Is this a good PC build?

[HeroSpence]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vdvG99 This is my first time trying to build a pc and I could use some feedback

 

[m7mod]

it's a very good build but i'm sure that your case can fit the 212 evo 😉 but it's a nice build good luck

 

[a39232]

not bad lots of good components but i would change that psu to something like this if you can if not its fine though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151118&cm_re=seasonic-_-17-151-119-_-Product

 

[sizzling]

What is this build for? If just gaming then there is far too much money in CPU, motherboard and RAM and then a very low end GPU. Also the CX range of PSU's use low quality components and have a bad reputation for failure. Change that for something tier 1 or 2 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[a39232]

now a days you need a strong cpu for games most are very cpu intensive I agree the gpu and psu are a bit low but acceptable but not preferred

 

[sizzling]

But you dont need a 4690k especially when paired with a low end gpu. A 4460, cheaper mobo, 8gb RAM and stock cooler paired with say a 960 would give much better gaming results.

Now if this is not primarily a gaming build then this may all be mute but until we know the purpose of the build its hard to give specific feedback

 

[HeroSpence]

But you dont need a 4690k especially when paired with a low end gpu. A 4460, cheaper mobo, 8gb RAM and stock cooler paired with say a 960 would give much better gaming results.

Now if this is not primarily a gaming build then this may all be mute but until we know the purpose of the build its hard to give specific feedback

The build is for gaming

 

[a39232]

I think the pc is fine for ghaming however I would go with a better psu and a gtx 960 or a r9-380 the cpu is good games are using much more cpu that and directx 12 will rely on more cpu cores as well even though it will not be used regularly for probably a year or so.

 

[HeroSpence]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sKbYkL I did change around the gpu, cpu, and the RAM. Is this any better?

 

[a39232]

yes I believe that would be an ideal mid range gaming pc. if you want a good cheap case go with a nzxt s340 if you can spend a bit more azza is not a well known manufacturer.

 

[HeroSpence]

Thanks for the help. And just one more question, any idea what games this pc could/could not run?

 

[sizzling]

For gaming I would invest more in GPU and less on CPU, mobo and RAM. It will be far better in todays games. Personally banking on DX12 which is still not heavily benchmarked in real games yet and is a long way off being mainstream for all games. Your choice but I know how I would spend my money

 

[sizzling]

I much prefer the 2nd build. You wouldn't need an aftermarket cooler, stock is fine for a 4460 and you don't need an Z97 board as you wont be overclocking unless it has features you want.

 

[a39232]

games are becoming more and more cpu intensive I'm not sure why it it so hard to understand that, smoke effects, ,tracking players on a multiplayer map, complex physics is usually rendered my the cpu and the gpu. I would say you can run every game except star Citizen and obviously not every game at max settings.

 

[sizzling]

games are becoming more and more cpu intensive I'm not sure why it it so hard to understand that, smoke effects, ,tracking players on a multiplayer map, complex physics is usually rendered my the cpu and the gpu. I would say you can run every game except star Citizen and obviously not every game at max settings.

We are not talking a high end setup, this build is not going to play the latest AAA games with high to ultra settings so these types of cpu heavy effects will be turned down/off. If the build was in the territory of a using a 970 to 980Ti I would tend to agree but even then a 4460 still holds up well. A 750Ti is so weak by today standards and going to impact current games so much I cannot see how anyone could recommend it when there is budget for something much stronger. A strong CPU does not make up for a weak GPU

 

[a39232]

games are becoming more and more cpu intensive I'm not sure why it it so hard to understand that, smoke effects, ,tracking players on a multiplayer map, complex physics is usually rendered my the cpu and the gpu. I would say you can run every game except star Citizen and obviously not every game at max settings.

We are not talking a high end setup, this build is not going to play the latest AAA games with high to ultra settings so these types of cpu heavy effects will be turned down/off. If the build was in the territory of a using a 970 to 980Ti I would tend to agree but even then a 4460 still holds up well. A 750Ti is so weak by today standards and going to impact current games so much I cannot see how anyone could recommend it when there is budget for something much stronger. A strong CPU does not make up for a weak GPU

Did you think maybe he will upgrade in the future ? that's what I did I bought the fx-8350 and everything else was very high quality but I only bought a hd 7770 i bought a fx-8350 so i didn't have to take off the cpu cooler. and its just easier to upgrade a gpu.

 

[HeroSpence]

I'm planning on upgrading later on and also I'm not looking to run the latest AAA games. The most I'm looking for it to handle for now would be far cry 3 and skyrim.

 

[a39232]

then I would go with a gtx 960 if you can but the gtx 750ti will run them but not a very good experience. That i5 cpu is going to be necessary for crysis 3 and far cry 3 it would help out. If you would like a computer for a specific perpouse let me know many of the parts in todays market. (EX: a quiet gaming computer)

 

[HeroSpence]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pTYG99 I changed a few things including the gpu

 

[a39232]

how about this ?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nCFkpg

you just need an external dvd drive.

 

[HeroSpence]

That would work the only problem is it might be over my budget of 900$ considering the cpu cost

 

[a39232]

well the good thing is everything is of above average to excellent quality I didn't skimp on the case either if you can afford it I would.

 

[HeroSpence]

Wouldnt I also need an OS?

 

[a39232]

I included the OS it just does not show the picture.