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Is This A Decent Computer?

ABigFatTomato 4/23/16 9:56 pm
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6/25/2016 1:51 pm
Im just wondering if this computer would be ok for gaming and other stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ABigFatTomato/saved/#view=b84ypg
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Leeberator
06/25/2016 1:51 pm
Level 47 : Master Button Pusher
Killertoad
Yep, the 480 is your best bet.

Definitely.
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Killertoad
06/25/2016 1:19 pm
Level 22 : Expert Crafter
Latiodile
KillertoadThe 480 should be faster than a 390/970 and maybe tie a 390x/980.

if you overclock it you can get it to be better than a 980

Yep, the 480 is your best bet.
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Latiodile
06/25/2016 5:35 am
Level 16 : Journeyman Dragon
KillertoadThe 480 should be faster than a 390/970 and maybe tie a 390x/980.

if you overclock it you can get it to be better than a 980
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Killertoad
06/24/2016 9:40 pm
Level 22 : Expert Crafter
There is no reason in getting a 970 or 390 or anything less than that right now, as the 480 is about to release, any day now and will be 199 for 4GB and 229 for 8GB. The 480 should be faster than a 390/970 and maybe tie a 390x/980.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Plextor M7V 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: *EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: RX 480 (June 29th release, could be earlier) ($229.00)
Total: $833.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-24 21:38 EDT-0400

Here is what I'd go with, 833 with the prices of all the needed stuff, you can add what you want as in keyboard, etc. You have a oc'able cpu but locked motherboard, and a crappy watercooler, so I'd just go non-K. Cheap and good motherboard, cheap 16gb of ram, 512GB SSD storage, 1TB HDD storage, RX 480-8GB with link to the newegg purchase page.

Are you planning on building this yourself?
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supremacyX
06/24/2016 7:15 pm
Level 70 : Legendary Programmer
ABigFatTomatoIm just wondering if this computer would be ok for gaming and other stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ABigFatTomato/saved/#view=b84ypg


If you ever want to play FPS games or really anything in first person down the line I would HIGHLY suggest getting the Death Adder mouse instead.
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AldentheMighty
06/24/2016 6:54 pm
Level 4 : Apprentice Explorer
ABigFatTomatoIm just wondering if this computer would be ok for gaming and other stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ABigFatTomato/saved/#view=b84ypg


thats a insanely good computer m8
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John1212232
06/24/2016 6:39 pm
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anonpmc1389843
06/24/2016 5:12 pm
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Malse
06/24/2016 11:41 am
Level 1 : New Miner
If you are going for heavy gaming I would get a better monitor, GHz is just bad.
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Xenoniuss
06/24/2016 12:04 pm
Level 41 : Master Ladybug
I don't know where you come from, but 60 frames per second on a monitor is completely fine... "Heavy gaming" doesn't need 144 FPS or anything...

