FailMuch Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Hi, this is my first try on building a PC. I wish to enquire whether this configuration is good enough for gaming and is it able to run high settings for modern game at 1680*1050. I also need help in looking for a decent 22' inch monitor. Thanks. SPECS: Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 G.Skill DDR3 1866 CL 9 (8GB Kit) 4GB x 2 [Ripjaws-X] Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 WD1002FAEX MSI HD6950 2GB R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC LG 24x DVDRW GH24NS70 Black Coolermaster Elite 431 Plus with Side Window Seasonic X-660 660W Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO Coolermaster 12cm Case Fan with Blue LED Silent Fan R4-L2R-20CK-GP Microsoft Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium Coolermaster ThermalFusion 400 RG-TF4-TGU1-GP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shurman292 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Sorry I don't have time to look deeper into your build, but at first glance it looks like a great setup. The components you chose will definitely run games at the resolution at which you will be playing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandreadstriker Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Great job in putting together those parts It's a very solid built, that much I'm sure off. However, I think you can lower the budget you'd need to spend: Get a 1600MHz memory instead of a 1866. 1600 is enough for a gaming rig and it comes at a substantially lower price. Also, to make sure compatibility, ensure that the DIMMs are running at <1.5v (I'd recommend getting the G.Skill RipjawsX/Sniper or Corsair Vengace Series.) Look for the Corsair AX650w and compare the prices with the Seasonic X660. The Corsair AX series are basically the Seasonic X series (except for the 1000w) and I've found that in certain areas (like the US), the Corsair ones can actually be cheaper then Seasonic ones. Or, if you don't need a 80+ gold efficiency, get the Corsair TX650V2 which is 80+ bronze certified. You won't need an extra thermal paste for this. The thermal paste included in the Hyper212 is of the same brand I believe and it will do it's job very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailMuch Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 As for monitors look for Acer or Asus... I have both and I have been very pleased... you can find them on sale for 99.00 at times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjj226_Angel Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Switch your mobo out for an Asrock Extreme 3 Gen 3 Then as Vander said, go from 1866 memory down to 1600mhz memory. Don't even bother getting a heat sink. The stock one is fine if you aren't going to overclock. Don't buy any special thermal paste. Then take all that money you will have saved and get a 23-24 inch monitor with 1920x1080p resolution. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059 This one is good at a very good price. Any money left over in your budget should go to a SSD. Tiger Direct has a sale right now for a 60GB Agility 3 SSD for 61 dollars after rebate. Lastly, can you give us a budget for the PC including windows 7 and the monitor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailMuch Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks for the reply. Around $1600. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FailMuch Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 And btw, is a ViewSonic vx2253mh decent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandreadstriker Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 And btw, is a ViewSonic vx2253mh decent? I'd take the ASUS monitor Tjj226_Angel shown. That ViewSonic you shown was decent alright but the ASUS monitor has a better spec. Also, I recommend getting the WD Caviar Blue instead. I have a Caviar Black and although it's a good drive, it makes racketing noises that just stands out too much. The extra money can also go for an SSD. Here's what I've come up: CPU: i5 2500K - 229.99 Board: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 - 121.99 RAM: Corsair Vengance LP White 8GB CL9 1.35v - 49.99 SSD: Corsair Force Series GT 120GB - 184.99 [154.99 after MIR] HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB - 149.99 GPU: Gigabyte GV-R695OC-1GD - 249.99 Optical: Lite-On 24x DVD Burner iHAS224-06 OEM - 20.99 Case: CM Storm Enforcer - 89.99 [79.99 after MIR] (can't find CM Elite 431) PSU: Corsair AX650W - 149.99 Cooler: CM Hyper212 Evo - 34.99 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM - 99.99 Display: ASUS VH236H - 169.99 [149.99 after MIR] Total: $1553 [$1493 after MIR] - Still within your price range You can still get the Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3. MSI R6950 and Seasonic X660 that you've chosen if you prefer them instead of what I suggested. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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