New to PC gaming would like to know if their is anything wrong with my build?

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

Hello, I am new to PC gaming and Toms Hardware so I apologize if I'm not very knowledgable but I have done some research and went to cyberpower.com to get a custom PC build, however I am not sure if their is anything wrong with the build (such as not enough PCIe slots, incompatible parts, not enough fans, etc.), so I decided to come here to get some more knowledgable opinions. ( I am trying to get a PC that will be under 900 $ and that will be able to run most modern games at medium/high settings at 60 fps), I would appreciate if someone can tell me if their is anything wrong with the build. ( I do not want to build the PC myself).

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BLUETOOTH:None

CAS:Raidmax Viper w/ USB 3.0, Side Window Panel [-42] (Black Color)

CASUPGRADE:None

CD:24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)

CD2:None

COOLANT:Standard Coolant

CPU:Intel® Core™ i5-4670 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150 [-140]

CS_FAN:Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]

DOCKINGSTATION:None

FA_HDD:None

FAN:Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink [-20]

FLASHMEDIA:None

FREEBIE_VC:None

HDD:1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)

HDD2:None

HEADSET:None

IUSB:Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

KEYBOARD:AZZA Delta Gaming Keyboard w/ Anti-Ghosting & red backlight

MB_SRT:None

MEMORY:8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1866MHz Dual Channel Memory (G.SKILL Ripjaws X [+38])

MONITOR:None

MONITOR2:None

MONITOR3:None

MOTHERBOARD:ASUS Z87-K ATX w/ GbLAN, 2 PCIe x16 (1 Gen3, 1 Gen2), 2 PCIe x1, 3 PCI

MOUSE:AZZA Alpha 1600 DPI Gaming Mouse

NETWORK:Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

OS:Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)

OVERCLOCK:No Overclocking

POWERSUPPLY:500 Watts - Corsair CX500 500W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply [+16]

RUSH:Standard processing time: ship within 2 to 3 weeks

SERVICE:STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND:HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

SPEAKERS:None

TEMP:None

TUNING:None

TVRC:None

USB:None

USBFLASH:None

USBHD:None

USBX:None

VIDEO:AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [+48] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

VIDEO2:None

VIDEO3:None

WNC

CI Wireless 802.11n 150Mbps Network Interface Card [+19]

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(The price of the build I put together is 897 $)

Guest · Mar 29, 2014

Overall, it looks like a decent build.
A couple little things though:
If your programs aren't reaching the 60fps mark, you could tweak the program priority in windows task manager, although it should run fine.
Also, although you shouldn't really need to, you may need to settle for an aftermarket cpu cooler.
Hope it all goes well.

Munetaka · Mar 29, 2014

It's ok, but some suggestions. You're getting a non-k cpu right? You don't have to buy a z87 board, those are for overclockable cpus, so with a h87 or even a b85 or h81 will do good. That way you can save some bucks and get a better gpu like a 270-270x or something like a 660ti or 760

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

Maximum fans WILL NOT ensure a cool computer, but will make ALOT of noise. It will be LOUD

All any computer needs is a front intake, top exhaust and rear exhaust.

Your motherboard is pointless as it is for overclocking. Get an h87 board if no overclocking. (your CPU cannot be overclocked)

Your GPU is rather weak compared to the CPU. You will only be playing modern games at medium settings. Not high or anything close to max.

The PSU is average at best. Change to Antec, XFX, Seasonic, Corsair (not CX, CS, RM).

Raidmax cases are rather cheap and flimsy. You want to stick with Antec, Corsair, Coolermaster, NZXT, Fractal Design, Bitfenix for quality.

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

I have a few questions, if I replace the mother board with a b85m will i still have all the pcie slots I need, also does the wireless adapter allow me to connect to a wi-Fi network and does it require a pcie slot, should I also upgrade the 260x to a 750 ti?g

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

If you do not plant to use more than one GPU, then yes a B85 board would be fine.

That network card is a PCI network cards. It will use a PCI slot, but NOT the same type that GPUs use.

The 750ti is a good card but it will still only play mostly medium settings. For a good improvement you are looking at a gtx760 or a 270x. You REALLY want one of these if this is a dedicated gaming computer.

Munetaka · Mar 29, 2014

zoog18 :

Yeah, of course, even a h81 will suffice that. I know it's really bothersome but check the connectors you'd like, also don't worry about the pci e 2.0 a h81 has because with the current setup the gpu won't be bottlenecked by it.
About gpu, if you're gaming, yes, get the best card you can get, perfomance wise, I'd suggest the 270 instead of a 750ti (don't get me wrong it's a fantastic card because of it's performance per watt, but price/performance a 260 or a 270 it's better).

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

If I were to purchase the above build, what would I be lacking on my PC (I don't mean performance), stuff like wi-fi, upgradability, a USB port, cooling, a hdmi port, etc. I also own quite large monitor if I were to buy this PC what else would I need for peripherals and what will I need to connect the PC to my monitor? (It's hdmi enabled, the monitor)

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

Nothing at all. It will work fine in all of those places. If you plan to game on wifi, you should try to get a hard connections as it is WAY more ideal.

You need either a DVI or HDMI cable for the monitor.

You have no speakers.

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

Speakers are not an issue I exclusively use headphones/earphones, do you know of any other custom PC sites that will offer a h87 board as cyberpower does not and will this build run modern games at 60-70 fps at medium settings or high settings with things like ambient occlusion and depth of field off (games like bf4 and bioshock infinite)

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

I DO NOT like cyberpower and ibuypower. No matter who you buy from it will ALWAYS be more expensive than building your own.

If I HAD to be a prebuilt it would 1000% be from Falcon Northwest or Ironside.

YEs it should max most all games with the gtx770.

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

Are falcon northwest and Ironside cheaper than cyberpower

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

Not really, but they are 100000% better quality, customer support, everything. Cyberpower and ibuypower are really bottom end and I would never buy anything from them. WAY too many horror stories.

zoog18 · Mar 29, 2014

If I buy a PC stock from Ironside for the same price that I would buy one from cyberpower would I still have things like wi-fi, USB port, a hdmi port, etc?

tiny voices · Mar 29, 2014

An HDMI port is on the GPU not the motherboard and they ALL have them. ALL motherboard and cases have USB so that is not a problem either. Wifi requires a wireless network card.

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