Advice first-time building a gaming computer

cottoncandyman82 · Dec 25, 2014

I want to build, for the first time, a decent gaming computer for under 700 dollars. I don't care about looks or how much sound it makes or any of that chiznit. I want it to be able to play Battlefield 4, skyrim, or fallout 4 (when it comes out) and things like that, on medium-high graphics.

Are the computer parts Below good.

http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/gcTwrH/entry-level-gaming-build

If you have any better ideas, please put a link below in a comment

Obnoxious · Dec 25, 2014

I would not recommend the build you have linked above for $600, instead I'd recommend the following build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $588.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-25 16:32 EST-0500

The build above includes an Intel i5 processor which is quad-core and should be able to handle all games currently on the market, tied in with the graphics card which I have included the R9 280 you should be able to run most games to medium-high at 1080p along with the now standard 8GB for gaming. I have also included an EVGA PSU which is better in quality over the Corsair Builder PSU in your link.

The i5 is recommend for gaming especially over the Intel i3 you have initially selected; the i3 is only dual-core (with Hyper Threading) whereas the i5 is quad-core. If you require an Operating System such as Microsoft Windows, you can still purchase a copy without exceeding your budget. I have not included an optical drive however, you may purchase one for around $15.

All the best.

cottoncandyman82 · Dec 25, 2014

Obnoxious :

I would not recommend the build you have linked above for $600, instead I'd recommend the following build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $588.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-25 16:32 EST-0500

The build above includes an Intel i5 processor which is quad-core and should be able to handle all games currently on the market, tied in with the graphics card which I have included the R9 280 you should be able to run most games to medium-high at 1080p along with the now standard 8GB for gaming. I have also included an EVGA PSU which is better in quality over the Corsair Builder PSU in your link.

The i5 is recommend for gaming especially over the Intel i3 you have initially selected; the i3 is only dual-core (with Hyper Threading) whereas the i5 is quad-core. If you require an Operating System such as Microsoft Windows, you can still purchase a copy without exceeding your budget. I have not included an optical drive however, you may purchase one for around $15.

All the best.

Thanks a ton with your very specific answer. Do you know if all of the parts are compatable?

Obnoxious · Dec 25, 2014

cottoncandyman82 :

Not a problem at all, it was my pleasure. Indeed yes, all the components are compatible with each other.

All the best and happy building.

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