Gaming Pc Build Help im a noob

Cardinals089 · Dec 31, 2014

*CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $96.99 @ NCIX US
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h55) | $55.44 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-970gaming) | $87.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w4g9db) | $73.80 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Hitachi Ultrastar A7K2000 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-hua722010cla3300a39289) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nvidia-video-card-900120052500000) | $299.99 @ Best Buy
**Case** | [Apevia X-SNIPER2-RD ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/apevia-case-xsniper2rd) | $48.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cs550m) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas12414) | $16.95 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-fqc06950) | $125.77 @ OutletPC
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen10) | $9.79 @ SuperBiiz
**Case Fan** | [Aerocool Shark 82.6 CFM 120mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aerocool-case-fan-shark120mmblackedition) | $9.99 @ Directron
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $950.68

I dont know EVERYTHING but i think i understand the basics ik most people will say go with an i5 but im looking for a good gaming system and not sure if my processor choice is very good trying to get the bang for my buck dont wanna spend a lot of money on an i5 so let me know
and also i checked the compatability of most of my parts but im not quite sure these will all fit

Jeff Baffalo · Dec 31, 2014

Judging by the parts you picked, you want to overclock. But i cannot confirm this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $960.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 22:30 EST-0500

flamefire999 · Dec 31, 2014

You can get a cheaper motherboard that does the same thing. AM3+ has no upgrade path so it doesn't really make a difference. There are cheaper 1tb HDD like WD Blue for $50. Why do you need 8.1 Pro? That GPU is too good for your CPU. You should get a maximum of an R9 280 or GTX 760 with the FX-6300. Also get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO instead of that bad liquid cooler. Cheap liquid coolers aren't very good and it's better to get a nice air cooler. This is also $20 cheaper.

barto · Dec 31, 2014

Cardinal,

Jeff posted a pretty good build. Much stronger than yours and eve comes with an SSD. The only downside is the low quality PSU. EVGA generation 1 power supplies use cheap components just like Corsair's CX and VS series. It's not recommended to purchase or place higher loads on them.

Cardinals089 · Dec 31, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

Judging by the parts you picked, you want to overclock. But i cannot confirm this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $960.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 22:30 EST-0500

I like Jeffs Build but how would the performance be on a game with high requirements maybe say battlefield 4 on ultra?

Jeff Baffalo · Dec 31, 2014

barto :

Yea, I lack a lot in knowledge of good psu's. How is this one for change?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139059&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

flamefire999 · Dec 31, 2014

Cardinals089 :

Jeff Baffalo :

I like Jeffs Build but how would the performance be on a game with high requirements maybe say battlefield 4 on ultra?

It would run at 60+ fps with other things open in the background. This is a very very nice computer for gaming.

barto · Dec 31, 2014

Cardinals089 :

It would completely destroy the game. BF4 multiplayer requires an i5 or an AMD 8 core CPU. And the 970, will easily max the game out on Ultra setting @1080. I'd be surprised if the game ever dropped below 60 FPS.

Jeff Baffalo · Dec 31, 2014

Cardinals089 :

Jeff Baffalo :

I like Jeffs Build but how would the performance be on a game with high requirements maybe say battlefield 4 on ultra?

This build will max out bf4 and others with ease. The gtx 970's are one of the best gpu's on the market.

barto · Dec 31, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

It's not a big deal. I only consider myself average in them. The best thing you can do is search for a review for the power supply before you recommend it. And then check to see if the negative aspects are major issues. Like this one:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CX600M/

Good review sites:
Tom's
Hardware Secrets
JohnnyGuru
TechPowerUp
Hardware Canucks

Cardinals089 · Dec 31, 2014

barto :

Now you said the psu was a bad choice what other option would you suggest for jeffs build?

barto · Dec 31, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $52.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 22:57 EST-0500

Or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $63.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 22:58 EST-0500

Jeff Baffalo · Dec 31, 2014

How are the Rosewill capstones? I hear that they are produced by super flower, which seems to be a good brand.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182068&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

barto · Dec 31, 2014

Jeff Baffalo :

Right now, the Capstones are awesome. Careful with other Rosewill PSUs. But Capstones, no second guessing those.

Jeff Baffalo · Dec 31, 2014

Had to increase the price and change somethings in an attempt to keep the same/better performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $969.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 23:10 EST-0500

Cardinals089 · Dec 31, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rx82ZL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rx82ZL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54460) | $179.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2) | $17.94 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI CSM-B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-csmb85me45) | $69.99 @ Directron
**Memory** | [Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-txd38192m1600hc9dcd) | $65.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128mx100ssd1) | $62.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $49.88 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42974kr) | $349.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Apevia X-SNIPER2-RD ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/apevia-case-xsniper2rd) | $48.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w) | $52.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $13.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370635690) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
**Sound Card** | [Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-sound-card-xonardgx) | $27.49 @ SuperBiiz
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-wireless-network-card-rnxn250pce) | $19.99 @ Amazon
**Case Fan** | [Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aerocool-case-fan-ds140mmwhite) | $11.49 @ NCIX US
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1061.68
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 23:19 EST-0500 |

How would this be?

barto · Jan 1, 2015

anoori9000 · Jan 1, 2015

Get this instead. YOU DONT NEED A SOUNDCARD!!!!!! This has a WAY BETTER CPU AND MOTHERBOARD!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B36bGX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B36bGX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-RD ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.49 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1085.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 00:28 EST-0500

EDIT: Look at my last few posts i revised this more

Cardinals089 · Jan 1, 2015

barto :

which is better jeffs which i posted last a little tweeked or anooris?

anoori9000 · Jan 1, 2015

Cardinals089 :

Well think about it. It has everything u wanted with a better CPU and motherboard at the cost of $20. So, mine yes.

anoori9000 · Jan 1, 2015

Actually get this. Better CPU Cooler, RAM, CPU, Motherboard, and PSU than Jeff's tweaked build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4FLqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4FLqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-RD ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.49 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1081.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 01:48 EST-0500

anoori9000 · Jan 1, 2015

Also that case is bad, get this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cas21w2b1

(added to build) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JPydt6

anoori9000 · Jan 1, 2015

ALRIGHT THIS IS THE LAST AND FINAL REVISED VERSION OF MY BUILD!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JPydt6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JPydt6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 140mm White 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($11.49 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1083.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 02:02 EST-0500

KingSaif · Jan 1, 2015

Cardinals if someone solved your question, pick a solution, cuz people (like myself) will click on this question assuming it was unsolved still. Also it's the right thing to do

KingSaif · Jan 1, 2015

That is an incredible build btw anoori, however the only thing I'd change is the PSU to a Seasonic 550, XFX 550, or Rosewill Capstone 550

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