Gaming build, wanted to get opinions on my build

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

I am building a new gaming pc and am looking for opinions. I am not planning on overclocking or using more than one video card, but my current pc is getting really slow.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $649.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-20 03:12 EST-0500

prit87 · Nov 20, 2014

Do you already have these parts if not get this card (Sapphire trix R9 280x) much better than gtx 760 and costs the same.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003634l

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

You only need 8gb of ram for gaming so you can get a better gpu.. for the money you save you could get a r9 290.. way more power.. a little noisy because it is best to get one with 3 fans but overall a good card when you don't xfire it.

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

prit87 :

I hadn't considered that thanks. :ange:

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

That's a good idea, however I do prefer a quiet computer, are there any less noisy options?

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

You could stick with Nvidia.. less noise and power consumption but cost more for the same power.. You might be able to find a gtx 780 on sale because the gtx 970 is replacing it.

guy_guy · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

considering the budget, go with an amd proccesor... eg fx 8350 for $170 newegg.
when i am older i am so moving to america to buy all mu pc parts, i could save $300 ish for a $1200 aud pc

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

i5 is a better choice for a gamer

guy_guy · Nov 20, 2014

yes but is un neccesary. u can run assassins creed unity easily with an fx 8300, and is cheaper. it also supports up to 1866mhz ram where the i5 on does 1600mhz.

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

Intel's have much stronger memory controllers you just need z motherboard for faster ram and it is not even needed.
am3+ struggles to run 2133mhz while you can hit lga 1150 with 2400mhz no problem.

guy_guy · Nov 20, 2014

i said 1866mhz, and theres no 'z' mobo in that list

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

Im not going to get into a amd vs intel war... it could go all day and night..

but hey stick around the forum and you might learn a few things

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

Thanks I hadn't realized that a z motherboard was only $3 more. I also read that the stock cooler was loud and found a quieter one at newegg.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: HP W2371d (B3A19AA#ABA) 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $670.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-20 05:25 EST-0500

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

Looks good overall but I think you should give more thought into down grading your ram and getting the 290..
The 750w is overkill for 1 gpu http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

guy_guy · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

dont know about that card, but my r9 280 said requires 600w.. dont know why though.
*caugh fx 8300 is better cough*

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

You will know why if I tell you or you read Tom's articles...

It says it requires more power than it needs because not all power supplies are high quality and have horrible efficiency so it to cover there asses.

i5 is simply better for gaming.. even if a game can use all 8 threads of the 83xx it has low ipc (instructions per cycle) the i5 has around 50 percent better ipc so it will need less threads to get the job done not to mention by the time the majority of games actually use 8 threads the am3+ wont be sold anymore.

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

I checked into your suggestion, and while the 290 is a faster card a lot more people had issues keeping it running. I saw mostly 4 egg ratings on newegg.

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

at least get 8gb of ram and the best Nvidia gpu you can get with the money you save. Will be much better balanced for gaming.

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: HP W2371d (B3A19AA#ABA) 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $650.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-20 06:26 EST-0500

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

look's great mate! get that ordered and game on

Endler · Nov 20, 2014

iron8orn :

changed the cpu too, a guy in another forum found it for only $199. Here is what I ordered.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: HP W2371d (B3A19AA#ABA) 60Hz 23.0" Monitor (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $675.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-20 07:10 EST-0500

iron8orn · Nov 20, 2014

Now you can learn to oc too.. EVO should be able to do 4.2-4.4ghz no problem.

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