New To Building a Gaming Computer

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Hi Everyone, i was planning to build my own gaming computer i want to ask if my chosen parts ar good enough for gaming pc, just for recommended settings only, if you want suggestion or recommendations, just feel free to answer

heres my parts :
CPU: Intel i5-4690k 5.5 GHz
MOBO: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
PSU: OCZ ZT 650W
CASE: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB

i hope you can help me

, TY

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

No chance for that CPU to be at 5.5 GHz.
650 W is way to high for that system (waste of money).
Get a 2 x 4 GB RAM for better performance.

nucolos · Nov 14, 2014

Get a worst cpu (i5-4440/60) and a better gpu, amd 270 if you can.
That psu is way too much. With 550w you will be fine, something from xfx or seasonic is recommmended.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

nucolos :

can you list some more cpu and gpu that fits for my build?????? sorry this is my first time building my own pc..... xD

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

so what cpu i should buy then????

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0B :

No, that's a good budget CPU for gaming. That speed can never be 5.5 GHz with that CPU. Stay with it.
try to get a R9 270 or R9 270x for better performance with little increase in cost.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

so i was looking for GPU and i pick Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card is this ok? and also i pick Corsair CX500M for the psu.

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0B :

Good GPU selection. Fine with the PSU as long as you don't overclock. Because CX series PSUs deliver unstable current when the components are overclocked.

Beezy · Nov 14, 2014

nucolos :

agreed, get an i5 4440 or an FX 6300 if it means getting a considerably stronger GPU. The GPU will matter FAR more than the CPU will for gaming. The 750ti is the bare minimum for 'acceptable' gaming, and even that is debatable.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

one more thing, is it hard to install and set up the driver, BIOS and other stuffs because i dont know how to do these things.... and also how do i know if my build is 32 or 64 bit? because im planing to install Win 8 right away... TY again and i appreciate your help

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

32 or 64 bit depends on the OS. Check the OS package it'll say whether it's 32 or 64-bit.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

but it doesnt matter what version of Windows i will install, right?

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

Yes. Win 7, 8, 8.1 bla bla bla are versions of OS and 32 & 64 are the type of OS operating at.

32-bit OS can never use above 4 GB RAM and a 64-bit OS is what gamers use to fully utilize all the components installed.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

nucolos :

ah ok thanks..... if i buy a cpu fan, is that fan will fit or not?

Beezy · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0B :

Windows 32 bit is limited to 4 GB RAM

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0B :

For every CPU you'll get a stock cooler form that CPU brand inside the product box. Aftermarket coolers are needed mostly after overclocking the CPU.

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

so i will install 64 bit?

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

nucolos :

Ah... ok Thanks

Agera One · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0N: You're editing the quotes wrong. What I said as answer was quoted as said by "nucolas". And what he said was quoted as said by me

ZNo0B · Nov 14, 2014

Agera One :

oops im really sorry xD

Beezy · Nov 14, 2014

ZNo0B :

if you plan on using more than 4GB yes. (the answer is yes)

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