First gaming build help!

[Joe Vail]

With help from a friend, this is the build we have came up with. I am looking to use the pc for gaming and general use. Any comments, advice, improvements would be greatly appreciated!

Thankyou

CPU -
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard -
ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory -
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage -
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card -
Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card

Case -
Inwin MANA137 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply -
Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Optical Drive -
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Operating System -
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

 

[NytfoX007]

I Would Say.......Go For FX-8350 and Good 990fx mobo...and Try To Get R9 280x

 

[JediZombie]

Looks pretty good! I would pick a larger power supply (600+) and a larger mobo. I had put a micro atx in a mid tower and it just looked silly.

 

[Nyazzle]

A good cpu cooler would also be a good idea! 4th gen i5's get really hot! Try zalman used them for years and they keep my cpu at a nice 15 degrees.

 

[RCFProd]

Your setup seems alright. No need to switch to FX8350 in my eyes but you might need a better PSU. 600W atleast I think. Maybe an Antec High 620W?

 

[NytfoX007]

Still dont You Think R9 280x will give him alot of difference in graphics ?

Your setup seems alright. No need to switch to FX8350 in my eyes but you might need a better PSU. 600W atleast I think. Maybe an Antec High 620W?

 

[lonewolf7]

All the components are fine and compatible. I would suggest you not to go with CX 500W PSU, its not that good. You can go with HX or TX series better than CX series. Or this one :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $82.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 10:33 EST-0500)

And if you have the budget then go with GTX 770.

 

[Joe Vail]

Thankyou all for the tips so far guys! I really appreciate it. Definitely going to go for a bigger PSU that's for sure!

 

[Supahos]

Your build is perfectly fine, there is NO need for aftermarket cooling on a non K processor. It won't run hot assuming you have decent ventilation. You can go the AMD route if you want but this build should play any game that exists and do so rather well.

 

[RCFProd]

Still dont You Think R9 280x will give him alot of difference in graphics ?

Ofcourse the R9 280x would be better, but he might be on a limited budget. It's not necessarry to switch his processor and gpu as it will run games just fine. That's what I meant.

 

[Joe Vail]

Missed out my budget! i'm looking around £700-800

 

[Scremin34Egl]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Total: £789.78
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If you are not looking to overclock, save yourself the cash and get a cheaper motherboard and a non k i5 processor and ditch the cooler. Otherwise, this pretty much fits your budget

 

[Joe Vail]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Total: £789.78
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If you are not looking to overclock, save yourself the cash and get a cheaper motherboard and a non k i5 processor and ditch the cooler. Otherwise, this pretty much fits your budget

Thanks very much!

 

[Scremin34Egl]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Total: £789.78
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If you are not looking to overclock, save yourself the cash and get a cheaper motherboard and a non k i5 processor and ditch the cooler. Otherwise, this pretty much fits your budget

Thanks very much!

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