i am building my gaming pc please take a look if this will do for mid to high settings. i will play dota 2, crysis 3, watchdog

jgboncan · Jul 18, 2014

i am new here so please go easy on me

here's my possible build

CPU: AMD Vishera FX-6300 3.50GHz
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
Videocard: Sapphire R7-260X 2GB DDR5 128bit
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB Single DDR3 1866 CL10
Hard Drive: Toshiba 500GB 7200rpm Sata3 DT01ACA050 Hard Drive
Case and PSU: Aerocool VS-3 Advance with Aerocool Strike-X 500w PSU 80Plus Bronze

will this do? i am on a really tight budget

Pavan1 · Jul 18, 2014

try getting atleast 8 gb ram otherwise you are fine for that setup

MalakiArtook · Jul 18, 2014

It will do but what is your budget? i can revise it for you. the 260x is outclassed for its price and that psu is not recomended

EDIT: on a entry level gaming rig 4g is fine^^

jgboncan · Jul 18, 2014

i live in the philippines so the prices are different here but my budget converted maybe is 500-550$ max. what psu do you recommend?

tiny voices · Jul 18, 2014

You need to change the PSU to an Antec, XFX, Seasonic unit. That Aerocool PSU will fry your computer.

MalakiArtook · Jul 18, 2014

https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx?Redirected=true

it is always recommended to get a tier 1 or 2 psu they use energy more efficiently and are much less likely to burn your house down.

As far as GPU I'd go with a 750 ti or a 270 if you can afford it. I recently downgraded to a 750ti twin frozr while waiting for the 880 and really like it. it plays most games on high with a few exceptions, runs really cool, and overclocks better than any card I've ever had.

MalakiArtook · Jul 18, 2014

tiny voices :

this is correct for expediency's sake...

jgboncan · Jul 18, 2014

MalakiArtook :

i dont think i can afford the 750ti or 270 right now considering i have to change my psu. what psu would you suggest? the best for my budget

jgboncan · Jul 18, 2014

also, how much watts do i need for my psu?

MalakiArtook · Jul 18, 2014

whatever one you can afford on that list. Anything 300w or more. the bigger you get The more room for upgrading you have though. also You should consider getting the 750k. It's cheaper and a capable gaming cpu.

jgboncan · Jul 19, 2014

will this do?

http://dynaquestpc.com/product/seasonic-s12ii-520w-80plus-bronze/

tiny voices · Jul 19, 2014

jgboncan :

Yes that is a very good PSU.

MalakiArtook · Jul 19, 2014

that would be a great buy. it is of high quality and will give you plenty of room to expand.

jgboncan · Jul 19, 2014

so this is my new build
i am also changing my case

CPU: AMD Vishera FX-6300 3.50GHz
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P
Videocard: Sapphire R7-260X 2GB DDR5 128bit
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury 4GB Single DDR3 1866 CL10
Hard Drive: Toshiba 500GB 7200rpm Sata3 DT01ACA050 Hard Drive
Case and PSU: cougar spike and Seasonic S12II 520W 80PLUS Bronze

is my case good enough or should i stick with the Aerocool VS-3 Advance?

thanks for all your answers i appreciate it

MalakiArtook · Jul 19, 2014

Case does not matter much, build looks good. I would swap out the 6300 for a 750k so you can get a better GPU. Other than that it looks good.

tiny voices · Jul 19, 2014

I am not a big fan of Aerocool cases, or Cougar. Both have their flaws here. I can explain if you like.

For that price, a Corsair 200r or NZXT Source 210 is a WAY better idea.

jgboncan · Jul 20, 2014

MalakiArtook :

can you suggest a build with the 750k?

jgboncan · Jul 20, 2014

tiny voices :

please do. because when i went to the store they suggested the cougar spike for my build. i would really appreciate if you explain.

tiny voices · Jul 20, 2014

The Cougar spike uses an ancient case design with the PSU on top. This means, no matter what, that the cable management will be AWFUL and will block airflow a bit. It also means that the PSU will be sucking hot air from the CPU, instead of cold air from outside the bottom of the case. This case layout also put the GPU much closer to the bottom of the case which limits its airflow.

Generally people that work at stores are WAY less educated than us here and cannot give you good recommendations.

tiny voices · Jul 20, 2014

jgboncan :

I would no do this. You will be stuck with an FM2 motherboard which has NO upgrade path at all and you will quickly outgrow the 750k. I strongly recommend sticking with the 6300.

MalakiArtook · Jul 21, 2014

tiny voices :

Tiny is right about the lack of upgrade path. The more i consider it it's probable not a good idea. stick with the 6300. even with a 260x you will still be able to play any game out there and will have much more room to expand.

jgboncan · Jul 24, 2014

thanks for all the answers. very much appreciated.

Graphiicz · Jul 24, 2014

tiny voices :

BitFenix Merc Alpha is also a good choice.

jgboncan · Jul 24, 2014

oh another question, can i use this psu rahter than the seasonic s12? for my build?

http://dynaquestpc.com/product/evga-500b-500w-80plus-bronze-power-supply/

tiny voices · Jul 24, 2014

Yes, but it is not as good quality. The PSU is the LAST place to EVER cheap out as it is the single most important part of the PC.

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