Building a gaming pc, need advices

[Han Vaeron]

Processor: Core i5 4460 3.2ghz
Motherboard: Asus B85 Pro Gamer
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i
RAM: Corsair Vengance 1600 (2x4) 8GB
GPU: Asus HD7770 1GB
PSU: Corsair 650W 80+ Gold
Case: advices*

Please give me some advices, thanks.

 

[royfrosty]

What kind of games are you intending to play?

 

[yang_nastyman]

I believe most will ask you to change your gpu and add in an ssd..

 

[shadow84]

For case,can consider fractal design arc midi r2 at $129.

Maybe can upgrade gpu to powercolour 290 pcs+ at $499( promo )... good for upcoming high end games. Overkill for dota2, lol, csgo.

 

[nippp0n]

What is your budget? Do you need OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse and Wifi adapter?

 

[b3njaminlee]

Basically your gpu is meh.
But if budget fix I think can cut cost in some area and pump into gpu.

B85 can get other brands
Cpu cooler is not a must unless u Ai swee/want oc.
Psu can buy 500 or 550.
Can save about 1xx - 200
Whack better gpu like 270 280

 

[Han Vaeron]

The r9 series gpu is way out of my budget, hahah roughly $200 for gpu and which mobo should i change to? Mostly games i play is Dota2 and Aion. I do need OS, while monitor i'll be using my 27inch TV with HDMI. Keyboard and mouse i have already.

 

[Jian19]

No need CPU cooler, the stock one will do

Ram just get value ram @ $95

Gpu get Zotac/Leadtek/Palit gtx750 ti @ $210

Power supply can get Seasonic s12g 450 @ $84 or Fsp aurum s 500 @ $88

Casing can get Corsair Carbide Spec-02, if have budget can consider fractal design arc midi r2 @ $130

 

[royfrosty]

By the looks of it you intend to spend less than 1k on it.

ASRock H81M DGS + i5-4460 ~ $298
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value Ram ~ $95
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $119
Powercolor r9 270 2gb ~ $257
Silverstone Essential 500w 80+ PSU ~ $55
Cooler Master 311 Usb 3.0 chassis ~ $54
Samsung DVD drive ~ $21

Total ~ $970. Buy at tradepac. Diy

 

[Han Vaeron]

My budget is roughly 1.3k and i prefer asus or gigabyte motherboard. So i should change my mobo, gpu and ram?

 

[royfrosty]

Changing the ram and mobo got no performance value to it. Changing the gpu yes. Drop the idea of paying more for mobo. Channel more money to gpu instead. This will improve your overall gaming experience.

1.3k with a slightly better mobo

ASRock B85M pro + i5-4460 ~ $335
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz value ram ~ $95
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $119
Powercolor r9 290 4gb pcs+ ~ $499 (ban leong promo get it before it reverts back to $619)
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ gold semi modular psu ~ $108
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $77
Samsung DVD drive ~ $21

Total ~ $1325. Buy at tradepac. Diy

 

[Han Vaeron]

So basically,

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460
MOBO: Asrock H81M-DGS
RAM: (2x4) 8GB value ram
HDD: WD Blue 1TB
GPU: Powercolor R9 270 2GB
CASE: Fractal Design midi R2
PSU:600-650W 80+
OS: Window 8.1

Did i forget anything? This will do right?

 

[shadow84]

Put a brand in ur PSU.. It makes a difference. 600w is more than enough. If fact, 500-550w would do. r9 270 isnt a power hungry card.

 

[Han Vaeron]

Put a brand in ur PSU.. It makes a difference. 600w is more than enough. If fact, 500-550w would do. r9 270 isnt a power hungry card.

PSU: Super Flower HX600 Modular Gold 80+

This will do right?

 

[Han Vaeron]

So my current plan build is,

Asrock H81M-DGS
i5 4460
Corsair Vengance 2x4 8GB
PowerColor R9 270 2GB
Superflower HX600 Modular 80+ GOLD
WD Blue 1TB
Fractal design midi R2
DVD drive
Window 8.1 OS
And i might put a 150 budget for SSD.

Is this ok?

 

[yang_nastyman]

Using 8.1 os here. I'd say ssd isn't necessary considering how fast Windows 8.1 boots up