is this a good low/medium gaming rig build?

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

Hi so this is my first attempt at ever building a gaming pc and i am hoping to get some feedback on the items i have chosen so far and if everything is compatible.

I am using the motherboard ssd and processor from my previous computer and would also like to know how they will work in the gaming rig. it is a intel i3 225 processor.

here is the link to my build atm:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/paul.hannon/saved/r9N7YJ

OMJTechKing · Jun 30, 2015

Maybe get a lower priced CPU heater because the Intel Core i3-3225 doesn't take tons of power like most of the cpu do

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

alright, but other than that does it look like a good build? and do you think the i3 processor will effect gaming performance greatly? also im worried about the motherboard not being compatible with the case and the memory sticks.

OMJTechKing · Jun 30, 2015

Forgot to ask what kind of gaming are you planing to do on this machine

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

bf4, cod, and elderscrolls online. Im honestly extremely new to this before now i have played on my console but a friend got me into gaming on his computer so its time to build my own.

AscendLegend · Jun 30, 2015

What is your budget?
Also the fact that your motherboard is mITX,should be no problem since mITX uses 4 of the std ATX screw holes.Also your motherboard supports 1333 mhz ram maximum,so you might wanna go to something like that which has lower latency,https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

im hoping to end up spending around 600 or less. i aready have the mothboard ssd and i3 processor so it should be doable

AscendLegend · Jun 30, 2015

In that case swap your Gpu for this one:http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g
And your ram for these :https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9
And you are good to go,1080p/60fps on high-ultra.

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

thanks a ton, sorry last questions, so the i3 processor i already have should be fine? i dont need to update it to an i5? and this is the motherboard im looking to use http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157521

AscendLegend · Jun 30, 2015

paulhannon :

Your i3 3225 should be fine,since most games utilize 2 cores,also the motherboard you are looking to use is not compatible with your cpu,different sockets,this one should be fine,http://www.amazon.co.uk/H61M-K-ASUS-H61-S1155-MATX/dp/B00YHPFX06/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1435655614&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=ASUS+H61M-K+RETAIL.

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

is there a higher end motherboard you know of that would be compatible? under 100$ if possible. im going to watch some youtube vids to learn how to tell if different parts work together.

AscendLegend · Jun 30, 2015

paulhannon :

i am afraid there aren't any better motherboards for this socket,my suggestion is that you keep your current motherboard and cpu and you upgrade when the Amd's Zen are out.

paulhannon · Jun 30, 2015

so whats the issue? is thier another part i would need to change out? could i use a different mothboard and replace the part that isnt compatible?

AscendLegend · Jun 30, 2015

paulhannon :

The issue is that the motherboard u wanted to buy isn't compatible with your cpu,so if u want to change your motherboard you will have to buy a new cpu,that's why i suggested you to keep your current motherboasrd/cpu and buy the other parts(ram/gpu/ssd),and wait till winter for mobo/cpu upgrades since by that time new ones will come out.

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