Is this a good build?

[mlbkid21]

This is my first build, I want it strictly for gaming. I would prefer to it to be cheaper, but this is my max spending limit. Any suggestions?


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $670.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 15:12 EST-0500)

 

[jay2577]

That's a good build with a very popular motherboard.
What games are you planning on playing with it?

 

[Niko_boy]

This is my first build, I want it strictly for gaming. I would prefer to it to be cheaper, but this is my max spending limit. Any suggestions?


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2o7d4/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $670.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-22 15:12 EST-0500)

indeed a very good build but you lacking behind in GPU i mean you can get some better GPU for some few more bucks and saving by reconfiguring current build.
like going down to a 6300 ( not recommeded, however 6300 is also one good CPU ) or saving some more to add a better GPU like R9 270x or 760 atleast.

 

[mlbkid21]

Day z, bf4, stuff like that.

That's a good build with a very popular motherboard.
What games are you planning on playing with it?

 

[jay2577]

You might want to go for more powerful vidoe card then like Niko_boy said.

The AMD 7870 or an AMD 270x would be my recommendation

 

[mlbkid21]

I want one that comes with free games, any recommendations. I hear that gtx 660 comes with AC and Splinter cell, and the R9 comes with BF4, not sure if this is true or where to find this out at? Thanks

You might want to go for more powerful vidoe card then like Niko_boy said.

The AMD 7870 or an AMD 270x would be my recommendation

 

[Niko_boy]

I want one that comes with free games, any recommendations. I hear that gtx 660 comes with AC and Splinter cell, and the R9 comes with BF4, not sure if this is true or where to find this out at? Thanks

You might want to go for more powerful vidoe card then like Niko_boy said.

The AMD 7870 or an AMD 270x would be my recommendation

yep R9 Comes with a BF4 and 660 / 760 comes with AC IV and Splinter Cell black list which both makes a great bundle for any of the GPUs.
AMD R9 - http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/battlefield/Pages/battlefield4.aspx#HIW
Nvidia - http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/announcing-the-geforce-gtx-holiday-bundle-featuring-heroes-pirates-and-spies
However it depend on your choice of game to go for which one!
the scheme is however closing to its end in like January end 2013 , so make a choice asap 😛

 

[mlbkid21]

I want one that comes with free games, any recommendations. I hear that gtx 660 comes with AC and Splinter cell, and the R9 comes with BF4, not sure if this is true or where to find this out at? Thanks

You might want to go for more powerful vidoe card then like Niko_boy said.

The AMD 7870 or an AMD 270x would be my recommendation

yep R9 Comes with a BF4 and 660 / 760 comes with AC IV and Splinter Cell black list which both makes a great bundle for any of the GPUs.
AMD R9 - http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/battlefield/Pages/battlefield4.aspx#HIW
Nvidia - http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/announcing-the-geforce-gtx-holiday-bundle-featuring-heroes-pirates-and-spies
However it depend on your choice of game to go for which one!
the scheme is however closing to its end in like January end 2013 , so make a choice asap 😛

How do I redeem them if i buy the card from say new egg?

Also is this a good card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202077&ignorebbr=1

 

[jay2577]

I don't know about the free games offers in America.
If you choose AMD you shoul dmake sure you get one included in the radeon rewards program.

http://amd4u.com/radeonrewards/

I got Battlefield 4, Saints Row 4, Dirt, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and the new Thief game(when it's released in February) with one of my AMD 270x's.
If you want to go with the GTX660 for the free games then it's up to you
Whatever you choose i wish you happy gaming and a happy christmas

 

[mlbkid21]

I don't know about the free games offers in America.
If you choose AMD you shoul dmake sure you get one included in the radeon rewards program.

http://amd4u.com/radeonrewards/

I got Battlefield 4, Saints Row 4, Dirt, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon and the new Thief game(when it's released in February) with one of my AMD 270x's.
If you want to go with the GTX660 for the free games then it's up to you
Whatever you choose i wish you happy gaming and a happy christmas

Thanks, do you have a link to your card, and how much it costed? that sounds like a great deal

 

[Niko_boy]

I want one that comes with free games, any recommendations. I hear that gtx 660 comes with AC and Splinter cell, and the R9 comes with BF4, not sure if this is true or where to find this out at? Thanks

You might want to go for more powerful vidoe card then like Niko_boy said.

The AMD 7870 or an AMD 270x would be my recommendation

yep R9 Comes with a BF4 and 660 / 760 comes with AC IV and Splinter Cell black list which both makes a great bundle for any of the GPUs.
AMD R9 - http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/battlefield/Pages/battlefield4.aspx#HIW
Nvidia - http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/announcing-the-geforce-gtx-holiday-bundle-featuring-heroes-pirates-and-spies
However it depend on your choice of game to go for which one!
the scheme is however closing to its end in like January end 2013 , so make a choice asap 😛

How do I redeem them if i buy the card from say new egg?

Also is this a good card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202077&ignorebbr=1

yes the card is good enough.
Also to redeem you may wanna read here http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/battlefield/Pages/battlefield4.aspx#HIW
again!

You will receive one voucher inside box , You will have to register on AMD's and the Saphhire site to redeem code.
after that Saphhire will ask you for redeem voucher then AMD via some ID that Saphhire will give you in last process hence you will get your Origin key somehow.

I dont know exactly thats what i got from reading FAQs

anyways GL with choosing GPU and happy Christmas from me aswell and happy gaming xD

 

[jay2577]

I am in England
I just looked and they are not doing it with the radeon awards now and it's now £164.99🙁

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-087-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982

I got it for £149.99. The shop i buy from has 1 week special sales and i always wait to buy my components until i get the best deal.

 

[mlbkid21]

I am in England
I just looked and they are not doing it with the radeon awards now and it's now £164.99🙁

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-087-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982

I got it for £149.99. The shop i buy from has 1 week special sales and i always wait to buy my components until i get the best deal.

Bummer, thanks anyways. I think il go with this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202077&ignorebbr=1 ,

its cheap and comes with a game i know i will play.

 

[Niko_boy]

I am in England
I just looked and they are not doing it with the radeon awards now and it's now £164.99🙁

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-087-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982

I got it for £149.99. The shop i buy from has 1 week special sales and i always wait to buy my components until i get the best deal.

Bummer, thanks anyways. I think il go with this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202077&ignorebbr=1 ,

its cheap and comes with a game i know i will play.

ok great Happy new PC