Advice on gaming computer build

Atomic Potato · Jul 6, 2014

I'm building a gaming computer and I have a list of components that I think will work but seeing as how this is the first computer I've ever built from scratch, I thought I'd ask if anyone sees any issues with it. Below is my list and links to all their respective pages.

-Intel Core i5-4590S 3.7GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor
http://www.microcenter.com/product/432162/Core_i5-4590S...

-ASRock B85 Killer 1150 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.microcenter.com/product/428797/B85_Killer_11...

-8GB DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) Desktop Memory Kit (Two 4GB Memory Modules)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/397320/8GB_DDR3-1600...(PC3-12800)_Desktop_Memory_Kit_(Two_4GB_Memory_Modules)

-Thermaltake TR2 Series 500 Watt ATX Power Supply
http://www.microcenter.com/product/365237/TR2_Series_50...

-EVGA 02G-P3-2619-KR NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 2048MB DDR3 PCIe 2.0 x16 Video Card
http://www.microcenter.com/product/398336/02G-P3-2619-K...

-Corsair Carbide Series 200R Mid Tower ATX Computer Case - (Open Box)
http://www.microcenter.com/product/415048/Carbide_Serie...(Open_Box)

If anyone has any questions/comments/advice just post. The help would be much appreciated.

iceclock · Jul 6, 2014

budget?

Calnin · Jul 6, 2014

The graphics card is not a gaming graphics card. Your CPU is good, but the selected graphics card will be a problem.

Like iceclock asked, what is your budget?

Atomic Potato · Jul 6, 2014

@iceclock: my budget is $450 but I think I can manage a bit over. I know the components there are already about $475.

Calnin · Jul 6, 2014

If you don't mind working with the integrated graphics until you get more money, you could just use that over the 610. I think the integrated would work better than the gt610. Put that money that's left over from your designated budget into a better PSU, for better options in the future.

Otherwise, if you want a full build including the graphics card, then you'll have to compensate on the cpu and maybe RAM quite a bit for a more balanced build.

Atomic Potato · Jul 6, 2014

Thanks calnin. I'll work on adjusting the plan. Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'll get rid of the gpu and upgrade the cpu and psu. Do you think the ram is alright at 8GB?

iceclock · Jul 6, 2014

everything looks good except id get http://www.microcenter.com/product/416677/500B_500_Watt_ATX_Power_Supply

as a cooler since that thermaltake ps is really bad. also u can drop the 610 as the integrated gpu on your processor is already faster

that cpus good for the price

Calnin · Jul 6, 2014

Dropping the 610, can get you an EVGA 600B. Or, if you want to order it from newegg or somewhere else, you can get an XFX 550w PSU.

RAM wise, 8gb is fine.

iceclock · Jul 6, 2014

500b is more than enought dont see a reason to get the 600b

Calnin · Jul 6, 2014

Never hurts to have headroom. Especially since the i5 can handle a pretty high end graphics card. Never hurts to have even more options in the future.

iceclock · Jul 6, 2014

bah tbh 600 watts be alright but not a neccesity

Atomic Potato · Jul 6, 2014

Thanks guys this really helps. I think I'll go with the 600b (just to be safe) and look into a better cpu for graphics. If not then I'll just stick with the i5. Thanks again. You guys have been really helpful.

Calnin · Jul 6, 2014

The i5 is still a good processor even with its integrated graphics.

iceclock · Jul 6, 2014

that i5 has a high clockrate at 3.7 i dont think u need anything more.

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