Is my build future-proof?

xxhbmxx · Jul 11, 2015

Hey everyone,
I'm planning on building a new gaming rig and its my first so please don't get frustrated if there are any noob-ish questions

Anyways,I need this build to last 3+ years without asking for an upgrade while running most games at 1080p and 50+ fps.There are some areas I need to make a decision at so please recommend the one that is the best.Now about the build:
CPU:Intel Core i5 4460(3.2 Ghz) OR AMD FX 8320
GPU:ASUS R9 270X 4GB DDR5
RAM:KINGSTON HYPERX FURY XMD 8GB DDR3
MOTHERBOARD:MSI 970 GAMING(AMD) OR MSI GAMING H97(INTEL)
HDD:WD CAVIAR BLUE 1TB
CASE:XIGMATEK MACH II OR ANTEC GX300
PSU:THUNDER COOLERMASTER 600 WATT
Now there's a question i need answered.I can get a 2 GB GPU for half the price of the R9 270X.3GB costs really close to the 270X so its out of the question.I nedd this build to be future proof so I need a good GPU with it.Also do notice that I don't play games like MMO's or RPG's or other CPU intensive games.I'll mostly play GTA V,COD:AW and BF4 which are all mostly GPU intensive.Please give your best recommendations.Thanks.
And I will be playing on a 1080p TV hooked up by HDMI in the first few months until I save up for a good enough monitor so please keep that in mind.

TechyInAZ · Jul 11, 2015

eh, 3 years at 1080P your going to want at least a R9 380 to GTX 970 type performance. If you want to play newer games too.

Xemko · Jul 11, 2015

What is your budget?

KKAW · Jul 11, 2015

You should be fine on 1080P for the next few years (~2 years )bringing the settings and filters down slowly ^^
This applies for the higher end games but if you are playing cs:go, lol, dota these games you should be fine for atleast 3~4 years.

Update:
i54460 > FX8320
Get a tier 2 PSU minimum
I would highly recommend a R9 280X or a GTX 960 if you can afford it!

bignastyid · Jul 11, 2015

Nothing is future proof. I highly doubt that PSU will last for 3 years and has the potential to damage other parts in the system when it fails, don't skimp on the PSU get something from Seasonic, Superflower, XFX, Antec, or Evga(B2,G2, GS). Also GTA V is currently one of the most CPU intensive games out. The 4Gb 270x is a waste as it simple not powerful enough to utlize all that vram, a 3gb 280 or 280x would be better and usually cost around the same. Gaming wise the 4460 is a better cpu.

RockyPlays · Jul 11, 2015

Get a seasonic or xfx PSU 620w or 550w

MarkW · Jul 11, 2015

A) There is no such think as future proof. The computer industry moves way to fast with newer technologies and faster hardware for anything to last more than 2 to 5 years generally.

The following is if you buy in near the top:

- CPU's seem to last for roughly 5 years.
- Memory will last until the next new memory comes out. We are changing from DDR3 to DDR4 right now.
- Video Cards are moving the fastest. If you can get 3 years out of a video card, you are doing well. At this point right now, you want 4GB on your video card. In 2 years, it will be 6GB. In 4 years it will be at least 8GB. Resolutions are headed to 4K (3840x2160) faster than most of us can keep up. And before you know it, we are going to be at 8K resolution, and eventually (4 to 6 years probably) we will be at 12K resolution. Video cards have to double in performance every 3 years to keep up at this rate. Thats a serious challenge for both video card companies.
- Motherboards, SSD's, hard drives, and power supplies will last you until the next generation of products replaces them, normally 3 to 5 years as well.

Now on to the parts you have listed above. If this system is primarily for gaming, go with the items in blue below:

CPU:Intel Core i5 4460(3.2 Ghz) OR AMD FX 8320
GPU: ASUS R9 270X 4GB GDDR5
RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX FURY XMP 8GB DDR3
MOTHERBOARD:MSI 970 GAMING(AMD) OR MSI GAMING H97(INTEL)
HDD:WD CAVIAR BLUE 1TB
CASE:XIGMATEK MACH II OR ANTEC GX300 <-- Your preference
PSU: THUNDER COOLERMASTER 600 WATT

I have no info on a Cooler Master Thunder power supply of any capacity. There are a whole lot of poorly made power supplies out there, so please make sure you pick a power supply from the list below that is in Tier 1 or Tier 2.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I do personally prefer Seasonic. I believe that they are the best made power supplies on the planet.

xxhbmxx · Jul 11, 2015

Xemko :

Something like 700$

Xemko · Jul 11, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $628.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-11 13:56 EDT-0400

xxhbmxx · Jul 11, 2015

MarkW :

A) There is no such think as future proof. The computer industry moves way to fast with newer technologies and faster hardware for anything to last more than 2 to 5 years generally.

The following is if you buy in near the top:

- CPU's seem to last for roughly 5 years.
- Memory will last until the next new memory comes out. We are changing from DDR3 to DDR4 right now.
- Video Cards are moving the fastest. If you can get 3 years out of a video card, you are doing well. At this point right now, you want 4GB on your video card. In 2 years, it will be 6GB. In 4 years it will be at least 8GB. Resolutions are headed to 4K (3840x2160) faster than most of us can keep up. And before you know it, we are going to be at 8K resolution, and eventually (4 to 6 years probably) we will be at 12K resolution. Video cards have to double in performance every 3 years to keep up at this rate. Thats a serious challenge for both video card companies.
- Motherboards, SSD's, hard drives, and power supplies will last you until the next generation of products replaces them, normally 3 to 5 years as well.

Now on to the parts you have listed above. If this system is primarily for gaming, go with the items in blue below:

CPU:Intel Core i5 4460(3.2 Ghz) OR AMD FX 8320
GPU: ASUS R9 270X 4GB GDDR5
RAM: KINGSTON HYPERX FURY XMP 8GB DDR3
MOTHERBOARD:MSI 970 GAMING(AMD) OR MSI GAMING H97(INTEL)
HDD:WD CAVIAR BLUE 1TB
CASE:XIGMATEK MACH II OR ANTEC GX300 <-- Your preference
PSU: THUNDER COOLERMASTER 600 WATT

I have no info on a Cooler Master Thunder power supply of any capacity. There are a whole lot of poorly made power supplies out there, so please make sure you pick a power supply from the list below that is in Tier 1 or Tier 2.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I do personally prefer Seasonic. I believe that they are the best made power supplies on the planet.

Thanks for the reply and about the PSU,What do you think about a Corsair VS550?It's close to my budget though its 550W.Couln't find any seasonic's close to my budget :/ Mostly because I'm buying from a local site.

Xemko · Jul 11, 2015

What is your local site?

xxhbmxx · Jul 11, 2015

Xemko :

gear-up.me Most parts are basically 25$ more than amazon prices.If I order from Amazon i 'll end up paying lots of delivery charges since I live in the UAE and returning a component in case it's faulty will be a real pain.

Xemko · Jul 11, 2015

I couldn't manage to fit it in 700$, no chance.
If you want reasonable gaming in 1080p, that's the way to go.

you can get gtx 960, for the same price, 960 and 380 are probably on par, up to you.

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