Mid level gaming computer advice

[carpenter99]

This is my first build i need some advice on the parts i have picked out so far.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jNb9t6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jNb9t6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($145.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Sentey GS-6050 II Halcon (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $848.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I want to be able to play new games on medium or high setting such as Titan Fall and Elder Scrolls online. would you recommend and parts for more reliable ones? my max budget is 900$.

Thanks

 

[jaraldo]

Hey,

Something like this matches your parts better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Sentey GS-6050 II Halcon (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $893.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Your motherboard is meant for overclocking, so I got you a cpu which can overclock and is better than the 4430 you have.

The 280 is much better than the r9 265, you won't have to upgrade for awhile and you can play many new games at max settings with 40+fps; it will play more than what you want

The XFX power supply is a very good 550w and is usually $50; it will power your build fine. Your build at stock would take around 375-400w at peak.

If you don't want to overclock, you could save $50-100 by getting a h87/h97 motherboard and an i5-4590; this would give you enough $ to get a Samsung EVO 120gb Solid State Drive.

 

[jaraldo]

If you go the overclocking way, then get a cpu cooler later like the Hyper 212 evo, or even better, the Noctua nh-d14.

Enjoy your build !

 

[byza]

I would go for something like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Sentey GS-6050 II Halcon (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-726EC 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.58 @ Amazon)
Total: $905.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

The motherboard is a bit cheaper, allowing you to get a CPU cooler in your budget and the network adaptor is internalised.

Considering you have a window on your case, I would stick with the EVGA PSU as it is fully modular so you can remove any cables you don't need, hence a neater looking build. Although if your budget is really strict, the XFX is a good PSU that will cover your needs.

It's definitely worth looking a H series boards if your not going to OC (you also save on a cooler) but make sure you check the ports on the board. A lot of H series boards come with less ports than Z series, so make sure they've got what you need.