Gaming PC Build

[DougleBi]

Hi, I have got a build (I will post it if you wish to see) but I am looking to build a computer that can run current gen games at ok, settings for about $1000. If you wish to add on to my build or make a completely new one it's up to you, but thanks in advance for helping.
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/DougleBi/saved/#savedbuild_1686819

 

[Helldog26]

Looks good. That will definently get you decent settings. 750W PSU maybe overkill if you dont plan on OCing anything but if its in your price range then it cant hurt to have more power.

 

[zeyuanfu]

It's not bad, but a better Intel i5 build can be gotten. Coming right up.

 

[DougleBi]

Looks good. That will definently get you decent settings. 750W PSU maybe overkill if you dont plan on OCing anything but if its in your price range then it cant hurt to have more power.

Thanks, I don't plan on overclocking as I would have no idea what to do, but I think I'll stick with this PSU because I can afford it and I might want to OC eventually.

 

[DougleBi]

It's not bad, but a better Intel i5 build can be gotten. Coming right up.

Ok, cool!

 

[Helldog26]

Looks good. That will definently get you decent settings. 750W PSU maybe overkill if you dont plan on OCing anything but if its in your price range then it cant hurt to have more power.

Thanks, I don't plan on overclocking as I would have no idea what to do, but I think I'll stick with this PSU because I can afford it and I might want to OC eventually.

oh yeah like i said if you are good with the price then more power is not a bad thing. The AMD build will best for you if you are a certain budget since an Intel build will be more expensive.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Something like this would be phenomenally better with a better GPU and CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.50 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($112.50 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1125.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 23:20 EST+1100

 

[zeyuanfu]

Also, overclocking doesn't require too much power, maybe 30-50 watts more than the CPU's TDP.

 

[DougleBi]

Something like this would be phenomenally better with a better GPU and CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.50 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($112.50 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1125.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 23:20 EST+1100

Thanks, that looks pretty good and if it's getting better everything than what the other build would that's great. Just a couple of questions, is overclocking relatively easy to do and do you know of a tutorial on how to do it. Also it says on PC part picker that the case has USB 3.0 ports but the MOBO doesn't have, will I be able to use USB? One last thing, will this build need extra cooling? Thanks.

 

[DougleBi]

Looks good. That will definently get you decent settings. 750W PSU maybe overkill if you dont plan on OCing anything but if its in your price range then it cant hurt to have more power.

Thanks, I don't plan on overclocking as I would have no idea what to do, but I think I'll stick with this PSU because I can afford it and I might want to OC eventually.

oh yeah like i said if you are good with the price then more power is not a bad thing. The AMD build will best for you if you are a certain budget since an Intel build will be more expensive.

How much more would an intel build be, because if it is more powerful I could consider it.

 

[zeyuanfu]

Something like this would be phenomenally better with a better GPU and CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.50 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($112.50 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1125.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 23:20 EST+1100

Thanks, that looks pretty good and if it's getting better everything than what the other build would that's great. Just a couple of questions, is overclocking relatively easy to do and do you know of a tutorial on how to do it. Also it says on PC part picker that the case has USB 3.0 ports but the MOBO doesn't have, will I be able to use USB? One last thing, will this build need extra cooling? Thanks.

In the order of your questions:
1, You cannot overclock non-K CPUs, i.e. CPUs whose model doesn't end in K, such as the 4690K
2, You'll be able to use USB 2.0 but not 3.0 as the motherboard does not have any USB 3.0 headers, but that's one of the prices to pay to get better parts.
3, No, you do not as the stock cooler is enough. You could buy another fan, though, and that should help a bit.

 

[DougleBi]

Something like this would be phenomenally better with a better GPU and CPU:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.50 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($112.50 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1125.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 23:20 EST+1100

Thanks, that looks pretty good and if it's getting better everything than what the other build would that's great. Just a couple of questions, is overclocking relatively easy to do and do you know of a tutorial on how to do it. Also it says on PC part picker that the case has USB 3.0 ports but the MOBO doesn't have, will I be able to use USB? One last thing, will this build need extra cooling? Thanks.

In the order of your questions:
1, You cannot overclock non-K CPUs, i.e. CPUs whose model doesn't end in K, such as the 4690K
2, You'll be able to use USB 2.0 but not 3.0 as the motherboard does not have any USB 3.0 headers, but that's one of the prices to pay to get better parts.
3, No, you do not as the stock cooler is enough. You could buy another fan, though, and that should help a bit.

Ok I didn't know that about overclocking, and does USB 2.0 support any USB?

 

[zeyuanfu]

USB 2.0 is a form of USB, albeit slower than USB 3.0 (not by too much).