New PC - what do you think?

Discussion in 'Computer Hardware' started by EvilSoul, Aug 1, 2014.

  1. EvilSoul

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    Hey, I am going to build a new pc soon since my laptop is having serious problems running the games smoothly. Here is my list of components:

    MOBO: ASRock Z87 Pro4 /Z87/DDR3/SATA3/USB3/PCIE3.0/s1150/ATX - Z87 Pro4
    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K, socket LGA1150, 64bit, @3.9 GHz, 88W, cache 6MB, BOX (BX80646I54690K) - Haswell Refresh
    GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 OC, 2GB DDR5 256 Bit HDMI, DP, DVI, BOX (GV-N760OC-2GD)
    HDD: Seagate 1TB, SATAIII, 7200RPM, 64MB cache (ST1000DM003)
    SSD: Crucial MX100 128GB SATA3 2.5" 550/150 MB/s 7mm (CT128MX100SSD1) (system & a few games)
    RAM: HyperX FURY DDR3-1866 8GB CL 10 (HX318C10FB/8)
    Power supply: Corsair VS 550W ATX 120mm fan, EU version (CP-9020050-EU)
    Case: Zalman Z3 PLUS BLACK mATX ATX WINDOW USB 3.0

    Total cost is about 3200 PLN, which equals to 772 euro. Will this rig be sufficient for running such demanding games as BeamNG, Battlefield 4, upcoming GTA V and Call of Duty at 60 FPS @1920x1080?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 EvilSoul, Aug 1, 2014
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  2. Rage

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    Looks good. Most games will run at 60FPS at high settings.
     
  3. Stormdrain

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    holddd uppppp

    From what I've seen and heard, haswell refresh CPU's and Z87 boards don't mix too well. if you get this setup do a lot of checking in the bios (voltages and such) to make sure it doesn't fry your CPU.
     
  4. medion

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    yah im gonna build my own for the first time and i got these parts:

    i litterally have no idea if it will work

    Processor: AMD A8 5600K Black Edition 3.6GHz Socket FM2 4MB L2 Cache
    Motherboard: MSi H61M-P31/W8 Socket 1155 VGA DVI 8 Channel Audio mATX Motherboard
    Graphics card: Sapphire R7 250 2GB DDR3 Dual DVI HDMI PCI-E
    Memory: Transcend 4GB JM DDR3 PC1333 SO-DIMM Internal Memory
    Storage: WD AV-25 2.5” SATA-II 1TB Hard Drive
    Case: Fractal design core 1000 case
    Power Supply: EVGA 500W Fully Wired 80+ Bronze Power Supply
    Optical Drive: LiteOn iHAS124 24X Internal DVD Writer with SATA – OEM
    Monitor: AOC e950Swn 18.5 WLED Monitor.VGA
    Keyboard: Logitech K120 keyboard
    Mouse: Logitech B100 Optical Mouse
     
  5. Davidbc

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    Oh god... an AMD CPU and an Intel motherboard... You have to either get an Intel CPU and keep the motherboard, or keep the CPU and get an AMD motherboard.
     
    #5 Davidbc, Aug 21, 2014
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  6. medion

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    im guessing they dont go well together :p.
    ok ill look for an AMD motherboard

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    this better?
    [h=1]MSI 970 GAMING Socket AM3+ 7.1-Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard[/h]
     
  7. Kitteh5

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    Totally different sockets. Get something with an FM2+ socket.
     
  8. Kracksn [GER]

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    @ MEDION

    Hi there !

    here are just my 2 cents (look at attachement) for this, keep in mind on this list there is no Case, Screen, Keyboard, Mice. Also im personaly not that AMD friend, just because got some problems with them and had a bad time resending and waiting. With my systembuild idea you get good performance and you maybe wanna wait 1-2 Months more to get a good or even better system than this one. But hey its cool that you wanna build your own PC, you save a lot money on that trust me :)

    What i personally dont like in your build is the graphicscard, shes good but i actually think not that powerfull (R7 is more the officecard) i would actually hop over to R9. At this point i have to say that my last 4 R9 280 got problems with VRAM = Card was useless. Im not a Nvidia Intel Fanboy but i personally never hat problems with them and even my 6 Year old 9800GTX is still runnig, a little dusty yes but shes running :)

    Also keep in mind that the prices are from a german company and my variat from you country!

    Here it would cost around 615€
    If you want lower costs you could get some less powerfull CPU, Mainboard from Asrock.

    if you got any questions feel free to ask :)

    -Marco

    EDIT: Also keep in mind that those AMD cores are getting warm and the CPU cooler that comes with them are good enough to keep them out of bad temperaturs but kinda getting louder - had one jet down there one time :p

    EDIT 2: The second one is a little less overkill then the first one
     

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    #8 Kracksn [GER], Aug 21, 2014
    Last edited: Aug 21, 2014
  9. medion

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    thanks i will try to find the parts near me or get them shipped from england
     
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