Hey there, forum. I'm a computer novice from Malaysia. I've been researching parts and builds for the past 4 months, give and take a few. I need an opinion on various components here before I make my purchase. I intend on playing on a 32-inch LED TV with a resolution of 1366 x 768. My choice of video games would be such as Borderlands 2, Torchlight 2, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, Far Cry 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown and maybe a little bit of Warframe and Blacklight Retribution.
These are the parts I've chosen:
CPU: Intel Pentium G860
COOLER: Cooler Master X Dream i117 (19dBA)
MOBO: ASRock B75M-ITX
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600Mhz CL9
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD7850 1GB DDR5
HDD: Western Digital 1TB 7200RPM
CASE: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced ITX Case
PSU: FSP Hexa 500W
Now my main concern is:
1. Will the X Dream i117 be able to fit into the Elite 120? I chose this because I want to avoid the noise from the Intel stock cooler and I heard I can get somewhat better temps with this.
2. Will the GPU be capable enough to play any of the mentioned games at High settings? Or at least Medium settings so to speak without dropping below 40FPS.
3. I couldn't afford a semi-modular PSU, so I settled for the FSP Hexa. However I am open to suggestions should there be alternatives (I just don't want the thing to blow up)
I haven't any upgrade plans with this, just going to use it till its reached its limit and probably start on my enthusiast build which I will be saving up for the next 3 - 4 years. In any case, any input is greatly appreciated. Because I'll be building two of these (one for me and the other one for the missus)
Thanks forum!
These are the parts I've chosen:
CPU: Intel Pentium G860
COOLER: Cooler Master X Dream i117 (19dBA)
MOBO: ASRock B75M-ITX
RAM: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1600Mhz CL9
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD7850 1GB DDR5
HDD: Western Digital 1TB 7200RPM
CASE: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced ITX Case
PSU: FSP Hexa 500W
Now my main concern is:
1. Will the X Dream i117 be able to fit into the Elite 120? I chose this because I want to avoid the noise from the Intel stock cooler and I heard I can get somewhat better temps with this.
2. Will the GPU be capable enough to play any of the mentioned games at High settings? Or at least Medium settings so to speak without dropping below 40FPS.
3. I couldn't afford a semi-modular PSU, so I settled for the FSP Hexa. However I am open to suggestions should there be alternatives (I just don't want the thing to blow up)
I haven't any upgrade plans with this, just going to use it till its reached its limit and probably start on my enthusiast build which I will be saving up for the next 3 - 4 years. In any case, any input is greatly appreciated. Because I'll be building two of these (one for me and the other one for the missus)
Thanks forum!