Check the build I am wanting to do for Gaming. Give me your thoughts!

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Hey!

This is my first custom pc build! I was wondering if you could check out my specs, and run a benchmark on them? As I have no clue how to do it. Also if you could tell me your all round general thoughts on it, and how it would function!

CPU - Intel i5 3470
GPU - Gigabyte GTX 590
Motherboard - Gigabyte ga-z77-d3h-mvp
PSU - Corsair VS650 650W
Memory - Kingston KVR 4GB Single DDR3 1333
Hardrive - Seagate Barracuda 500gb
Case - Coolermaster RC-K380-KWN1 K380

Thanks,

Joseph DeGarmo · Jul 4, 2014

A GTX 780 Ti would be better than the 590 due to better performance, less energy usage, and a cheaper cost. And it's a single GPU, which is more efficient. Also, get at least 8 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz RAM.

laviniuc · Jul 4, 2014

8gm ram would be nice, the graphics was great at its prime, it's probably in between a gtx770-780 nowadays.. so replace the graphics with a modern day gpu and a bit more ram and you're set to go. motherboard and cpu are older gen but no big performance leaps since them.

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

I've chosen to go with the 590, as I am getting it about half the price of the 780.

laviniuc · Jul 4, 2014

hamm :

and the problem with this is that you probably get no warranty or limited. you have to remember this is a 3 years old card.

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

laviniuc :

hamm :

and the problem with this is that you probably get no warranty or limited. you have to remember this is a 3 years old card.

But still, its pretty solid for a cheap budget build.

Joseph DeGarmo · Jul 4, 2014

I've heard bad things about GTX 590s getting burned out with certain drivers. Best advice is to get a GTX 780 with a full warranty. It's better than a 590, it does not have to put up with SLI issues with certain games, and has support for the latest tech, such as HBAO+ and adaptive v-sync. And it does not cost much more. This should be a good deal. And it even includes Watch Dogs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130942&cm_re=gtx_780-_-14-130-942-_-Product

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-780-vs-GeForce-GTX-590

Besides, the GTX 590 is only as good as two overclocked 660s in SLI and the 660 is a mid-range GPU.

If you need to save even more money, heck, even a GTX 770 soundly beats a 590.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-770-vs-GeForce-GTX-590

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

To be honest, I wouldnt even be going anywhere near any of them GPU's, they are all right out of my price range. The only reason I have chosen to go with the 590, is because I am getting cheaper. Alot Cheaper

Joseph DeGarmo · Jul 4, 2014

How cheap? A 590 is essentially two 580s in SLI and a GTX 770 destroys a 580. If you want cheap with a current-generation GPU, a 760 is not far off.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-760-vs-GeForce-GTX-590

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

well i am getting the cpu gpu and motherboard for around 450

Joseph DeGarmo · Jul 4, 2014

Look at this build and see what you think. The CPU, board, and GPU combined are only $500 and of the latest generations. Also, you don't need a z77 or z87 board for a non-K CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $849.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Look at this build and see what you think. The CPU, board, and GPU combined are only $500 and of the latest generations. Also, you don't need a z77 or z87 board for a non-K CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $849.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Meh, Would you just let me know how you think my build would perform?

Joseph DeGarmo · Jul 4, 2014

The RAM in your listed build will bottleneck the rest of the components. Get at least 8 GB of 1600 MHz RAM and your build should run recent games well on high to ultra settings.

hamm · Jul 4, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

alright cheers.

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