Is this a solid gaming rig?

[zachmartin1202]

I've posted another thread and they helped me out alot. I am wondering if this is solid. Its pretty much finalized, but if you can offer anything that's equivalent or better for less that would be great thanks! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dZsZ

 

[aqualipt]

in a build like this, the major thing that is "worth the money" would be a GPU upgrade. the cpu adds on an additional 30$+cpu cooler price(212+ evo is 30$) for minimal fps gain against the 3450 in a single card build. with 60$, you would see more performance out of a computer using a 7870/7950 then upgrading the other parts.

I like how you think, and if the main usage of this PC is gaming then you are partially right, renember that overclocking boost gaming performance too

 

[dudewitbow]

I like how you think, and if the main usage of this PC is gaming then you are partially right, renember that overclocking boost gaming performance too

the boost in performance is still very minimal and is only relevant when you reach the point where the cpu is about to be bottlenecked, and at this area, isnt the area of bottlenecks. Its only more relevant when you get into systems involving Crossfire or making the jump from dual to quad in games. when it comes to performance, the architecture runs more supreme and dictates most of the performance gain rather than the clock.

an old example of cpu scaling in BF3 single player

the performance jump is seen most in multiplayer once you get the quad core.(in this case, OP has i5-3450) after getting it, overclocking generally increases overall performance on other parts of the computer more than the actual game itself.

 

[mousseng]

I like how you think, and if the main usage of this PC is gaming then you are partially right, renember that overclocking boost gaming performance too

Right, but remember the OP doesn't want to overclock. And no, it's not a "free" boost either: you have to pay for the unlocked multiplier ($20), an aftermarket cooler ($30 min), a motherboard that supports it ($10 more min for one with a good phase regulator), and then you have to spend the time (lots of hours) into getting all the settings right and ensuring that it's stable.

That's quite an investment for something that will only really shine in synthetic and productivity applications.

@OP: Your build is great, and will perform very well. The only suggestions I have are backing the M12II that you already decided upon, and perhaps trawling through the combo lists on Newegg to see if you can get a better deal on the parts you're looking at. For example, you can get your CPU + mobo in a combo on Newegg for $9 less: right here, brother.

 

[zachmartin1202]

Right, but remember the OP doesn't want to overclock. And no, it's not a "free" boost either: you have to pay for the unlocked multiplier ($20), an aftermarket cooler ($30 min), a motherboard that supports it ($10 more min for one with a good phase regulator), and then you have to spend the time (lots of hours) into getting all the settings right and ensuring that it's stable.

That's quite an investment for something that will only really shine in synthetic and productivity applications.

@OP: Your build is great, and will perform very well. The only suggestions I have are backing the M12II that you already decided upon, and perhaps trawling through the combo lists on Newegg to see if you can get a better deal on the parts you're looking at. For example, you can get your CPU + mobo in a combo on Newegg for $9 less: right here, brother.

Thank you very much your message was much more straight and to the point than all the others. If I may, what do you mean to back the m12?

 

[mousseng]

Thank you very much your message was much more straight and to the point than all the others. If I may, what do you mean to back the m12?

All I mean is that I'd suggest the M12II as well. It's a great deal even at $60, so with that promo code you can't really beat its balance of quality, efficiency, and affordability.

 

[zachmartin1202]

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[zachmartin1202]

All I mean is that I'd suggest the M12II as well. It's a great deal even at $60, so with that promo code you can't really beat its balance of quality, efficiency, and affordability.

Thanks for the help!

 

[darkcam17]

lol, it did...but i dont think you should hijack this thread, what do you say if we talk about what we were talking yesterday via PMs?

Isre a way to pm on this?

 

[aqualipt]

Isre a way to pm on this?

Yep, go here: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum1.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=prive&page=1 i already sent you something