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Is this a good built gaming pc? Should I change anything with it for $850? What should I upgrade next?

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August 10, 2014 11:01:46 PM

Alright so the pc I had help starting with is this
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9LrMMp

I ended up getting that video card because of good reviews and performance. The intel pentium is only for budget right now even though some say it's really good when over clocking (never overclocked but I will try slowly). Not asking for much I've probably played everything low-med my whole life so if I can play stuff on high like battlefield 4 and some MMO's I won't complain. What should I upgrade next? I'm thinking of getting an i5 cpu, motherboard seems to only have intel. I'm not too sure but I think it's good for upgrades later on, maybe video card and cpu. I plan on using hdmi to connect with my tv since I don't even use it and play some fps through there. I'm thinking those rebates are going to take forever to get here, I would of saved some money if a friend had windows 8.1 but seems they are all priced like that. What do you guys think? What should I upgrade next? Crazy tired, and finally planning to buy all the stuff tomorrow to get it here in good time.

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a c 83 U Graphics card
August 10, 2014 11:07:08 PM

First of all don't go with a dual core for gaming.

Here's a better one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($290.20 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $835.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 02:06 EDT-0400
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 1:41:39 AM

The Pentium G3258 will bottleneck a GTX 770 somewhat, probably ~10 fps less if I'm remembering and compiling benchmarks correctly. Not severe, but an i3 or i5 would be preferred to eradicate the possibility of a bottleneck. Having said that, since you have a Z97 board, you could just use the Pentium G3258 overclocked temporarily until you can stick in a better CPU. That's a viable plan, which a lot of people are going for. If you're going to keep the CPU long term though, you'd want at least an i3-4150, or even better an i5.
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 1:49:00 AM

Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu
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August 11, 2014 1:53:39 AM

legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.
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August 11, 2014 1:55:13 AM

Rationale said:
The Pentium G3258 will bottleneck a GTX 770 somewhat, probably ~10 fps less if I'm remembering and compiling benchmarks correctly. Not severe, but an i3 or i5 would be preferred to eradicate the possibility of a bottleneck. Having said that, since you have a Z97 board, you could just use the Pentium G3258 overclocked temporarily until you can stick in a better CPU. That's a viable plan, which a lot of people are going for. If you're going to keep the CPU long term though, you'd want at least an i3-4150, or even better an i5.


No I have made this strictly for short term for when I can afford the i5 I want which will be in a few months seeing how I do with this pentium and I've switched the z97 board to the ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer. Seems pretty good

legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


It will be only temporary until I can afford the new i5 in the upcoming months and why shouldn't I use a builder psu? Which one would you reccomend? I need recommended 600W for the 770 card so I went with that. What else should I use that would be good with some reviews?

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August 11, 2014 1:56:48 AM

fezz4734 said:


No I have made this strictly for short term for when I can afford the i5 I want which will be in a few months seeing how I do with this pentium and I've switched the z97 board to the ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer. Seems pretty good


That's alright then. The Pentium G3258 will hold up well enough for now.
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 1:56:50 AM

You don't need 600W, that's the recommended wattage for a 780 ti, a good 500 or 550W will do, and builder series are very bad that they are not very reliable and loud
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a c 83 U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 1:56:57 AM

What ya think of mine. No dual core and ASUS GPU instead of EVGA although there are still excellent manufacturers.
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August 11, 2014 1:56:58 AM

Rationale said:
legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.


Which PSU should I use? I'm completely new to this and there seems something new to constantly be changing and then there is always the fear of something breaking down or not working.
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 1:59:21 AM

fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.


Which PSU should I use? I'm completely new to this and there seems something new to constantly be changing and then there is always the fear of something breaking down or not working.


This one would be good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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August 11, 2014 2:08:31 AM

Rationale said:
fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.


Which PSU should I use? I'm completely new to this and there seems something new to constantly be changing and then there is always the fear of something breaking down or not working.


This one would be good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



Looks good, I was trying to find some that were 600W, I'm guessing the 600W isn't so necessary or important? I'm just saying for the card the recommended was 600W or more. Other than that is my PC build looking pretty good? Other than the CPU which I will change and the new ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer motherboard. I've been spinning circles to see everything I can get to make this new pc good.
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 2:09:13 AM

yes, the motherboard is fine, and your build is refined so no problems with it
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a b U Graphics card
August 11, 2014 2:11:39 AM

fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.


Which PSU should I use? I'm completely new to this and there seems something new to constantly be changing and then there is always the fear of something breaking down or not working.


This one would be good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



Looks good, I was trying to find some that were 600W, I'm guessing the 600W isn't so necessary or important? I'm just saying for the card the recommended was 600W or more. Other than that is my PC build looking pretty good? Other than the CPU which I will change and the new ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer motherboard. I've been spinning circles to see everything I can get to make this new pc good.


The amps per 12v rail is what really matters. They always go too high with the recommended PSU, because they know most people buy terrible power supplies that can't output even near what they're rated. That quality 550w PSU will be fine. It won't make a difference, but if you want peace of mind there's a 650w version of that power supply model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 11, 2014 2:39:51 AM

legend001523 said:
yes, the motherboard is fine, and your build is refined so no problems with it


Rationale said:
fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
fezz4734 said:
Rationale said:
legend001523 said:
Don't go duo core for gaming, you'll be heavily restricted and don't get a builder psu


Having 2 cores itself isn't so much the issue. The Pentium G3258 does outperform the Athlon 750K in everything, while the i3-4130 outperforms the FX-6300 in most games. The problem is simply that for a GTX 770, he should be looking at CPUs stronger than the Athlon/Pentium/i3/FX range, as those are all options best suited to mid-range cards. It'd be best paired with an i5.

Agree about the PSU.


Which PSU should I use? I'm completely new to this and there seems something new to constantly be changing and then there is always the fear of something breaking down or not working.


This one would be good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...



Looks good, I was trying to find some that were 600W, I'm guessing the 600W isn't so necessary or important? I'm just saying for the card the recommended was 600W or more. Other than that is my PC build looking pretty good? Other than the CPU which I will change and the new ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer motherboard. I've been spinning circles to see everything I can get to make this new pc good.


The amps per 12v rail is what really matters. They always go too high with the recommended PSU, because they know most people buy terrible power supplies that can't output even near what they're rated. That quality 550w PSU will be fine. It won't make a difference, but if you want peace of mind there's a 650w version of that power supply model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Thanks guys, was trying to save some money and started with a $600 build which went to $700 because OS is needed and then did minor tweaks here and there checking reviews and ended up with $900 something. Wanted to save up on power supply but $30 isn't going to make a difference anymore lol. I'm the person that triple checks and makes changes. This is what my build ends up looking like and really it's going to be pretty much for games. Didn't think it was going to be this tough honestly but I think I made it complicated, but got it to where I want it to be.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gx2xxr
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