Pc Build Help

PeeDibly · November 29, 2015

Hi Community. So I'm thinking about building a computer for gaming, and I was thinking if some of you guys can give me advice about the build I have below. Thanks!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BLKNdC

P.S Can any one of you explain to me how bios update works if i need to do it?

GalacticRuler · November 29, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.20 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($36.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.60 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: LG 22MC57HQ-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $762.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 23:07 EST-0500

The_Stig · November 29, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.20 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($36.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.60 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: LG 22MC57HQ-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $762.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 23:07 EST-0500

This but get a H97/B85 or H81 mother board as you wont be able to overclock the CPU regardless.

GalacticRuler · November 29, 2015

This but get a H97/B85 or H81 mother board as you wont be able to overclock the CPU regardless.

It gives him the ability to upgrade his CPU later on.

The_Stig · November 29, 2015

It gives him the ability to upgrade his CPU later on.

I don't see much room for a CPU upgrade with a 390 on 550W, especially if he overclocks.

GalacticRuler · November 29, 2015

I don't see much room for a CPU upgrade with a 390 on 550W, especially if he overclocks.

He could bring a 4690K up to 1.4V and have enough room.

PeeDibly · November 29, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JsrwdC

I've updated my build based on some responses, what do you guys think of this now?

P.S I don't think I'll need such a strong gpu, since I won't be playing super demanding games, and I also don't think I'm going to upgrade any parts in this build other than maybe adding more RAM

baxtmann · November 29, 2015

what are you trying to do on this PC?

GalacticRuler · November 29, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JsrwdC

I've updated my build based on some responses, what do you guys think of this now?

P.S I don't think I'll need such a strong gpu, since I won't be playing super demanding games, and I also don't think I'm going to upgrade any parts in this build other than maybe adding more RAM

Still, get a R9 380, not a GTX 960. It's around the same price, and the 380 is a much better card.

Also, you don't need an aftermarket cooler, and that power supply isn't very good.