Is this PC build good for gaming?

DendeTheWizard · Jul 29, 2016

This is my first time building a PC and my friend made an outline for me, is this good?

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Y4pV7h

DendeTheWizard · Jul 29, 2016

Also my budget is $1200 CND.

And he didn't put a cooler in the parts, I am pretty sure that's a problem. Is this true?

envy14tpe · Jul 29, 2016

Honestly...for the price...this is a 10/10. I tried to find something better for similar price..not happening. That build is excellent and you should go for it.

R_1 · Jul 29, 2016

the CPU comes with a cooler. that kingston SSD is a bit slower than its mushkin counterpart at the same price (newegg.ca)
why get a 970 when you can get a 1060 for 10 more bucks? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500403

DendeTheWizard · Jul 29, 2016

R_1 :

Ok thanks for clarifying, also I will talk to my friend about the Video card, but its $20 more since shipping and handling so I am not sure if its worth it

envy14tpe · Jul 29, 2016

If you are playing 1080p 60Hz gaming then a 970 is more than enough. The 1060 is good but it isn't necessary. Here is a really good 970 at a better price:

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX)

EDIT. Not sure why the pcpartpicker price is different from NCIX site price. Also, lots of GPUs aren't listed on pcparticker canada. weird.

Mercian · Jul 29, 2016

Try this.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/torinarg/saved/#view=YdYKHx

DendeTheWizard · Jul 29, 2016

envy14tpe :

Alright, thank you for the better priced 970!

burgessanthony · Jul 29, 2016

1060 for a tiny bit more is worth it. Imo. Good build though!

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