Pc build opinions

Justin Blank · May 9, 2014

How will this pc run games?
Any suggestion without making the pc worse or cost more[strike][/strike]
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Deathbolt/saved/4C2b

Deleted member 1300495 · May 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Raidmax ATX-605BW (Black/White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Gateway FHX2303LAbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($124.98 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ B&H)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 Amplified Universal Gaming Headset ($79.99)
Total: $1429.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 20:46 EDT-0400)

This is a much cheaper and efficient build. That mobo was overkill. This sould do fine. Also, the i5 wont do crap when gaming if you dont have a good cooler. Stock coolers are for people who don't game. Also, the gpu was overpriced so I put a 280X which will give you the most bang for your buck. The 750W psu will allow you to overclock and Crossfire easily. And my build is $70 cheaper

i7Baby · May 9, 2014

1. Don't overclock unless you get a custom cpu cooler eg Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVo
2. See if you can get 1866 ram for about the same price
3. Get a Tier One power supply - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html#13224310

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Gateway FHX2303LAbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($124.98 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ B&H)
Other: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 Amplified Universal Gaming Headset ($79.99)
Total: $1552.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 21:06 EDT-0400)

i7Baby · May 9, 2014

Thx Blackbird. If OP can't afford that, then I'd dump the headset till I saved some more.

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