Gaming PC build for Skyrim/GW2

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SlappyMcGrue

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Is this build I have a decent rig for running Skyrim and Guild Wars 2? I'd like to max the settings on them if possible. I'm not looking to overclock. Just play. I have been researching online for awhile now on best parts, prices, etc. Any feedback would be helpful. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2QWWV
 
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tiny voices

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($235.98 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $946.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 17:34 EST-0500)

This is more what you want to do.

-newer CPU/motherboard
-dropped CPU heatsink as no overclocking will be done.
-better case
-PSU which has proper wattage and better quality
-Actual HDD as the SSD will get full FAST.
 
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Xenotaur

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Hi there,

All these parts will make a beast PC, but I'd probably get a better power supply, maybe 600-700W to be safe. Remember to make sure your power supply is powerful enough for your parts, as it may damage your parts. Other than that, you should be able to run Skyrim and GW2 perfect :).

Hope I helped,
Xenotaur
 
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mastrom101

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $909.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 17:37 EST-0500)

Better GPU and a larger PSU. Eliminated the cooler as your CPU is locked. Added a Hybrid Drive instead of just an SSD (you didn't mention reusing a hard drive.)
 
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SlappyMcGrue

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Thanks everyone. I guess you can tell what part I didn't put a lot if research in. This my first build, so still learning. I figured the best way to learn is to ask the experts and learn from them, which I have. Thanks.
 
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