Is this PC a good PC?

[Javs]

Hi everyone, I'm kinda noob at this mounting PC stuff, so I've ended up with this setup, which from time to time fucks some games up a little bit. It contains:

 

Intel i7 4790

Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming OC Edition

Gigabyte B85M-D3H

16 gb DDR3 RAM

PSU: Nox Urano VX (650W)

And a HDD ripped off from my old computer, I thinks it's a 2 tb one from WD, but I'm not sure.

 

So, am I lacking something? Are there any components fucking up others? Why does this machine do some weird stuff from time to time? (Like not loading a match of Overwatch, or a guy from GW2 or lagging a lot when using the Nvida Share thing).

 

Any help is trully appreciated,

 

Thank you for reading

[Guest]

I don't understand this post. Do you already have this PC or are you planning to get it?

[NumLock21]

Get a better psu

Change your hdd

[Jurrunio]

1050ti limiting the 4790's performance. Maybe an RX 580 if you can, otherwise an RX 570 or 1060 3gb will do. If you have already spent the money though, don't bother changing unless it's free

[Javs]

2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

I don't understand this post. Do you already have this PC or are you planning to get it?

I already have it, that's why I'm scared of having done something bad

[r3loAded]

3 minutes ago, Javs said:

Hi everyone, I'm kinda noob at this mounting PC stuff, so I've ended up with this setup, which from time to time fucks some games up a little bit. It contains:

 

Intel i7 4790

Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming OC Edition

Gigabyte B85M-D3H

16 gb DDR3 RAM

PSU: Nox Urano VX (650W)

And a HDD ripped off from my old computer, I thinks it's a 2 tb one from WD, but I'm not sure.

 

So, am I lacking something? Are there any components fucking up others? Why does this machine do some weird stuff from time to time? (Like not loading a match of Overwatch, or a guy from GW2 or lagging a lot when using the Nvida Share thing).

 

Any help is trully appreciated,

 

Thank you for reading

First of all buy an SSD (IMO at least 120GB). then depending on your games you play, adjust your graphic setting so that you won't get 100% usage on GPU. The CPU is more than capable to play any game you want.

 

But coming back, buy an SSD and you'll see heavy improvements.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Javs said:

I already have it, that's why I'm scared of having done something bad

It's fine to me. But the PSU is really questionable

[Javs]

1 minute ago, r3loAded said:

First of all buy an SSD (IMO at least 120GB). then depending on your games you play, adjust your graphic setting so that you won't get 100% usage on GPU. The CPU is more than capable to play any game you want.

 

But coming back, buy an SSD and you'll see heavy improvements.

I've been web browsing, and I think I'm going to buy a Crucial MX300 with a 275 gb capacity, does it seem enough?

[r3loAded]

Just now, Javs said:

I've been web browsing, and I think I'm going to buy a Crucial MX300 with a 275 gb capacity, does it seem enough?

Any SSD in your budget is good. Of course, the more expensive the better performance but for your type of usage that's just enough. That MX300 is a good SSD for your needs.

[Javs]

6 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

It's fine to me. But the PSU is really questionable

These are some pictures of the box, I haven't had any trouble with power losses or burning components. Does it look good to you?

[Gaurav S Rao]

10 minutes ago, Javs said:

Hi everyone, I'm kinda noob at this mounting PC stuff, so I've ended up with this setup, which from time to time fucks some games up a little bit. It contains:

 

Intel i7 4790

Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming OC Edition

Gigabyte B85M-D3H

16 gb DDR3 RAM

PSU: Nox Urano VX (650W)

And a HDD ripped off from my old computer, I thinks it's a 2 tb one from WD, but I'm not sure.

 

So, am I lacking something? Are there any components fucking up others? Why does this machine do some weird stuff from time to time? (Like not loading a match of Overwatch, or a guy from GW2 or lagging a lot when using the Nvida Share thing).

 

Any help is trully appreciated,

 

Thank you for reading

Change The GPU

Get a New PSU

Get a SSD

 

Problem Solved!

[Javs]

1 minute ago, Gaurav S Rao said:

Change The GPU

Get a New PSU

Get a SSD

 

Problem Solved!

You forgot these:

 

Win the lottery

Add three GPUs

Get 32 gigs of RAM

Add some laser lights

[NumLock21]

No need to change video card

[roundtopsam]

I'd start by looking into relegating that HDD for more archival storage, and perhaps adding a boot SSD.

 

Other things may be just tweaking software.  That machine is not going to be a 4k powerhouse or anything, but can probably rock a nice 1080 software config.  Beyond that, start looking into what you're packing those components into, and how they're being powered.. I don't suppose you're up against power limits PSU wise, but may even just be as simple as how clean your source is.

 

Also might help to know what kinda fuckin we're talking about lol.

