Custom Gaming PC Build (Help Needed)

FrostyLime202 · Apr 14, 2014

Hi,
I am trying to build myself a custom gaming PC to replace my current laptop (which I try play high end games on but fail horribly). I aim for a budget of under $1,000 NZD but I don't mind spending a little bit more to get what I need.

I have two games which I want this system to be able to play on high graphics. WatchDogs (http://store.steampowered.com/app/243470/) and DayZ (http://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/).

My cousin recently built a PC with your help for the same price and he can play these games on high. I compiled a list of components which I like and think will work for what I want, but I'm not sure if they are enough. I don't know whether they are compatible with each other. Also, what is the best way to get these components? I live in Wellington, New Zealand.

List (links to pricespy):

- CPU: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1379853

- Other CPU (Can't decide between them): http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1462290

- Motherboard: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=913235

- Hard Drive: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1282059

- GPU: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1408211

- Other GPU (Can't decide again lol): http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2266020

- RAM (Two of these): http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1298905

- Case: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2112250

- PSU: http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=790828&o=ftg_betyg

Am I missing anything?

Any help would be hugely appreciated!

Thanks, Liam.

AMD Radeon · Apr 14, 2014

CPU FX 6300 is obviously better, and it is popular gaming cpu from AMD
for GPU, better buy 270X
it has mantle feature that will be utilized in upcoming games, including steam
and it performs way better than gtx 660. close to gtx 760

filippi · Apr 14, 2014

Here a good build:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.92 @ Aquila Technology)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($279.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($95.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($40.24 @ PB Technologies)
Total: $1001.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-14 16:42 NZST+1200)

FrostyLime202 · Apr 14, 2014

filippi :

Here a good build:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.92 @ Aquila Technology)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($279.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($95.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($40.24 @ PB Technologies)
Total: $1001.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-14 16:42 NZST+1200)

@filippi Will this play DayZ full graphics?

FrostyLime202 · Apr 14, 2014

AMD Radeon :

What is mantle? Does this graphics card look okay?

Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($279.95 @ Computer Lounge)

Are there any graphics cards for the same price that will beat this in terms of; noise level, speed, and reliability?

filippi · Apr 14, 2014

check out:

http://www.legitreviews.com/amd-radeon-r7-265-2gb-video-card-review-with-sapphire-dual-x-r7-265_135733/6

R9 270 2GB is better than those cards.

FrostyLime202 · Apr 14, 2014

filippi :

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Sapphire-Radeon-Dual-X-R7-265-2GB-GDDR5-OC-Graphics-Card/22210259 Is this it? Or is it different, because I cant seem to find anything other than this in NZ

filippi · Apr 14, 2014

The card in the review is a R7 265. you right.

But you should get the r9 270 for $280 at http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/

check out their SHIPPING INFO:

"If you choose the 'Free Shipping' option under the 'Courier Options Page' your order will be delivered free within the North and South Island of New Zealand on a Computer Lounge preferred courier, which is supported by the local courier network."

FrostyLime202 · Apr 14, 2014

filippi :

Thanks so much man, I really appreciate it

Is the card you are talking about (the R9 270 2GB) the one you listed under the parts list you gave me originally? (http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927oc2gd)

filippi · Apr 14, 2014

Yes it is. Its a overclocked R9 270 from Gigabyte!
Good luck mate!

FrostyLime202 · Apr 15, 2014

filippi :

Somebody in a Twitch stream for DayZ while I was there suggested I went with one of the GTX 700 series GPU's. Is this necessary, or even worth it?

filippi · Apr 15, 2014

The GTX770 is a great video card. Its worth for its price range. And your CPU (FX-6300) can handle it.
Can you play DayZ with R9 270? Sure. You saw in the link i gave you before that inferior video cards can play it.
But GTX770 will give you a better experience for sure. Can you spend the extra cash? its up to you.

Check out this. Its great information for your decision:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-8.html

FrostyLime202 · Apr 15, 2014

filippi :

I found this card but I don't know how good it is. Is it better than the R9 270? I mean it is the 'X' version right? http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=2266020

Also could you tell me which is better out of this as well.

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1413793

If you could just compare these two and the R9 270 that is all I need.

Thanks for helping me out man, I really appreciate it.

filippi · Apr 15, 2014

Sapphire Radeon HD7950 Flex OC With Boost HDMI Dual-DisplayPort Dual-DVI 3GB is the strongest. Now it is called R9 280.

Its now R7 265 < R9 270 < R9 270x < R9 280.

Before was HD 7850 < HD 7870 < HD 7950.

New names, old chips, still very good.

FrostyLime202 · Apr 15, 2014

filippi :

Thanks man. You've been a great help.

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