Would my r9 290 build work?

collinatx05

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Hello, first time posting:). I needed a new computer for gaming/cad, so I found a list of parts. (This is my first time building btw)

CPU: Intel I5-2500k(found for 100$ slightly used)

Motherboard: One salvaged from a lenovo H330

GPU: R9 290(not sure what brand but I got it for free from a person who used to work for AMD)

RAM: 2x 4gb Samsung pc3-10600U (found in the Lenovo H330)

PSU: Lepa MX F1 600w (found for 30$ new from some dude)

Cooler: Stock Intel cooler

Case: a custom case I am almost finished with built from K'NEX

I was wondering if it would work and would there be any bottlenecks?
I don't intend on overclocking the 2500k but I might overclock the gpu a bit.
Games I play:
CS:GO
Rainbow 6 Siege
For Honor
Maybe Battlefield 1

Could I play these at 60fps on max/high settings at 1080p?
Thanks!
 
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lacitobmpaz

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It will be quite an important change if you manage to find a better psu, still in your budget 'course. Not necessarily one with more watts but one from a more recognizable brand (Corsair,Seasonic etc.) even if its second-hand (just beware of 5 year old used psus get one which is with around an year of usage). I would recommend the Thermaltake Smart 600W 80+ as it is currently on sale on amazon.

Also if you upgrade that stock cooler youll get better temps, possible overclocking and a lot quiter pc. I personally reccomend the usual - Coolermaster HyperX 212 EVO. This cooler is an universal product for around 20ish-30 bucks, currently also on sale on Amazon. One of the best!

As for the performance in - game you'll be good for 60fps/Max/1080p for CS:GO, but for the other 3 especially for RS6 and For Honor i doubt you'll be able to keep up 60 fps quite at max

Hyperx 212 EVO - http://.

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