Is this graphics card okay for my build?

cosmicbatz · Dec 29, 2014

I just recently made this build and before I buy it I want to make sure this is the best graphics card I can get for that amount. Please make sure the GPU costs the same amount as this one and is compatible if you recommend another one. P.S I'm canadian.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/thecosmicpie/saved/z94J7P

CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $234.98
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $30.98
Motherboard ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 $73.00
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $79.96
Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $58.99
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE $159.99
Case Antec One ATX Mid Tower $34.99
Power Supply XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V $62.98
Wireless Network Adapter TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 $14.99

Total with rebates: 750.86

HR_Luka · Dec 29, 2014

Yes it will be just fine.

bignastyid · Dec 29, 2014

Why are you spending extra to get an unlocked(k) cpu that's made for overclocking then getting a non overclocking motherboard? you should get a cheaper cpu and spend more on the gpu, especially if this is going to be a gaming rig.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.96 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($229.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ NCIX)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $754.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 11:26 EST-0500

Proxify · Dec 29, 2014

You're getting a micro ATX motherboard without overclocking capabilities. If you want to get the most out of your build, your options would be to either invest in a better motherboard or get an i5-4460 (no K) and use the extra money for a better GPU.

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