Gaming PC

[Flippy]

What I have so far - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LGyl

1. Location - USA, Budget- $700-900 (Lower is better obviously)

2. Purpose - Pure gaming

3. I have 2 monitors for now, plan on upgrading to 3 later on in the future with a GPU upgrade.

4. Peripherals - None required, possibly a mouse if I can fit it into budget well

5. I'm upgrading because I have a PoS 2010 Mac mini and can't play any games even on low settings above 5 fps

I'd appreciate any tips on any parts or if you can find something better.

Also, I will be buying most of the parts from Amazon, as I have $600 in gift cards there, so anything not on there would have to be less than 300 dollars or so. Who doesn't like 2 day shipping anyway from Prime?

Thanks again

Edit: Also in the future I would like to watercool and/or add another GPU.

[christoi]

Given your usage and possible future upgrade path, I'd go for this power supply instead. Same price, notably better quality, higher wattage (which would be ideal if you do add a second card), overall a much better choice.

Otherwise, looks like a solid build overall. Do note that the video card is only available on newegg though, plus it's currently out of stock.

[Guest]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

[Flippy]

Given your usage and possible future upgrade path, I'd go for this power supply instead. Same price, notably better quality, higher wattage (which would be ideal if you do add a second card), overall a much better choice.

Otherwise, looks like a solid build overall. Do note that the video card is only available on newegg though, plus it's currently out of stock.

I did change the GPU to http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PJTNYS/?tag=pcpapi-20, I might go with a 7950 if I can get the money, really depends at this point. I will switch out the PSU as well. Thanks for the tips

[Flippy]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

What about something such as

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005SCYFRE/?tag=pcpapi-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IZ7MHU/?tag=pcpapi-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TVQTFE/?tag=pcpapi-20

?

[Guest]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

Wouldn't touch those OCZ ones. The Antec isn't too bad. Have a look at Silverstone and Seasonic.

[Flippy]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

I've heard bad things about Seasonic PSU's, do you know if they are good or not?

[Guest]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

Seasonic units are amongst the top PSU's on the market..

[Flippy]

I wouldn't actually agree with what Chrisoi said there. That PSU is fine; it's a Seasonic unit and from memory it works off the same componentry that a few of the Corsair ones do too. Also I know the RAM just fits but I would advise going with the low profile RAM.

Other than that, if you'ev got any spare cash put it toward either the GPU or an SSD. Even a basic Intel 330 60GB SSD will make a tremendous difference to your boot times.

Ah, ok cool thanks!