Thoughts on Gaming Build?

[Guest]

Hello, I will be using this for gaming on Far Cry 4 and a few GPU demanding games. How will this play? Is it good for a $900 budget? I went a little bit over but that's fine.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T68JGX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T68JGX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($23.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $963.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thank you.

 

[CTurbo]

Great build from top to bottom. About the best bang for buck you can get with the exception of the gold rated psu which is a little overkill. I would go with the XFX 550w 80+ Bronze that retails for around $50 unless you really want the more awesomer Gold rated one haha

 

[TofuLion]

might consider a bigger PSU to allow more overclocking headroom for the power hungry r9 290, but that's only if you can stabilize the temps consider budgeting in a more efficient and effect card like a gtx 970 variant. other than that, looks pretty solid for the budget

 

[Guest]

Great build from top to bottom. About the best bang for buck you can get with the exception of the gold rated psu which is a little overkill. I would go with the XFX 550w 80+ Bronze that retails for around $50 unless you really want the more awesomer Gold rated one haha

Thanks for the quick reply, I think I will stick with the PSU just in case, maybe I will need it the future . Will this run Far Cry 4?

might consider a bigger PSU to allow more overclocking headroom for the power hungry r9 290, but that's only if you can stabilize the temps consider budgeting in a more efficient and effect card like a gtx 970 variant. other than that, looks pretty solid for the budget

Thanks for the quick reply, I don't think I will be overclocking the CPU (I can't anyways) or GPU ever so yea. I can't fit the GTX 970 in the my budget right now so that's out . I'll probably buy a new GPU later on though.

Thanks again guys.

 

[Bossyfins]

The 290 should easily be able to run Far Cry 4, and other taxing games. The build you have is solid in and out, and I can see you did not cut any corners. Good Job. I approve this build as good! lol

 

[TofuLion]

another thought, you have a microATX motherboard, with a ATX mid tower. might consider getting the full sized board (should be only a few bucks more) because it should have more sata ports/pci slots. allows for better upgrading in the future is all.

 

[CTurbo]

Here is a 750w Antec Gold for $49 after rebate. Seasonic makes both Antec and XFX so this is a better deal for you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[Guest]

The 290 should easily be able to run Far Cry 4, and other taxing games. The build you have is solid in and out, and I can see you did not cut any corners. Good Job. I approve this build as good! lol

Thanks for the reply, yes, I tried my hardest to make the most out of my money , thanks for the answer, I think I will begin ordering the parts by next week.

another thought, you have a microATX motherboard, with a ATX mid tower. might consider getting the full sized board (should be only a few bucks more) because it should have more sata ports/pci slots. allows for better upgrading in the future is all.

I'm already way above my budget so I think I will stick with the microATX motherboard, I won't be upgrading much anyways except the CPU, GPU, maybe add more RAM, and a better wireless network adapter, other than thought I think I am good. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Here is a 750w Antec Gold for $49 after rebate. Seasonic makes both Antec and XFX so this is a better deal for you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371073&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Oh okay, thanks for this, less money , I'll change my build right now.

 

[Bossyfins]

No problem sir! Glad to be of service!