Need opinions about a $450 gaming build.

Ahmad45123 · Apr 5, 2016

Hello, I am building a mid-high range computer that will be used mostly for programming and some gaming. However, It will be some big games like GTA 5, Dying Light and fallout 4. Preferably at high-ultra.

My budget is around $450 without the peripherals and shipping. Soo, Here is what I have now:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wtWBQ7

And just wanted opinions about that.. And also, Should I get that R9 380 or a GTX 960 ?

Thanks in advanced for any help.

DustinV · Apr 5, 2016

I'd get an Intel i3, recommend putting in the extra money for the i3 6100 and ddr4 ram
Video showing performance
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ejBlynOV8

The r9 380 performs better than the Gtx 960 (I'm a nvidia fan btw, so not biased)
Also do you have a case and hard drive?

Onefurrybanana · Apr 5, 2016

Also you didn't list a case... So make sure to consider that. In the scenario though i would also suggest an i3 but i wouldn't expect a great experience with this. You won't be getting high or ultra with this build maybe medium at 1080p.

Fishlol69 · Apr 5, 2016

This looks good, man. Don't forget to choose a chassis for your computer!

I would say GTX 960, but only because I'm biased and I favor Nvidia. Maybe the AMD card will be better, not sure.

Ahmad45123 · Apr 5, 2016

I am going to buy the case and the other stuff from a local store cause the shipping prices are a bit expensive for large items such as the case.

And about the processor, I am not really experienced much about it but GTA requires 4-processors minimum so I thought the FX6300 will do better with its 6 cores..??
I think I will just go for the i3, it does have a better upgrade capability.

Also btw.. My CPU has a top mounted fan according to the picture on amazon.. How will that be placed in a case with a top mounted PSU ?!.. Will I like flip it upside down ?.. Wouldn't that suck hot air from the components which will most likely heat the PSU ??

DustinV · Apr 5, 2016

the cpu heatsink and power supply will be sucking air towards themselves, this setup isn't optimal cooling but will work fine

Ahmad45123 · Apr 5, 2016

If I would choose from the Pentium G3258 and the FX-6300.. Which is better ?

DustinV · Apr 5, 2016

The pentium if you get an aftermarket cooler and overclock it, making it cost the same as the fx 6300. Also the pentium can be upgraded to an i3, i5, or i7 down the road

but id still highly recommend an i3
If you have a micro center near you it's only $100

Ahmad45123 · Apr 6, 2016

I don't even live in the US; I will buy from amazon.
I will go for the i3, Its just almost $20 more and ddr4.. Thanks

I am still confused about the GPU though.. I got A LOT of opposite opinions about the R9 380 and the GTX 960.. So I guess both are good so I will just go with the cheapest when buying.

madmatt30 · Apr 6, 2016

4gb 380 if in budget , if its not & you're looking at a 2gb card then just pick the best priced option between the 960 & 380.

DustinV · Apr 6, 2016

Yeah id try to get the r9 380 but if it's too expensive the 960 performs nearly the same

Ahmad45123 · Apr 6, 2016

Out of curiosty, Is there a case with a top vent for the top-mounted fan PSU's ? :/

madmatt30 · Apr 6, 2016

No mate , only bottom mounts vent out the case & dome of the matx cube type cases.

Its a non issue though IMO really.a top mount PSU acts as an extra exhaust & will actually lower CPU temps if anything - the PSU if anything will be the only component running slightly hotter.

DustinV · Apr 6, 2016

Flip the power supply over and the fan is on the bottom

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