Hi toms hardware members, i am looking for experienced individuals opinions on my build. There is only one computer part shop i know of in QLD, Australia that i have access to which is called Umart. If there are any cheaper alternatives please let me know. I will be linking the components i refer to in my thread. I would just like to mention that I have no intention of overclocking. The games that i intend to play are mainly League of Legends, Simcity 4, MMo's, and Minecraft. I would also like to be able to stream. My main goal is to have these games run completely smooth at the highest settings.
CPU
I have looked around and believe an intel i5-4690 seems to be a good processor. It costs $242 which seems a lot, it has good reviews, however i have been told that it is overkill for what i need. Is this true? Is there a cheaper alternative that will run everything fine?
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=13&bid=4&sid=134428
Motherboard
The 4670 runs in a 1150 socket. I am not overly sure what motherboard to get. However i do not need any overclocking capabilities at all. So i chose the MSI G43 Gaming motherboard, it seems to have high quality components from what i read. Yet again any reccomendations on if it is worth the money, or if i should settle for a cheaper one.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=376&bid=4&sid=139088
Graphics Card
Overall i have found that the R9 270 and GTX 750/ti seem to be the best cards within my budget. I would like to know if these cards can run the aforementioned games at a smooth fps, i believe 60 is the optimal fps? Is the R9 270 worth the price difference? Below are 3 cards i selected. Please mention if there are any better cards for a similar price.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=248&sid=141286
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=247&sid=189249
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=247&sid=163878
SSD
For the SSD i have chosen the cheapest with the best reviews/feedback. I got the $88 Samsung 120GB, which is a good price from what i hear. If there are any cheaper for similar performance please let me know.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=159&bid=2&sid=138029
RAM
I got a dual channel 8GB at 1.5v for $99. Is this a good price range for what i am getting? Is this product good?
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=4&sid=106269
OS
Simply windows 8, i have read and pro seems to be non relevant to gaming.
My Case and PSU are already dealt with. Case support Micro-ATX and ATX.
Concluding my thread i would like any informational feedback i can get from anyone experienced in computer parts. If someone could also please confirm whether all of these parts are compatible would be helpful as i'm inexperienced and would like someone experienced's approval. All help is greatly appreciated.
Scubaducki
CPU
I have looked around and believe an intel i5-4690 seems to be a good processor. It costs $242 which seems a lot, it has good reviews, however i have been told that it is overkill for what i need. Is this true? Is there a cheaper alternative that will run everything fine?
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=13&bid=4&sid=134428
Motherboard
The 4670 runs in a 1150 socket. I am not overly sure what motherboard to get. However i do not need any overclocking capabilities at all. So i chose the MSI G43 Gaming motherboard, it seems to have high quality components from what i read. Yet again any reccomendations on if it is worth the money, or if i should settle for a cheaper one.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=376&bid=4&sid=139088
Graphics Card
Overall i have found that the R9 270 and GTX 750/ti seem to be the best cards within my budget. I would like to know if these cards can run the aforementioned games at a smooth fps, i believe 60 is the optimal fps? Is the R9 270 worth the price difference? Below are 3 cards i selected. Please mention if there are any better cards for a similar price.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=248&sid=141286
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=247&sid=189249
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_review.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=247&sid=163878
SSD
For the SSD i have chosen the cheapest with the best reviews/feedback. I got the $88 Samsung 120GB, which is a good price from what i hear. If there are any cheaper for similar performance please let me know.
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=159&bid=2&sid=138029
RAM
I got a dual channel 8GB at 1.5v for $99. Is this a good price range for what i am getting? Is this product good?
http://www.umart.com.au/pro/products_listnew.phtml?id=10&id2=153&bid=4&sid=106269
OS
Simply windows 8, i have read and pro seems to be non relevant to gaming.
My Case and PSU are already dealt with. Case support Micro-ATX and ATX.
Concluding my thread i would like any informational feedback i can get from anyone experienced in computer parts. If someone could also please confirm whether all of these parts are compatible would be helpful as i'm inexperienced and would like someone experienced's approval. All help is greatly appreciated.
Scubaducki