Is this a good gaming rig, nice for the next few years?

[spyguy001]

I would like to know if these specs can be good for a gaming pc. I am really new at this and i want to build a good gaming pc that is preferably better than the ps4 specs and will last me a few years without upgrading anything. Also, the link is here:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7782889&sku=B69-1560

I am grateful for any additional info you guys could provide, for ex, how much will a pc cost minimally that will beat the ps4 or xbox720 specs and last about 1-3 years more with any new games on at least medium-high settings.

 

[spyguy001]

Cool

 

[brpeden82]

Welcome i like helping

 

[tadej petric]

@tadej petric You're really recommending he sticks with the Intel Stock cooler? Ha. The 212 EVO is worth every penny.

@ballerslife I'm not comparing the specs of consoles and PC's, all I'm saying is that games are now being optimised for more cores.

@spyguy001 8350 and a 780 will be faster than 4670k and 770, although both will be insanely fast.

Na I dont but without OCing stock is fine. He will need to OC couple years later. EVO is the king.

 

[spyguy001]

I am not going to oc as soon as the computer is build. I would like a good cooling option so i want the hyper evo. I am going to oc maybe 3-6 years into my build.

 

[tadej petric]

I am not going to oc as soon as the computer is build. I would like a good cooling option so i want the hyper evo. I am going to oc maybe 3-6 years into my build.

Without OC stock cooling is good at 100% loads to.

 

[spyguy001]

So... I can safely stick to stock cooling and buy an aftermarket one later?

 

[tadej petric]

So... I can safely stick to stock cooling and buy an aftermarket one later?

Yes as long as you have good cooled case. If not than 200$ cooler wont help you much. But 2 cheap fans should do the job and Intels stock cooling will keep it cool enough.

 

[spyguy001]

I am discussing whether i should buy case without a solid front panel or a case i like with a few fans. I dont know which one to choose.

 

[SamGriffiths]

I am discussing whether i should buy case without a solid front panel or a case i like with a few fans. I dont know which one to choose.

I've been looking at cases my self recreantly, the 500r from corsair stays nice and cool, as does the 600t.

 

[ballerslife]

@tadej petric You're really recommending he sticks with the Intel Stock cooler? Ha. The 212 EVO is worth every penny.

@ballerslife I'm not comparing the specs of consoles and PC's, all I'm saying is that games are now being optimised for more cores.

@spyguy001 8350 and a 780 will be faster than 4670k and 770, although both will be insanely fast.

You said the 8350 is more future-proof because games are being optimized for 8-core PS4. There is absolutely no proof showing that games are being geared towards 8-core CPU's. Hell a dual-core would do fine right in any game. So that crap that the 8350 is more future-proof is bull.

For the build itself, I would go Ivy Bridge and 770, leaving you money for an SSD.

 

[SamGriffiths]

@tadej petric You're really recommending he sticks with the Intel Stock cooler? Ha. The 212 EVO is worth every penny.

@ballerslife I'm not comparing the specs of consoles and PC's, all I'm saying is that games are now being optimised for more cores.

@spyguy001 8350 and a 780 will be faster than 4670k and 770, although both will be insanely fast.

You said the 8350 is more future-proof because games are being optimized for 8-core PS4. There is absolutely no proof showing that games are being geared towards 8-core CPU's. Hell a dual-core would do fine right in any game. So that crap that the 8350 is more future-proof is bull.

For the build itself, I would go Ivy Bridge and 770, leaving you money for an SSD.

To me it makes total sense that games would start using more cores since both the Xbox One and the PS4 have 8 core CPUs.

 

[spyguy001]

Yeah.., ivy and 770 is the way its going right now. One thing about this. Is 2gb vram going to be enough for the future, given that crysis 3 uses more than 2gb right now, i fear for the future. Other than that, a case question. What should i choose, the nzxt source 210 or the bitfenix shinobi with a few more fans. I would either like answers based on personal experience or solid evidence. I like the shinobi but i have been suggested that the nzxt has better front intake as it is not a solid panel.

 

[SamGriffiths]

Have a look at this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-XINXaLdrE

 

[spyguy001]

No peripherals and also i am planning to use a 240gb ssd for storage till i get a hdd. Also, the vram issue and the case question. Any answers?

 

[tadej petric]

No peripherals and also i am planning to use a 240gb ssd for storage till i get a hdd. Also, the vram issue and the case question. Any answers?

Your Vram is fine. Look at PS4. Its got 8GB shared ram- if thing uses 2GB Vram than system can only use 6 GB ram. And they will use normal ram more so youre safe.

Get case with more fans since there are some power hungry components in there.

 

[tadej petric]

To me it makes total sense that games would start using more cores since both the Xbox One and the PS4 have 8 core CPUs.

Imagine that PS4 cores are weak AMD 1.9 GHz APU ones. Now its weaker than 8350. Since work must be done on no matter how much cores i5 would have 0 problems. Hell even i3 would be good. Imagine 4 strong guys moving something heavy. It would take 8 weak ones to do the same and even more PS4-weak guys. And since CPUs dont get drivers they cant really be "optimised".

 

[spyguy001]

Alright. I am going to try and find some good fans then. What about the cooler master sickleflow?

 

[tadej petric]

Alright. I am going to try and find some good fans then. What about the cooler master sickleflow?

120mm one? Yeah 2 of them will kep it somewhere cool. 4 would be perfect but you could handle with 2 or 3 too. All it needs is to create good airflow (good intake and good outtake).

 

[spyguy001]

If the price stays the way it is now, i might even get four.

 

[tadej petric]

If the price stays the way it is now, i might even get four.

Then your system will be cooled very good. You might be able to OC a bit with stock coolers too (MHz or two not to 4.5GHz...).

 

[spyguy001]

I am thinking of getting the Xigmatek ASGARD PRO and two more cooler master sickleflow fans so that i have four in total.

 

[ballerslife]

To me it makes total sense that games would start using more cores since both the Xbox One and the PS4 have 8 core CPUs.

Imagine that PS4 cores are weak AMD 1.9 GHz APU ones. Now its weaker than 8350. Since work must be done on no matter how much cores i5 would have 0 problems. Hell even i3 would be good. Imagine 4 strong guys moving something heavy. It would take 8 weak ones to do the same and even more PS4-weak guys. And since CPUs dont get drivers they cant really be "optimised".

Consoles tend to optimize their hardware much more efficiently than PC's. As for VRAM, the only thing it is useful for is multiple monitor setup's. Architecture is much more important than that.

 

[spyguy001]

Than i dont think i will have any more vram worries. I will reasearch more just to be sure

 

[spyguy001]

Here is a build. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/spyguy001/saved/1Juf

Comments?

 

[tadej petric]

Here is a build. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/spyguy001/saved/1Juf

Comments?

You only need one thermal paste.
Other than that is perfect!