New computer, good enough?

[kazappa]

Hi, I'm buying a new computer for gaming and was wondering if some tech-'knowledgable' people could tell me if this would suffice for most new games.

Skyrim? SWTOR? Thanks for any feedback. =)

1 x Intel Core i5 2500 Quad Core Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
1 x Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus Direct Touch 4 Heatpipe Heatsink AM2 AM3 LGA1366 LGA1155 LGA1156 120MM
1 x MSI Z68MA-G45 (B3) Z68 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 HDMI DVI VGA USB3 SLI SATA3 Motherboard
1 x Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit
1 x XFX Radeon HD 6950 800MHZ 1GB 5GHZ GDDR5 PCI-E 2xDVI HDMI 2x Mini DisplayPort Video Card
1 x Coolermaster Haf 922 Mid Tower ATX Case Black 5X5.25 5X3.5INT Front Audio USB eSATA No PSU
1 x XFX 750W PRO750W Core Edition Single Rail ATX 12V 62A 24PIN ATX Power Supply 80PLUS Bronze PSU
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT SP1 DVD OEM
Please note that Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit only supports up to 16GB of RAM.
1 x Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 7200.12 1TB SATA 32MB Cache 3.5IN Internal Hard Drive *IR-$10.00*
1 x LG GH22NS70 Super Multi 22X SATA DVD Writer Black OEM
1 x Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Xtreme Audio 24BIT Sound Card 7.1 PCI OEM
1 x Intel PRO/1000 CT Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter PCI Express NIC OEM
1 x PC Assembly and Testing With 1 Year Limited NCIX System Warranty (PRE-CONFIG WIN. OS If Purchased)
PC Assembly & Testing does not include servers and requires an additional 4-5 business days to ship once all parts are in stock. NCIX will install aftermarket heatsinks or pre-filled CPU liquid coolers. 1 Year Limited Warranty on installed system parts.
1 x Standard 1 Year Limited Warranty With NCIX IN-HOUSE Tech Support
Please note that Extended Service plans with On-Site service are available for your system at check-out.

Just want to make sure there aren't any glaring issues before I spend my monies. This is sitting in my ncix.com cart.

 

[skaz]

Yes, you'll be good. GPU and CPU are the most important in regards to gaming and both in your case are rock solid. Have fun gaming!

Another persons rig playing skyrim - i5 2500, radeon hd 6950 --> http://youtu.be/pq5eWSa7eu0

 

[tarekwm]

do u mean tha cpu is non k version if yes than ur motherboard is useless

but anyway i have the same video card and it runs like a charm

 

[Gman450]

You might want to look for the 'k' version of that CPU for $20-30 more, since that would give a lot of overclocking headroom. If you're not an overclocker, then really, that CM Hyper 212 Plus won't be necessary. You can stick to the stock intel heatsink.

 

[kazappa]

Thanks for your help all.

I won't be doing any over-clocking, I'd be worried about damaging the CPU.

The way I'm building through NCIX I basically choose an i5 gaming system & then it gives me the chance to customize and select 'upgrades'.

So for the motherboard the default board is:

MSI Z68MA-G45 (B3) Z68 mATX LGA1155 DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 HDMI DVI VGA USB3 SLI SATA3 Motherboard

And for about $15 more I get the one I chose for the build. Which I upgraded based on the extra PCI-E1 slot, and whatever G3 means.

Selected board:

MSI Z68A-G45 (G3) Z68 ATX LGA1155 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E1 HDMI DVI VGA SLI USB3 SATA3 Motherboard

Likewise the CM Hyper 212 Plus was something like $10 over the stock cooler. I figured for ten dollars, it didn't hurt.

Does anyone know if there is a downside outside of the $25 dollars to this?

1. Does not using the motherboard to it's full potential cause problems?

2. Or does the CM Hyper 212 Plus sound like a plane taking off compared to most stock coolers?

Same with these two cards:

1 x Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Xtreme Audio 24BIT Sound Card 7.1 PCI OEM
1 x Intel PRO/1000 CT Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter PCI Express NIC OEM

3. Everywhere I read had some people saying they performed better than their on-board counterparts. And some people saying 'meh', don't worry about it. They are cheap, are they worth it at all?

 

[skaz]

Not using a motherboard to its fullest potential won't cause any problems. Chances are it might even leave room for you in the future to upgrade certain components. I've read overall positive reviews on the CM 212 cooler. For the price point it seems like a a steal too considering they go for between $20-$30 brand new. So for an extra $10, I'd take it too. I couldn't comment on the sound level as I haven't heard one myself.

 

[benski]

I wouldn't bother spending money on a NIC or sound card, just use integrated. Unless you are a robot you won't notice any difference.