Is my PC build powerful enough for Max settings on most games?

pinkkustard · Jun 4, 2015

I am looking to purchase a complete set up from pcspecialist.co.uk and I need advice on whether it is a good enough rig or not for playing games such as arma 3, skyrim and GTA V on high to Max settings on 1080p at 60fps? My budget is around £1300 including monitor, keyboard and mouse. Here are the specs:

Case: NZXT H440 black\red
Processor: Intel i5 4690k (over clocked to around 4.4ghz)
Cooler: Corsair H60
Motherboard: ASUS Z97 pro gamer
Ram: 16gb Kingston hyper-x fury 1600mhz (2x8gb)
GPU: Nvidia gtx 970
PSU: 650 watt Corsair CS series
Hard drive: 240gb Kingston v300 ssd
2tb 3.5" SATA-III
OS: Windows 8.1
Monitor: BENQ RL2455HM 24" LED gaming monitor
Keyboard and mouse: CM storm devastator bundle

I do not plan on streaming, video editing or anything like that. Just strictly gaming. I am new to this, never had the money until now.

Thanks guys

James Mason · Jun 4, 2015

99% of games yes.
1% of games like the Witcher 3, probably Batman Arkham Knight, no. And Arma 3 maybe not as well either because its' just made horribly. You can still run them at near max settings, but not absolute max settings.

jediTT · Jun 4, 2015

Are you saying that system is priced at 1300?

pinkkustard · Jun 4, 2015

As long as it can run most games I'm happy, looking to upgrade the graphics card in the future but for now I'm just hoping this is a good starting point, always wanted to get into pc gaming.

The overall package is around £1300, the system on its own is £1100 I think?

jediTT · Jun 4, 2015

16gb of ram is a bit overkill for gaming but it doesn't hurt especially if you like having some things running in the background while you're gaming.
you could probably save a few bucks by dropping the water cooler down to a $40 air cooler
Id check that psu out a bit more, the corsair psus are hit and miss with miss being more often unless you're getting the enthusiast ones
see which "3.5" SATA III" youre' getting, make sure its a decent brand and at least 7200rpm
As is, like James Mason said you shouldnt have a problem running 99% of all current games on high to max.
I have a 4690k with GTX 970 and I get 40+ fps on witcher 3 with max settings and 60-70fps on GTA V max

pinkkustard · Jun 4, 2015

I thought corsair were meant to be a good brand? The 2tb hard drive is 7200 rpm not sure on the brand though. Would an air cooler still be as good as liquid cooling? I need the machine to be quite quiet.

jediTT · Jun 4, 2015

If you need super quiet then I'd probably stick with the liquid cooler, only reason to change from it would if you need to save a few bucks.
The Corsair 650 CS is a tier 3 PSU, not complete junk but I don't think it's meant for overclocking and heavy gaming. (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html)

Edit: found a review of the H60 if you're interested, http://www.legitreviews.com/corsair-hydro-h60-cpu-water-cooler-review_1581/6

pinkkustard · Jun 4, 2015

Anything you would suggest? I've seen the Be Quiet and Superflower brands before, maybe I could try them?

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