Is this a good gaming build?

[Raymundo Ruiz]

Im trying to run Battlefield 4, Crysis 3, etc on some pretty high settings and 1920x1080 resolution. I need to stay within this budget and was wondering if this is a good build. These are the only components I need and don't plan on overclocking.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3la2r
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3la2r/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3la2r/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($128.49 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.54 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ Mwave)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($32.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $866.96

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 17:11 EDT-0400)

 

[STACKS ON DECK]

PSU should be changed to XFX XTR 650w . cause CM series of corsair is nothing but a waste of money and a threat to your entire system

 

[TechCIDLC]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($113.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $867.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 17:27 EDT-0400)

 

[benfulks]

i would say if you can upgrade the 4000k series if you can spare the money. the 3570k takes a bit to cool off and if you are getting the k series you are going to be OC'ing and you will want a cooler that keep your equipment frosty. now that would mean you would have to get a different mobo but i think in the end it would be well worth it for you.

 

[Raymundo Ruiz]

PSU should be changed to XFX XTR 650w . cause CM series of corsair is nothing but a waste of money and a threat to your entire system

Well I don't really need that much wattage.

 

[STACKS ON DECK]

wattage is not the issue . build quality is the issue with CX series PSU you can get xfx xtr 550 .cx series used cheap capacitors thats why wattage and performance is poor

 

[Raymundo Ruiz]

wattage is not the issue . build quality is the issue with CX series PSU you can get xfx xtr 550 .cx series used cheap capacitors thats why wattage and performance is poor

I've changed my build quite a bit since this.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3meqS
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3meqS/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3meqS/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.23 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($32.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $800.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-05 04:21 EDT-0400)

 

[Vic 40]

I did change your first build,i still think that intel is the better for gaming when you have the budget for it,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($229.20 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $806.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-05 07:00 EDT-0400)

For overall just some less performance,but imo in terms of price/performance the better one,the next gpu,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/club-3d-video-card-cgaxr927x614

You could choose a little cheaper case to get really under budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-gx700
you must like the looks though,
or,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso22001
or,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-case-z9plus
for the same price as the 912 if you l,ike leds,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-case-z11plus
or for something really different,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3310br
or really similar,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3290ag
just look at these and read some reviews if you want.

The corsair cx 500watt isn't that bad,just if you have the budget for a better one get it,otherwise will it do fine.
The seasonic in this build is the better one for not much more,though not modular,but with a case like the cooler master 912 should that not be a problem.

 

[Raymundo Ruiz]

I did change your first build,i still think that intel is the better for gaming when you have the budget for it,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($229.20 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $806.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-05 07:00 EDT-0400)

For overall just some less performance,but imo in terms of price/performance the better one,the next gpu,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/club-3d-video-card-cgaxr927x614

You could choose a little cheaper case to get really under budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-gx700
you must like the looks though,
or,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso22001
or,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-case-z9plus
for the same price as the 912 if you l,ike leds,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-case-z11plus
or for something really different,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3310br
or really similar,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/enermax-case-eca3290ag
just look at these and read some reviews if you want.

The corsair cx 500watt isn't that bad,just if you have the budget for a better one get it,otherwise will it do fine.
The seasonic in this build is the better one for not much more,though not modular,but with a case like the cooler master 912 should that not be a problem.

I think im actually going to go with this build, I've heard intel is the go to for gaming if you can pay for it but I thought AMD would be a good price/performance for my budget but this isn't to far from my budget so I think I'll go with it. Thanks.