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March 20, 2014 5:49:22 PM

Well guys, this is my first PC build and I'm doing it through Ironside Computers. What do you guys think of my components? Will I be able to play BF4 on High/Ultra? Will this rig do well with ESO? Thanks for any help!

Here is my rig setup:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3duYj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3duYj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3duYj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Dominator GT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.78 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1044.67

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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 5:56:30 PM

You're out of proportion on your CPU and GPU power. For a gaming machine, you always want the GPU to be the focus, and that is not the case here. A 750 Ti is a great budget card, but I would not recommend it in a $1,000 PC, you can do better. Also, not sure if you realise this, but that is a Mini ITX case, which means it is pretty small, so not all components can fit in there. I would suggest a bigger case to fit a better GPU unless you really want the Mini ITX size.
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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 5:58:56 PM

Unless you're familiar and comfortable with overclocking components, I would downgrade your system memory to 1600. It's factory overclocked and will be seen at that speed, 1866 typically requires you to load a custom profile in BIOS which I am guessing you don't want to have to mess with. Also, if you're using a mini case, you might not have room for RAM sticks with large heatsinks. I would go with Corsair's XMS series instead - good quality without any shenanigans. Other than that, I think you're in good shape.
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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 6:01:20 PM

You have a pretty nice build there, but I would suggest a better GPU. It'll cost you more, but I'd say its worth it for the improved graphics. BF4 is demanding, so I think you would need a 780 to get max settings at 60fps. If that's outside of your budget, I would say that a 770 would probably be good too, but it probably wouldn't be able to max out the game at full speed.
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March 20, 2014 6:08:05 PM

If I'm building this on Ironside Computers don't you think they would only allow the creator to select part that actually fit into the specified case?
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March 20, 2014 6:08:52 PM

Nightman said:
Your case is also mini, so you may want a bigger one. This is my favorite, but any mid sized tower should be fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...




If I'm building this on Ironside Computers don't you think they would only allow the creator to select part that actually fit into the specified case?
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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 6:16:40 PM

Huntus said:
Nightman said:
Your case is also mini, so you may want a bigger one. This is my favorite, but any mid sized tower should be fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...




If I'm building this on Ironside Computers don't you think they would only allow the creator to select part that actually fit into the specified case?


Ahh, I didn't see that you were having it built. Yes, they can't possibly sell it to you if it doesn't all fit in the case. It still might be better to get a bigger one though, because you'll get better airflow and therefore better cooling.
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March 20, 2014 6:38:04 PM

Nightman said:
Huntus said:
Nightman said:
Your case is also mini, so you may want a bigger one. This is my favorite, but any mid sized tower should be fine.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...




If I'm building this on Ironside Computers don't you think they would only allow the creator to select part that actually fit into the specified case?


Ahh, I didn't see that you were having it built. Yes, they can't possibly sell it to you if it doesn't all fit in the case. It still might be better to get a bigger one though, because you'll get better airflow and therefore better cooling.


Do you think I'd be ok with 3 fans and a heat sink? I really hope to get this case!
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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 7:31:43 PM

Huntus said:

Do you think I'd be ok with 3 fans and a heat sink? I really hope to get this case!


It should work fine, they wouldn't design a case that would fry your components. I would just suggest a larger one for more upgradability and overclocking potential. But if you don't want to do any of that and you'd prefer a smaller case, you're good. I would definitely up that gpu though, it's the major issue with the build.
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a b 4 Gaming
March 20, 2014 7:34:53 PM

at least a 660 for bf4 at 720p, 760 at 1080p. Ultra, 60 fps. Elder scrolls should do the same thing.
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