PC build for gaming

[josh791]

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $779.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)



I would like to build my own pc for gaming and was recently told this would be a good choice. I was wondering if this would be a good choice and if this could play games like BF4 or Skyrim with a good amount of graphic mods on it. Also what about the future could this support games to come?? How would I know if one of the components are not compatible with another component?

 

[firo40]

I know first hand even a 660 ti has trouble playing bf4 on ultra even with aa off. Skyrim you will be fine

 

[josh791]

I know first hand even a 660 ti has trouble playing bf4 on ultra even with aa off. Skyrim you will be fine

What graphics card would you suggest

 

[blazinskittles]

Looks pretty good. I see you chose the unlocked version of your processor and a z87 motherboard though, so youre going to overclock? With a haswell cpu that cooler might not get you very far. Also, check to make sure that psu has enough wattage for your build, usually you want to have about 15% more wattage than your system actually calls for.

 

[blazinskittles]

I dont know how to directly reply since im on mobile, but regarding your question about what to get, since youre getting the 660 for free, it would probably be worth it to sli it.

 

[josh791]

Looks pretty good. I see you chose the unlocked version of your processor and a z87 motherboard though, so youre going to overclock? With a haswell cpu that cooler might not get you very far. Also, check to make sure that psu has enough wattage for your build, usually you want to have about 15% more wattage than your system actually calls for.

So a CX600 I think it is? Would that be better for PSU? Also I was planning on overclocking if I wasn't to overclock would the CPU cooler be fine?

 

[josh791]

I dont know how to directly reply since im on mobile, but regarding your question about what to get, since youre getting the 660 for free, it would probably be worth it to sli it.

Sli it? I had bought the 660 a few months ago for my hp envy and when it was struggling with skyrims mods I decided to look up a good build for gaming.

 

[blazinskittles]

then Being on mobile I cant check how much wattage you will need, that corsair should be fine though.
Without overclocking that would be a good cooler, otherwise I would recommend the noctua nhd14 (its big though, make sure it fits)

 

[blazinskittles]

If you still have that 660 you can buy another one and use both, your motherboard should come with a bridge to connect them

 

[josh791]

then Being on mobile I cant check how much wattage you will need, that corsair should be fine though.
Without overclocking that would be a good cooler, otherwise I would recommend the noctua nhd14 (its big though, make sure it fits)

Ok so everything looks good on there except the PSU? What would my limit on games be? And speed of the computer all together.

 

[blazinskittles]

Yep, looks good.
You should be able to play any game on atleast high or medium, maybe ultra in some cases. The speed altogether is really good, I would still recommend the sli though if you could afford it.

 

[josh791]

If you still have that 660 you can buy another one and use both, your motherboard should come with a bridge to connect them

Yep, looks good.
You should be able to play any game on atleast high or medium, maybe ultra in some cases. The speed altogether is really good, I would still recommend the sli though if you could afford it.

What do you mean? Buy another 660? I dont know if two would fit the 660 is a monster and takes up most of my hp envy case.

 

[josh791]

Yep, looks good.
You should be able to play any game on atleast high or medium, maybe ultra in some cases. The speed altogether is really good, I would still recommend the sli though if you could afford it.

Also what about replacing the fractal design R4 case with the corsair obsidian 650D