Gaming Computers.

sethd13 · 02-16-2013, 23:42,

I may have the option of getting a new computer, this was posted by yotta a while back and wanted to know if this is actually a good thing/ will I have to put it together, are there other options. Keep in mind i have next to no technical skill with PC's.

(12-15-2012, 23:31)yottabyte Wrote:
Quote:PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.89 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $637.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-15 16:30 EST-0500)

asdfasdflkjty911 · 02-16-2013, 23:58,

Get a bigger power supply.

bvcxzmn · (This post was last modified: 02-17-2013, 00:22 by bvcxzmn.)

And get an Intel processor and motherboard. Also, of course you'll have to put it together yourself. It's not that hard, just look up some tutorials on youtube.

This is what I recommend for your needs:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DWzD
Remember that this site checks for the lowest price possible, the actual cost will be higher (about $900 for this one and about $800 for the one you quoted at the top of the page).

devilquak · 02-17-2013, 03:23,

Yes, putting it together is not hard. I never even looked at any tutorials for mine, I just looked at the few instructions booklets provided for me with my parts and spent about 6-7 hours figuring it out on my own, and it worked on the first startup. Just make sure to have a flat surface and to NOT pour too much thermal gel on your CPU.

sethd13 · 02-17-2013, 05:32,

Keep in mind I have difficulty loading batteries into controllers.

**yottabyte** · 02-17-2013, 13:27,

You don't need a bigger power supply. 450 w is enough. I also picked an amd CPU for that build because the CPU usually doesn't affect gaming performance. The fx4100 is powerful enough to run pretty much all games on the market.

This list was made trying to get the total cost as low as possible while still having good performance . The CPU will probably still be the first thing that needs an upgrade though, on that I agree. If you're willing to put some more money into it, get a better CPU

tristo999 · 02-17-2013, 20:15,

(02-17-2013, 13:27)yottabyte Wrote: You don't need a bigger power supply. 450 w is enough. I also picked an amd CPU for that build because the CPU usually doesn't affect gaming performance. The fx4100 is powerful enough to run pretty much all games on the market.

This list was made trying to get the total cost as low as possible while still having good performance . The CPU will probably still be the first thing that needs an upgrade though, on that I agree. If you're willing to put some more money into it, get a better CPU

Get a bigger power supply.

StayPuff · 02-17-2013, 22:51,

Yotta is right, the power supply is fine. There is no need to overdue it and waste money if you are on a certain budget. Don't listen to them seth, listen to us.

Listen to us.

bvcxzmn · (This post was last modified: 02-18-2013, 00:07 by bvcxzmn.)

No!!! You need a bigger power supply! You always need to get an overkill powersupply because, one, it will last much longer, and you will have much more expandability and upgradeability in the future!

Also, overclocking.

**yottabyte** · 02-18-2013, 00:22,

Actually, do get a bigger power supply. A 450W doesn't differ much in price from a 500W+. Also don't get it from some shady corporation. A power supply is just as important as good shoes and chairs.