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.

 

[tiny voices]

Only take away one. One 7970 will max all games for a few years. Its one of the most powerful GPUs.

 

[ballerslife]

EDIT: Just noticed the main hard disk was overpriced, and brought it down.

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.18 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($382.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($155.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1296.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-14 22:18 EDT-0400)

Put one 7970, more than enough to max games. Managed to fit in SSD, monitor, and CPU cooler, and left $100 for mice and keyboard.

 

[SamGriffiths]

@spyguy001 Wow you are the nicest person I have ever met on Tom's, not sarcasm really you seem really nice, anyway a GPU is a graphics card, so taking away a graphics card and a graphics card would really slow your PC down :O the i5 3570k is a good processor but it's slower than the fx-6300 and the fx-8350, my friend just built this a few days ago, he gets 55/60fps in DayZ on the highest settings at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Monitor: Samsung S27B350H 27.0" Monitor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-14 22:24 EDT-0400)

I wouldn't get a HD7970 if I was you, you may as well get a HD7950 (I like the Gigabyte one because of the insane cooling) and overclock it a bit.

Building a PC is quite easy, cable management is time consuming but that's it really, just type "how to build a PC" into YouTube, loads of very helpful people.

 

[spyguy001]

Amazing! Wow, thanks guys. I thought that it would tear me apart trying to figure out the parts and assembling the thing! I am REALLY thankful for all the help. I will try my best to get back on here for additional information if you guys keep me updated! Although now, when i am really excited and impatient to tear into the system, it will be a paaaaaiiiin to wait 5-8 months for it! REALLY thankful, guys... really

 

[tiny voices]

No, please do research before you dish out incorrect facts. An i5 will beat the 6300 all day, in everything, any time. Clock speed means nothing. A 4.2 ghz fx-4170 will be eaten alive by a measly 3.2ghz i5.

Look: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/699?vs=701

 

[ballerslife]

@spyguy001 Wow you are the nicest person I have ever met on Tom's, not sarcasm really you seem really nice, anyway a GPU is a graphics card, so taking away a graphics card and a graphics card would really slow your PC down :O the i5 3570k is a good processor but it's slower than the fx-6300 and the fx-8350, my friend just built this a few days ago, he gets 55/60fps in DayZ on the highest settings at 1080p.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $781.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-14 22:17 EDT-0400)

I wouldn't get a HD7970 if I was you, you may as well get a HD7950 (I like the Gigabyte one because of the insane cooling) and overclock it a bit.

Building a PC is quite easy, cable management is time consuming but that's it really, just type "how to build a PC" into YouTube, loads of very helpful people.

That's a good budget build, but the i5 3570k is pretty much the best CPU out there right now. Plus the 7970 is better than the 7950 buy a lot, even if you OC it.

 

[spyguy001]

ballerslife and Samgriffiths, could you guys somehow mix both to make the best of both worlds rig? Thanks

@SamGriffiths
You call me nice and i genuinely thank you for it. Although, if you had met me in real life, you would think me polite but stuck up . It wondrous how the internet takes away your inhibitions!

 

[spyguy001]

Also, i read on a post that the ps4 is going 5.5ghz, true or untrue?

 

[ballerslife]

Just found this great site.

http://www.logicalincrements.com/#

Good for general knowledge of computers.

 

[tiny voices]

Also, i read on a post that the ps4 is going 5.5ghz, true or untrue?

clock speed is irrelevant. Chip architecture is what matters.

 

[SamGriffiths]

No, please do research before you dish out incorrect facts. An i5 will beat the 6300 all day, in everything, any time. Clock speed means nothing. A 4.2 ghz fx-4170 will be eaten alive by a measly 3.2ghz i5.

Look: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/699?vs=701

fx-4170 is bulldozer, the retarded cousin of the steamroller, it does depend what game you're playing, horses for courses.

 

[tiny voices]

I showed you the 6300. Moron. Please take the time to click the link. I used the 4170 as an example to show that clock speed doesn't matter. Please look at the link. It is an i5 and the 6300 compared. The i5 smokes it everywhere. By as much as 100% in some places.

Please do not give false information.

 

[SamGriffiths]

I showed you the 6300. Moron. Please take the time to click the link. I used the 4170 as an example to show that clock speed doesn't matter. Please look at the link. It is an i5 and the 6300 compared. The i5 smokes it everywhere. By as much as 100% in some places.

