is this a good pc?

[Davidharris941]

i want to build a pc for my parents because theyve had their computer since i was 4 so its stupid slow. its not really for gaming but id like it to be able to play minecraft reasonably. (perfect frames at normal render distance) i just threw this together so its probably terrible because i have no idea what im doing but it hopefully can give you an idea of what i want. id rather keep it on the cheap side so around or under $1000 would be ideal. a lot of people will be using it so tons of storage is a must. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidharris941/saved/zvZ9TW

[Vacsol]

that's a pretty good build!, however a 4gb GTX 760 isn't going to offer much in terms of performance gains below 1440p.

also, that PSU is insanely expensive, you can get something for $100 cheaper.

that Motherboard is also unable to overclock your CPU, so you can go with a locked CPU or a Z77 motherboard

 

i'll edit it and change a few things which I think would help with costs

[Shaqo_Wyn]

i want to build a pc for my parents because theyve had their computer since i was 4 so its stupid slow. its not really for gaming but id like it to be able to play minecraft reasonably. (perfect frames at normal render distance) i just threw this together so its probably terrible because i have no idea what im doing but it hopefully can give you an idea of what i want. id rather keep it on the cheap side so around or under $1000 would be ideal. a lot of people will be using it so tons of storage is a must. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidharris941/saved/zvZ9TW

You need a Z77 motherboard to overclock that 3570K.

 

Save on the SSD and get a 840 EVO instead of the pro.

 

Good cheaper PSU: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650amaag1

 

Your savings can go towards a better GPU, GTX 770/780 or R9 280X/290.

 

You might want to have a look at getting a Z97 board + an i5 4690K as the prices are relatively the same. Non-K CPU with a H97 board if you don't plan on OC'ing. 

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($295.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($209.99 @ Micro Center) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1043.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 17:43 EDT-0400

 

Spend less, have an i7 for the future? The system is overkill though, since you can have a suitable rig for much less.

[FireFox]

It is pretty nice though for the CPU and board price I think I'd look into H97/Z97 and a Core i5-4670K

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9WhjRB

[Zeke]

You don't even need a GPU to run Minecraft at 100+ fps far render distance since the last snapshot, Intel HD is enough

With 32 chunks render distance?

[MrFub]

i want to build a pc for my parents because theyve had their computer since i was 4 so its stupid slow. its not really for gaming but id like it to be able to play minecraft reasonably. (perfect frames at normal render distance) i just threw this together so its probably terrible because i have no idea what im doing but it hopefully can give you an idea of what i want. id rather keep it on the cheap side so around or under $1000 would be ideal. a lot of people will be using it so tons of storage is a must. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/davidharris941/saved/zvZ9TW

Looks good. Prob get some cheaper ram and a non k series, and a gtx 750ti to save some money.

[TheKDub]

drop the 4gb 760 and get something such as the gtx 750 ti

[daemonowner]

If you aren't going to overclock, get the locked 3570. If you are, you'll need Z77.

2Gb 760 is fine.

500W is fine, something like the Cooler Master V550S, Seasonic G 550, XFX XTR 550W, Rosewill Capstone-550-M, or Corsair RM, CSM or CX/M 500W or 550W.

[TheKDub]

Also throw out that PSU and get something such as the corsair cx 500w, that one you have chosen is over $100 more than the corsair is.

[Davidharris941]

i will not be overclocking this system as its not going to be used for gaming, i just liked the option in case they did decide to play games or let my nephew play games on it which is why i said minecraft because he loves that game.

[Vacsol]

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($260.92 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1125.10

 

Much better CPU and GPU

[Davidharris941]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HqFXVn

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HqFXVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI Z97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.29 @ Amazon)

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.97 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($260.92 @ NCIX US)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.99 @ Micro Center)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1125.10

 

Much better CPU and GPU

thanks man! saved about $100

[Vacsol]

thanks man! saved about $100

I can get it lower, hold on

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23x9wP

$910 if you don't mind lower gaming performance.

[cesrai]

people what are you doing go with amd kaveri build linus has a build log on it just if you want don't get the extra GPU what are you doing people he said it a lot of times it's not for gaming and the kaveri own it's own will destroy minecraft.