Is this a good gaming build for my budget of $1200 to $1300

Novatrium · Jan 14, 2014

Hello and evening. I was wondering if this build is suitable for my budget of $1200 to $1300. I went for a CPU+Accessories price build. Parts from Newegg.

My goal is a gaming pc with occasional work. For example web surfing and etc.

Questions:
1)Are the parts compatible?

2)What settings would I expect for 1080p?

3)Is my PSU strong enough for the CPU Build?

Also, if I am missing anything please let me know.

CPU Specs:
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case(59.99, 49.99 sale)
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor(119.99)
Motherboard:Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard(149.99, 144.99 sale)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory(84.99)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive(69.99, 64.99 sale)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (249.99)
Power Supply:Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply CX600(79.99, 69.99 sale)
Wifi:TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter(54.99, 42.99 sale)
Optical Drive:Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer(19.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (99.99)
Keyboard/Mouse Combination: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (24.99, 19.99 sale)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor (189.99, 135.99 sale)

Total, CPU and Accessories w/tax and 3-day shipping $1131.46
Just in case parts are regular pricing w/ tax and 3-day shipping $1227.46

Hazle · Jan 14, 2014

1) yes.

2) depending on the game & assuming you wanna hit close to an average of 60fps, anywhere between medium (i.e;Crysis3, FC3) to Ultra (i.e:Skyrim, Diablo 3)

3)decent enough for a single GPU. I wouldn't recommend it for a dual SLI 760 build if you got plans though; http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

ImPrettyIrish · Jan 14, 2014

You could play anything on max settings (with the exeption of some more graphically intesive games such as BF4, Metro LL, ect.)
Everything looks good to me compatability-wise. (personally I would get Windows 8.1 because it runs games faster.) The PSU is plenty for the CPU and GPU.

Novatrium · Jan 14, 2014

Thank you guys. I really do appreciate it. The build seems great to me for my budget.

scoobydenon · Jan 14, 2014

All good except the PSU. The builder series is pretty cheap. Your spending a lot of money on hardware, don't buy a cheap PSU. - This power supply will protect your investment. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151126

ProWilma · Jan 14, 2014

Yes all parts are compatible. You could probably expect to max out most GPU intensive games, however games such as Skyrim and AC4 might give you a hard time. Yes your PSU is strong enough.

Note: On that budget, if I were you, I would go for an Intel i5, something like an i5 4440 with a nice H87 board. I've had the FX6300, good CPU, but in some games that are more CPU bound, it just couldn't keep up.

Novatrium · Jan 14, 2014

Ok, thanks for the link scoobydenon will take a look at it.

Edit: Thank you ProWilma for the suggestion. I will consider it.

Novatrium · Jan 14, 2014

Thank you MDXX. I will consider the 8320 into my budget.

Edit: I did take a look at my options and decided to stick with the fx 6300 gtx 760 combo. Thanks for your help guys.

I do appreciate everything you guys helped me with tonight. You were all very helpful, just wish I could pick more than one solution though lol.

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