Please do not give false information.

You seem angry, you should cool down a bit, I didn't check the link, I amused that it was, I amused wrong, note how I edited it before you even posted... That link is 90% not to do with games. http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-3570K-vs-AMD-FX-6300, I was wrong about the fx-6300 but not the fx-8350, also the fx-6300 saves you money when you buy it and £30 every year on power.

 

[tiny voices]

@spyguy001 Wow you are the nicest person I have ever met on Tom's, not sarcasm really you seem really nice, anyway a GPU is a graphics card, so taking away a graphics card and a graphics card would really slow your PC down :O the i5 3570k is a good processor but it's slower than the fx-6300 and the fx-8350, my friend just built this a few days ago, he gets 55/60fps in DayZ on the highest settings at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Monitor: Samsung S27B350H 27.0" Monitor ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1081.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-14 22:24 EDT-0400)

I wouldn't get a HD7970 if I was you, you may as well get a HD7950 (I like the Gigabyte one because of the insane cooling) and overclock it a bit.

Building a PC is quite easy, cable management is time consuming but that's it really, just type "how to build a PC" into YouTube, loads of very helpful people.

You claim right here the 6300 is faster than the i5. This is very untrue. Per-core speed and power is what matters for gaming. Intel has always been better when it comes to that. I am not saying the 8350 is bad. Its a great CPU. The i5 does happen it barely edge it out in gaming performance but for the most part they are equal. The i5 is still better on a per-core basis though.

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

If you cant wait...
This will last a long time 😀
http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view
Subtract the 40 in mail in rebates youre looking at 865
I would recommend a 7870 le/xt/myst 200-240
If you can get windows student upgrade get it, its cheap just install on a blank hdd it works ;D-65
this should be 1300 or less and will kill that AMD build completely

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

I showed you the 6300. Moron. Please take the time to click the link. I used the 4170 as an example to show that clock speed doesn't matter. Please look at the link. It is an i5 and the 6300 compared. The i5 smokes it everywhere. By as much as 100% in some places.

Please do not give false information.

You seem angry, you should cool down a bit, I didn't check the link, I amused that it was, I amused wrong, note how I edited it before you even posted... That link is 90% not to do with games. http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-3570K-vs-AMD-FX-6300, I was wrong about the fx-6300 but not the fx-8350, also the fx-6300 saves you money when you buy it and £30 every year on power.

The i5-3570k beats the crap out of a 6300 any day of the week, the two arent even comparable...
An i5-3570k will beat the crap out of an 8350 too in gaming...
That i7 I posted is a beast too!

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

Or just wait a little longer to see what AMD and intel got coming in the future LOL

 

[spyguy001]

I personally think that the i5 is the one for me. If you start with the 8000's, they are comparable to the i7 and costly too. Still, i am really grateful for the given rigs. I am also uninformed about these things. If the amd 8000's are as good or better than the i5's andi7's and if the cost is relatively the same, please recommend it.

@manofkryptonak
The link is a cart. Nothing there. I would appreciate the originals. Thanks

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

NO, an 8000 is no where near an i7 LOL
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-3770K-vs-AMD-FX-8350-Black-Edition

 

[spyguy001]

i7 is costly though, at least to my knowledge. Just how much better and costly is the i7 compared to i5?

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
$17.99
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm ...
$49.99
Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
$94.99
CORSAIR CX Series CX750 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
$89.99
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GB
$62.99
MSI Z77A-G45 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
$124.99
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I73770K
$329.99
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible with Intel ...
$29.99
OCZ Agility 3 AGT3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) 105

total 905-40=$865

 

[spyguy001]

@manofkrypton
Are you fully sure that this rig is better than all the others listed before? Sorry but i am doubtful with the low price compared to the others

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

And that build supports up to two graphics cards, I would recommend the 7870 le $240
Windows 7 pro for 139 if you can get as a student it should be 70 bucks, then you could get two 7870 le and kick tons of but for years in gaming.

 

[MANOFKRYPTONAK]

Yes you have to add the gpu for 240 though, that build is excellent SSD 1TB HDD, 8gb ram, good power supply, dual graphics cards. all in all with everything should be 1300-1380 dollars and it will game very hard @ 1080P

 

[spyguy001]

Your, then is the best so far. I am kinda confused with the specification format tho. I would like it a bit more organized with links if you can provide them. Thanks for the amazing help. Best answer till now. Thanks