Good Gaming System? First Build

[frenchs105]

how does this look for a gaming system? for high graphics and for games like Battlefield 3/Skyrim/Far Cry 3? and high graphics in games like Total War? and would it it be fast in the games too? the price is fine with me but if their is something to make it cheaper and just as good or better let me know please

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zNTF

 

[blake1243]

Lol looks like a high end gaming build from 2011.

 

[blake1243]

in all seriousness, get a 670 and a 3570k + Z77.

 

[frenchs105]

so this isnt good then?

 

[frenchs105]

so like this then? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zOfi

or http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zOgM

 

[rrbronstein]

just get rid of the 580 and replace with a 600 series card of your choice, and its better.

 

[frenchs105]

okay and i like how its cheaper too so id prob be pretty happy then with

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zOgM

??

 

[blake1243]

2500k + 580 is awesome. But you could do better for the same price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1116.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-26 23:37 EST-0500)

SSD, better PSU, 3570k, 670 for the same price

 

[DarkSable]

^I'd get the Vertex 4 or Samsung 830 over the 840 non-pro, though. The 840 is a new model, using a new type of NAND (TLC) that doesn't last as long as MLC.

 

[frenchs105]

why do i need an SSD? is that just like another hard drive to put more stuff on? and is it neccessary?

 

[blake1243]

It makes your system substantially faster. You install OS, a few games, and apps on it and you will love the extremely fast load time