Sign in with
Sign up | Sign in
Your question
Solved

Is this a good build?

Tags:
  • Games
  • Build
  • Systems
  • Graphics
Last response: in Systems
Share
October 13, 2014 1:03:10 PM

Is this a good build for playing new games on high graphics for a budget of about $1200?


Intel Core i5-4460 Boxed
MSI H97 GUARD-PRO
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G
WD Blue WD10EZEX, 1TB
Fractal Design Define R4 Pearl Black
Scythe Mugen 4
Crucial Ballistix Tactical BLT2C4G3D1608ET3LX0CEU
XFX TS 550W 80Plus Bronze
Crucial MX100 256GB

More about : good build

October 13, 2014 1:07:58 PM

StevenDB99 said:
Is this a good build for playing new games on high graphics for a budget of about $1200?


Intel Core i5-4460 Boxed
MSI H97 GUARD-PRO
MSI GeForce GTX 970 GAMING 4G
WD Blue WD10EZEX, 1TB
Fractal Design Define R4 Pearl Black
Scythe Mugen 4
Crucial Ballistix Tactical BLT2C4G3D1608ET3LX0CEU
XFX TS 550W 80Plus Bronze
Crucial MX100 256GB


you should have no problems with new games on that build .. its quiet a powerful build
m
0
l

Best solution

October 13, 2014 1:09:43 PM

I think you could do better

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BnG2zy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BnG2zy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($112.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1204.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 16:16 EDT-0400

here's why ....

1. You now have a very capable gaming oriented MoBo with an overclockable CPU
2. You have much faster memory
3. You got rid of one of the slowest HDs available and replaced it with a Hybrid SSD/HD
4. Bigger / better case with built in fan controller, RGB LED system and LED controller.
5. You have one f the best PSUs on the market with a 10 year warranty which will allow you to add a 2nd card in SLLI down the road
6. You have one of the best coolers on the market w/ matching color to your case

Ohhh ... almost forgot most important thing . You have a **legitimate** excuse to watch this video dozens of times :) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvNnv7nh2Es

Share
!