Gaming PC Build Opinions

[MidgetInASuit]

I was wondering if my build for this PC would be a decent gaming PC with no bottlenecking.

Permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MidgetInASuit/saved/3pqC

 

[Devballs]

Should atleast get DD3 1600MHz, and you need a lot bigger of a power supply than 300W, should atleast be 500W with a descrete graphics card.

 

[Francisco Costa]

I was wondering if my build for this PC would be a decent gaming PC with no bottlenecking.

Permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/MidgetInASuit/saved/3pqC

Would you be doing some kind of editing/rendering or just gaming?

 

[endeavour37a]

A couple changes that come out to about the same price.....

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($230.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.95 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($173.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Netgear WNDA4100-100NAS 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Seiran (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1025.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 21:21 EST-0500)

 

[Trenchcoat]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.96 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($253.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Seiran (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1017.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 21:28 EST-0500)

Better machine for $10 less. Don't go wireless unless you absolutely have to.

Feel free to adjust the gfx card.

 

[endeavour37a]

Ops forgot a CPU cooler, this is a good one for the money......

Enermax ETS-T40-TB CPU Cooler With T.B.SILENCE PWM Twister Bearing Fan Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835214023
$35

 

[mostafa007]

i would really recommend to get a better gpu if u plan 2 play games on ultra sitting on 1080p a 280x sapphire toxic is least u can get for that sitting the 280x sapphire toxic 3gb ddr5 is better than any 770 gtx no matter what ppl tell u believe u me

 

[Francisco Costa]

i would really recommend to get a better gpu if u plan 2 play games on ultra sitting on 1080p a 280x sapphire toxic is least u can get for that sitting the 280x sapphire toxic 3gb ddr5 is better than any 770 gtx no matter what ppl tell u believe u me

That's BS. ATM, a GTX 770 is much better than any R9 280X.

 

[mostafa007]

ok MR. costa i will make it more simple for u so u would be convened that the sapphire toxic 280x is better than any gtx 770 and i am talking about the sapphire toxic not any other 3rd party the 280x is 3gb and the 770 gtx is only 2gb i know there is an 4gb version but its more expensive so i cannot compare it to the 280x 3gb due to price difference so 3gb is more future proof for gaming the 280x will last more before u will need to upgrade it in terms of performance the 770 gtx is almost the same as the 280x in some games and some games the gtx 770 has the upper hand and in some games the 280x has the upper hand so it depends on the game u r playing but the 280x is 384 bit and the gtx is only 256 bit but till now there are no 770 gtx good enough to beat the sapphire toxic 280x 3gb ddr5

 

[Francisco Costa]

ok MR. costa i will make it more simple for u so u would be convened that the sapphire toxic 280x is better than any gtx 770 and i am talking about the sapphire toxic not any other 3rd party the 280x is 3gb and the 770 gtx is only 2gb i know there is an 4gb version but its more expensive so i cannot compare it to the 280x 3gb due to price difference so 3gb is more future proof for gaming the 280x will last more before u will need to upgrade it in terms of performance the 770 gtx is almost the same as the 280x in some games and some games the gtx 770 has the upper hand and in some games the 280x has the upper hand so it depends on the game u r playing but the 280x is 384 bit and the gtx is only 256 bit but till now there are no 770 gtx good enough to beat the sapphire toxic 280x 3gb ddr5

That's all very beautiful, but you can get an Asus GTX 770 for $90 less than a 280X Toxic and it consumes much less power so it's a more economical purchase for the same performance. Oh and Nvidia drivers are better, no matter what you say against it, they just are.

 

[mostafa007]

in my country the asus gtx 770 2gb ddr5 is more expensive than the spphire toxic 280x 3gb ddr5 and yes nvidia has good drivers but mantle will come for amd and then we will see who will have the last laugh