Rate My Gaming PC Build

[shambo]

Sorry for the second thread, I just needed a few quick opinions before I finalize my purchase (hopefully in the next day or so). I tweaked this build a bit, thanks to some generous members on here and this is what I have so far. Keep in mind this is a small budget gaming build meant to run games like LoL and GW2. I don't plan to overclock or anything like that.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-GL Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($68.84 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $484.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-06 13:58 EDT-0400)


I am not sure if the CPU cooler was superfluous, so I'll let you guys be the judge of that. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free.

 

[Derek Adamson]

I'm not a expert by any means, but if your not overclocking the stock cooler should be more then enough. Also I kinda lean towards AMD but I think for the money your spending on the processor and motherboard you could do better on the AMD side of things. I have a FX-6100 and its a great processor, with what I believe to be better performance for the same amount of money. (Not sure if Newegg carries it anymore but they have the AMD FX-6300 which is a 6 core @ 3.5Ghz with a boost to 4.1Ghz for $119) Plus the MSI 970A-G43 motherboard runs the same price as the one you selected for your Intel board and it has more DIMM slots and more PCI slots. Otherwise I think everything looks great.

 

[Guest]

If your a Gamer and want a good gaming Performance. Please get at least 4 cores. But that build is OK ! I think you don't have your System Right now while your asking if it is good Build.

 

[spat55]

AMD for your price range can be better, but at your price and you are going intel that is the best you can get.

I say drop the CPU cooler and get a HD 7850 2GB and it will be 85/100 for you otherwise 78/100

 

[Derek Adamson]

From Microcenter, you can build a system with an FX-6300, MSI 970A-G46, Kingston Hyper-X 8Gb 4GBx2 Kit, Toshiba 1Tb 7200 RPM, and Asus 7870 system for the same price point and you will have much better performance, I can e-mail you the list as I'm not sure how to link it if you please. Comes out to between $500 and $550 depending on deals.