Is this build will be great for gaming?

[dark1328]

I will upgrade my P4 now , will this be ok for gaming?


CPU: Intel Core i5 2400 3.1GHz
Mobo: Asrock H67M B3
Memory: G.Skill RipJaws 4gb ddr3-1333
Storage: WESTERN 500GB 7200 SATA3 Blue
PSU: HEC Rapter II 500watts
Casing: Thermaltake Dokker

Need to save more for 5770 for about 3-4months. I will not OC thats why I choose H67 and I5 2400. Is 5770 good enough my budget for VGA will be less than $150 any suggestion than 5770 and the items that i mentioned? Thanks

 

[crewton]

What is your monitor resolution? If 1440 x 900 then 5770 is fine. A larger resolution you will probably want a stronger gpu. The new 6790s are 150ish and would provide more gpu for you.

 

[dark1328]

Got Samsung SyncMaster 733nw with 1440 x 900.

 

[crewton]

Then I'd say yes it would be fine for gaming. I'd expect 40-50fps for most games with that set up.

 

[addison]

If you want MAXIUM gaming get this card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41125&Sku=E145-0550 it is like EPIC for gaming.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Change that power supply. You do not want to go cheap on a PSU. Go with Corsair, Seasonic, PC Power and Cooling, XFX, Antec, Enermax or Silverstone for top quality.

Sandy Bridge likes DDR3 1600 cas 8 or 9 best. Should be about $5 more dollars and worth it.

For 1440 x 900 that is a great gaming machine. But with a $150 video card budget I would get this. Might as well futureprooof.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

 

[yummerzzz]

You should go the AMD route if your going for a budget gamer rig, its alot cheaper, and still gives pretty good performance.

 

[dark1328]

Thank You for all your reply I'll check my budget if I can buy other PSU brand (depending on price here), and that 6850.

@Yummerzz
I tried checking the price here in PH building a phenom II x4 965 but I think only 1.5-2.5k difference in price(or im just not too good selecting items x.x), thats why I'm aiming now for Intel.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

I think you are going find that the Intel® Core™ I5 2400 with the HD 2000 graphics will be a great processor for you it should allow you to run must games with solid performance until you can add in a dedicated video card later on. While you can use DDR 3 1066/1333 if there is only a $5 dollar difference between them and DDR 3 1600 then go with the 1600 for possible future upgrades. Overall it should end up being a nice system.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[addison]

Intel is just over price. Amd is about the same performance for less this http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7023169&Sku=A79-1100 SIX CORE cpu is only 220$ VERY low intel would charge like 700$+.