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NateTheGreat1015 · Apr 28, 2014

I'm planning to build a gaming PC soon. I'm wondering what you think of this build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xkre
If you're up to it, recommend a WNA. I have an external HDD that I can convert into an internal one, and I'm going to buy the monitor and case at a Microcenter near me. What do you think?

s4in7 · Apr 28, 2014

That'll work well for high settings at 1080p--but you could become CPU limited in CPU intensive games like BF4 multiplayer and such.

Otherwise a great mid-level gaming rig.

NateTheGreat1015 · Apr 28, 2014

What would you recommend, CPU-wise to prevent that? Should I just upgrade down the road?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

looks good, and you can upgrade the cpu later if you want

lowriderflow · Apr 28, 2014

i'd definitely go i5... now obviously that pushes you up into another level on the budget, an extra $60 or $70

s4in7 · Apr 28, 2014

NateTheGreat1015 :

You have the option to upgrade down the road or save a little future money and step up to something like a Core i5 4670k now--that'll eliminate any potential CPU limitations.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

dont get the K version, that is a waste of money because there is no chance of overclocking on that mobo.

s4in7 · Apr 28, 2014

True enough.

NateTheGreat1015 · Apr 28, 2014

I can't afford anything more. This is stretching it as is.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

ok, your i3 is fine for light to moderate gaming.

RazerZ · Apr 28, 2014

This would be a much better build and it's cheaper :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $583.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-28 19:02 EDT-0400)

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

true, however it has no upgrade path. depends on if you want to upgrade in the future or not.

RazerZ · Apr 28, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Well it's already at an equivalent of an i5 if he chooses to overclock in the future. If you wait for broadwell your just going to keep playing that waiting game because every year something new will be out. Also it might not be worth the wait as the haswell was barely, if that, faster than the previous ivy bridge.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

well, broadwell will be significantly faster than haswell, because it shrinks the die down to 14 nm. anyways, the 8320 and 270 will play games at high settings, maybe very high in some games.

RazerZ · Apr 28, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

Well I know intel HD will see a massive jump in performance, but I'm not too sure about the CPU itself.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 28, 2014

yeah, the graphics part will be on about the same level as the A-10 apu's i think.

NateTheGreat1015 · Apr 29, 2014

So, what's the verdict? Should I go with the i3 and then upgrade to an i5 in the future or go with an OC AMD build?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 29, 2014

well, it depends on if you want to upgrade in the future. if so, the i3 build will be slower now but will be faster with an i5, so go for this if you want to upgrade. if you dont plan on upgrading, the fx 8320 build will be faster as-is.

NateTheGreat1015 · Apr 29, 2014

I plan to upgrade.

RazerZ · Apr 29, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

An 8320 will only be a few frames behind the i5, if not higher in some cases.

s4in7 · Apr 29, 2014

If you're the type that buys a computer and runs it until the wheels fall off then go with the AMD build--if you're the type that likes to incrementally upgrade their computer over its lifespan go with the Intel build

The AMD build will be faster now, and when OC'd is on the same level as an i5 and can even compete with i7's here and there.

The Intel build will have a solid upgrade path allowing you to slowly add more and more power until you're satisfied.

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