Planning a gaming and handbrake-heavy PC build for $800USD and/or less

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Good day, first time user. Budget is at least $800. I started using pcpartpicker today and this build may be a good one.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KRyNK8

Based on research, this build may be able to play Fallout 4 at minimum requirements. If possible, I'd like to futureproof the PC for games like the upcoming DOOM.

Another important objective for my build is handbrake usage. Based on other gaming computers I've allowed to use, 120fps or higher is preferable.

All in all, this is my first time doing this. If there's something wrong with the build, please point it out, please find anything better than can fit under the budget. Thanks very much.

 
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N3rdR4ge

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what i see wrong with your build:

1) you don't need an after market cooler with that processor. you only really need an aftermarket one for overclocking processors with a k at the end, such as the i5-4690k. the only benefit a cooler will give you is a bit lower temps which you don't necessarily need and quieter operation.

2) the next model up from the h97 anniversary is the h97 pro4. its well worth the upgrade and not much more expensive. were talking like 10-20 bux.

3) the gtx 950 will not hold up too well with today's games at 1080p, especially anywhere near 120fps. you want at least a gtx 970 or 39 390.

4) the power supply you picked, to put it frank, is garbage. you need to pick a quality one. here is a guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

5) why not get windows 10? 8.1 does not support direct x 12, which will be a big leap for games. there are not too many yet, but they will begin getting released sooner than later.
 
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The GTX 950 is perfect for a $600 machine. If you try putting a GTX 970 in there, you'll be over budget. And the Pro4 won't improve performance at all, so he should keep the Anniversary IMO.
 
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here is what you want with your money for around $800:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($309.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.26 @ Mac Mall)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $830.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-19 18:15 EST-0500


this will give you way more than the minimums for any game.
 
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true for a $600 build, but he said budget is "at least $800".
 
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