This PC Build good for gaming?

[huntering02]

Just wondering if this build would handle games such as arma, dayz, or any of those high quality games at a decent fps and medium or high settings. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/smcn8d

 

[GPUPacman]

This PC build would get decent FPS at medium-high settings. That graphics card is great for it's price. On YouTube I recommend looking up a channel called "ThaTechGamer". ThaTechGamer has an HD 7770 and he has several videos testing the 7770 with games on Ultra settings mostly. Also I'd get an AMD FX 6300 CPU instead of that APU. It has 6 cores and is 3.5GHz stock. I tweaked the build a bit here:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h6HMTW

 

[Eximo]

Not a smart build, why buy an APU and discrete graphics? Makes more sense to buy a better CPU, or conversely, a cheaper CPU and an even better GPU.

 

[Eximo]

Just noticed the single ram stick as well... Gibe me a minute and I'll slap something together.

 

[Eximo]

1) Same CPU architecture without wasting the integrated GPU
2) Same video card, one generation newer
3) SSD went from 32GB to 120GB for only $20
4) Dual channel memory
5) Higher quality power supply that leaves you room for upgrades

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

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad760kwohlbox) | $84.73 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus A55BM-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-a55bme) | $44.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8gao) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g) | $54.99 @ Adorama
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r7260xznj4) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-case-one) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $25.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [Samsung E1920X 18.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-monitor-e1920x) | $74.99 @ Mac Mall
**Keyboard** | [V7 Standard PS/2 Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/v7-keyboard-kc0a24n6p) | $5.16 @ Amazon
**Mouse** | [V7 Full size USB Optical Mouse Wired Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/v7-mouse-mv30000105nc) | $4.44 @ Mwave
**Speakers** | [Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-speakers-980000012) | $8.49 @ B&H
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $657.62

 

[huntering02]

So I changed up some things with this build with your suggestions and this is what I got. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cVs4Bm

 

[Eximo]

So I changed up some things with this build with your suggestions and this is what I got. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cVs4Bm

Not quite sure on the insistence of the 32GB SSD, in terms of price it is a little cheaper, but 32GB is barely large enough for an OS and you get a lot more space for a relatively small investment. $55 for 120GB is amazing.

On the harddrive, a few extra dollars for WD I don't see a problem there.

I tend to avoid extremely cheap memory from brands I don't recognize, your results may vary.