How Does this Custom Build Look for Gaming?

superjames1992

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Hello, I was dabbling around looking at more computers when I decided to look at Cyberpowerpc's website and looked into their custom build option. Anyways, I seem to have configured a computer that is superior (for the price) to any I could find on sites like New Egg, etc. I was looking to use this PC for iRacing and Flight Simulator X (FSX is rough on PCs), in addition to everyday activities and potentially statistical programs like SAS, STATA, etc.

Anyways, here it is. The price is actually a little cheaper with a couple of the mail-in and instant rebates. You can click on the URL to see more.

Configuration #: 1G3UXV

Configuration URL: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1G3UXV

Product Name: Gamer Xtreme XT (NO MONITOR)

Price: $1,673.00

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*BASE_PRICE:[+1279]

BLUETOOTH:None

CABLE:None

CAS:Thermaltake Urban S21 w/ USB 3.0

CASUPGRADE:None

CD:LG 12X Internal Blu-ray Drive & DVDRW, 3D Playback Combo Drive (BLACK COLOR)

CD2:None

COOLANT:Standard Coolant

CPU:Intel® Core™ i7-4820K Quad-Core 3.70 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified)

CS_FAN:Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]

ENGRAVING:None

ENGRAVING_MSG:

FA_HDD:Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System [+21] (1 x System)

FAN:Asetek 510LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler - Enhance Cooling Performance (Single Standard 120MM Fan)

FLASHMEDIA:None

HDD:FREE! 256GB ADATA SP600 SSD + 3TB (3TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD w/ Extra FREE 256GB ADATA SP600 SSD (Single Drive Only!) [+32] (Single Drive)

HDD2:None

HEADSET:None

IUSB:Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

KEYBOARD: (Keyboard & Mouse Combo) Cooler Master Storm Devastator Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo

MEMORY:16GB (4GBx4) DDR3/2133MHz Quad Channel Memory [+64] (Corsair Vengeance [+29])

MONITOR:None

MONITOR2:None

MONITOR3:None

MOPAD:None

MOTHERBOARD: (3-Way SLI/CrossFireX) ASUS P9X79 LE ATX w/ Remote GO!, 3 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCI

MOUSE:None

NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

NFC:None

OS:Microsoft® Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit Edition) + Office 365 FREE 30 Days Trial [+31]

OVERCLOCK:Extreme OC (Extreme Overclock 20% or more) [+49]

POWERSUPPLY:850 Watts - Corsair RM850 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Fully Modular Ultra Quiet Power Supply [+109]

RUSH:Standard processing time: ship within 2 to 3 weeks

SERVICE:STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND:HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

SPEAKERS:None

TEMP:None

TUNING:None

TVRC:None

USBFLASH:None

USBHD:None

USBX:None

VIDEO:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB GDDR5 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+50] (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooling)

VIDEO2:None

VIDEO3:None

WNC:None

_PRICE:1673

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Note:
Custom build with promotional SSD bundle

I decided to opt for an 850 W power supply as I am afraid of getting one that isn't good enough (I'm guessing that may be overkill, but they're not that expensive). That was one of my issues with one I found on New Egg. In addition, the 256 GB SSD looks pretty nice in my eyes.

Thank you. I'm somewhat of a computer noob and I really would prefer not to delve into a personal build for now and this seems to give me some of the options I want without having to go into that. I would speculate I could probably build the same computer for less, but I'm not sure if the difference (a few hundred dollars?) is enough to make me go that route.

Does anyone have experience with Cyberpowerpc's custom builds?

- James.
 
You'll really want to go the custom built route, instead of a boutique. This one will out-perform that one for quite a bit less money, and it's super easy to put it together yourself.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.48 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.00 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1318.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 23:02 EDT-0400)

Gaming builds don't need an i7. They also don't need more than 8gb's of Ram. You could opt to get a 256gb SSD instead of the 120gb, that would add another 80 dollars. This also has a 1tb drive instead of the 3tb drive the cyberpower has, so that's another thing to consider. However, this one had a much better video card that is honestly overkill for 1080p gaming right now, and it still comes in way under-priced comparatively.
 

pigsinspace72

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The couple problems I have with this computer is that you're paying someone to over clock it which can be very easily done by you.

Another problem is that you don't need a 4820k cpu, especially for gaming and you could easily put that money to put that money towards the graphics card which really matters when it comes to gaming. Yeah, i will agree that flight simulators are heavy on the cpu, but you won't notice a big difference with that cpu and a 4770k, or even an i5(perhaps by like 4 fps).

Also you could probably save 100$ by buying 1600mhz ram with the same performance. And then you have cooling for your hard drive? Hard drives never get too hot to the point where you need cooling for it.

You could also save a lot by not going for lga2011 sockets and go with lga1150 with around the same gaming performance.

Many people here are willing to build you a pc on pcpartpiker.com for a lot cheaper, and better performance.

Sorry if i was a tad harsh but it kills me when peoples money don't go to good use.
 

superjames1992

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Well, the thing is that this isn't only for gaming. I'm also going to be using this for some computer programs I need for school. I'd prefer to go with the 16 GB RAM. I agree that I don't really need it for gaming, but this isn't just going to be a strictly gaming machine, but an overall desktop (I also have a laptop, but this will be my main PC).

I guess I'm also a little skeptical of going with an i5 considering my four-year old laptop has an i7 (granted, an old and outdated version, I'm sure). Then again, there's a reason I'm a noob. :)

Okay, I can agree about not needing to pay them to overclock. Is the 2133 Mhz RAM really not worth it? And, yeah, I'm not sure why I put a hard drive fan in there. Better fix that.
 

pigsinspace72

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If this build would be mostly for desktop use like streaming videos and writing up essays and such, then thats another reason to not get an i7. The really only times you need an i7 is if your doing very powerful rendering for 3d applications.