PC build! Need feedback!!

Astralfusion · Aug 9, 2015

Hey, I'm new to PC gaming! My budget is a little tight with a $550-$650 range. I designed this build specifically for gaming, I did some research on and seemed to be a pretty good build with the capability to run newer titles with high settings and nice fps. I have a little wiggle room for upgrades. Again, any feedback would be great! Thanks!!!

Build part list:
Case: DIYPC Ranger R8-G
Power Supply: EVGA 500 B1 80+ BRONZE, 500W PSU
Storage: WD blue 1TB internal hard drive
RAM: G Skill ripjaws (2×4gb) DDR3 Desktop Memory
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Pro4 LGA 1150

anoori9000 · Aug 9, 2015

Made it better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($53.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card ($194.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $649.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:09 EDT-0400

1. Better CPU, slightly. if you need it cheaper then just get the 4460
2. 380 GPU with DX12 support if you use windows 10. Great GPU way better than the 960
3. Nicer case
4. better quality PSU

lunyone · Aug 9, 2015

Here is what I'd look at for ~$700, if you can afford the extra expense:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($241.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $703.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 14:30 EDT-0400

mistuhj · Aug 9, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($241.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $649.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-09 16:57 EDT-0400

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