Is my build decent for gaming?

[dawndawn0]

I plan to build a PC to use for gaming, and to record my gameplays. So, I will be using Sony Vegas and Photoshop as well, and maybe live streaming on Twitch. Will my build be able to run fast enough? And are my parts all compatible with each other?

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 100R Mid Tower Case
Motherboard: Asus ATX DDR4 Motherboards H170-PRO/CSM
CPU: Intel Boxed Core I5-6500
CPU cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2x4GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400
PSU: Seasonic M12II 620 BRONZE ; SS-620GM2 80Plus Power Supply
HDD: WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc (or Windows 8)
Optical drive: Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM Optical Drive

 

[garyshows]

what is your budget? i think you could do better

 

[BadActor]

Looks like a very solid build to me. Everything is compatible and good quality. What video card are you going to use?

 

[dawndawn0]

I was planning on getting the EVGA GeForce GT 720 2GB, but someone said that the integrated graphics is better. What GPU do you recommend that won't cost much? Preferably under $100.

 

[nerdoftheweek]

The 750 ti is currently the best gpu for around $100, but honestly I recommend going with an i3 and something like a r9 280/280x or a gtx 960/970

 

[Ryan_78]

Anything under 100 new will not beat the integrated graphics. Since you will be gaming and streaming, something under 100 is not very much an option, so a 970 could work best for budget.

 

[The Corrector]

What I see there look very good, however you haven't mentioned probably the most important component which is the graphics card... You don't need an after market cooler for the processor since no overclocking will be taking place. The stock cooler will be enough to keep the cpu cool.

 

[BadActor]

You processor, case, and power supply will allow you to use just about any video card you want. The 750 Ti mentioned above is about the best graphics card you can get for around a hundred dollars. It will get you into most games although you may have to lower settings to get good frame rates. Another option would be to spend another 20 dollars or so and get the GTX 950. With a little overclocking, you can have nearly the same performance as the GTX 960. Sign up on PcPartpicker and get price alerts when these go on sale. I've seen then as low as $119.99.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx950m2gd5

 

[dawndawn0]

You don't need an after market cooler for the processor since no overclocking will be taking place. The stock cooler will be enough to keep the cpu cool.

I plan on using the PC for long hours. Do you still suggest not to buy a cpu cooler? Should I just buy case fans?

 

[The Corrector]

You don't need an after market cooler for the processor since no overclocking will be taking place. The stock cooler will be enough to keep the cpu cool.

I plan on using the PC for long hours. Do you still suggest not to buy a cpu cooler? Should I just buy case fans?

The stock fan that comes with the processor does a very good job even when PC operates for long periods of time once the CPU is not overclocked where it will be performing much higher than the manufacturer expects it to and thus requires additional cooling.
What is your graphics card.. If you already have a decent gpu and have sufficient money to get a cpu cooler, then fine.. But if you don't, then save your money for the graphics card.

 

[Pondering]

The Evo 212 won't fit over the G Skill heatsinks. Don't need memory heatsinks if you won't be overclocking.

MSI Z170-A PRO LGA 1151 Intel Z170 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130892

There isn't really a reason to buy a graphics since anything in that price range won't good enough to stream. Personally, I am going for a R9 380 crossfire but it doesn't really mean anything.