please rate or improve my first gaming pc build

kenstibo · Apr 1, 2015

Hi guys, first time building a PC. Just wondering what you guys thought about it. It costs all up around 1000 aud and thats the budget I wanted to stick to.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/kenstibo/saved/#view=mXnKHx

Darkbreeze · Apr 1, 2015

Everything looks ok except the power supply. The Corsair CX, CS, VS and RM units aren't well recommended for use with gaming cards, or overclocking. I know you're not overclocking, but you do have a high end card that requires supplemental power. Stick to Tier 1 or Tier 2 units of 500w or more for the R9 280.

PSU Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#15349669

TheLonelyShrub · Apr 23, 2015

I went a bit over your budget as i choose the GTX 770 which is quite a bit better then the R9 280. I also added a better CPU (although its an i3 it is better at running games).

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

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($149.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($45.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($58.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($369.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($111.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1041.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-23 14:11 EST+1000

Darkbreeze · Apr 23, 2015

TheLonelyShrub :

That's a seriously unbalanced build using an i3 with a GTX 770. And, I would certainly not want to use a CX series PSU with a high end card like a 770, or any gaming GPU for that matter. Apparently you either didn't read my first post or just assumed I didn't know what I was talking about, but either way, in my opinion that's not a viable build.

I mean, it will work, but you're extremely likely to encounter bottleneck issues and a whole lot of random spikes and dips in your frame rates, not to mention some serious micro-stuttering as that i3 has only 3MB of cache and we know CPUs with low cache amounts have issues trying to keep up with big cards on any halfway demanding titles. At least the 4360 and 4370 have a little more cache and clock speed to help counter the lack of cores.

TheLonelyShrub · Apr 23, 2015

i never had any trouble with the CX series... but treat this for a basic build only not intended for extreme OC and multiple high power gpu... If high end components then the TX will be a better option for a few more dollars and for the i3, as long as you don't intend to max out cryses 3 or other cpu intensive games you wont experience any bottlenecking or reduced performance. But yes the i3 is not as good as the i5

Darkbreeze · Apr 23, 2015

Ok bud, if you say so.

nikoli707 · Apr 23, 2015

i see antec power supplies in AU that cost less than the cx600m.... there is absoutely no question that they are a better option. the cx series isn't horrible, but why when you can get better quality for either the same, less, or a tiny bit more.

Darkbreeze · Apr 23, 2015

Exactly, they're not HORRIBLE, but they're not great and they don't last much beyond the end of the warranty when used under gaming stress, even when used with a lower tiered card.

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