Gaming Computer Specs

[Bianchi789]

How does this look for my new gaming desktop? I want to have three monitors and play some heavy duty games (I.E. Crysis 3)

COOLANT: Standard Coolant

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.80 GHz Quad-Core AM3+ CPU 4MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology [+0]

CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15]

FAN: Asetek 510LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler - Enhance Cooling Performance (Single Standard 120MM Fan)

HDD: 64GB ADATA SP900 SATA-III 6.0Gb/s - 550 MB/s Read & 505 MB/s Write [+13] (Single Drive)

HDD2: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+71] (Single Drive)

MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1866MHz Dual Channel Memory (ADATA XPG V2)

MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE 970A-DS3P AMD 970 ATX w/ Ultra Durable 4 Classic, On/Off Charge, GbLAN, 2 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 2 PCI

OS: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+0] (64-bit Edition)

OVERCLOCK: Pro OC (Performance Overclock 10% or more) [+19]

POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+8]

This comes to a total of $1070CAD after shipping and taxes.

What do you guys think? It will be prebuilt which is why it is a little expensive, but mainly the graphics card and cpu since I an new to AMD, is this good enough for gaming? Or should I kick it up a notch? Anything unnecessary/not needed? I dont mind spending another $100 for an upgrade you guys recommend, but I do not want to exceed that.
Thanks in advance

 

[Sevenater]

What Graphics card are you using? Everything else looks good.

 

[Bianchi789]

What Graphics card are you using? Everything else looks good.

Cant believe I forgot to include that...that seems like a fact worth knowing

VIDEO: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
VIDEO2: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [+101] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

Just making sure ,this will work with two right? CrossoverX or SLI (something like that)

Thanks for quick response

 

[Sevenater]

What Graphics card are you using? Everything else looks good.

Cant believe I forgot to include that...that seems like a fact worth knowing

VIDEO: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
VIDEO2: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [+101] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

Just making sure ,this will work with two right? CrossoverX or SLI (something like that)

Thanks for quick response

If you get this version then you should be able to XFire, as it says in the name. If so, you should be able to run BF4 on at least medium with 30-40fps. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763

 

[daswilhelm]

thats alot of money for two weak gpus's and a weak cpu.

i wouldn't recommend anything less than a 6300 if you're going amd. and as far as gpu's go, get one decent gpu instead of two weak ones.

 

[caltiger123]

Where are you buying this PC from? Hate to rain on your parade my friend but that video card will not handle 3 monitors. I thing I see a lot of pre-built PC sellers doing is being cheap with the GPUs http://us.hardware.info/reviews/5061/5/xfx-radeon-r7-240--250-passive-review-no-fan-low-price-battlefield-3--bioshock-infinite--crysis-3 . It gets about half the FPS of the GTX 660, a video card that is already not all that powerful.

 

[Bianchi789]

What Graphics card are you using? Everything else looks good.

Cant believe I forgot to include that...that seems like a fact worth knowing

VIDEO: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
VIDEO2: AMD Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [+101] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

Just making sure ,this will work with two right? CrossoverX or SLI (something like that)

Thanks for quick response

If you get this version then you should be able to XFire, as it says in the name. If so, you should be able to run BF4 on at least medium with 30-40fps. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763

So the current version will not? I am buying it customized, I am not building it myself so I am limited to the number of options

 

[Bianchi789]

Where are you buying this PC from? Hate to rain on your parade my friend but that video card will not handle 3 monitors. I thing I see a lot of pre-built PC sellers doing is being cheap with the GPUs http://us.hardware.info/reviews/5061/5/xfx-radeon-r7-240--250-passive-review-no-fan-low-price-battlefield-3--bioshock-infinite--crysis-3 . It gets about half the FPS of the GTX 660, a video card that is already not all that powerful.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

I have more options for GPUs but some are passing $500 and since I have to buy two to have three monitors, I am on a tight budget with them

 

[daswilhelm]

also, there's no need for liquid cooling if you're going for a 10% overclock. this system looks like a waste of money to me.

