900$ gaming build for my friend, are these parts all good?
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So my friend is asking me to buy computer parts for building a gaming PC, he has a budget of 900$.I'm not really expert in computer so I don't know if these parts are all good and I need you guys to help me out.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FZU7]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FZU7/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3FZU7/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54570]Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($199.97 @ OutletPC)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87mg43]MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u16000904g2cw]Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex]Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g]MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[/url] ($199.99 @ TigerDirect)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc922mkkn3gp]Cooler Master HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12g550]SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($77.99 @ Mwave)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns90]LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.90 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $879.73
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I didn't choose the K version of the CPU because he doesn't do overclocking, I don't think he even knows what is it.
He mostly plays HoN, FC3 and BF3.I think he'd be amazed if he can run BF3 on ultra with 60fps as well as FC3 on his new PC.
Much better option. You don't need an aftermarket cooler if you dont overclock. You don't even need a z87 but its in his budget so might as well.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3]Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($72.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770oc2gd]Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card[/url] ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m]Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas]Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($16.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $868.91
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With a hair over budget you can fit an SSD
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g41pcmate]MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($89.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600w4g9db]A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw]Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.44 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770tf2gd5oc]MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card[/url] ($319.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr]EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24f1st]Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($14.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $929.36
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[QUOTE=Lilyo;44752243]Much better option. You don't need an aftermarket cooler if you dont overclock. You don't even need a z87 but its in his budget so might as well.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz87hd3]Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($72.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn770oc2gd]Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card[/url] ($338.98 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500m]Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas]Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($16.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $868.91
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Me and him live in a hot country so I want to make his PC as cool as I can that is why I'm buying a CPU cooler, he talked to me once that he wanted a liquid CPU cooler.Also I actually want to buy MSI Z87-M G43 Gaming for him becuase MSI makes the best mainboards.
Thank you you two for helping me out.
[QUOTE=miroki;44760788]Me and him live in a hot country so I want to make his PC as cool as I can that is why I'm buying a CPU cooler, he talked to me once that he wanted a liquid CPU cooler.Also I actually want to buy MSI Z87-M G43 Gaming for him becuase MSI makes the best mainboards.
Thank you you two for helping me out.[/QUOTE]
You're just wasting money buying a motherboard with a Z87 chipset if you don't plan to buy an overclockable processor (one with a numerical designation that ends with a K, like 4670K). If you still want an MSI motherboard, but your friend doesn't want to overclock now or in the future, [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]this MSI H87 board[/url] should fit the bill just fine. Also, Seagate drives have higher failures rates than other mechanical hard drives, you should get this slightly cheaper and much more reliable [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB drive[/url].
[QUOTE=Lordgeorge16;44762801]You're just wasting money buying a motherboard with a Z87 chipset if you don't plan to buy an overclockable processor (one with a numerical designation that ends with a K, like 4670K). If you still want an MSI motherboard, but your friend doesn't want to overclock now or in the future, [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]this MSI H87 board[/url] should fit the bill just fine. Also, Seagate drives have higher failures rates than other mechanical hard drives, you should get this slightly cheaper and much more reliable [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB drive[/url].[/QUOTE]
Thank you for your suggestion, here is the new part list.
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GM0Y]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GM0Y/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3GM0Y/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rls12v24pkr1]Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler[/url] ($49.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($84.79 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u16000904g2cw]Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002faex]Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9270xdc2t2gd5]Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card[/url] ($209.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m]Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns90]LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.90 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $843.60
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-If he can push his budget up to 1000$ then I might buy H87-G43 gaming and GTX 770 instead.
-I picked Avexir ram because they glow.If my friend doesn't want glowing ram then I might buy other ram instead.
-I think LG optical drives are more reliable than ASUS optical drives so I won't change it.I also heard that ASUS drives make loud noise when they're working.
