First pc build for gaming

benj2822 · Sep 13, 2014

I am about to build my first gaming pc.
These are the parts I´ve chosen:

· Case: CM Storm Trooper Gaming Big Tower
· Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
· Ram: Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 16GB KIT
· Psu: Corsair CX 750M, 750W PSU
· Gpu: EVGA GeForce GTX 780Ti 3GB -Demo
· Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P, Socket-AM3+
· SSD: Crucial MX100 SSD 256GB 2,5" 7mm
· DVD Writer: ASUS DVD Writer, DRW-24F1ST

Let me know if this is a good or a bad build.
My budget is 1250$.
Thanks

Alpha3031 · Sep 13, 2014

You don't need 16 GB of RAM. Get PSU from tier 1 or 2 here http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html. You can't use AM3+ MB with LGA 1150 CPUs. I'd get a large HDD for storage as well.

MHD_ · Sep 13, 2014

downgrade your ram to 8gb and then upgrade motherboard to Z97 and CPU to i5-4690k

Majin 5 · Sep 13, 2014

In addition to the ssd i suggest that you get a good internal hard drive as well.
The ones with 7200rpm should do.
That way you can store your frequently used programs and windows on ssd (which will give you a boost in speed) and keep your games on the hdd

zeyuanfu · Sep 13, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($589.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1252.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 08:17 EDT-0400
2$ over budget too much?

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