Advice for First-Time Gaming PC Build?

Klanker2 · Aug 15, 2015

First of all, I'm new to the forum, so if I break any rules, I sincerely apologize in advance!

Okay, to the point of this thread.

I'm just now entering PC gaming and while looking around for a powerful, but still cheap, entry-level PC I ran across this one. I changed it just a bit to my liking (i.e. OS, WiFi Card, Bluetooth, Optical Drive) and was wondering if there was anything that you guys would change. My budget is around $600 USD and obviously I'm not expecting anything CRAZY but I would just prefer something that can play something like maybe GTA V at around Medium to High settings.

Thanks!

-Klanker2

N3rdR4ge · Aug 16, 2015

that build looks pretty good for the price actually. I would go for it.

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

Wow that was quick! Thanks for the feedback!

rowdymoody · Aug 16, 2015

I would go for something like this instead. Yes it is a tad more expensive, but the CPU is much better, and the video card has twice the VRAM.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8FZKmG

stl522013 · Aug 16, 2015

Klanker2 :

Am I missing something? I don't think the link is showing up for me.

rowdymoody · Aug 16, 2015

stl522013 :

Klanker2 :

Am I missing something? I don't think the link is showing up for me.

where he said "I ran across this one" - "this one" is the link.

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

Thanks for the advice rowdymoody, but I think with an OS and games plus a WiFi card and a monitor that would go a little too much over my budget. The CPU is definitely noted though.

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

Sorry stl522013, here's the link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9YWChM

stl522013 · Aug 16, 2015

rowdymoody :

Thanks lol, I didn't see it. I suggest this build. If you wanted to save some money I don't know if you reaaalllyy need a CD/DVD reader/writer. But I think the extra bit of money is worth it. I watched a video where somebody maxed out BF4 with an R9 280x and the fps fluctuated between 60-70 fps.

N3rdR4ge · Aug 16, 2015

i'd still stay with what you've got. rowdymoody's build doesnt include the operating system and the accessories you want. with that you are probably ~$750. if you can afford it though, go with rowdymoody's recommendation as it is a lot better.

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

Thanks stl522013! On a completely unrelated note, does anybody know the difference between GDDR and DDR RAM? Just out of curiosity...

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

Yeah N3rdR4ge, I was thinking the exact same, even though rowdymoody's is superior, it's a little out of my price range with all of the accessories I'm looking for.

N3rdR4ge · Aug 16, 2015

Klanker2 :

gddr is graphics double data rate
ddr is double data rate

gddr is used as graphics card memory
ddr is used as system memory

some more info:
http://solidlystated.com/hardware/difference-between-gddr-and-ddr/

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

N3rdR4ge :

Thanks! I first thought that maybe it was some kind of virtual memory (I dunno) but now I totally understand the concept.

stl522013 · Aug 16, 2015

I just realized I think I was supposed to link a build but I didn't and I can't remember what parts I had put. I will see if I still have it lol.

stl522013 · Aug 16, 2015

Ok, I found it, here it is. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L8xmcf You will be able to max out games like BF4 and stuff like that.

Klanker2 · Aug 16, 2015

stl522013 :

Would you say the mobo in that build is better than the one in my original build? If so I will definitely add it, as it is a little cheaper, and I'm not looking for Crossfire support either.

P.S. I've been told that the CPU that I'm using might bottleneck the graphics card... Is this true?

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