New gaming build!

[PeskyEscky]

Hello!

Considering a new gaming rig and would like your opinions...

[PCPartPicker part list](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/32oe1) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/32oe1/by_merchant/) / [benchmarks](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/32oe1/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | £80.99 @ Amazon UK

**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | £25.95 @ Amazon UK

**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r20) | £61.99 @ Amazon UK

**Memory** | [Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx1600c9d3b1k28gx) | £58.58 @ Amazon UK

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn760oc2gdrev20) | £187.96 @ Amazon UK

**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl) | £79.98 @ Amazon UK

**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m) | £46.27 @ Amazon UK

| | **Total**

| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | £541.72

| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-01 23:01 GMT+0000 |

I already have OS, and peripherals. Also have 2x 250gb HDDs that I will run Raid 0. Will be getting an SSD at some point later. I will be wanting to use Steam in home streaming to a laptop too.

Just for gaming!

Want to keep the budget as low as possible, its at £550 for now.

Thanks!

[KamiKatze]

That is a great build. Not much to say about it. You could probably downgrade the case and try to get a FX 8120 just because it's the more 'future proof' processor. But the FX 6300 is actually a very solid CPU. Actually, keep the 6300, a good upgrade from this would probably be down the line in 3 years or so together with a motherboard and ddr4 ram.

 

The storage config that you have going on is good. I'd create a small OS partition, so you can do easier data migration once you actually get to get a SSD.

[PeskyEscky]

That is a great build. Not much to say about it. You could probably downgrade the case and try to get a FX 8120 just because it's the more 'future proof' processor. But the FX 6300 is actually a very solid CPU. Actually, keep the 6300, a good upgrade from this would probably be down the line in 3 years or so together with a motherboard and ddr4 ram.

The storage config that you have going on is good. I'd create a small OS partition, so you can do easier data migration once you actually get to get a SSD.

Thats what I like to hear ... yeah I could push to a 8320, but I didnt think it was worth the extra as it wont really affect performance. I like that case

Good idea on the partition! Never thought of that thank you.

Might also be looking at a new monitor at some point later, thinking of this:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-p2414h

[KamiKatze]

Thats what I like to hear ... yeah I could push to a 8320, but I didnt think it was worth the extra as it wont really affect performance. I like that case

Good idea on the partition! Never thought of that thank you.

Might also be looking at a new monitor at some point later, thinking of this:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-p2414h

 

Yes, i have that case. When i did my build i also looked at cases and i went with the Define R4, because a case is something you can reuse in a second build It doesn't really wear out over time. So why not invest in something proper in the first place. Same goes for the PSU.

 

A 8320 would be great. But i guess as long as you keep a decent OC on your FX 6300 you'll be happy with it for at least 2-3 years. A AMD GPU would compliment your CPU even better because of AMD mantle but the GTX 760 is a great choice too. (would be my personal choice aswell)

 

I don't know much about monitors, sorry.

[PeskyEscky]

Yes, i have that case. When i did my build i also looked at cases and i went with the Define R4, because a case is something you can reuse in a second build It doesn't really wear out over time. So why not invest in something proper in the first place. Same goes for the PSU.

A 8320 would be great. But i guess as long as you keep a decent OC on your FX 6300 you'll be happy with it for at least 2-3 years. A AMD GPU would compliment your CPU even better because of AMD mantle but the GTX 760 is a great choice too. (would be my personal choice aswell)

I don't know much about monitors, sorry.

Yeah I will be OC'ing.. Ive heard it OC's very well

Yeah I was considering a R9 270X, bit cheaper too.. but not as powerful. Not sure which is better value really