Beginner Pc gaming compatibility help! Thank you

BeginnnerPc · Feb 9, 2015

Hi, im new to building computers and i was curious if this computer setup would be compatible, or any tips to improve it. I was aiming for a 5/600$ budget. Thanks!

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7FgrnQ

Diox55 · Feb 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-HERMES-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $612.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:26 EST-0500

I recommend going with Intel. I have nothing against AMD, but with this build you can upgrade to an i5 or i7 and be able to overclock as well. The i3 with a 750 ti will let you game in 1080 with high to ultra setting in most games with no problem.

rockie_ · Feb 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $637.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:31 EST-0500

iLiftFood · Feb 9, 2015

rockie's build with an R9 280 instead (to lower price) is much better imo.

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bH3NZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bH3NZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Polysynthetic 1.75g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-HERMES-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $598.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:35 EST-0500

I would say get the pentium I know that there might be the odd game coming out in the near future that might not run but you get much better upgradabilty in the future as well as it being cheaper as well.

Diox55 · Feb 9, 2015

Gracodana :

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bH3NZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bH3NZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver Arctic Alumina Premium Ceramic Polysynthetic 1.75g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-HERMES-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $598.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:35 EST-0500

I would say get the pentium I know that there might be the odd game coming out in the near future that might not run but you get much better upgradabilty in the future as well as it being cheaper as well.

But for just 40 more bucks, you don't have to worry about that. My build is something I was planning, except for with a 960. The i3 is a beast little chip for a 100 bucks.

BeginnnerPc · Feb 9, 2015

But overall, thats everything i would need if i already have all the peripherals?

rockie_ · Feb 9, 2015

GTX 960 is nearly 2x faster than GTX 750 ti ! Why somebody should buy GTX 750 ti , if can afford GTX 960 !

I prefer GTX 960 because has TDP 120W but R9 280 can hit 245W !

iLiftFood · Feb 9, 2015

Getting the cheapest Z97 board possible is useless. I'd rather a better H97 board and stick to locked chips.

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

Diox55 :

I was trying to stay in budget, but your right I can get it in:

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

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($39.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $600.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:44 EST-0500

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

rockie_ :

The 280 is better for the money unless you use the nvidia drivers a lot and like really good power effecientcy.

iLiftFood · Feb 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $555.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 14:45 EST-0500

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

iLiftFood :

I somehow dont think this guy is going to be a big overclocker and you really would need to to get your moneys worth out of that board(it is an awesome board no denying though) and also it is going to much over budget as it needs to include windows as well.

iLiftFood · Feb 9, 2015

Completely missed the need for an OS -.-. My bad. Windows 8.1 Pro is $69.99 if you're a student though or if you get a student to buy it for you. Still puts you over budget

BeginnnerPc · Feb 9, 2015

So which would be best if im not planning to over clock and i need the OS?

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

Mine or Rokie but I would swap to a 280 unless you think you will use something like shadowplay look it up if you dont know what it is.

iLiftFood · Feb 9, 2015

Rockie's build but with R9 280.

BeginnnerPc · Feb 9, 2015

iLiftFood :

Alright thanks guys! It helps out alot!

Gracodana · Feb 9, 2015

iLiftFood :

Yeah it's a little over but he put the cash into a good area.

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