 

[daswilhelm]

Where are you buying this PC from? Hate to rain on your parade my friend but that video card will not handle 3 monitors. I thing I see a lot of pre-built PC sellers doing is being cheap with the GPUs http://us.hardware.info/reviews/5061/5/xfx-radeon-r7-240--250-passive-review-no-fan-low-price-battlefield-3--bioshock-infinite--crysis-3 . It gets about half the FPS of the GTX 660, a video card that is already not all that powerful.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

I have more options for GPUs but some are passing $500 and since I have to buy two to have three monitors, I am on a tight budget with them

you do not need to buy two gpu's to run three monitors. you need one decent gpu to do so.

 

[Bianchi789]

also, there's no need for liquid cooling if you're going for a 10% overclock. this system looks like a waste of money to me.

what do you think i should change? this is not set in stone at all, this is why i am posting before buying, i am not very good with computers when it comes to the hardware. too many options

 

[caltiger123]

Are you sure you are not willing to build? Not too hard, lots of guides, good experience, lower price, better computer, etc.?

 

[Bianchi789]

Where are you buying this PC from? Hate to rain on your parade my friend but that video card will not handle 3 monitors. I thing I see a lot of pre-built PC sellers doing is being cheap with the GPUs http://us.hardware.info/reviews/5061/5/xfx-radeon-r7-240--250-passive-review-no-fan-low-price-battlefield-3--bioshock-infinite--crysis-3 . It gets about half the FPS of the GTX 660, a video card that is already not all that powerful.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

I have more options for GPUs but some are passing $500 and since I have to buy two to have three monitors, I am on a tight budget with them

you do not need to buy two gpu's to run three monitors. you need one decent gpu to do so.

Really? i was always told i needed two, that changes alot lol

 

[Bianchi789]

Are you sure you are not willing to build? Not too hard, lots of guides, good experience, lower price, better computer, etc.?

I do not know much about building and if one things goes wrong I am not good enough with computers to troubleshoot anything

 

[Sevenater]

Where are you buying this PC from? Hate to rain on your parade my friend but that video card will not handle 3 monitors. I thing I see a lot of pre-built PC sellers doing is being cheap with the GPUs http://us.hardware.info/reviews/5061/5/xfx-radeon-r7-240--250-passive-review-no-fan-low-price-battlefield-3--bioshock-infinite--crysis-3 . It gets about half the FPS of the GTX 660, a video card that is already not all that powerful.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

I have more options for GPUs but some are passing $500 and since I have to buy two to have three monitors, I am on a tight budget with them

you do not need to buy two gpu's to run three monitors. you need one decent gpu to do so.

Really? i was always told i needed two, that changes alot lol

Just get the R9 270x, or the 760, both are great and only around $200.

Hope this helps!

 

[daswilhelm]

one high end card will drive three monitors. i highly suggest you build your own pc, and stay away from cyberpower.

 

[Guest]

I doubt you'll be able to play Crysis 3 on three monitors unless you set all details to low. And crossfire R7 250? That seems like a waste of money. Getting a higher end single GPU would prevent crossfire issues in games. Also, remove the "Pro OC" and downgrade to 1600 Mhz memory if you have the option to do so.

Edit: Looks like I was beaten by all the helpful comments above that point out how terrible of a deal you're getting for $1000.

 

[caltiger123]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mT4k
About same build, about 651 CAD if you buy parts individually.

 

[Bianchi789]

I doubt you'll be able to play Crysis 3 on three monitors unless you set all details to low. And crossfire R7 250? That seems like a waste of money. Getting a higher end single GPU would prevent crossfire issues in games. Also, remove the "Pro OC" and downgrade to 1600 Mhz memory if you have the option to do so.

So i should remove the overclock? I am keeping the 1866MHz since it is a free upgrade from an xmas sale

 

[daswilhelm]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mT4k
About same build, about 651 CAD if you buy parts individually.

this is decent, just missing a gpu

 

[Guest]

So i should remove the overclock? I am keeping the 1866MHz since it is a free upgrade from an xmas sale

Yes, remove the overclock. I don't know how much the supplier is charging for the Asetek cooler, but if it's more than $60, it's not good value for a cooler that performs similar to a $30 air cooler.

 

[caltiger123]

A little follow up from my previous post. This http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mXUe is about 50 CAD more than what you posted, and does not have an SSD, but I believe is the best performance you will get in gaming around that price. The price could be lowered by getting a cheaper case or a cheaper power supply. If you would like more help, please post again in the forums with any further questions.