[Build Ready] First time build, looking for critique open to all suggestions.
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes I have.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
The intended use is for a gaming pc for competitive games like SC2, Dota2 and CSGO. Maybe more intensive games in the future.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
Looking to play at medium to high settings at 60 fps, anything more would be awesome.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
My current build is at 750, if I can get to 700 without cutting to many corners that would be amazing.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $176.95 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $26.98 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $69.89 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $54.89 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $67.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card | $177.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $62.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $58.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $775.55 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00 | |
| Total | $745.55 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-14 22:50 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
This will be my first pc build, I've been gaming on a $350 laptop thats unfortunately looking like its at the end of the road. First time I won't have to move so building a desktop seems like a great idea. If I can get help before tomorrows supposed big Amazon sale I can take advantage of my dad's prime account.
Thanks for your help guys.
Posted Jul 15, 2015, 2:54 AM UTC