Is this build good for gaming?

[shadomaster]

I am trying to build something for around $1000 and I think I have found a good build. How is this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pXZTD3

 

[tiny voices]

PSU is poor quality. Change for a proper unit. (antec, XFX, Seasonic)

I would get an i5 4590 or 4460 to save money and lose no real performance.

 

[prettyflvcko]

I am trying to build something for around $1000 and I think I have found a good build. How is this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pXZTD3

The only thing I would add is an SSD to install your OS. This will make a huge overall performance.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Definitely a beastly build. What resolution are you playing at? If it's just 1080p, have you considered the GTX 970 and throwing in an SSD with your savings?

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

 

[prettyflvcko]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

I just noticed the same problem. Thanks.

You better buy some 1600mhz RAM because anyway your motherboard will automatically set the speed to 1600mhz.

 

[shadomaster]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

 

[Brillis Wuce]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

A 144Hz monitor is a good reason for a 980, definitely.

As far as the RAM, if you're trying to keep your color theme, I know there is some 1600MHz RAM with the blue heatsink.

 

[shadomaster]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

A 144Hz monitor is a good reason for a 980, definitely.

As far as the RAM, if you're trying to keep your color theme, I know there is some 1600MHz RAM with the blue heatsink.

something with the same color would be nice but are you sure the motherboard does not support this? Hundreds of people have already used this build. check out the youtube vid where I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO5U6vBvmx4

I know.... OOO this scrub got something from youtube. but hey. This will be the first time I pick parts for my pc and I don't want to mess this up. I have built 2 pc's in the past but they were all for friends.

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

You really should get a better PSU.

 

[tiny voices]

The RAM will work fine, but it will not run at 2400mhz. Thats all.

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

A 144Hz monitor is a good reason for a 980, definitely.

As far as the RAM, if you're trying to keep your color theme, I know there is some 1600MHz RAM with the blue heatsink.

something with the same color would be nice but are you sure the motherboard does not support this? Hundreds of people have already used this build. check out the youtube vid where I found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO5U6vBvmx4

I know.... OOO this scrub got something from youtube. but hey. This will be the first time I pick parts for my pc and I don't want to mess this up. I have built 2 pc's in the past but they were all for friends.

I would stick with the Ram you selected. Like tiny voices just said, it will work just fine, but not at its full capability of 2400mhz. It will just be down clocked to the highest speed the motherboard is capable of. And then in the future, if you upgrade your system, you can reuse the ram because it will be fairly fast at the time.

 

[shadomaster]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

You really should get a better PSU.

why? what's wrong with the corsair one?

 

[Brillis Wuce]

2400MHz will work, as stated above, but it will downclock to 1600MHz.

Just trying to save you a few bucks 😉

 

[tiny voices]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

You really should get a better PSU.

why? what's wrong with the corsair one?

Pretty bad quality ESPECIALLY for a PC like this. Get something better FOR SURE. The PSU is the single most important part of the PC and NEVER to be skimped on.

 

[shadomaster]

Also, your buying 2400MHz RAM on a motherboard that only goes up to 1600MHz.

really? i did not see that. thanks. And yes, I will be gaming at 1080p but i want this system to serve me for a long time and I also have a asus vg248qe monitor that goes up to 144hz.

You really should get a better PSU.

why? what's wrong with the corsair one?

Pretty bad quality ESPECIALLY for a PC like this. Get something better FOR SURE. The PSU is the single most important part of the PC and NEVER to be skimped on.

What would you guys suggest as another PSU? Also I would just like to know why "The PSU is the single most important part of the PC and NEVER to be skimped on" and why it is bad.

 

[TNT27]

Antec HCG 620w, is semi modular, great quality, and handle any single gpu+overclocking just fine. Its also fairly cheap right now, almost as much as that crap cx unit

 

[tiny voices]

The PSU has to provide power within VERY small margins to each part. IF the power spec goes out of range even a little bit, the entire system can be completely fried (read bricked and worthless). This is why a quality PSU is important. When a low end PSU fails, it is VERY likely to fry the entire PC with it (happens all the time). When a high end PC fails (rarely happens) it will not damage any components.

The CX units form Corsair use junk capacitors and fail easily when they get warm. They are not good units and not recommended.

get an Antec, XFX, Seasonic unit instead.

 

[TNT27]

Believe it or not stable power, and enough power is needed to power all of your pc components, a bad quality psu does not supply enough stable power usually, and tends to fail within a year-5years, as opposed to in my experiences such as an Antec lasting me 14.5 years even when heavy overlocked.

 

[shadomaster]

Are there any good and budget friendly PSU's that have the removable cables so that cable management is easier?

 

[tiny voices]

^ I do not recommend ANYONE use a PSU for that long. Generally you want to replace them every 6 years (quality unit) or 3 years (lower quality unit) due to capacitor degradation.

 

[TNT27]

Antec HCG 620w! really cheap right now, good quality, and semi-modular

 

[tiny voices]

Are there any good and budget friendly PSU's that have the removable cables so that cable management is easier?

Yes....

Just take some time to look through the brands I listed. They have PLENTY of quality units that are both semi-modular and modular.

 

[TNT27]

^ I do not recommend ANYONE use a PSU for that long. Generally you want to replace them every 6 years (quality unit) or 3 years (lower quality unit) due to capacitor degradation.

That antec psu 430 watts ran for 14 years like brand new, not a single hint of failing until those last few months. I saw no point in replacing a psu in a system that was just as old as the psu.

 

[tiny voices]

^ that is fine, but I would not bring an old PSU into a new system, but just using it in the same system forever is a different story.