Your Opinions on a Full Gaming Build

gamingforlife · Dec 25, 2013

Hello, I would like your opinion on this build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 Haswell 3.0GHz
MoBo: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3
RAM: G.skill Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
HDD: WD Caviar Blue WD10EZEX 1TB
PSU: SeaSonic M12II Bronze 620W 80 PLUS
Case: Cooler Master CM Storm Scout 2
LCD: Samsung SyncMaster S19B300B 19"

Is this a good build? Will I have any problems with any of the parts? I am going to buy a GPU later which is SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 OC. For the time being I am going to use the GPU within the CPU. Will I have any issues using the internal GPU with just programming/watching HD videos? Also, is the screen good for gaming and HD videos? I do not need a screen more than 19". Thanks a lot for any feeds you give me.

RazerZ · Dec 25, 2013

Everything works and it looks like a great build to me. Intel HD should work well for just watching videos and doing other everyday tasks.

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 25, 2013

you will be good with the internal graphics for programming/watching HD videos but keep in mind the 19" monitor will not be full hd.

gamingforlife · Dec 25, 2013

Thanks for the replies.

sidd, will it make any difference not having a full HD screen? I went to the store and I was looking at those screens for minutes. I thought the 19" screen was big. I am actually used to laptops and 15.6-17" screens. I am not seeing how one can sit in front of anything bigger than 19" unless maybe use the screen as a TV. Thanks.

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 25, 2013

ha ha ha....i can understand that.

let me tell you, it will only take you a couple of weeks to get used to a big screen...soon enough even a 24" feel just about ok.

if your budget permits get at a 21.5"...1080p starts from that screen size.

gamingforlife · Dec 25, 2013

I have read that having a 19" is great especially with one running games at ultra settings cause the more inches you add to the screen the less fps you get at ultra settings. Is the difference that big between a half and full HD? Thanks.

RazerZ · Dec 25, 2013

gamingforlife :

With an i5 the difference would be negligible. Not sure what price your getting the monitor at, but you can get a 24" full HD monitor for $130.

FlyingHelmet-1373206 · Dec 25, 2013

21.5 inch 1080p screens go for ~$100, 24 inch screens for 130. If you don't have a big monitor you don't know what you're missing.

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 25, 2013

gamingforlife :

you are going to get a R9 280X, why settle for anything less than full hd???

as for your fps and screen size thingy....fps does not depend on screen size, but on the resolution.

you will have the same fps on a 100" monitor with resolution 1080p and a 24" with 1080p resolution.

your 19" will have resolution of 1366X768 (about 720p), fps change between 720p and 1080p is hardly differentiable.

gamingforlife · Dec 25, 2013

Thanks a lot for the replies. I really appreciate it. Seems the full HD is a big deal the way you guys talk about it. I guess I can go 21.5".

I have a choice of:

Samsung SyncMaster S22A300B 21.5 inch
and
LG E2241S 21.5 inch LED LCD

Are either any good?

siddharthmukul007 · Dec 25, 2013

go with the Samsung SyncMaster S22A300B...the LG E2241S does not have a dvi input (only d-sub).

you card does not have d-sub out.

gamingforlife · Dec 25, 2013

Thanks again, sidd.

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