Is this is a good gaming pc?

[DeadxSoul]

Hello, I want to make a gaming pc and i just wanted to you guys give me some opinions about my rig.
I'm buying this pc hoping of being capable of playing all games in low settings and with an minimal resolution of 1024x760 for 5 or 4 years, i mostly play CS:GO and LoL but i want to play like GTA V and this newer games which are very hardware demanding.

Here it is: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LV93Q7
Case: http://www.pcdiga.com/2/8763/Caixa-Nox-Coolbay-SX-Red-Devil-Edition-NXCBAYSXR
This case comes with a 120mm rear fan and one 120mm front fan

 

[Rhezner]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yN3Q7

there are my changes to it

 

[BigBadBeef]

They are actually not. Impatient skags are insistent upon playing the game upon release and basing their reviews on the unoptimized dingo-dongo haste release, in which case they get burned.

I do have a remark about the build though - why 4460 on a new chipset? Either you buy a new CPU or an old mobo - i suggest the latter and save money for the 4GB gtx 960 edition, runs GTA V even faster!

 

[RLBalane]

Hi there! 😀

Here's my suggestion for your build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.55 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $733.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 12:23 EDT-0400

It includes Operating System, Case and Optical Drive (Don't forget the optical drive. It is where you install your operating system . You can't also use your system if you don't have any Operating System at all.)

And some advices:
*If you're not going to overclock your system, you don't need to get an aftermarket cooler. Stock cooler is enough (Intel will not put unusable components on the box unless it's factory defective hehehe XD) If you want more performance from a stock cooler, buy an aftermarket thermal paste. It will save you more money.
*If you're planning to overclock, you need a "k" CPU (ex. Intel i5 4690k), Z87 or Z97 motherboard and that's the time you need an aftermarket cooler.
*About the motherboard, it is not necessary to spend much for the motherboard, get a decent one is enough (H97 or H87 for non-overclockers and Z87 or Z97 for overclockers).
*About the PSU, 430 watts is enough if you don't plan on using crossfire in the future.
*Another thing. If you want great boost on your system. Get a SSD a 120GB. This is where you install the Operating System to make it faster.

Hope this helps! 😀

 

[Rhezner]

Hi there! 😀

Here's my suggestion for your build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.55 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $733.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 12:23 EDT-0400

It includes Operating System, Case and Optical Drive (Don't forget the optical drive. It is where you install your operating system . You can't also use your system if you don't have any Operating System at all.)

And some advices:
*If you're not going to overclock your system, you don't need to get an aftermarket cooler. Stock cooler is enough (Intel will not put unusable components on the box unless it's factory defective hehehe XD) If you want more performance from a stock cooler, buy an aftermarket thermal paste. It will save you more money.
*If you're planning to overclock, you need a "k" CPU (ex. Intel i5 4690k), Z87 or Z97 motherboard and that's the time you need an aftermarket cooler.
*About the motherboard, it is not necessary to spend much for the motherboard, get a decent one is enough (H97 or H87 for non-overclockers and Z87 or Z97 for overclockers).
*About the PSU, 430 watts is enough if you don't plan on using crossfire in the future.
*Another thing. If you want great boost on your system. Get a SSD a 120GB. This is where you install the Operating System to make it faster.

Hope this helps! 😀

ive heard corsair cx series are unreliable

 

[BigBadBeef]

ive heard corsair cx series are unreliable

Do you own a corsair? No? Go spout your slander out somewhere else, this is a forum of fact, not exploding power supplies' ghost stories!

 

[CTurbo]

This is better AND cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.22 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $603.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 17:22 EDT-0400

 

[CTurbo]

The Corsair CX series is not terrible, but they DO use some low quality parts and are mediocre overall. I do not recommend them simply because they are too easy too avoid. The Antec in my build is WAY better for right around the same price. There are also many other better options in the same price range as well.

 

[CTurbo]

For the same exact price, this is even better-er


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $659.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 17:26 EDT-0400

 

[BigBadBeef]

So many options, you're confusing the poor guy!

 

[CTurbo]

Just want to show him what his money can get him. He never stated a budget so I was going off of his build. One build cheaper, and one the same price. Done.

 

[BigBadBeef]

And while you are typing your weesly guts out, making your multi-pc repertoire, OP is at home, sitting on his chair, reading in utter befuddlement, like this:

 

[CTurbo]

decisions... decisions...

 

[DeadxSoul]

Hahahahahahaha u guys are funny 😀 .Thanks for all the answers you guys gave but i want an nvidia graphic card and i'm going to stick with it.
Probably i will buy 450w power supply and i won't buy a cpu cooler and i already have thermal paste with me, and about the mobo I would buy that one because i heard H97 it's for non-overclocked and in case i want to upgrade my cpu after for being able to. Opinions?

 

[CTurbo]

My opinion-

1. The GTX960 is WAY overpriced. The 280 is equal for $50 cheaper, the 280x is better for about the same price.
2. Don't buy a H97 board for $109 when you could get one just as good for $69-79
3. Don't limit yourself to a 450w psu because you could seriously limit your upgrade potential AND the 450w units offer NO price advantage over the 550-650w units. 550w is usually the sweet spot.
4. A cpu cooler is unnecessary.
5. I don't like wasting money.
6. This build is more reliable, and has equal performance to your build and it's $138 cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Green 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $531.80


I would also like to point out that the Antec Green 450w 80+ Bronze is the cheapest 450w unit I recommend and the Antec Green 550w version is the same exact price. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-power-supply-ea450green%2Cantec-power-supply-ea550green/