Final Decision is it a good gaming PC?

Alfredo Cornejo · Apr 25, 2014

final decision I made Is it good for gaming I primarily need it for live streaming hitting frames of 60fps.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/AbandonedTeddy/saved/4tgs

RazerZ · Apr 25, 2014

I would switch the motherboard for a full sized ATX, the Extreme 4 is a good option. The rest of the build looks fine.

maurelie · Apr 25, 2014

Alfredo Cornejo :

Looks fine, everything is compatible.
Another option for Case in the same price range

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133212&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

numanator · Apr 25, 2014

RazerZ :

+1, other than the mobo, it looks good.

Diox55 · Apr 25, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1142.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 14:13 EDT-0400)

I changed a few things. The case instead is a 400r, which is roomier. I switched to an Antec PSU be cause corsair are notorious for bad capacitators. Finally, I switchws to an Asrock motberboards because its better for the price.

Edit I also recommend this keyboards over the sidewinder:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-keyboard-11055

RazerZ · Apr 25, 2014

Diox55 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1142.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-25 14:13 EDT-0400)

I changed a few things. The case instead is a 400r, which is roomier. I switched to an Antec PSU be cause corsair are notorious for bad capacitators. Finally, I switchws to an Asrocm motberboafs because its better for the price.

The Corsair TX is a good series of their PSU line. The CX,CS, and RM are not.

Alfredo Cornejo · Apr 25, 2014

So the extreme 4 is cheaper yet better? How is that?

RazerZ · Apr 25, 2014

Alfredo Cornejo :

Easier to work with since it's a full sized motherboard and it also over clocks well. It is known as one of the best motherboards around the $130 range.

Diox55 · Apr 25, 2014

Yeah. Their fantastic boards.

numanator · Apr 25, 2014

The extreme 4 is an ATX board (essentially the normal sized board) while the mobo in your build is an mATX board (mini) which typically have fewer features in order to reduce the size. The only real reason to get a mATX board is if you have a mATX case. Also, Asrock has been making pretty good quality motherboards for a bit cheaper than their competition the past few years (probably in an attempt to improve brand recognition, they were formerly a subsidiary of ASUS).

Diox55 · Apr 25, 2014

Yeah. The closest one that's nice like that is 150 or 160

Alfredo Cornejo · Apr 25, 2014

is it true I can just download a OS on flash drive instead of buying OS?

Diox55 · Apr 25, 2014

Yes. You just boot it from flash drive and it'll install.

RazerZ · Apr 25, 2014

Alfredo Cornejo :

You would need to pay for it still if you chose to boot the os from a usb. But it would save the cost of an optical drive.

Diox55 · Apr 25, 2014

Yeah. But I'd still buy an optical drive, its only 20 bucks.

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