Is my pc good?
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Barty1884
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It entirely depends on the use. Your build doesn't 'scream' a particular purpose, but perhaps leans a little towards gaming....kinda.
Some positives, but some negatives too.
I wouldn't bother investing in an older platform with the 4690 - and NEVER use a Logisys PSU for any kind of stressful setup. Actually, simply NEVER use a Logisys PSU.
For $800, I'd suggest this as a better use of funds:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 4GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($124.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-AC55 USB 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($88.99 @ B&H)
Total: $775.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 22:35 EDT-0400
But it depends what you're actually looking to use it for.
Some positives, but some negatives too.
I wouldn't bother investing in an older platform with the 4690 - and NEVER use a Logisys PSU for any kind of stressful setup. Actually, simply NEVER use a Logisys PSU.
For $800, I'd suggest this as a better use of funds:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 4GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($124.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus USB-AC55 USB 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($88.99 @ B&H)
Total: $775.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 22:35 EDT-0400
But it depends what you're actually looking to use it for.
Barty1884
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Then definitely something along the lines of the build I posted is what you're looking for.
A GT 730 isn't viable in 2016 (it's on par with some of the newer integrated graphics), and a newer platform is a better 'long term' move, with DDR4 and some ability to upgrade.
The monitor is also 1080p, whereas you'd be limited to 720p (I think, I haven't gone back to check) with the monitor you selected.
The PSU was horrible quality - potentially even a fire hazard.
Windows 10 will be more worthwhile moving forward, with DX12 being implemented.
Among other things, I'm sure.
A GT 730 isn't viable in 2016 (it's on par with some of the newer integrated graphics), and a newer platform is a better 'long term' move, with DDR4 and some ability to upgrade.
The monitor is also 1080p, whereas you'd be limited to 720p (I think, I haven't gone back to check) with the monitor you selected.
The PSU was horrible quality - potentially even a fire hazard.
Windows 10 will be more worthwhile moving forward, with DX12 being implemented.
Among other things, I'm sure.
- Oct 31, 2015
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Your build has a number of problems. I changed a few things to give you better quality and performance.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($43.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($94.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.69 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full 32/64-bit ($82.99 @ My Choice Software)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $775.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 22:43 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($43.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.71 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($94.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.69 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Full 32/64-bit ($82.99 @ My Choice Software)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $775.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-28 22:43 EDT-0400
Barty1884
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Looking back at it:
1. An aftermarket cooler on a locked CPU is not a priority when working with a set budget. The included CPU cooler is fine.
2. Thermal paste will come pre-applied with a stock cooler, and purchasing extra is not 100% necessary. Never hurts to have extra on hand incase you have to reseat the cooler though.
3. A hybrid drive doesn't add any benefit as secondary storage - a traditional 7,200rpm or 5,400rpm drive will serve the purpose just as well, for less money.
4. A 120GB SSD is pretty low in capacity and will fill up quickly. SSD prices have come down dramatically, and there's very rarely a reason to limit yourself to 120GB
1. An aftermarket cooler on a locked CPU is not a priority when working with a set budget. The included CPU cooler is fine.
2. Thermal paste will come pre-applied with a stock cooler, and purchasing extra is not 100% necessary. Never hurts to have extra on hand incase you have to reseat the cooler though.
3. A hybrid drive doesn't add any benefit as secondary storage - a traditional 7,200rpm or 5,400rpm drive will serve the purpose just as well, for less money.
4. A 120GB SSD is pretty low in capacity and will fill up quickly. SSD prices have come down dramatically, and there's very rarely a reason to limit yourself to 120GB
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The issue with your parts is that while they will work fine, they are all over the place, so nothing is directed anywhere. Psu is uber cheap, it's bad, very bad.
https://youtu.be/f6snWfd1v7M
Issue with the cpu/mobo is supply and demand. There's little supply but still demand, so prices are higher than what they should be. This makes the new stuff much better value. Apart from being considerably better. The gpu is junk. It's worse than the integrated graphics in the higher rated cpus. Arctic Silver 5 is a waste of money. What comes with any new cpu cooler is equitable, sometimes better.
While I can appreciate wanting good stuff for little as possible, it doesn't seem like you did your homework, just picked the cheapest parts you could get away with above a certain limit. A nice try, but ya came up short.
https://youtu.be/f6snWfd1v7M
Issue with the cpu/mobo is supply and demand. There's little supply but still demand, so prices are higher than what they should be. This makes the new stuff much better value. Apart from being considerably better. The gpu is junk. It's worse than the integrated graphics in the higher rated cpus. Arctic Silver 5 is a waste of money. What comes with any new cpu cooler is equitable, sometimes better.
While I can appreciate wanting good stuff for little as possible, it doesn't seem like you did your homework, just picked the cheapest parts you could get away with above a certain limit. A nice try, but ya came up short.
Barty1884
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The performance between Haswell & Skylake i5's won't be too dramatic, but things like poor quality PSUs are something to note for future reference.
Ultimately, it's the thing powering your ~$800 investment - you want a solid foundation.
Everyone has to start somewhere.
Good luck!
Ultimately, it's the thing powering your ~$800 investment - you want a solid foundation.
Everyone has to start somewhere.
Good luck!
Bartys list is very good, if you plan on gaming though put any extra cash you have left into upgrading to the best graphics card you can afford (bearing in mind PSU capacity as well). This is one area that budget PC's tend to be weak in when it comes to gaming.
A comment on cooling, I see a lot of people buying aftermarket coolers for CPUs they have no intention of overclocking and often on multiplier locked versions like you did. While they do make the CPU run cooler and may increase it's lifespan somewhat they are really a totally unnecessary luxury and it's money better spent elsewhere. For most users stock cooling is perfectly adequate.
A comment on cooling, I see a lot of people buying aftermarket coolers for CPUs they have no intention of overclocking and often on multiplier locked versions like you did. While they do make the CPU run cooler and may increase it's lifespan somewhat they are really a totally unnecessary luxury and it's money better spent elsewhere. For most users stock cooling is perfectly adequate.
Barty1884
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A colour scheme is one consideration, but not a solid reason to pick older (or poor/poorer quality components) though. There are blue options available for the builds already posted (RAM, GPU shrouds etc), along with the case LEDs like BA mentioned.
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