Is the build any good? How can I improve?

[enuniq]

http://www.pc-specs.com/pc-custom-builds/960507

Looking for the best bang for the buck (mid range, lower mid). Price range is around $350 to $450 (No Monitor or OS included in price range). By the way, this is the first time building a pc.

Also, what should I improve (by $100) in this rig?

Thanks!

 

[CTurbo]

Dude I would change just about every part. Is that a pre-built system? You could do so much better by building one yourself.

 

[enuniq]

This was made by me. Let me know why you would change just about every part. Thanks. (I get the ram, 4gb x 2 instead of 8gb x 1).

 

[CTurbo]

use partpicker.com

 

[CTurbo]

This is better in every way

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GhpJqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GhpJqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($106.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $438.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 22:55 EST-0500

 

[CTurbo]

Here is a build with no rebates. The above build has like $80 in rebates.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZbgN99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZbgN99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $451.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 23:00 EST-0500

 

[enuniq]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zFwZjX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zFwZjX/by_merchant/

CPU: *AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: 8 gb (4gb x 2)
Video Card: *PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($149.99 @ Directron)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $455.82

Let me know what you think... The only issue it shows is the case (will that be a real problem or not?). Will this be able to play bf4 for example on high or ultra?

Thanks!

 

[CTurbo]

The GTX750ti is a mid range card and is not going to get you ultra on many games if any. My build above with the 270x is much much better.

 

[enuniq]

Since there the same price (basically) (270x vs 750ti), I'll go with your suggestion. The problem I have with your build is 4 gb of ram (instead of 8) and core i3. Supposedly, the AMD FX8350 is comparable to the i5-4690K. (and much cheaper).

 

[CTurbo]

Well 4GB is ok to start with. RAM is easy to upgrade so you can always drop in another 4GB when you get a chance.

The FX8350 is in no way equal to the 4690k. It's not even equal to the i5 4430. It's closer to the non "K" 2nd gen i5s like the i5 2400.

The i3 4150 will actually outperform the FX8350 in a lot of games assuming they had the same video card.

The 270x is a LOT better than a GTX750ti so an i3 4150 + 270x would outperform a FX8350 + 750ti in every game.

Oh and AMDs are not necessarily THAT cheap either. Let's take a look...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FZZjJx
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($168.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $238.98

vs

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2KMD23
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $236.86



That's $2, and the FX8350 gets smoked. You would then pay even more money to get an after market cooler to overclock to try to catch up and all of that supposed "value" goes out the window.

 

[enuniq]

Ok, sorry for late reply but...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7vKfRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7vKfRB/by_merchant/

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($168.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($33.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: 4gb (laying around, will upgrade later) (Purchased)
Total: $531.91

It's basically the same as yours. (Different case, different processor). I just want to know if the PSU will work. And if everything will fit in the case, any suggestions, etc. (I'm about to buy the parts).

Thanks!

EDIT: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-sp550pcbus

Will this PSU work with the gpu, etc? Does my rig need 550+ or 500+?