Is this build good for gaming?

Venoox · Apr 17, 2016

I'm building my build, so I want to ask you guys if this is a good build for gaming.

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3
RAM: HyperX Fury Black 8GB DDR4
CPU: i5-6600K
GPU: MSI GTX 970
PSU: Corsair CX600M
Case: NZXT Source 340
SDD: BX200 240GB
HDD: WD 1TB Caviar Blue
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z

dark_globe · Apr 17, 2016

you need Z170 motherboard to overclock your unlocked cpu multiplier .
better power supply would also be a good idea .

Venoox · Apr 17, 2016

dark_globe :

I wont overclock

BadActor · Apr 17, 2016

It will be a great rig for 1080p gaming, but as said above, use the i5 6500 since you're not going to overclock and replace the the PSU with a better quality one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor
Total: $0.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 08:08 EDT-0400

Edo4Life · Apr 17, 2016

BadActor :

It will be a great rig for 1080p gaming, but as said above, use the i5 6500 since you're not going to overclock and replace the the PSU with a better quality one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor
Total: $0.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-17 08:08 EDT-0400

What's wrong with his current PSU? I think it's wattage is fine for his PC. Is there something I'm missing?

BadActor · Apr 17, 2016

It's a Tier 4 PSU according to Tom's PSU chart. With a GTX 970 (high end GPU), it's usually a safer bet to use a Tier 1 or 2.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Edo4Life · Apr 17, 2016

BadActor :

Oh, so that's where you got your info. I saw that thread and forgot about it xD. Thanks for remind me!

Venoox · Apr 17, 2016

What about this one? Corsair RM550x

BadActor · Apr 17, 2016

Venoox :

That is a good PSU, no problem.

Crow-M · Apr 17, 2016

R u sure u don't want G-sync monitor with gtx 970 ? (AOC g2460pg is really good deal)

What games do u want to play ? If u wanna use potential of 144hz gaming monitor (with AAA titles too) you need GPU that is capable to reach at least 150 fps. For this there is G-sync to "help" your gpu. (if not u will get screan tearing with 144hz preset and lower fps generated)
Thus u will need to set the refresh rate before luanching game to capable value of Hz (e.g. Witcher 3 with 970 at 1080p & unlimited frames to 100hz i think - just an theoretical example)

So IMO, if u r gamer (not only cs:go, lol), G-sync for 970 is great benefit (and still not capable card to play all games at 144hz 1080p)

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