Is My Gaming PC Sufficient?

MatthewD · May 26, 2014

So here are the core parts of my build minus the OS and ODD and peripherals and what not.

(It is a computer I am definitely upgrading btw)
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Shinyleprechaun/saved/4M6V

Are they compatible?
Is it a good build?
Tell me the pros and cons please!
Thank you!

GhosT_Hv · May 26, 2014

this build is pretty fine if you're tight on a budget,
and your case has USB3 ports but if you're not going to buy a motherboard that has usb3 header on it then you'll not be able to use those 2 USB3 ports at front of the case so,
I suggest you to buy GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard form Gigabyte

MatthewD · May 26, 2014

GhosT_Hv :

yeah im REAL tight on a budget but im upgrading later on. but yes thank you very much!

GhosT_Hv · May 26, 2014

MatthewD :

GhosT_Hv :

yeah im REAL tight on a budget but im upgrading later on. but yes thank you very much!

you're welcome

ingtar33 · May 26, 2014

are you trying to stay under $500?

ok... biggest con i see is that motherboard isn't very good. frankly... it's questionable if that motherboard will work with that cpu out of the box.

if you don't mind adding 100 to the price...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB '14Series Video Card ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $589.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 18:12 EDT-0400)

otherwise, just swap out the motherboard with the one i selected. the only other issue might be the psu... it's not a great unit. not terrible mind you, just not good.

MatthewD · May 26, 2014

ingtar33 :

are you trying to stay under $500?

ok... biggest con i see is that motherboard isn't very good. frankly... it's questionable if that motherboard will work with that cpu out of the box.

if you don't mind adding 100 to the price...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB '14Series Video Card ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $589.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 18:12 EDT-0400)

otherwise, just swap out the motherboard with the one i selected. the only other issue might be the psu... it's not a great unit. not terrible mind you, just not good.

Okay. Thank you. I did add it. I am keeping the PSU because i am, in fact, going to upgrade so ill have to end up replacing the PSU anyways. But yes, thank you!

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