Looking to build a Gaming PC.

1criticthatmatters · Mar 28, 2014

I've been looking to build a pc for gaming. I probably won't be overclocking that much, just want to get 60fps on games like BF4, Cod: Ghosts, Titanfall, medium or high settings will do me fine. My specs are:
MOBO: Asus M5a97 LE 2.0
GPU: Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270x 2 gb 256-bit
CPU: Fx 6300 w/ Cooler Master Hyper N520
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
Case: NZXT Source 210
SDD: Samsung 840 EVO 2.5" 120GB
HDD: WD Black 500GB 7200 16MB Cache
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
PSU: Thermaltake 600w sli ready

This is my build so far, just wondering what changes I could make or if there's a better matching parts for my build, feel free to say anything at all about my build and whether or not you think it's a good one. Also, I have heard people say that the Asus M5a97 LE 2.0 is not as good as the Asus M5a97 2.0 when it comes to Overclocking, is this accurate? Response's are much appreciated!

HiTechObsessed · Mar 28, 2014

Need to know budget, if you need OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse, is that motherboard something you already have, what country do you live in, etc. lol

1criticthatmatters · Mar 29, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

My budget is about $800 to a $1000, I already have the monitor, got it cheap $40. Got the mouse and keyboard.
Unfortunately I already bought the Asus M5a97 LE 2.0, not the Asus M5a97 2.0. I live in Canada and I shop on Newegg.

HiTechObsessed · Mar 29, 2014

I would suggest to look at NCIX as well. You can upgrade to the 8320 with this. Also would recommend a nicer power supply, and this one will be plenty powerful to run Crossfire in the future as well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($166.98 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N520 43.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($46.85 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $983.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 17:27 EDT-0400)

And the board you picked will be ok for overclocking. Not the best, but you're not using a top of the line cooler anyway, so your overclock won't be enough to effect anything I don't think

1criticthatmatters · Mar 30, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

Thanks for your input, I will definitely consider this build you have given me. But will not be getting Windows 8.1, not a fan, I'll stick to Windows 7. I am very hesitant to buy anything Western Digital. Had a Maxtor 80gb that has lasted for 10 years+, finally "upgraded" to a 500gb Caviar Blue and replaced 4 in the last two years. VERY upset with these hard drives. Anyway, your build looks pretty good. Thanks again!!

HiTechObsessed · Mar 30, 2014

1criticthatmatters :

HiTechObsessed :

Thanks for your input, I will definitely consider this build you have given me. But will not be getting Windows 8.1, not a fan, I'll stick to Windows 7. I am very hesitant to buy anything Western Digital. Had a Maxtor 80gb that has lasted for 10 years+, finally "upgraded" to a 500gb Caviar Blue and replaced 4 in the last two years. VERY upset with these hard drives. Anyway, your build looks pretty good. Thanks again!!

Wow that's definitely not normal for western digital. Them and hitachi have the lowest failure rates, while seagate has the highest. But whatever works for you lol glad I could help out

cbarkachi · Mar 30, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

1criticthatmatters :

HiTechObsessed :

Thanks for your input, I will definitely consider this build you have given me. But will not be getting Windows 8.1, not a fan, I'll stick to Windows 7. I am very hesitant to buy anything Western Digital. Had a Maxtor 80gb that has lasted for 10 years+, finally "upgraded" to a 500gb Caviar Blue and replaced 4 in the last two years. VERY upset with these hard drives. Anyway, your build looks pretty good. Thanks again!!

Wow that's definitely not normal for western digital. Them and hitachi have the lowest failure rates, while seagate has the highest. But whatever works for you lol glad I could help out

That's what I thought too? Then again, we all have brand loyalty.

disinformatique · Mar 31, 2014

Go for a Noctua DH14 140mm and 120mm CPU Cooler, its one of the best air based CPU Coolers out there.

Heres the URL for it on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

As for the power supply, if you need a 750Watt , please get a 800W one for future-proofing. A modular unit keeps everything in a neat order in the rig.

1criticthatmatters · Mar 31, 2014

disinformatique :

Thanks, I'll keep that option in mind, thanks for replying!

1criticthatmatters · Mar 31, 2014

I think I'll go with what "disinformatique" said. I'll get a better CPU cooler and at least a 750w psu, maybe even a 800w, just to be "future proof". I'll update later what the final build will look like, feel free to comment on my final build .

1criticthatmatters · Mar 31, 2014

MOBO: Asus M5a97 LE 2.0
GPU: Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270x 2 gb 256-bit
CPU: Fx 6300 w/ Cool Master Hyper 212 Evo
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
Case: NZXT Source 210
SDD: Samsung 840 EVO 2.5" 120GB
HDD: Seagate Constellation CS ST1000NC000 1 TB 3.5
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750 G 80 PLUS GOLD Certified 750W, with 10 year warranty!

This is my final build. What do you guys think? Anything I should change before I order? Feel free to comment. This final build will be above my budget at a WHOPPING $1231.68, but that's fine I'll just save up a little more.

HiTechObsessed · Mar 31, 2014

Definitely go back to the XFX I listed earlier. It's a much better quality than the EVGA. And 750w is perfect, as your build even with Crossfire 270x's will draw a max of 550w or so at full load. I would also switch back to the WD drive, as Seagate has a pretty high failure rate.

1criticthatmatters · Mar 31, 2014

I will switch back to the XFX and reluctantly switch back to Western Digital. Thank's for your input so far.

1criticthatmatters · Mar 31, 2014

MOBO: Asus M5a97 LE 2.0
GPU: Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270x 2 gb 256-bit
CPU: Fx 6300 w/ Cool Master Hyper 212 Evo
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
Case: NZXT Source 210
SDD: Samsung 840 EVO 2.5" 120GB
HDD: Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
PSU: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Tell me what you think. I want to get the best build possible, so input is welcomed. Thanks again!

HiTechObsessed · Mar 31, 2014

1criticthatmatters :

Feel free to get whatever drive you like lol just wanted you to know that information. My seagate drive works for me just fine.

1criticthatmatters · Apr 1, 2014

I'll stay with WD. Thanks for all the help!!

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