Pc Build for Gaming and some Photo/Video Editing

ThePr3detor · Feb 11, 2015

Hi, could somebody just look over my build and tell me if there is anything that I should change to make the PC better. I've just about reached my budget, but I can make it higher if needed. I don't absolutely need ultra graphics performance, but at least high or medium with a solid fps. The games I will be playing will be intensive games such as skyrim, far cry, the witcher, borderlands, GTA V and games similar to that.

This is the build:

CPU
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 12GB (3 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage
Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card
Asus GeForce GTX 760 4GB ROG Video Card

Case
Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply
Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive
Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor
LG 24EA53V-P 23.8" Monitor

herrwizo · Feb 11, 2015

If you don't plan to overclock:

- core i5 4690 (or even i5 4460, it is fast enough for gaming)
- motherboard of your choice with H97 chipset
- get 2x8GB to fully utilise dual channel configuration, not 3x4
- graphics card: GTX960 instead of 760

If you plan to overclock:

- core i5 4690K
- motherboard of your choice with Z97 chipset
- CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO cooler
- the rest as above

If you will be doing more video editing than gaming, consider Core i7 instead of i5.

ThePr3detor · Feb 11, 2015

herrwizo :

I'm a noob at this kind of stuff so what motherboard would you recommend for the overclocking option

herrwizo · Feb 11, 2015

Basically, any Z97 mobo will do. But for best results you need the one with more power phases and more robust design, so I suggest MSI Z97 Gaming 5 motherboard.

ThePr3detor · Feb 11, 2015

CPU
Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard
MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory

Storage
Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card
MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card

Case
Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply
Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive
Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Monitor
LG 24EA53V-P 23.8" Monitor

So this is a build that you reccomend?

herrwizo · Feb 11, 2015

Oh yes, this is it

Mind you, if video editing is more important to you than gaming, i7 is a better choice than i5 because of hyperthreading. But if games are more important, get that i5 by all means and OC it.

ThePr3detor · Feb 11, 2015

herrwizo :

Thank you for all your help

herrwizo · Feb 11, 2015

No problem at all, sir. Enjoy your build!

ThePr3detor · Feb 12, 2015

herrwizo :

If just been researching a bit and what are your thoughts on an r9 280 to replace the gtx 960. I heard that it gets better fps in most games and the price is almost the same in Australia

herrwizo · Feb 12, 2015

280 is faster, although it uses almost twice the power. Since this is rarely an issue, especially given that your power supply is excellent and with ample headroom, you can go with 280 for sure, especially if price is almost the same.

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