Is this a good enough parts for a Gaming Rig

[krimson4eva]

I'm looking to build my 1st gaming rig this April but so far these are all the part I found and I was wondering if this was good so far I'm welcoming comment tips and opinions from experts also if anyone does mind recommending a good brand of ram and power supply. Also if someone could recommend me a video card that would enable 4 screens if the one I have listed doesn't enable them thanks

Rosewill Blackhawk Gaming ATX Mid Tower case
Gigabyte Gv-n430-2gi GeForce GT430
MSI B75a-G43 LGA
Intel i5-2500k or i5-3570k

 

[TheBigTroll]

give me a budget, location of where you are building (country), if you are going to overclock, and what parts you already have. ill set you up something completely different. right now your build is as unbalanced as ever

 

[avenseth12]

Please provide us with your budet and what games you want to play and then we can provide you a setup. As said your parts are very unbalanced.

 

[krimson4eva]

Budget $500 Country USA and all the parts named and I just plan to play Skyrim Call of Duty and tons of other new games also MMOrpgs. What makes this build unbalanced?

 

[Simu]

first of all the card you are looking at is not a gaming card except, go for a hd7750 and if you are planning to upgrade your mobo/cpu/gfx only, whats your current psu make and model, which ram sticks you are using....

 

[joafu]

"a video card that would enable 4 screens"

What are you going to be doing with these four screens? Gaming on all of them? It might be easier to get all relevant info at once as opposed to piecemeal:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[krimson4eva]

first of all the card you are looking at is not a gaming card except, go for a hd7750 and if you are planning to upgrade your mobo/cpu/gfx only, whats your current psu make and model, which ram sticks you are using....

I haven't built it yet I also dont have a psu nor ram thats why I' asking about what should I do and if this is good enough I would love if you or anyone could help me on this build

 

[svengeguttensen]

The reason your part list is being called "unbalanced" is because you're pairing a high-end overclockable CPU costing $230 with a business-oriented motherboard that has absolutely no overclocking abilities. On top of that, you've selected an ancient and woefully-inadequate graphics card that's only 1/3 as powerful as the lowest current-model GPUs on the market (Radeon HD 7750 / GTX 650). It's a recipe for building a complete omnishambles of a rig.

Here's a suggestion for a more reasonably-balanced $500 rig:

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $494.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 00:42 EST-0500)

 

[krimson4eva]

The reason your part list is being called "unbalanced" is because you're pairing a high-end overclockable CPU costing $230 with a business-oriented motherboard that has absolutely no overclocking abilities. On top of that, you've selected an ancient and woefully-inadequate graphics card that's only 1/3 as powerful as the lowest current-model GPUs on the market (Radeon HD 7750 / GTX 650). It's a recipe for building a complete omnishambles of a rig.

Here's a suggestion for a more reasonably-balanced $500 rig that takes into account some of your selections:

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $481.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 00:34 EST-0500)

Wow now thats what I'm talking about thanks so much and you explained the unbalanced part but one thing I want to ask can't I use the i5-2500k or the i5-3570k instead of the i3 on that Mbo?

 

[svengeguttensen]

You can absolutely use a 2500K or 3570K at its default stock speed, you just can't overclock it on that motherboard since it uses the B75 chipset. In order to overclock on an Intel platform, you need both a K-suffixed CPU and a Z77-chipset motherboard (e.g. MSI's Z77A-G43). To wit:

i3-3220 + B75A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK
i3-3220 + Z77A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK

i5-3570K + B75A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK
i5-3570K + Z77A-G43 = CAN OVERCLOCK

 

[Simu]

Here is the best build for your budget:-
Note:- no need of OC for gaming with this build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.13 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($19.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($96.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $496.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 00:56 EST-0500)

 

[krimson4eva]

You can absolutely use a 2500K or 3570K at its default stock speed, you just can't overclock it on that motherboard since it uses the B75 chipset. In order to overclock on an Intel platform, you need both a K-suffixed CPU and a Z77-chipset motherboard (e.g. MSI's Z77A-G43). To wit:

i3-3220 + B75A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK
i3-3220 + Z77A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK

i5-3570K + B75A-G43 = NO OVERCLOCK
i5-3570K + Z77A-G43 = CAN OVERCLOCK

Hmm what if I wanted to make it a high end rig because I want it to last me for a few years. High End usage what Mbo with over clocking Video and Graphics card do you recommend I'm willing to do $620 at the moment ( I'm a noob so I will ask a lot of questions forgive me)

