 2GB PhysX
Toshiba Desktop 2TB
Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB
Windows 8.1 (It's better for BF4)
Warranty 3 Years

This is better. The K series CPU is pointless because you cannot overclock on that motherboard, but it is a good build that should play all games at high or max.

I were not going to overclock anyways, at least i think so unless i see some better advantages of overclocking, im not doing it. BTW have you seen Pewdiepie's specs, should they even be able to play games as good as it is doing?

Border Viking · Dec 10, 2013

tiny voices :

Border Viking :

cramved :

tiny voices :

I think i got something better for only 100 more, is it better?:
Corsair Carbide 200R
XFX ProSeries Core Edition 550W PSU
Intel Core i5-4670K
MSI B85M-E45, Socket-1150
Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 1600MHz 8GB
MSI GeForce GTX 760 Gaming 2GB PhysX
Toshiba Desktop 2TB
Samsung DVD Writer, SH-224DB
Windows 8.1 (It's better for BF4)
Warranty 3 Years

This is better. The K series CPU is pointless because you cannot overclock on that motherboard, but it is a good build that should play all games at high or max.

So i should get a i5 4670 no k? Isn't it better for gaming with the K type?

tiny voices · Dec 10, 2013

The K is simply only for overclocking. There is no performance difference at all. Just overclocking ability.

Border Viking · Dec 10, 2013

tiny voices :

Okay, thanks.
Is there anything else i should change?

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