Rate My $700 Budget Gaming PC

[Species930]

Hey all, over the past few weeks i have been researching computer parts for my first build.

I am not really asking for any help, but any suggestions would be appreciated. Also I am $24 over my budget, so any changes will have to keep the price change to a minimum.

I will be using this build mostly for gaming with a small amount of video editing for my Youtube channel.

Case - Rosewill Challenger
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

CPU and PSU - Intel Core i3 2100/Cooler Master GX Series 650w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.993988

Motherboard - ASRock b75 Pro3 Intel ATX Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157314

Memory - PNY Optima 8GB (2x4) DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178333

GPU - Asus ENGTX 560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5 Geforce GTX 560
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446

Storage - Samsung by Seagate Spinpoint 500GB 7200RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Optical Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Extra: Logitech Keyboard and Mouse

Total - $724


What rating will you give it?

A quick reply will REALLY help, I have to order the parts in the next 1-3 days.

Thanks in advance!

 

[nekulturny]

Howdy,

I would give it a low rating unfortunately..

Mainly I have 2 justifications.

The CPU. The i3-2100... You can get an i3-2120 that is a little better for roughly the same price. Its worth it.

The Power Supply. Quite frankly, CoolerMaster sucks for power supplies. They do have a few decent models worth considering, however there good ones have better ones from more reputable brands in the same price ranges. CoolerMaster also has a history of deliberately lying about the capabilities of their power supplies. Stick with brands with better reputations like Corsair, Seasonic, Antec or XFX.

Also, I would consider going with a 6870 video card instead of the 560 non Ti.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

Power supply- $25 after mail in rebate... Corsair CX430v2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=cx430

i3-2120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077


Heres a decent, cheap mobo that might get you on track with your budget

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332

 

[dudewitbow]

for budget ram combo choices.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1002483
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1002250
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1002252
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1002246

then change cpu+psu combo to a cpu+dvd combo

buy this psu on sale if it restocks, get the 620 model if you feel like its not enough

 

[daamz]

I WILL GIVE YOU B-.. SORRY.. PLEASE WORK HARDER...

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