How good is this PC draft?

Matias of Uruguay · Oct 25, 2016

I plan on building my own computer, however long it will take to get all the components, and I guess you could say I drafted the PC I want:

-Motherboard: Asus Z97 - Pro Gamer
-CPU: Intel Core i7 4790 3.6Ghz
-Heat Sink: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, 120MM PWM fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
-GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 680
-Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series Blue, 16GB (2X8GB) 1600 Mhz (2 of them for a total of 32Gb of memory)
-Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2Tb, SATA III, 7200 RPM, 64 MB CACHE, BULK/OEM Internal Desktop Hardrive - WD2002FAEX
-PSU: Antec HCG850M / 850W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply
-Case: Fractal Design Define R5, Gaming Case With Window

What I want to know aside from the initial question is, are there any components incompatible with one another that I'm missing? And is this good enough for running games like Sonic Generations, Sonic Lost World, Dragon Ball Xenoverse and FIFA 17? I feel like I need to hear an opinion from an expert before making a potentially wrong purchase. Any help is much appreciated.

StrattonKaden · Oct 25, 2016

Hi! That build is plenty good enough for running the game you have stated. But, If I am correct that graphics card is a bit outdated and a bit expensive for being so out dated. For that price range, I would suggest the new GTX 1060. You can get it in the Single or Double fan configuration for an extra $30 and a bit more of performance. Here is a link to the Nvidia GTX 1060. http://tinyurl.com/gvsxk8k

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

What is your budget?
It can be greatly improved.
You need barely anything to run those games, you're looking at a PC that costs around $900 at most, $400 at the lowest.
Anything more demanding you want to run?

Matias of Uruguay · Oct 25, 2016

StrattonKaden :

Is there any significant performance difference between the single and double fan configurations?

Chugalug_ · Oct 25, 2016

Better cooling.
Let me know what your response is to my above comment so I can put together a great PC for you.
The components you've listed are outdated, the graphics card by 5 years, I used to have one of those! xD

Matias of Uruguay · Oct 25, 2016

Chugalug_ :

Not really, the games I mentioned (and Doom 2016 which I forgot about) are the most demanding games I want at the moment. Everything else just doesn't seem as demanding: Freedom Planet, Dust, Ori, etc. I just wanted to be prepared in case something new popped up that I might be interested in.

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

Ah, okay.
I'll put together a list for you.

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

Sorry I'm a bit late getting back to you, traffic jam getting home.

I've tried to stick to an estimated 850 budget.
I've included a great SSD (Only for OS and software, games won't benefit), and a 1060 6GB as well as an i5, it should be more than enough for 60Hz 1080p maxed.
Do you need a monitor recommendation?
Do you need OS included in the list?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $857.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-26 01:06 EDT-0400

Matias of Uruguay · Oct 26, 2016

Chugalug_ :

I didn't give the monitor any importance because for me I'll be satisfied enough if I get a clear enough image. As for OS I have already decided on Windows 10 64 bit because I intend to use a PS4 controller for 2D games and unfortunately DS4Windows is only available on that OS.
Also what is the maximum amount of memory that motherboard can take and/or how much would I need?

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

You'll optimally want 16GB which i've listed, but you can get by with 8GB.
It supports up to 64GB and has 4 ram slots, which means that the highest capacity RAM sticks you can use are 16GB sticks which are silly anyway.

You can get Windows 10 for $27 from Kinguin, be sure to pay for protection though, as some codes can be illegitimate.
https://www.kinguin.net/category/22175/windows-10-home-oem-key/

I'll include this cost and add a monitor.

Chugalug_ · Oct 26, 2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.79 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.80 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 24MP48HQ-P 23.8" 60Hz Monitor ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 10 Kinguin (Including cost of protection) ($29.20)
Total: $1013.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-26 08:35 EDT-0400

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