N00B - New Help With My First Build

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

Hey,
Im a N00B and want to get into pc gaming. If you guess could just look at my pc and tell me what to add or change i would much appreciate it.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/usmansho/saved/3SUN

Eric Joh · Feb 26, 2014

Switch out the PSU, there is an $19.99 500W Thermaltake option at TigerDirect and a $19.99 430W Corsair option at a lot of places. The RAM is overkill to be honest, you would make better use of that money by downgrading to 8GB and throw the money at a GeForce 760 GPU.

computervegan · Feb 26, 2014

I agree, the PSU you have selected is no good, Go with the corsair, also I would suggest saving money and getting I caviar blue 1tb drive because the SSHD drives don't really seem to be that beneficial for the price, you would be better off with full SSD in the future

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

This is much better in every aspect, more value for the money and better choosen parts which are better for under 700$.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $696.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-26 11:32 EST-0500)

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

Eric Joh :

but i also want to do video editing so thats why i had a 16gb RAM, should i still downgrade it

okay so i downgraded the RAM to a Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

computervegan :

so should i scrap the SSHD

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

Yes, get a normal SSD when you saved up 80$ for a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO. 16GB would be better for video editing.

aylafan · Feb 26, 2014

Don't get a A8 processor if you're already buying a NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics card. You're better off getting a FX-6300 or FX-8320.

computervegan · Feb 26, 2014

usmansho :

I would, The price/performance difference between them both is not that great plus they only come with 8GB SSD built in, If you are after true performance gain then I would always recommend a true SSD, with the sacrifice of course being more money.

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

computervegan :

usmansho :

I would, The price/performance difference between them both is not that great plus they only come with 8GB SSD built in, If you are after true performance gain then I would always recommend a true SSD, with the sacrifice of course being more money.

okay should i really change my processor like aylafan said

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

I5 4570 would fit more in your price range, the i5 4670 is little faster.

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

alright here's a edit parts list

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/usmansho/saved/3SUN

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

Eric Joh :

can you check out my edit list

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

computervegan :

can you check my edited list

computervegan · Feb 26, 2014

To be fair yes I would, The GTX 660 is pretty darn good considering its price, if you where to pair it along side the A8 then the processes could very well become a bottleneck, the FX processes are good , but if you are mainly after gaming then you cant go wrong with Intel they out perform AMD in single threaded processing. Depends on your budget really.

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

computervegan :

you being a big help thanks
so if Intel is the way to go which should i get

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

Still a bad build, the one I suggested is a lot better for every part.
More than 1600MHz wont do much more in gaming, you pay extra for more. Also the timings go up and are slower.
Case has a nice look but for the budget you could get a better choice.
GPU is a bit weak.
CPU total waste.
PSU is good for the price.

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

I5 4570, the I5 4670 is a bit over your budget.

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

StarBG :

im not trying to go over 650 so your build is kind out of the way
when you say my cpu is a waste what should i change it to
and where is the 1600MHz coming from and what can i change to lower it and not pay extra

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

The MHz are written in the name of the RAM and I can lower the GPU to fit in around 650$.

computervegan · Feb 26, 2014

usmansho :

You're welcome, hows this fit your budget?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/30sBY

StarBG · Feb 26, 2014

The GPU is a little weaker than the GTX 760 and a lot faster than the GTX 660. If you want the original case you can use the 430w PSU and get the case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($195.99 @ Staples)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $652.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-26 12:25 EST-0500)

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

StarBG :

computervegan :

i like the price but i dont like the i3
what can i upgrade it to
what can i get for a 700 budget

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

oh it would probable help my cause to tell you guys im at least trying to run bf4 on high and i can also move my budget up to 700

usmansho · Feb 26, 2014

StarBG :

The GPU is a little weaker than the GTX 760 and a lot faster than the GTX 660. If you want the original case you can use the 430w PSU and get the case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($195.99 @ Staples)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $652.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-26 12:25 EST-0500)

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