Mid range gaming pc build

[Casment]

I found this mid range build online, may I know is this a good build ?

Motherboard

Asus Z97-A

CPU

Intel Core i5-4690K

RAM

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 MHz

Video Card

EVGA GeForce GTX 760 SuperClocked 2GB

Hard Drive

WD Blue 1 TB

Optical Drive

Asus 24x DVD Burner

Case

Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower

Power Supply

XFX 550 Watts

 

[Jian19]

Depend on ur usage and budget

No it's not a good build IMO

 

[EverDead]

Some parts can be swop out for better alternative.

same opinion as jian here.

 

[Casment]

I see may I know which parts are bad and what other better alternative? but not too expensive

 

[Jian19]

State ur budge then and games u playing

US and SG is totally diff

 

[Casment]

oic . Budget around 1.2k and play games such as lol , dota 2 , crysis 3.

 

[Jian19]

i5-4460 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $335
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $100
Plextor m6s 128gb ssd ~ $104
Wd blue 1tb ~ $68
Sapphire 280 OC ~ $289 (Lazada, buy on Monday with MasterCard to get 10% discount)
Lg dvd rom ~ $21
Superflower hx 600w ~ $108
Sharkoon bd28 ~ $73
Win7 64 oem ~ $115

$1213 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount. If not sure how to DIY can bring to gs shop ask him help u assemble @ a fee.

 

[Casment]

If I want QHD monitor does this build supports it ?

 

[wkweewee]

If I want QHD monitor does this build supports it ?

The issue is that you are on a budget and the build does work but do prepare to have a drop in frame rates/ game at a lower video setting as driving a game in 1440p resolution requires a better and more expensive gpu in order to game in ultra/ max out settings (with playable frame rates).

1080p would allow you to max out those games I believe.

 

[Casment]

so if I really want a QHD monitor then what are the recommended graphic cards?

 

[shadow84]

so if I really want a QHD monitor then what are the recommended graphic cards?

GTX970... If u wan 60fps average, then 2x 970 sli...

 

[royfrosty]

WQHD gaming, you need a SLI or Crossfire Mobo that supports both x8 x8 slots.

You will then need dual 290s, dual 780, dual 970, dual 980, or anything above dual to run all max out settings with good frame rates.

 

[Casment]

but if I change to a lower res with a qhd monitor fps will improve right? Then if watch movie change back to 1440p dooes it work? cause i am satisfied with 1080 for gaming but i want higher res for movie so will 1 gpu like gtx 970 be enough?

 

[shadow84]

but if I change to a lower res with a qhd monitor fps will improve right? Then if watch movie change back to 1440p dooes it work? cause i am satisfied with 1080 for gaming but i want higher res for movie so will 1 gpu like gtx 970 be enough?

Is ur movie 1440p? If not, it may look bad watching 1080p movie on 1440p screen.

 

[Casment]

i see.. but basically it should work ?

 

[shadow84]

i see.. but basically it should work ?

If u r getting Qnix monitors ($3xx), then it wun work since they dun have built-in scalar to scale down to other resolutions.

if u r getting dell U2713H ($7xx), then yes, it will work.

 

[Casment]

Okay.. doesnt sound like a good idea then ... so whats a good 1080p monitor ? that is also value for money budget mayb around 300 or lesser.

 

[shadow84]

Okay.. doesnt sound like a good idea then ... so whats a good 1080p monitor ? that is also value for money budget mayb around 300 or lesser.

Dell s2340l at $198 or u2414h at $359/-.

 

[Casment]

Thanks , so if I were to change the build to

i5-4690k + Asus z97a
Crucial 8gb ddr3
Plextor m6s 128gb ssd
Wd blue 1tb
msi gtx 970
Lg dvd rom
Superflower hx 600w
Sharkoon bd28
Win 8.1 pro

Will the power supply be the same ? or do I need to have a higher W?

(I raised my budget cause I think that invest more so it will last longer)

 

[zenniz]

Your PSU is MORE THAN ENOUGH for your build.

Actually, a good 400W PSU is just nice for your build.

And higher budget doesn't mean long lasting.