[QUOTE=Lordgeorge16;44762801]You're just wasting money buying a motherboard with a Z87 chipset if you don't plan to buy an overclockable processor (one with a numerical designation that ends with a K, like 4670K). If you still want an MSI motherboard, but your friend doesn't want to overclock now or in the future, [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]this MSI H87 board[/url] should fit the bill just fine. Also, Seagate drives have higher failures rates than other mechanical hard drives, you should get this slightly cheaper and much more reliable [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB drive[/url].[/QUOTE]
Their reliability has been pretty much the same as WD the last few years. Honestly I've actually gotten a lot more failed WD's in the shop than Seagates. And the Seagate Barracuda is both cheaper and faster that the blue
I get that you think it's hot where you live and that the cpu might get hot, but that $50 watercooler is the most overkill thing ever for a locked cpu. Airflow inside the case is as important, and the stock coolers the i5 come with are designed to make sure they don't go above their designed thresholds. My point is that you could easily throw a 770 into this budget if you're a bit smarter about what you're buying.
A bit over budget just cause I included two case fans as well if you're worried about temps. The EVO is overkill on the cpu either way, you could get pretty much any aftermarket cooler and get better temps than on the stock cooler. The only reason to buy caviar black is if you like the sticker.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($74.79 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u16000904g2cw]Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card[/url] ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m]Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns90]LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.90 @ Amazon)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww]Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans[/url] ($23.20 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $921.21
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[QUOTE=Lilyo;44768410]I get that you think it's hot where you live and that the cpu might get hot, but that $50 watercooler is the most overkill thing ever for a locked cpu. Airflow inside the case is as important, and the stock coolers the i5 come with are designed to make sure they don't go above their designed thresholds. My point is that you could easily throw a 770 into this budget if you're a bit smarter about what you're buying.
A bit over budget just cause I included two case fans as well if you're worried about temps. The EVO is overkill on the cpu either way, you could get pretty much any aftermarket cooler and get better temps than on the stock cooler. The only reason to buy caviar black is if you like the sticker.
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670]Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($204.99 @ Amazon)
[b]CPU Cooler:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h87g43]MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard[/url] ($74.79 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u16000904g2cw]Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($79.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5]Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card[/url] ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r]Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m]Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns90]LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($29.90 @ Amazon)
[b]Case Fan:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050002ww]Corsair Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 39.9 CFM 120mm Fans[/url] ($23.20 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $921.21
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But caviar black has 5-year warranty(or at least in my country) so I think it's a good idea to buy it.
That build seems to be nice.My friend would be amazed to be able to run DayZ on Ultra with no lag on his new PC,thank you for your part list.
[QUOTE=miroki;44771150]But caviar black has 5-year warranty(or at least in my country) so I think it's a good idea to buy it.
That build seems to be nice.My friend would be amazed to be able to run DayZ on Ultra with no lag on his new PC,thank you for your part list.[/QUOTE]
That build will not run DayZ Mod or SA with all settings maxed and no lag. I spent 3,000 USD on my desktop and I get anywhere from 40-70 fps in DayZ SA. You aren't going to see stable frames until Dean adds Multi-Core support and x64.
I have essentially the same GPU, and the 4670k and I can max out dayz no problem.
I'm just trying to make a point that he will be experiencing lag. There is really no getting around it until Dean adds the required support.
My friend doesn't know well about computer really.If he experiences lag, he'd just lower graphic settings down.It's one of the reasons why he's asking me to buy computer parts for him.
Lol who cares about warranties for hdds? If it breaks somehow I wouldn't want another one from them either way.
Hard drives fail lilyo. They're usually the first thing to go in a system. I get in dozens a week.
Except he's paying $30+ for an extended warranty basically (both blue and barracuda have 2 year warranties). If the drive fails in a year or two for some reason you'll probably be able to just buy a new one for that $30
Everything eventually fails. I have used WD Black for years and haven't had a problem YET. I can accept a failure simply because it's inevitable.
I still recommend the seagate though
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