[Gaurav S Rao]

2 minutes ago, Javs said:

You forgot these:

 

Win the lottery

Add three GPUs

Get 32 gigs of RAM

Add some laser lights

He is not Linus

[Javs]

1 minute ago, roundtopsam said:

I'd start by looking into relegating that HDD for more archival storage, and perhaps adding a boot SSD.

 

Other things may be just tweaking software.  That machine is not going to be a 4k powerhouse or anything, but can probably rock a nice 1080 software config.  Beyond that, start looking into what you're packing those components into, and how they're being powered.. I don't suppose you're up against power limits PSU wise, but may even just be as simple as how clean your source is.

 

Also might help to know what kinda fuckin we're talking about lol.

The SSD will be coming in newer future, hope it solves all the problems I have, I think the software is all good, I manually checked all the drivers and installed like two driver checking programs and they are telling me everything is updated.

 

If you could explain me how to check if my components are being powered okay tho, I'd be very thank ful to you

[Damascus]

I had the exact same issue, your HDD is on its last legs.  Get either a new 7200 rpm ssd or any ssd

[r3loAded]

5 minutes ago, Javs said:

These are some pictures of the box, I haven't had any trouble with power losses or burning components. Does it look good to you?

As long you don't use as much wattage as close to it's rated limit you should be fine. Of course a brand source is more efficient and reliable. but by looking at your specs you should be fine with this one. I don't think you'll use more than 50% of it's power in full load and that's easily handled by the PSU.

 

Of course I cannot guarantee for it and tell you that it's the best PSU ever. it's just a decent one that would work just fine for you.

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, r3loAded said:

Of course I cannot guarantee for it and tell you that it's the best PSU ever. it's just a decent one that would work just fine for you.

ACtually  its kind of bad, still usable but its biggest selling point is definitely the high wattage.  NEVER HIT THAT WATTAGE LIMIT.

[r3loAded]

1 minute ago, Javs said:

The SSD will be coming in newer future, hope it solves all the problems I have, I think the software is all good, I manually checked all the drivers and installed like two driver checking programs and they are telling me everything is updated.

 

If you could explain me how to check if my components are being powered okay tho, I'd be very thank ful to you

Please, loose the "driver checking programs". Just search by yourself the drivers you need and install them. That kind of program could lag you and make your PC work sluggish. Just my opinion - throw a rock if not true.

[r3loAded]

1 minute ago, Damascus said:

ACtually  its kind of bad, still usable but its biggest selling point is definitely the high wattage.  NEVER HIT THAT WATTAGE LIMIT.

Your English makes no sense to me with this reply.

 

Anyway, that's exactly what I said, with the components he has he's not reaching even 50% of it's rated power, so he's good with using it.

[Javs]

3 minutes ago, r3loAded said:

Your English makes no sense to me with this reply.

 

Anyway, that's exactly what I said, with the components he has he's not reaching even 50% of it's rated power, so he's good with using it.

Knowing my graphics card had that really low power consumption, I searched a "enough" big PSU in case something like that could happen. I don't know, it works well, it saved my computer from an electric storm, its silent and doesn't do any weird stuff

[NumLock21]

First change your psu.

2tb hdd from wd are mostly 5400 but they do have a transfer rate of at least 100+ mb/s, which is around the same performance as those 7200rpm black and red pro models. 

 

Seagate runs a 5900rpm or 7200 rpm.

 

[paddy-stone]

OP, I really hope you re-installed windows when you built this PC and used the HDD from previous computer? if not then that may be why you're having problems. I do however agree that changing the PSU for a decent tier3 or higher PSU of around 520W or higher is advisable, if you let me know what country you are in, I can advise a good one for you, and install windows on a new SSD (can be used, I meant new to you). That should solve most of the problems you are haviing for sure. Let us know if you want to do these things, and what budget you have for it, and then we'll try to help you out.

[roundtopsam]

33 minutes ago, Javs said:

The SSD will be coming in newer future, hope it solves all the problems I have, I think the software is all good, I manually checked all the drivers and installed like two driver checking programs and they are telling me everything is updated.

 

If you could explain me how to check if my components are being powered okay tho, I'd be very thank ful to you

Powered okay step 1 is usually not plugging your PSU directly into the wall.  Definitely want to make sure you're doing some kind of power conditioning (even just with a solid surge protector) especially with a less than note-able power supply in your rig.  I have some doubts, but it stands to reason that higher power draws are maybe not being liked by a potentially dirty source.  Beyond that, I'm not an electrician, but modern, grounded sources are always going to be your safest bet.  Old construction can sometimes have very questionable electrical wiring.  My current apartment included in the States, which still includes a proprietary power connector for a radio from the early 20th century that looks like an Australian plug.

 

Only other thing I can think is that the rig itself needs some more air or cooling.  Have you done much in the way of case fans, etc.?  Sorry if you answered this above.