New potential gaming build

[Travis52]

Hello guys my name is Travis and was look for some input on this. I am looking to start building this computer. Was just looking to build just for gaming I have a ok laptop that I do most of my basic stuff on. Was wondering your guys thoughts on this. I am new to building computers.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

 

[Skylarz]

You copy and pasted the wrong link 🙁
It's beside permalink

 

[Danger_Noodle]

Are you implying that you have infinite monies to build with? Because I can do a heck of a lot with that.

 

[Travis52]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/vsnxyc) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/vsnxyc/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $219.98 @ NCIX
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p) | $118.44 @ shopRBC
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $49.99 @ NCIX
**Storage** | [Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240bx200ssd1) | $89.98 @ DirectCanada
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7370gaming4g) | $224.98 @ DirectCanada
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefxlr2bl) | $139.99 @ Canada Computers
**Power Supply** | [Raidmax 530W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/raidmax-power-supply-rx530ss) | $69.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $25.15 @ Vuugo
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) |-
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$938.49**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-03-08 23:42 EST-0500 |

 

[Travis52]

I'm trying to keep it in the 700-1000 range but would still like to run the new games coming out on at least medium graphics and older games at high.

 

[Danger_Noodle]

That's pretty decent, I'd get a better PSU though. I'm assuming your budget is $1000, so I would personally spend a little bit more cash and get a better PSU, probably a fully modular one. Maybe that's just me, but I wouldn't trust my machine to a $50 power supply.

 

[assassin445522]

drop the fx 8350 and AM3+ board and get this minimum if you game
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00HUFEUQ8?keywords=h81m%20MSI&qid=1457498771&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JIJUBAS?keywords=i5%204460&qid=1457498876&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

same price much better performance for gaming

 

[Travis52]

Is a intel i5 4 core 3.4ghzreally better than the fx 8350 8core 4.0 ghz?

 

[Skylarz]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/P6KvHx

My recommendations. If you have any questions, let me know.
You can also get the k version for the i5 to overclock in the future, but I am unsure if your motherboard has the conditional capabilities. The CPU cooler should be strong enough to support a decent OC.

 

[joex444]

Is a intel i5 4 core 3.4ghzreally better than the fx 8350 8core 4.0 ghz?

Yes, absolutely yes.

 

[Travis52]

Why go with intel over a more core and more ghz AMD

 

[Skylarz]

Why go with intel over a more core and more ghz AMD

4 cores are enough for high detail and most ultra games. The 8 cores are better for CPU intensive activities such as video editing. Ghz doesn't really matter that much. Intel is more stable than AMD overall in games (in terms of FPS) and they tend to favour the intel CPU more.

 

[Travis52]

I see you added a CPU fan, is the stock cpu fan bad to run?

 

[Skylarz]

I see you added a CPU fan, is the stock cpu fan bad to run?

Yes they're extremely loud (personal experience) and is usually used for super tight budgets. Situations where you aren't going to overclock and won't mind the loud noises.

 

[Travis52]

This is what I have right now. Its a little over budget right now, but I'm going to go down to the local computer shop and see if they have a used case that will work and how I can bring the budget down a bit without compromising.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/YyyYVn) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/YyyYVn/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4590S 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54590s) | $254.99 @ Amazon Canada
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $32.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97anniversary) | $94.98 @ NCIX
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $49.99 @ NCIX
**Storage** | [Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240bx200ssd1) | $89.98 @ DirectCanada
**Storage** | [Samsung Spinpoint M9T 2TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-st2000lm003) | $130.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R7 370 4GB Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7370gaming4g) | $224.98 @ DirectCanada
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefxlr2bl) | $139.99 @ Canada Computers
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $109.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $25.15 @ Vuugo
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) |-
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1204.00
| Mail-in rebates | -$50.00
| **Total** | **$1154.00**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-03-09 00:37 EST-0500 |

 

[Skylarz]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/cJqj3C if you can get a case for free

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/R7nxyc if not and that you have to pay for the old case

 

[assassin445522]

Is a intel i5 4 core 3.4ghzreally better than the fx 8350 8core 4.0 ghz?

GHz and amount of cores doesnt detirmine how good the CPU is

 

[g-unit1111]

Is a intel i5 4 core 3.4ghzreally better than the fx 8350 8core 4.0 ghz?

Yes, the AMD is a 3 year old processor on a 5 year old platform with no upgrade path. It's being replaced relatively soon. This is not the time to be investing in a new AMD system.

The Intel socket is on a platform that's six months old and has all current technology.

I don't know how much you want to spend but this is an ideal gaming system right now:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($333.25 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.98 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($214.15 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($73.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($476.15 @ Vuugo)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.05 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1524.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-09 16:51 EST-0500