OP, if I were you I'd stick to what you have now and order it, and then close/lock the topic. This PC is perfectly fine for the budget And doesn't really need much more tweaking. (Although you may want to cut down on that keyboard... There is no need for a keyboard over 30/40 dollars, better invest it in a good headset ^^)
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ABigFatTomato
06/24/2016 11:42 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
ok
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Konrad
06/24/2016 1:28 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
The monitor you choose is good. If you buy a 144hz montior but your gaming isn't getting 144 fps then you will not see a difference between 60hz and 144hz.
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dasrafa
06/24/2016 6:05 am
Level 18 : Journeyman Dragon
This one is 200 dollars more expensive, but a real upgrade. I'd take this one:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/KingRafa/saved/#view=hBKCmG
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ABigFatTomato
06/24/2016 10:17 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
well, actually it would be more expensive. I would get the headphones, mouse, and keyboard from my build.
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dasrafa
06/24/2016 10:19 am
Level 18 : Journeyman Dragon
Yes, but just take the ones I put in my parts list
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ABigFatTomato
06/24/2016 10:23 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
i had picked the headphones, mouse, and keyboard before i even picked the computer. also, i haven't had headphones in a while, and i now hate earbuds
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BonzoDoot
06/23/2016 8:03 pm
Level 20 : Expert Nerd
Yeah! Wow! That's a nice build. The only issue for me would be the mouse. I'm not sure how many other people agree, but I hate wired mice.
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Civeberg
06/24/2016 10:10 am
Level 29 : Expert Lumberjack
The mouse doesn't affect the build at all, but for gaming, wired mice are better. It's good to get one with a detachable cord so you can replace it if something goes wrong, but wires are much faster than wireless. (And most gaming mice come with braided wires so it's hard to break)
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ABigFatTomato
06/24/2016 10:17 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
i didn't know that, thanks!
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ABigFatTomato
06/23/2016 8:44 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
that's the mouse I wanted
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Halorules555
06/24/2016 1:21 am
Level 28 : Expert Zombie
I got the same mouse except it's wireless. It's a pretty good mouse. It even glows!
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Civeberg
06/23/2016 7:18 pm
Level 29 : Expert Lumberjack
Don't switch SSD's, anything cheaper and it'll be so poorly made it'll contradict the point of getting one. I got one the same size for 100$, yours is only 60$, no need to get cheaper
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Leeberator
06/23/2016 7:38 pm
Level 47 : Master Button Pusher
You can get a 250GB 850 EVO for $20 more than the OCZ. You can get a good quality 240GB SanDisk drive for $65. You can get a good 120GB drive for less than $45.

OP, I strongly suggest you use a different SSD. The OCZ is overpriced by a lot.
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ABigFatTomato
06/23/2016 7:56 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
i found a 240gb for 59.99
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Leeberator
06/23/2016 7:08 pm
Level 47 : Master Button Pusher
That SSD is extremely expensive. $70 can get you a good 256GB-class drive, like a SanDisk SSD Plus or Ultra II.

Also the RX 480 will launch at $200 in less than a week (and according to rumors, with enough supply to prevent shortages). It'll be better than a GTX 980 and use less power.
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Konrad
06/23/2016 7:18 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
I heard that if you overclock it a bit then it will be faster then a 980.
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Jrcarp
06/23/2016 3:18 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Cake
What kind of other stuff are you doing? If its just gaming and other small tasks then you should be fine with just 8gb of ram and you can later add more ram if you need to.

Also I'd go with Radeon R9 290X instead of the GTX 970.
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Civeberg
06/23/2016 3:19 pm
Level 29 : Expert Lumberjack
no.

Gtx 970 is much better

AMD is dying
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Hockeybuilder07
06/23/2016 2:51 pm
Level 39 : Artisan Narwhal
ABigFatTomato
Hockeybuilder07
ABigFatTomato
lol where am i supposed to find 29000 dollars?


The bank

Oh yea, my bad lol, 12 year olds do have 30k in the bank. Good idea


See? Its a perfect build for anyone
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Civeberg
06/22/2016 6:37 pm
Level 29 : Expert Lumberjack
Definitely get an SSD. Your OS, (windows), browser, steam, and maybe 1-2 games should go on it. This DRASTICALLY decreases loading time and helps stuff run smooth.

You can get a 120GB SSD for pretty cheap, then a 500GB HD for around 40 bucks. Keep a few games you're currently playing on the SSD, once you finish with them move them to the hard drive and get more. That's what most people do
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Konrad
06/22/2016 7:31 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
I forgot about steam and programs similar to steam. I would get a 120gb ssd but i would also keep the 1tb hard drive.
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ABigFatTomato
06/23/2016 10:34 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
ok, i added an ssd
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Konrad
06/23/2016 12:16 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
Okay, the computer is good. I just checked your pcpartpicker and realized I'm building a similar computer soon except I am only getting the cpu, case, motherboard, and ram.
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ABigFatTomato
06/23/2016 6:21 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
nice!
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Konrad
06/22/2016 6:08 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
illuminati128k
ABigFatTomatoIm just wondering if this computer would be ok for gaming and other stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ABigFatTomato/saved/#view=b84ypg


I suggest you get an SSD and a QHD monitor.

