Building budget gaming pc

[TuHermana]

Hi, this is the first time i'm building my own pc so i wonder if it's going to work properly, or there is something that i should change. No OC interest btw.
I can expend 50$ extra but i would like to waste 50$ less 😉

Is the case big enough? do i need a cooler?

Thanks!

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Tuhermana/saved/9rxNnQ

 

[plywrlw]

I'd swap the PSU for this one, it's well made and plenty powerful for your PC so it's a good place to reduce costs. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

I'd look to improving the motherboard to a less basic model, the Asrock H97 Pro4 or Pro4m are good budget options

You don't need a cooler as the stock one is OK for a non-overclocking build like this

The graphics card will fit OK in that case and it already comes with 2 fans

Are you sure you want the Samsung 840 Evo? There is currently a serious problem with some experiencing severe slowdowns. There is a fix but it doesn't work on all drives and the promised new fix hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps an MLC based drive like the Crucial MX100 might be a more reliable option?

 

[plywrlw]

Actually, also, do you realise that 120Gb SSD will fill up really quickly? You might want to look at a large HDD like a 1Tb Seagate Barracude or WD Caviar Blue to store things on

 

[Mr gir]

Made a few changes.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2rpG6h

Storage: I changed the SSD to a 1TB HDD. A SSD would be nice for boot times but you would run out of storage really quick, especially if you want to play AAA titles. Windows 8.1 comes with a fast boot feature that is turned on by default and it makes boot so quick (a few seconds) that you won't feel the need for an SSD.

Motherboard: I changed it to this one just because I have heard mixed thing about that brand of motherboard. This MSI board is the one I use and hasn't given me any problems, plus it is a very reliable brand.

Case: I changed it to the corsair case as it is a very easy case to work with with good cable management options.

CPU Cooler: You don't need to buy an after market CPU cooler unless you don't plan to overclock, which I'm assuming you don't since your getting a non K CPU. If you don't want to overclock, then the cooler with the CPU will be fine.

Hope this helps

 

[Mr gir]

I'd swap the PSU for this one, it's well made and plenty powerful for your PC so it's a good place to reduce costs. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

I'd look to improving the motherboard to a less basic model, the Asrock H97 Pro4 or Pro4m are good budget options

You don't need a cooler as the stock one is OK for a non-overclocking build like this

The graphics card will fit OK in that case and it already comes with 2 fans

Are you sure you want the Samsung 840 Evo? There is currently a serious problem with some experiencing severe slowdowns. There is a fix but it doesn't work on all drives and the promised new fix hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps an MLC based drive like the Crucial MX100 might be a more reliable option?

Just thought I'd point out SilverStone and XFX are the same other than the name, so either PSU will be good quality and reliable. I would stick to the SilverStone just because of the extra power for future upgrades, and cutting on the PSU is bad in general to me unless it is a hyge amount over what they should use but that is not the case here

 

[plywrlw]

I'd swap the PSU for this one, it's well made and plenty powerful for your PC so it's a good place to reduce costs. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

I'd look to improving the motherboard to a less basic model, the Asrock H97 Pro4 or Pro4m are good budget options

You don't need a cooler as the stock one is OK for a non-overclocking build like this

The graphics card will fit OK in that case and it already comes with 2 fans

Are you sure you want the Samsung 840 Evo? There is currently a serious problem with some experiencing severe slowdowns. There is a fix but it doesn't work on all drives and the promised new fix hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps an MLC based drive like the Crucial MX100 might be a more reliable option?

Just thought I'd point out SilverStone and XFX are the same other than the name, so either PSU will be good quality and reliable. I would stick to the SilverStone just because of the extra power for future upgrades, and cutting on the PSU is bad in general to me unless it is a hyge amount over what they should use but that is not the case here

Silverstone and XFX are NOT the same.

The XFX is made by Seasonic, the Silverstone is made by FSP and is based on their Aurum platform. Any future upgrades that would benefit from a bigger PSU will not benefit from just an extra 50W. This build only needs 500W MAX so the XFX's 550W is already 50W over

The XFX might be a drop in price but isn't a drop in quality. Seasonic PSU's are good, even budget ones and to be honest most FSP's come under the "soid but meh" category

 

[plywrlw]

Made a few changes.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2rpG6h

Storage: I changed the SSD to a 1TB HDD. A SSD would be nice for boot times but you would run out of storage really quick, especially if you want to play AAA titles. Windows 8.1 comes with a fast boot feature that is turned on by default and it makes boot so quick (a few seconds) that you won't feel the need for an SSD.

Motherboard: I changed it to this one just because I have heard mixed thing about that brand of motherboard. This MSI board is the one I use and hasn't given me any problems, plus it is a very reliable brand.

Case: I changed it to the corsair case as it is a very easy case to work with with good cable management options.

CPU Cooler: You don't need to buy an after market CPU cooler unless you don't plan to overclock, which I'm assuming you don't since your getting a non K CPU. If you don't want to overclock, then the cooler with the CPU will be fine.

Hope this helps

I've heard far more negative comments about budget MSI boards than Asrock.

From my own personal experience EVERY SINGLE (5 of the ruddy things!) MSI board I ever bought was either DOA or had a fundamental flaw requiring RMA. On the other hand, the 7 Asrock's I've worked with have all been OK.

These are of course only my personal experience but they seem to be reflected in many forum posts on here. Basically MSI seem to make great high-end boards but their budget line are often a bit flaky.

