Is this build good for gaming?

PatrickJan · Jun 7, 2017

Hello! I just want your opinion on this. I'm planning to buy this computer online but I'm having second thoughts.

CPU: Intel Core i3-7100 Processor (3M Cache, 3.90 GHz) 2-Core
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-H w/ HDMI, VGA and USB 3.0 port
Video: Built-in Intel HD Graphics 630
Memory: 4GB DDR4 2133MHz
HDD: 500GB Toshiba SATA III
PSU: Basic 600w PSU

Andy_K · Jun 7, 2017

GPU will be the biggest bottleneck here I think, what's the price? do you intend to keep it for a long time?

Miyconst · Jun 7, 2017

For gaming? What games do you intend to play on this PC? Overall this is a very weak PC in terms of gaming.

PatrickJan · Jun 7, 2017

Andy_K :

it's for $300. what if i buy a good graphics card for this build and I'm thinking if geforce gtx titan. will it work?

right now I use a core i5 3230m 2.60ghz with geforce gt 720m for my games and it has been more than 6 years. the latest game I played is Resident Evil 7 at low settings.

PatrickJan · Jun 7, 2017

Miyconst :

Right now I use a laptop with a core i5 3230m 2.60ghz with geforce gt 720m for my games and it has been more than 6 years. the latest game I played is Resident Evil 7 at low settings.

Miyconst · Jun 7, 2017

NVidia GTX Titan might work in the build you specify, but I highly do not recommend that. The i3-7100 is way too weak to push enough frames to GTX Titan and you will end up at 100% CPU utilization, while your GPU resting at 50-60% usage. In the end it means that you wasted your money buying such an expensive GPU.

The PSU is another problem in the build above. You need a decent Tier 1 or Tier 2 PSU to carelessly use it with power demanded cards such as GTX Titan.

What is your budget for the entire system? Do you have a monitor (which)?

PatrickJan · Jun 7, 2017

Miyconst :

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I'm worried gtx titan is way ahead for this build and it might cause problems. I'd like to spend minimal for an entire sytem. The build I posted above already worth $300 dollars. Let's say I only have a budget of $400 for an entire system. The monitor I plan to use is the HD TV we have at home, i plan to use it through the HDMI port.

Miyconst · Jun 7, 2017

Since you plan to use it with an HD (not Full HD) TV, the computer you plan to buy might work for you.

I would recommend getting an AMD RX 460/560 or NVidia GTX 1050/150ti graphics card for the build, but first you have to make sure that:

1. The PSU in your build has at least one 6-pin PCI-E power connector. Otherwise look for a GPU without extra power requirements.
2. It is allowed to open the case and install a GPU without loosing the warranty for the entire PC.

I would recommend to look for a used R9 380/390 or NVidia GTX 960/970, but the PSU is of unknown quality, and the previous generation GPUs require somehow more power.

PatrickJan · Jun 7, 2017

Miyconst :

Thanks for the advice. Do you have a good PSU in mind? I had bad experiences with PSU before so I know I should be careful with this one.

Miyconst · Jun 7, 2017

This little PSU would do the job for you, if you are not planning to install anything more power demanding than RX 460/560, GTX 1050ti.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-074-_-Product

Here you will find power and connector requirements for the most of the GPUs:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

And here is a list of PSUs:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Choose any unit from the Tier 1 or Tier 2 sections with enough power and you will be good.

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