Is This Build Good?

[TheLonelyZergling]

Hey guys, I'm not extremely worried about money, but ive never built a pc before and i dont have sick computer knowledge like you guys , im just wondering if this is a good build for a hardcore gamer, and if everything is compatible (please feel free to tell me things i could change to make it better too, or if some things are just unnessary) Thanks!

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15034534 (Link to wishlist on newegg )


Also, please also tell me if i am missing anything from my build too, and any tips for making building easier and encouragement is much appreciated!

 

[gary1]

Hey guys, I'm not extremely worried about money, but ive never built a pc before and i dont have sick computer knowledge like you guys , im just wondering if this is a good build for a hardcore gamer, and if everything is compatible (please feel free to tell me things i could change to make it better too, or if some things are just unnessary) Thanks!

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15034534 (Link to wishlist on newegg )


Also, please also tell me if i am missing anything from my build too, and any tips for making building easier and encouragement is much appreciated!

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102982
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148448
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

You don't need Norton. And unless you have speakers that cost upwards of 150$, don't bother with a sound card.
Also, you don't need a tool kit, you need a screwdriver, that's it, but if you want it, go ahead.

 

[TheLonelyZergling]

If i dont need norton, then what do you recommend? Im assuming internet security is a good idea? lol, or am i stupid and it comes with it or something...

 

[gary1]

A free program like AVG or Avast is all you really need. If you want Norton, go ahead and get it. But the best internet security is your brain looking at a website called thisisnotascamfreeipad.com and not clicking on it.

 

[TheLonelyZergling]

Ok, i never actually realized that free software would be good, kk thanks for the tips guys, any more much appreciated too

 

[Outlander_04]

Use a 2500k
a mid range air cooler like the Xigmatek Gaia or CM Hyper 212
a 650 watt psu
dont bother with the sound card , or the tool kit [ you need ONE philips screw driver ]

and spend the money you saving getting a current generation graphics card like the GTX 680

 

[Guest]

A free program like AVG or Avast is all you really need. If you want Norton, go ahead and get it. But the best internet security is your brain looking at a website called thisisnotascamfreeipad.com and not clicking on it.

+1 i just use microsoft security essentials and common sense when browsing.
when i used AVG i did prefer it over avast, seemed to run "quieter" but that was a few years ago.

 

[gary1]

AVG 2012 seems a lot better. I think they really improved it.

 

[Outlander_04]

A free program like AVG or Avast is all you really need. If you want Norton, go ahead and get it. But the best internet security is your brain looking at a website called thisisnotascamfreeipad.com and not clicking on it.

Not really . Any webpage you view could be infected even if its creator and host did not set it up that way .

AVAST is good .
Norton is better , and includes the firewall . At this level of budget I'd include it

 

[Guest]

Not really . Any webpage you view could be infected even if its creator and host did not set it up that way .

stay off the pr0n sites!

 

[Outlander_04]

stay off the pr0n sites!

any web server is vulnerable . Any page can be infected


Anyway lets talk hardware.
The OP's list is not optimal for a gaming pc and needs some tweaking

 

[thezooloomaster]

Not really . Any webpage you view could be infected even if its creator and host did not set it up that way .

AVAST is good .
Norton is better , and includes the firewall . At this level of budget I'd include it

Actually, Security Essentials is supposed to be better than all of those, and it doesn't slow down your machine. At any rate, there are many other respected anti-virus programs out there, so the least the author can do is read about them before making a decision. ESET NOD32 is highly regarded by many.

As for a firewall, well I recommend COMODO Internet Security (although only install the Firewall). It is considered by some to be the best Firewall for Windows, and it's free.

The truth is that it's much more important to be safe online than to have all the latest expensive software to protect you. Surfing habits, staying away from shady websites (even though perfectly legitimate websites can be compromised) and using a browser safely are the best ways to avoid becoming a botnet, or having keyloggers steal your credit card information. To be safe on Firefox I recommend installing the NoScript addon as well as AdBlockPlus; equivalent addons exist for other browsers.

 

[Outlander_04]

Ive been using comodo for about 5 or 6 years now . It is a good firewall . Just dont install the smart defense module or you will spend the entire rest of your life wishing it was ok to smash the computer against the wall .

Just the basic firewall . No more LOL

 

[Guest]

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131820
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102982
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148448
Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047
CPU Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

You don't need Norton. And unless you have speakers that cost upwards of 150$, don't bother with a sound card.
Also, you don't need a tool kit, you need a screwdriver, that's it, but if you want it, go ahead.

yeah that a good build. though i must admit to being a little in the stone age and think a platter should always be in a box.
Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136891

 

[TheLonelyZergling]

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