Is this a good gaming PC build?

Zehel · Jul 10, 2014

CPU: Intel Core I5-4690K 3.5GHz (Quad Core)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Motherboard: Asrock Z97 Pro3

RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600MHz

Hard Drive: 1TB 7200 RPM

Optical Drive: Standard DVD writer

Graphics card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 750 1GB (Min. 600 Watt Power Supply)

Case: Storm Enforcer

PSU: Corsair Builder Series CX600

CPU Cooling: COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus

Memory Cooling: Black Kingston HyperX Memory Cooler

Hard Drive Cooling: EVERCOOL HD-F117 Aluminum HDD Cooling Device

Any suggestions and feedback on this build would be nice, overall opinions are also appreciated.

bccorrupt · Jul 10, 2014

The GPU is a little weak compared to the CPU and a GTX750 only requires 300w.

envy14tpe · Jul 10, 2014

For the purpose of gaming..there are areas to improve.

RAM: 2x4GB is plenty
GPU: major upgrade needed. Get a 760 or 770/280x.
PSU: Corsair CX series is low quality. Look for a better 650W PSU made by Seasonic, XFX, or Antec.
HDD cooling: no need. The front fans will cool them or it.
Memory cooling: garbage. You don't need it. Worthless.

TechyInAZ · Jul 10, 2014

You sure you didn't say gtx 760? because gtx 750 only requires 300W psu.

But I suggest getting a better gpu, you aren't going to max games out with a budget GTX gpu like that.

Zehel · Jul 10, 2014

envy14tpe :

I got a good deal on the 16gb so thats why i went for it. For GPU if i upgrade to Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 2GB and the PSU to Corsair Enthusiast Series RM650 would that do it?

bccorrupt · Jul 10, 2014

Yeah, that looks like a better match.

He is right, 16GB isn't necessary. I have yet to run a game that has used over 5GB of total system memory.

envy14tpe · Jul 10, 2014

Zehel :

If you got a deal on the RAM for $100 or less than get it. Otherwise, don't. Wasted for the most part.
PSU: RM is better but other options are out there. Can you list some?
GPU: 760 will get lots of games maxed out at 1080p.

Zehel · Jul 10, 2014

envy14tpe :

Zehel :

If you got a deal on the RAM for $100 or less than get it. Otherwise, don't. Wasted for the most part.
PSU: RM is better but other options are out there. Can you list some?
GPU: 760 will get lots of games maxed out at 1080p.

Maybe some cost effective PSUs? if you know any that are good but that dont break the bank... I got the RAM for 82, and i also have to buy a good keyboard and mouse so im trying to save where i can without compromising to much power

envy14tpe · Jul 10, 2014

This is a good PSU for the price and semi-modular (helps make cables easier to deal with). Are you buying in US? If so, this is what I'd suggest.

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)

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