Is my gaming setup complete?

icymn · Jun 24, 2015

My setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j4kQ23

Hi guys, i was wondering if my gaming setup is complete. For example if i put everything together, will i be able to connect to the internet or do i need to buy another part for my setup. Thank you for your time.

celtic_warrior99 · Jun 24, 2015

Everything looks good but willy ou be using Wifi or ethernet for your internet connection? If wifi, you will need to buy a wifi usb adapter. They are quite cheap.

Silverbear · Jun 24, 2015

If you're just gaming, you could go with an i5-4690K (the i7 will only give you a 2-3 fps boost in games at most) and use the saved money to get a better quality motherboard, maybe one with SLI capabilities for future upgrades. Also some lower latency RAM and a better quality PSU, the EVGA NEX models are average at best, you need to get one of their B2 or G2 models.

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1362.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-24 04:51 EDT-0400

With the money saved from dropping to an i5 you can add an SSD, an Asus motherboard with USB 3.1 and a great quality XFX TS PSU.

Search

Is my gaming setup complete?

icymn

Honorable

celtic_warrior99

celtic_warrior99

Distinguished

Silverbear

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page