A QHD monitor is a pointless investment. I think that OP is going to use this pc for gaming purposes and if he used a QHD monitor that would result in fewer fps in games and make the game unplayable if he tries to play on ultra or anything similar. And, the ssd would be a good investment but I would only buy a 60gb ssd just for windows and maybe google chrome or whatever browser OP uses. I did not include an ssd because I did not think of that when fixing his build.
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Anxiety Opossum
06/22/2016 5:42 pm
Level 74 : Legendary Pixel Painter
Looks good to me! A bit of a note though, I have that HDD and it can get loud. Just so ya know.
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illuminati128k
06/22/2016 5:38 pm
Level 30 : Artisan Explorer
ABigFatTomatoIm just wondering if this computer would be ok for gaming and other stuff.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ABigFatTomato/saved/#view=b84ypg


I suggest you get an SSD and a QHD monitor.
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Carter991
06/22/2016 4:58 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Dragon
First of all switch the Nvidia graphics card to an AMD graphics card, much better performance to dollar ratio. If you need help picking one out just message me.
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Hockeybuilder07
06/22/2016 4:24 pm
Level 39 : Artisan Narwhal
Here this ones a bit cheaper
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/qbBf7h
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ABigFatTomato
06/23/2016 10:24 am
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
dude gtfo
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Konrad
06/22/2016 4:36 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
Why are you making these troll builds???
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FunkyGoblin
06/22/2016 3:55 pm
Level 20 : Expert Goblin
I would try to find a cheaper PSU and upgrade your monitor to a 120/144Hz one
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Konrad
06/22/2016 4:03 pm
Level 16 : Journeyman Network
Upgrading to a 120/144hz monitor is unnecessary. It would be a waste of money because if you are not playing your game on 144 fps then you would not see a difference in the image. Also, a cheaper PSU would be a bad idea if it is from an unknown company. If you buy a cheap PSU from an unknown company then you are risking shorting out your whole computer and the unknown companies may use non-Japanese capacitors. I would recommend sticking to these companies for power supplies. Corsair, EVGA, NZXT, Cooler Master, Thermaltake, PC Power & Cooling, and maybe Silverstone. I have never had experiences with Silverstone but I had experiences with all of the other ones. All the other ones lasted me maybe 10 years before I decided to upgrade to a more wattage hardware. The power supplies did not die. But, yes he may need a higher wattage power supply maybe 600 watts and above.
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Civeberg
06/22/2016 4:02 pm
Level 29 : Expert Lumberjack
There's no point in a 120Hz monitor, and he needs a more powerful PSU, not a cheaper one.
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Xenoniuss
06/22/2016 2:02 pm
Level 41 : Master Ladybug
You might want to upgrade your PSU... Only 430 watt is not enough... It may be just enough, however I do highly suggest you to upgrade to ATLEAST 500 watt and preferably 600 watt...

(Note: Never be 100% sure with that wattage calculator, better too much than not enough...)
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ABigFatTomato
06/22/2016 3:51 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
good point..
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MattsOnMc
06/22/2016 1:24 pm
Level 61 : High Grandmaster Programmer
I've been using the IGPU of my I5-6600 for gaming, and been getting decent FPS (~100 fps in Minecraft). If I would want to play something like GTA 5 I'd have to get a graphics card but otherwise you could also just scrap the 970 out of the build if you want to go cheaper

Here's the pc partpicker for my setup: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/PgC23F

~Mata
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Hockeybuilder07
06/22/2016 11:41 am
Level 39 : Artisan Narwhal
heres a bit better one I came up with
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/NPQjXH
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ABigFatTomato
06/22/2016 12:07 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Blob
lol where am i supposed to find 29000 dollars?
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Hockeybuilder07
06/22/2016 4:17 pm
Level 39 : Artisan Narwhal
The bank
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