Is this a good build? I am planning on using this as my first build.

LeoTheChubsLion · Aug 30, 2015

Is this a good build? I want to upgrade this pc over time. I do not want to overclock it. Please tell me how much fps I will get in games like COD, Witcher, Minecraft and more!!!!! Also can someone please explain the BIOS Update? THANKSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/LeoTheChubs/saved/

Ray Tsou · Aug 30, 2015

I recommend getting an i5-4460. It's cheaper and offers similar performance, it's the best non-overclocker i5. Also, don't get the CX600. It's cheap and will tend to fail within 2~3 years. If you buy it, prepare to switch it out within 18 months. I recommend getting this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100w10500kr
You'll be able to max out those games you listed with a stable 60+ fps in 1080p. And disregard the BIOS update, as long as the motherboard is new and comes from a good source (amazon, newegg, microcenter, tiger direct, etc...), it will come with the latest BIOS installed.

mistuhj · Aug 30, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.72 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($399.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($107.92 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ NCIX)
Headphones: Logitech H390 Headset ($30.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1222.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 19:29 EDT-0400

Switched out a few things to improve the build and drop the price a bit.

LeoTheChubs · Aug 30, 2015

mistuhj :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.72 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($399.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Apevia X-SNIPER2-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($107.92 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ NCIX)
Headphones: Logitech H390 Headset ($30.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1222.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 19:29 EDT-0400

Switched out a few things to improve the build and drop the price a bit.

your build looks super sweet!!!! (nice price drop too, I needed that) So this build will run most games ultra 60 fps? Also will the EVGA GTX 970 be loud, I hear that it is.......................... http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/d988gs

mistuhj · Aug 30, 2015

LeoTheChubs :

mistuhj :

your build looks super sweet!!!! (nice price drop too, I needed that) So this build will run most games ultra 60 fps? Also will the EVGA GTX 970 be loud, I hear that it is.......................... http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/d988gs

It's not loud at all. My brother is running one and you can barely hear it.

LeoTheChubsLion · Aug 31, 2015

mistuhj :

LeoTheChubs :

It's not loud at all. My brother is running one and you can barely hear it.

thanks for all the replies! IT cleared my head about a lot of things! Going for the build you guys suggested!

TheDeeDosmaster · Sep 23, 2015

It's amazing but you don't need 2 12 gig graphics cards.....Your not building a super computer

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