help with pc build

[iNSANE WaffLeZz]

how is this build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27jOM and will it do good for stricly gaming?

 

[ewok93]

You really should not go for a micro ATX. They are small and not at all futureproof, because in their limited size, they also have limited capabilities. You can also spend a lot less on RAM.

 

[Francisco Costa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $762.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 21:16 EST-0500)

It's more expensive because I added a CPU cooler, you'll need one.
Overall, much better motherboard, better case, better quality and bigger PSU, you could even put two graphics cards with it.

 

[greenwavegamer]

You really should not go for a micro ATX. They are small and not at all futureproof, because in their limited size, they also have limited capabilities.

^Indeed.

Also if you ever plan on upgrading to a higher end graphics card or crossfire/SLI you should probably pick up a little beefier power supply. You can usually find a pretty good deal on a 750W power supply on newegg/amazon.

This will be a great budget build for 1080p gaming. Granted you wont be able to run every single game maxed out but you should be able to run most games at high/some ultra settings at 1080p

 

[Amar Tsogtoo]

Agreed %