 

[Mr gir]

I'd swap the PSU for this one, it's well made and plenty powerful for your PC so it's a good place to reduce costs. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

I'd look to improving the motherboard to a less basic model, the Asrock H97 Pro4 or Pro4m are good budget options

You don't need a cooler as the stock one is OK for a non-overclocking build like this

The graphics card will fit OK in that case and it already comes with 2 fans

Are you sure you want the Samsung 840 Evo? There is currently a serious problem with some experiencing severe slowdowns. There is a fix but it doesn't work on all drives and the promised new fix hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps an MLC based drive like the Crucial MX100 might be a more reliable option?

Just thought I'd point out SilverStone and XFX are the same other than the name, so either PSU will be good quality and reliable. I would stick to the SilverStone just because of the extra power for future upgrades, and cutting on the PSU is bad in general to me unless it is a hyge amount over what they should use but that is not the case here

Silverstone and XFX are NOT the same.

The XFX is made by Seasonic, the Silverstone is made by FSP and is based on their Aurum platform. Any future upgrades that would benefit from a bigger PSU will not benefit from just an extra 50W. This build only needs 500W MAX so the XFX's 550W is already 50W over

The XFX might be a drop in price but isn't a drop in quality. Seasonic PSU's are good, even budget ones and to be honest most FSP's come under the "soid but meh" category

Made a few changes.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2rpG6h

Storage: I changed the SSD to a 1TB HDD. A SSD would be nice for boot times but you would run out of storage really quick, especially if you want to play AAA titles. Windows 8.1 comes with a fast boot feature that is turned on by default and it makes boot so quick (a few seconds) that you won't feel the need for an SSD.

Motherboard: I changed it to this one just because I have heard mixed thing about that brand of motherboard. This MSI board is the one I use and hasn't given me any problems, plus it is a very reliable brand.

Case: I changed it to the corsair case as it is a very easy case to work with with good cable management options.

CPU Cooler: You don't need to buy an after market CPU cooler unless you don't plan to overclock, which I'm assuming you don't since your getting a non K CPU. If you don't want to overclock, then the cooler with the CPU will be fine.

Hope this helps

I've heard far more negative comments about budget MSI boards than Asrock.

From my own personal experience EVERY SINGLE (5 of the ruddy things!) MSI board I ever bought was either DOA or had a fundamental flaw requiring RMA. On the other hand, the 7 Asrock's I've worked with have all been OK.

These are of course only my personal experience but they seem to be reflected in many forum posts on here. Basically MSI seem to make great high-end boards but their budget line are often a bit flaky.

Sorry I got confused there. I miss read SilverStone and somehow thought it was SeaSonic and had that stuck in my head when writing that . plywrlw is right I'm just an idiot sometimes.

 

[TuHermana]

I'd swap the PSU for this one, it's well made and plenty powerful for your PC so it's a good place to reduce costs. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

I'd look to improving the motherboard to a less basic model, the Asrock H97 Pro4 or Pro4m are good budget options

You don't need a cooler as the stock one is OK for a non-overclocking build like this

The graphics card will fit OK in that case and it already comes with 2 fans

Are you sure you want the Samsung 840 Evo? There is currently a serious problem with some experiencing severe slowdowns. There is a fix but it doesn't work on all drives and the promised new fix hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps an MLC based drive like the Crucial MX100 might be a more reliable option?

Hey thanks for replying!
I'll change the PSU, the SSD amd the Mobo as you suggested me.

 

[TuHermana]

Mr gir 26 February 2015 18:40:33
Made a few changes.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2rpG6h

Storage: I changed the SSD to a 1TB HDD. A SSD would be nice for boot times but you would run out of storage really quick, especially if you want to play AAA titles. Windows 8.1 comes with a fast boot feature that is turned on by default and it makes boot so quick (a few seconds) that you won't feel the need for an SSD.

Motherboard: I changed it to this one just because I have heard mixed thing about that brand of motherboard. This MSI board is the one I use and hasn't given me any problems, plus it is a very reliable brand.

Case: I changed it to the corsair case as it is a very easy case to work with with good cable management options.

CPU Cooler: You don't need to buy an after market CPU cooler unless you don't plan to overclock, which I'm assuming you don't since your getting a non K CPU. If you don't want to overclock, then the cooler with the CPU will be fine.

Hope this helps

Thanks,
I'll change the case amd the storege as you said but the mobo you suggested me(b85) is not "worse" than the one I've chosen (h97)?

Ty again!

 

[plywrlw]

Mr gir 26 February 2015 18:40:33
Made a few changes.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2rpG6h

Storage: I changed the SSD to a 1TB HDD. A SSD would be nice for boot times but you would run out of storage really quick, especially if you want to play AAA titles. Windows 8.1 comes with a fast boot feature that is turned on by default and it makes boot so quick (a few seconds) that you won't feel the need for an SSD.

Motherboard: I changed it to this one just because I have heard mixed thing about that brand of motherboard. This MSI board is the one I use and hasn't given me any problems, plus it is a very reliable brand.

Case: I changed it to the corsair case as it is a very easy case to work with with good cable management options.

CPU Cooler: You don't need to buy an after market CPU cooler unless you don't plan to overclock, which I'm assuming you don't since your getting a non K CPU. If you don't want to overclock, then the cooler with the CPU will be fine.

Hope this helps

Thanks,
I'll change the case amd the storege as you said but the mobo you suggested me(b85) is not "worse" than the one I've chosen (h97)?

Ty again!

I would't choose a B85 board over a H97. They're more budget in terms of features and components, officially for office use but a lot are designed towards gaming