building my first gaming pc

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7YBgycand http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xhY6gs

please comment on which is the best bang-for-buck build.

i am not trying to overclock this system, also i wont be playing any modern AAA games (maybe in the future), but i wanna play modern/upcoming MMORPGs in high-ultra settings with >50 fps (currently playing: Tera, DoTA 2, Diablo 3, Heroes of the Storm | would be playing: EOS Online, Blades and Souls, Tree of Savior)

i want the system to be as cool as it can be. i dont care about the noise tho.

is this build Overkill? what would you change on this build? please comment/suggest a better build if possible. i am willing to go for up to $1500 but less is better, also in that budget includes all the peripherals (i.e. OS, KB, Mouse, Monitor, etc...)

thank you ^~^

EDIT:

i am a bit OCD on this since this will going to be my first build so i tried doing a bit of research on AMD builds, and apparently they are cheaper and maybe "better" on gaming but less "powerful" all around. but this build is cheaper and a bit stronger compared to my 280x. please comment on the build, and if ever i need to change anything or suggestion or if there compatibility issues, please do tell me. thank you ^~^

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c7Bct6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c7Bct6/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($24.15 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master OCTANE Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: TAKSTAR HI-2050 Headphones ($50.00)
Total: $1160.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 01:38 EDT-0400

PS. i am going to play Witcher 3 and Batman: Arkham Knight

Edited June 13, 2015 by MrAnonymous

misthosg · June 10, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7YBgycand http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xhY6gs

please comment on which is the best bang-for-buck build.

i am not trying to overclock this system, also i wont be playing any modern AAA games (maybe in the future), but i wanna play modern/upcoming MMORPGs in high-ultra settings with >50 fps (currently playing: Tera, DoTA 2, Diablo 3, Heroes of the Storm | would be playing: EOS Online, Blades and Souls, Tree of Savior)

i want the system to be as cool as it can be. i dont care about the noise tho.

is this build Overkill? what would you change on this build? please comment/suggest a better build if possible. i am willing to go for up to $1500 but less is better, also in that budget includes all the peripherals (i.e. OS, KB, Mouse, Monitor, etc...)

thank you ^~^

They are both pretty overkill for mmo and mobas, but I would go with the second build, get rid of the aftermarket cooler and get a 280 or 280x because the 290 is overkill for such games

Nexxus · June 10, 2015

if you are not OCing dont bother with an aftermarket cooler.

GoldCyndaquil · June 10, 2015

Considering it's for f2p games at 1080p I think that its overkill, but as you going for upcoming games its good, in fact you could probably get away with a 960

NeatSquidYT · June 10, 2015

Here's a build, with a great monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and even a better CPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($75.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1438.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 14:51 EDT-0400

Mattrixx · June 10, 2015

Considering it's for f2p games at 1080p I think that its overkill, but as you going for upcoming games its good, in fact you could probably get away with a 960

Or a 280x. Better price-to-performance ratio.

CapricaBuccaneers · June 10, 2015

Budget the $26 for the Hyper 212 Evo or go for the cheaper Hyper TX3 Evo - the main reason isn't the additional cooling power it's the ridiculous noise the stock cooler makes everytime the fans rev up - it really is fucking annoying. And no, 'silent' cases don't block it out at all for anyone insinuating otherwise.

You made the right call - 2x Bucks isn't worth the saving unless you really can't buy anything else because of it.

Colt_0pz · June 10, 2015

Considering it's for f2p games at 1080p I think that its overkill, but as you going for upcoming games its good, in fact you could probably get away with a 960

i would go even lower. A GTX 750 ti will do if you are gonna only play those games

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

ok so second build is a bit better, and the gpu is overkill, might move down to a 280x then maybe even a 960. forgot to mention i wont be upgrading this system for at least 5 years. i would like a system that will still play games by that time at least around mid setting with >45 fps.

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

They are both pretty overkill for mmo and mobas, but I would go with the second build, get rid of the aftermarket cooler and get a 280 or 280x because the 290 is overkill for such games

i have GuildWars 2, and planning to play some FPS/TPS but not the AAA ones, since i can play those on my console, with a 60" TV in the comfort of my awesome couch. and as i mentioned on earlier (not on the main thread), i wont be upgrading this system for 5 years, reason why i am going for a better GPU.

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

Budget the $26 for the Hyper 212 Evo or go for the cheaper Hyper TX3 Evo - the main reason isn't the additional cooling power it's the ridiculous noise the stock cooler makes everytime the fans rev up - it really is fucking annoying. And no, 'silent' cases don't block it out at all for anyone insinuating otherwise.

You made the right call - 2x Bucks isn't worth the saving unless you really can't buy anything else because of it.

i just dont like the stock cooler imo, i dont care about the noise, but the temp can go up to 80, which might cause some throttle, i also need case fans for that massive gpu

misthosg · June 10, 2015

i have GuildWars 2, and planning to play some FPS/TPS but not the AAA ones, since i can play those on my console, with a 60" TV in the comfort of my awesome couch. and as i mentioned on earlier (not on the main thread), i wont be upgrading this system for 5 years, reason why i am going for a better GPU.

Even so, a 290 will completely destroy all those games, and there is no need for it unless you are getting a 144hz monitor. I have a 7770 and I play dota 2 at 80-90 FPS Constant on ultra settings. Keep in mind that my card is ancient as well. I would get a i5-4460 and a R9 280x, whcich is still a great card that is still overkill for those games and is less money. The 7770 is about 3 years old now.

misthosg · June 10, 2015

i have GuildWars 2, and planning to play some FPS/TPS but not the AAA ones, since i can play those on my console, with a 60" TV in the comfort of my awesome couch. and as i mentioned on earlier (not on the main thread), i wont be upgrading this system for 5 years, reason why i am going for a better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.72 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1025.24

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 17:10 EDT-0400

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.72 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1025.24

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 17:10 EDT-0400

This build seems to make more sense, and im pretty sure wouldnt be obsolete for ateast 5 years. This is lk for a witcher 3 on medium settings with >50 fps right? Since im getting that too. I dony like the noise of the stock cooler, so imma add in a 212 evo. Thanks

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NRN4D/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280X 3GB royalQueen Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.72 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1025.24

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 17:10 EDT-0400

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

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.72 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Headphones: TAKSTAR HI-2050 Headphones

Total: $1113.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 18:06 EDT-0400

how bout this instead? will this last me 5 years without the need of upgrading and still be able to play games at least medium settings on >50 fps? do i need a greater wattage for the PSU since the GPU and other components might ramped up the wattage? i might play witcher 3 here, will this config be ok?

misthosg · June 10, 2015

This build seems to make more sense, and im pretty sure wouldnt be obsolete for ateast 5 years. This is lk for a witcher 3 on medium settings with >50 fps right? Since im getting that too. I dony like the noise of the stock cooler, so imma add in a 212 evo. Thanks

Yeah that should run witcher fine at medium settings. Your welcome.

misthosg · June 10, 2015

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

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.72 @ Amazon)

Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($17.99 @ Newegg)

Headphones: TAKSTAR HI-2050 Headphones

Total: $1113.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 18:06 EDT-0400

how bout this instead? will this last me 5 years without the need of upgrading and still be able to play games at least medium settings on >50 fps? do i need a greater wattage for the PSU since the GPU and other components might ramped up the wattage? i might play witcher 3 here, will this config be ok?

Yeah that should be fine, if you are worried, you could always just spend a couple of dollars on a a higher wattage power supply.

MrAnonymous · June 10, 2015

Yeah that should be fine, if you are worried, you could always just spend a couple of dollars on a a higher wattage power supply.

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

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