Is this good for mid core gaming?

[acedyze27]

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($72.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 760GM-GS3 Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard ($50.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.23 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Apevia 500W ATX Power Supply ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $549.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-11 15:44 EDT-0400)

 

[djangoringo]

I wouldn't go with an apevia psu even if it was 1000W, apevia psus are rubbish.
My suggestion :

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CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.21 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($37.65 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $552.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

If you can afford a bit more, get the 7850 : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003551gocl

This includes a good psu that will do for both cards, a better cpu, better motherboard, it doesn't include the hyper 212 evo, but for stock speeds it's fine, that msi board isn't recommended for oc anyway.

 

[MadRespect]

I wouldn't go with an apevia psu even if it was 1000W, apevia psus are rubbish.
My suggestion :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($97.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.21 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($37.65 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $552.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

If you dont mind, can i ask why you didnt put cpu cooler? or you just forgot to put one
and the motherboard you choose has AM3+ CPU socket is it still compatible with the processor you choose who has AM3/AM2+ sockets?

 

[djangoringo]

I said in the previous post that the stock cooler that comes with it is decent for stock speeds, with this kind of budget i would invest more on the gpu, and other things, he can add later an aftermarket cooler.
The motherboard is perfectly compatible with any am3+ cpu(even with the FX-8320/8350), it's probably* one of the best matx am3+ motherboards.
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4305

 

[MadRespect]

I said in the previous post that the stock cooler that comes with it is decent for stock speeds, with this kind of budget i would invest more on the gpu, and other things, he can add later an aftermarket cooler.
The motherboard is perfectly compatible with any am3+ cpu(even with the FX-8320/8350), it's probably* one of the best matx am3+ motherboards.
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4305

i see then what kind of cpu cooler you would recomend for him if he would buy one aftermarket?

 

[djangoringo]

The cm hyper 212 evo.

 

[MadRespect]

The cm hyper 212 evo.

i tried putting up your work dude, but there's a compatibility notes and it says "Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports."

 

[djangoringo]

That's just optional, not an incompatibility, since the board has two usb 2.0 headers for the case(usb 2.0 ports in the front), which has usb 2.0 ports instead of 3.0, the motherboard still has two usb 3.0 ports in the back, unless the OP has some device that takes advantage of the usb 3.0 bandwidth, it's not necessary, just a feature to some.

 

[MadRespect]

That's just optional, not an incompatibility, since the board has two usb 2.0 headers for the case(usb 2.0 ports in the front), which has usb 2.0 ports instead of 3.0, the motherboard still has two usb 3.0 ports in the back, unless the OP has some device that takes advantage of the usb 3.0 bandwidth, it's not necessary, just a feature to some.

last question sir, what do you prefere intel i3 2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965 ? i just want to know thier difference.

 

[djangoringo]

Usually in gaming the i3-2100 takes a bit of the edge, but the X4 965 be is somewhat better in some departments with apps(and games) that take advantage of the four cores, but you can see here a comparison : http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/289?vs=102

 

[MadRespect]

thanks dude you really helped me alot,! im gonna post my build up so others could say thier suggestions