 

[krimson4eva]

Here is the best build for your budget:-
Note:- no need of OC for gaming with this build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.13 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($19.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($96.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $496.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 00:56 EST-0500)

Wow thanks but what if I bump the budget to $620 I really want it to be high end and last me a few years so what can you recommend for that price

 

[svengeguttensen]

Hmm what if I wanted to make it a high end rig because I want it to last me for a few years. High End usage what Mbo with over clocking Video and Graphics card do you recommend I'm willing to do $620 at the moment ( I'm a noob so I will ask a lot of questions forgive me)

Don't worry about asking "too many questions", as you're asking the right ones.

Anyhow, in order to overclock and ensure viable long-term performance for graphics, it's going to take quite a bit more than $620 for a complete system. I managed to cobble something together for $850 that should last for a few years:


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($132.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $854.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 01:09 EST-0500)

 

[Simu]

if $620 is your top notch, here is your best answer:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $625.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 01:18 EST-0500)

 

[krimson4eva]

Don't worry about asking "too many questions", as you're asking the right ones.

Anyhow, in order to overclock and ensure viable long-term performance for graphics, it's going to take quite a bit more than $620 for a complete system. I managed to cobble something together for $850 that should last for a few years:


CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($132.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $854.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 01:09 EST-0500)

Wow that looks like a winner but I'll have to save up quite a bit for it hahaha thanks but how many years do you think this will last me? Also will this build allow me to play games like Call of Duty Skyrim and newer games on the max graphics?

 

[krimson4eva]

if $620 is your top notch, here is your best answer:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $625.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 01:18 EST-0500)

Now this is a good set up but let me ask you is this high end or just balanced?

 

[svengeguttensen]

Now this is a good set up but let me ask you is this high end or just balanced?

It's closer to balanced than high-end. The i5-3570 (non-K) has good performance but can't be overclocked, not that the selected motherboard would support overclocking anyhow. On the plus side, that means that you don't have to buy an aftermarket cooler, as the stock one included would be sufficient. The Radeon HD 7850 is the lowest model (along with the competing GTX 660) graphics card that is suitable for 1080p gaming at decent settings. Lastly, eight gigabytes of DDR3-1600 RAM is sufficient for the foreseeable future, the PSU is enough to power the selected parts safely, and HDD/DVD/case selections are largely irrelevant to the discussion.

 

[Simu]

Now this is a good set up but let me ask you is this high end or just balanced?

okay you wanna have high end rig or you have max budget to go with i.e $620.

 

[TheBigTroll]

focus your money on the GPU first as it is the main force that drives your games. having a quad core will help in multi-player, but you will get better fps from a i3 7870/gtx660 combo vs a i5 with a 7850

id get this instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dtve

ram. lot cheaper here
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758&promoid=1321

hard drive. never get 5400rpm drives for boot. it just makes it that much slower
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468&promoid=1139

psu
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=59615&promoid=1257

if you dont want to spend that much on the GPU (the GPU with some tweaking will max out your games), you can get this instead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162122&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Simu]

after my cup of coffee, here is the final gaming beast you can go with your budget and don't mind to spare 20 bucks more bcoz i just added a nice cooler for cpu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($149.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $637.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 09:39 EST-0500)

and if you wanna Quad Core...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $647.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 10:04 EST-0500)

 

[krimson4eva]

after my cup of coffee, here is the final gaming beast you can go with your budget and don't mind to spare 20 bucks more bcoz i just added a nice cooler for cpu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($149.15 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $637.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 09:39 EST-0500)

and if you wanna Quad Core...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-P45 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $647.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-14 10:04 EST-0500)

Now my friend that is nice I like both of these but as for online gaming like mmorpgs will this play those at the highest of graphics without lag?

 

[krimson4eva]

okay you wanna have high end rig or you have max budget to go with i.e $620.

Honestly I want a high end rig but at a cheap price nothing over $1000 that will play mmorpgs at maximum and skyrim and call of duty at max as well without any lag if you could provide a recommendation like that I will be happy just nothing hitting $1000

 

[krimson4eva]

If anyone could recommend a high end rig build below $1000 that would be Awesome

 

[Simu]

now that's the deal 1000 bucks and you are going to play multi-player online, wait i'll be back.