Is this pre-built computer worth it?

[fairmont93]

Hi,

I was going to build a gaming pc but since I have no experience and I don't want to mess it up i'm going to buy a pre-built from an Ebay store..

It will have

i5 4670

Copper/Aluminum Tower CPU Cooler w/ Fan (Upgrade)

1TB HD

8GB RAM

550W PSU

ASUS B85M-G LGA 1150 Intel B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

C01 ATX Gaming Tower Case

and a choice of the following GPUs:
GTX650Ti 2GB or 1GB ($195/$165)
HD7770 1GB ($146)
GTX650 1GB or 2GB ($128/$155)
HD7790 1GB ($180)
HD7750 4GB ($132)

it should cost around $900 AUD after upgrades and OS

is it worth it? what would be a good GPU? should i get an upgraded case cooling considering its quite hot where i live?

i want to play DAYZ standalone, BF4, CSGO and most new games at 60FPS on medium/high settings

thanks alot for reading and help

 

[laviniuc]

it's not bad and if you don't want to assemble it yourself that's where the price difference goes. you also get a system config that is tested for any incompatibilities and someone to point fingers at in case anything goes wrong. i'd pick the gtx650ti if it's the boost kepler version if not the 7790 is better value.

then again, you can get each component cheaper and assemble it yourself. it's a risk since you're assembling your first one but hey, you need to start sometime anyway. each mistake you make will help with the next build. if you have any experienced fiends willing to help/tutor you while you build it's what i'd do...

in theory, you can't mess it up bad (if you follow the instructions you can always go back and retry each step along the way)

 

[fairmont93]

Thanks, unfortunately it doesn't list what type of gtx650ti it is.. is there much difference between 1gb and 2gb versions? Also it seems like I wouldn't even be saving that much if i built it myself but ill have to check the prices on individual parts myself.

 

[laviniuc]

no, 2gb is not worth it. if the card needs to handle 1+gb of frame data it's already lagging like no tomorrow.

 

[fairmont93]

Here is the build estimated on PCPartPicker.. I really wouldn't be saving a whole lot

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lKjB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lKjB/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2lKjB/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-E/CSM Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB Video Card ($155.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 311 (Silver) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80+ Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($131.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $880.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-17 10:41 EST-0500)

 

[fairmont93]

Thanks alot for your help Laviniu Campean.. still after some other opinions but I think im about ready to order it

 

[fairmont93]

also is this CPU sufficient for my gaming needs?

 

[blademaster123]

Yes, it is. It will perform considerably well with less threaded games and will still perform superbly with newer games. If it is not the K version then you wont be able to overclock though.

 

[fairmont93]

thanks alot for all the help.. i have some final questions before i go ahead and order (sorry for being a pest)
should i upgrade the motherboard to a z87 for $50?
and is it worth getting the additional $30 Copper/Aluminum Tower CPU Cooler w/ Fan

thanks again such a great help

 

[laviniuc]

-Z87 not unless you get a K version cpu (Z87 are good for overclocking - and without an unlocked cpu that's overkill)
-the tower cooler, yes, get one, it's more silent and will run cooler compared to the stock cpu cooler.

also, can you get a psu upgrade?

edit: 550W is plenty enough for the current build, i'm thinking in case you will want to upgrade it later on you could use the extra headroom. (650-700W)

 

[blademaster123]

Yeah, the Z87 Chip is really just meant for overclocking. Yeah you should get the CPU Cooler as well, as, like Laviniu said, it'll run cooler and quiter. However can you tell us the model of the cpu cooler and also the model of the PSU?
Edit: Never mind, saw the build above