Looking to become PC gamer

[Cpeden7]

Hey there guys. I am looking to join the "master race" the pc gaming scene. I currently have a pretty good setup I'd like to think (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kkZnVn). Though I was wondering if I need to make the switch to an i5 processor. If so which should I get and what would be the benefits? Thank you!

 

[Dunlop0078]

I dont even know where to begin I pretty much overhauled the whole thing. The 8320 is old and not as good as the i5 in gaming and leaves you with absolutely no CPU upgrade path. If you have any questions about the things I changed feel free to ask.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L87zVn

 

[xtremealu]

If you're gonna go with an Intel CPU, you're gonna have to get a new motherboard too.

 

[tech-wreck]

an i5 is good for gaming. you only need the extra cores if you're streaming while gaming, or doing lots of video editing and rendering.

tweak:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RBsqZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RBsqZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Total: $725.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[filippi]

Do you have the rig already? If yes then its good enough for gaming. Dont change anything.

Do you still intend to build that rig? Please dont. You can get a better gaming rig w/ a $815 budget.
I cant see any storage (HD/SSD). Dont you need it? And i see no price for that PSU (Corsair Professional Gold 850W). Do you already have it?

I could show you a very strong $815 budget gaming build.
No OS, storage, PSU included because it seems you already took care of that.

Now this is a gaming rig for the "master race" the pc gaming scene 😀

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($170.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($484.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $810.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 11:16 EDT-0400

 

[Dunlop0078]

Do you have the rig already? If yes then its good enough for gaming. Dont change anything.

Do you still intend to build that rig? Please dont. You can get a better gaming rig w/ a $815 budget.
I cant see any storage (HD/SSD). Dont you need it? And i see no price for that PSU (Corsair Professional Gold 850W). Do you already have it?

I could show you a very strong $815 budget gaming build.
No OS, storage, PSU included because it seems you already took care of that.

Now this is a gaming rig for the "master race" the pc gaming scene 😀

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($170.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($484.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $810.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 11:16 EDT-0400

Oh I read this wrong, i agree if you already have the system in your pcpartpiker description I would just stick with what you have for a while longer.

 

[Cpeden7]

For a little clarification. I do already have the rig. I bought it off a guy on ebay for 450 total. I thought it was a hell of a deal. I'm getting a raise here soon and was thinking about saving up and putting that money towards an i5, new mobo, and a 980 ti. With my new job plus probably the 400 i could get from my current gpu's cpu and mobo I don't think it will be a huge financial investment

 

[Cpeden7]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4PMWZ This is the build I considering upgrading too

 

[Cpeden7]

Although a 980 would be ok too right? if i found a big price difference?

 

[Dunlop0078]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4PMWZ This is the build I considering upgrading too

Yah that looks good except for a few things. First kingston SSDnow's are junk I would stay away from those they have a terrible reputation. And that is a micro ATX board a full ATX motherboard would be best if your case fits it. And about the 980 I would personally go for a 390x over the 980 if I could not afford a 980 ti, both the 980 and 390x perform pretty much the same in most games but I think the 390x is just more card for the money and I think it will pull ahead of the 980 in newer games that utilize dx12.