My First PC Build

[Mcleodnproud]

This is my first ever pc build, Feedback please if u think its sufficient for a mid range gaming pc and if all is compatible!! Thx all feedback's appreciated

-CPU Intel i5-4590 3.3ghz processor
-MOBO Gigabyte Z97X gaming 3 LG1150
-RAM 8GB (1x8GB) Kingston hyper-X beast dual ddr3 2133MHz
-GPU 2GB AMD Radeon R7 240 DX11
-HDD 1TB WD1003FZEX sata 6GB/s 64MB cache 7200rpm
-SSD Plextor PX-G128M6e 128GB -PSU Corsair 550w vs series
-COOLING Corsair H55 hydro series

£813.00 (Bit over budget)

 

[frag06]

This is my first ever pc build, Feedback please if u think its sufficient for a mid range gaming pc and if all is compatible!! Thx all feedback's appreciated

-CPU Intel i5-4590 3.3ghz processor
-MOBO Gigabyte Z97X gaming 3 LG1150
-RAM 8GB (1x8GB) Kingston hyper-X beast dual ddr3 2133MHz
-GPU 2GB AMD Radeon R7 240 DX11
-HDD 1TB WD1003FZEX sata 6GB/s 64MB cache 7200rpm
-SSD Plextor PX-G128M6e 128GB -PSU Corsair 550w vs series
-COOLING Corsair H55 hydro series

£813.00 (Bit over budget)

That video card is weak. What games do you play? You would be better of with something like a 750 Ti or a 760. You can save some money with some tweaks (read below).

RAM should be two 4GB sticks for dual channel and you don't need 2133 MHz. You should save the money and get 8GB of 1600MHz or 1866MHz.

The H55 isn't worth the extra price over something like a 212 EVO. The 212 EVO will usually give you better temps.

Also, I recommend the Asus Z97 A over the Gigabyte Gaming 3.

 

[SlayZombi]

No, the GPU wont do. You'll be playing newer games with TONS of lag. Get an R7 260x for optimal FPS on high settings. Good luck!

 

[DImitris1]

that gpu is very low-end,you will need a r9 270x if you want to play new games like battlefield 4 in high settings 1080p with decent fps,also you wont need that high clock speed for ram,the 1600mhz is the best choise,but even 1333mhz wont have any difference in gaming.

 

[Zamaka]

Hi there Mcleodnproud you are saying that you want a mid range gaming pc so personally I would go for the Asrock Fata1ty z97 killer motherboard. One other thing is for a mid range gaming pc water cooling isnt really the way to go because it is totally not necessary for your build, i would go for the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or another good air cooler which saves you money and maintenance! As you might guess the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is cheaper and that money is better spent on a better GPU because i read that you wannet to do gaming with it and the one thing that is crucial with gaming is a good GPU so you can really enjoy those HD textures that come with games now a days. for the ram you should go for 2x4 Gb which is faster because it is dual channel which can result in a 10 to 15% better performance.

I hope i was able to help you with this you can send me a question if you dont know what GPU to choose.
Good luck with you gaming pc!

 

[Mcleodnproud]

Thx guys! Went for the R7 260X GPU, downgraded to 1600MHz RAM and got rid of hydro fan for a 212 EVO and even shaved a couple quid off too 😀 Thx again great help!

 

[SlayZombi]

Great work man! I have the R7 260x and I run Battlefield 4 on really high settings at like 40-50 FPS! That's why I recommended it! :-D

 

[Obnoxious]

To be honest I would not go with your build, especially not for £800 plus. If your budget is around £800, I would go for the following (I have included the same processor, same amount of RAM, a SSD, a better GPU and PSU):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£143.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.19 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.21 @ More Computers)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£58.65 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.94 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.85 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£263.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.36 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £743.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 23:07 BST+0100

All the best.

 

[frag06]

To be honest I would not go with your build, especially not for £800 plus. If your budget is around £800, I would go for the following (I have included the same processor, same amount of RAM, a SSD, a better GPU and PSU):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£143.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.19 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.21 @ More Computers)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£58.65 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£51.94 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.85 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£263.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.36 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £743.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-04 23:07 BST+0100

All the best.

This a good build.

+ 1 for this build. I would change to the CM 212 EVO, though, just because it usually has better temps.

Edit: I think you changed it right before my post. Nice!