Gaming computer build

[crs76]

Hello all,

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/crs76/saved/4mjZ

I wanted to know what you guys thought of this build. I would appreciate any recommendations to make the build cheaper.

I am unsure about the PSU, motherboard and CPU choices because of my lack of experience. The GPU (R9 270) is the only thing I'm attached to, but I am willing to change anything given advice.

I do not need a monitor or OS at this time.

I would prefer to bring the price closer to $800, or even $700.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Deemo13]

If you want to bring the price down, you dont need a Z77 motherboard with that processor since that processor does not overclock. You can go with an H77 or something else.

You can definitely also get away with 8GB of RAM for anything. You can upgrade to 16GB if you do not find it sufficient. I hardly use over 35% of my 16GB.

 

[crs76]

If you want to bring the price down, you dont need a Z77 motherboard with that processor since that processor does not overclock. You can go with an H77 or something else.

You can definitely also get away with 8GB of RAM for anything. You can upgrade to 16GB if you do not find it sufficient. I hardly use over 35% of my 16GB.

Excellent, that is immediately helpful. Is there any noticeable performance difference between 1 stick of 8gb ram and 2x4gb?

 

[Nickeroo]

First of all.. For gaming, 8GB of RAM is more than enough. Just go with a cheap ddr3 1600 memory. These are pretty good HyperX Black 8GB Other than that.. I would not downgrade anything else!

 

[Deemo13]

The only thing is that 2x4GB will run in dual channel mode which will yield a slightly better but most likely not noticeable performance increase.

 

[crs76]

First of all.. For gaming, 8GB of RAM is more than enough. Just go with a cheap ddr3 1600 memory. These are pretty good HyperX Black 8GB Other than that.. I would not downgrade anything else!

Cool, thanks for the rec.