IS this a good cpu?

[hugo008]

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor is this a good cpu for gaming? any recommendations? If so please be intel

here is my build

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xRbbxr

 

[zarugal]

Yes, there are few better for gaming. Above that is the unlocked version which allows overclocking, and the i7s which have hyperthreading enabled.
In terms of value, the price leap from the i5 to i7 doesn't bring anywhere near the performance gain you would expect.

 

[hugo008]

ok thx but what should I use?

 

[zarugal]

ok thx but what should I use?

Stick with the i5 4690 for your build, and swap you power supply with this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone650

That will give you a really solid gaming platform.

 

[hugo008]

ok thx but what should I use?

Stick with the i5 4690 for your build, and swap you power supply with this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone650

That will give you a really solid gaming platform.

ok why that power?

 

[barto]

Yes. There's little need to overclock these days. It will help in terms of longevity but not by much. The 4690 is do just fine.

One thing you should change is the 840 EVO to either the 850 EVO or Crucial MX100. The 840 EVOs have some problems with slowing down over time.

 

[zarugal]

The PSU is of much better quality, and the additional power leaves you a slight headroom for future upgrades and additional components.

 

[hugo008]

Yes. There's little need to overclock these days. It will help in terms of longevity but not by much. The 4690 is do just fine.

One thing you should change is the 840 EVO to either the 850 EVO or Crucial MX100. The 840 EVOs have some problems with slowing down over time.

what is 480 EVO?

 

[zarugal]

Yes. There's little need to overclock these days. It will help in terms of longevity but not by much. The 4690 is do just fine.

One thing you should change is the 840 EVO to either the 850 EVO or Crucial MX100. The 840 EVOs have some problems with slowing down over time.

Not anymore: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/matthew-wilson/samsung-has-fixed-840-evo-performance-crippling-bug/

The 840 EVO is a back to being a great choice

 

[hugo008]

The PSU is of much better quality, and the additional power leaves you a slight headroom for future upgrades and additional components.

ok thanks

 

[zarugal]

Yes. There's little need to overclock these days. It will help in terms of longevity but not by much. The 4690 is do just fine.

One thing you should change is the 840 EVO to either the 850 EVO or Crucial MX100. The 840 EVOs have some problems with slowing down over time.

what is 480 EVO?

The SSD you chose.

 

[barto]

The XFX TS550 is fine. XFX is made by Seasonic which has been the poster child for power supplies for a while now. It has stellar quality. There's no reason to change it.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11524

 

[barto]

Not anymore: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/matthew-wilson/samsung-has-fixed-840-evo-performance-crippling-bug/

The 840 EVO is a back to being a great choice

A review days after the "fix" or a review months after the fix:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Storage/Samsung-840-EVO-Performance-Restoring-Firmware-Only-Partially-Effective

I own an EVO. I like recommending EVO. But I also like making sure people get the right stuff.

 

[hugo008]

Yes. There's little need to overclock these days. It will help in terms of longevity but not by much. The 4690 is do just fine.

One thing you should change is the 840 EVO to either the 850 EVO or Crucial MX100. The 840 EVOs have some problems with slowing down over time.

what is 480 EVO?

ok im gonna change it anyway

The SSD you chose.

 

[zarugal]

Not anymore: http://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/matthew-wilson/samsung-has-fixed-840-evo-performance-crippling-bug/

The 840 EVO is a back to being a great choice

A review days after the "fix" or a review months after the fix:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Storage/Samsung-840-EVO-Performance-Restoring-Firmware-Only-Partially-Effective

I own an EVO. I like recommending EVO. But I also like making sure people get the right stuff.

Could go back and fourth here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8997/samsung-releases-statement-on-840-evo-performance-another-fix-is-in-the-works

Samsung are a great brand, and the fact that they're still releasing firmware is a good sign for the future of the hardware, but there are better value alternatives..

 

[barto]

Could go back and fourth here: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8997/samsung-releases-statement-on-840-evo-performance-another-fix-is-in-the-works

Samsung are a great brand, and the fact that they're still releasing firmware is a good sign for the future of the hardware.

These more recent performance issues and now Samsung’s statement make it clear that the issue is unfortunately not as fixed as Samsung initially thought it would be.

That's just a statement released today. It's not a clear solution. Again, save and sound, EVO 850 or Crucial MX100.