Solved Is this PC a good build?

[Laith]

Thanks, i will tomorrow, i've been busy that's why i haven't called him.

 

[Laith]

Finally i remembered. It is an 630.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

The GeForce GT 630 scores 744 on the Passmark video card benchmark. There are several variations of that card, with various amounts of memory.

PassMark Software - Video Card Benchmarks - Mid-to-High Range Video Cards

It sells for about $ 50 to $100 US now.

Are you going to get an Intel 4590 processor? That processor has built-in HD 4600 graphics, which scores 726 on the Passmark video benchmark---virtually the same as the GT 630.

I don't game, but based on that, maybe there's not much point in adding the GT 630 to the system.

 

[Laith]

So what should i add then?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

So what should i add then?

Maybe nothing.

You haven't given enough information.

What games will you play?

At what settings?

At what resolution?

If it were me, I'd order the parts and build the thing with no video card. Use the built-in video on the 4590.

Then play your desired games at your desired settings and make a judgement about gaming performance.

If gaming performance is unsatisfactory, then maybe add that GT 630 and re-evaluate.

If still unsatisfactory, then start another thread to deal with that and buy additional parts at that time. Maybe you'll have more money then too.

If you build it first, you can also evaluate temperatures as well. You may decide you need to replace noisy or inadequate fans--either on the CPU cooler or intake/exhaust. And it will help you become comfortable with the building and testing process.

 

[Laith]

Well, im gonna run Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Grand Theft Auto V, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Minecraft, League of Legends, Team Foretress 2, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revoultion, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4(If it comes out to PC), Terraria and Warframe. I will also be using VMs + Rendering video stuff.
The resolution is medium or higher.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

The resolution is medium or higher.

I was looking for something more specific.

Like 1024 x 768 or 1600 x 900 or 1920 x 1080 or whatever you have in mind.

Be as specific as you can about the requirements for this PC.

 

[Laith]

1920 x 1080

The can handle that. I want this PC to last a good amount of time, 4-5 years. This is what this build is for: Debugging, Gaming, Rendering, Photoshopping. Just ask if you need more info.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

1920 x 1080

The can handle that. I want this PC to last a good amount of time, 4-5 years. This is what this build is for: Debugging, Gaming, Rendering, Photoshopping. Just ask if you need more info.

OK; you provided enough info I'd say.

I'll let others comment on the video card as I don't game. I'm pretty sure others will tell you to upgrade from the 630 or built-in graphics.

If you can set aside say $30 to $50 a month toward another video card, you may want to just build the thing now and get some idea of how well it does for non-gaming without an upgraded video card. And then in 3 to 6 months, splurge on another video card.

But if your budget is not a problem, then jump on all of it at one time.

I'd go with a better case, but if you have a limited budget and need to cut corners, I can understand your choice.

 

[Laith]

Okay ill go all in. I hope it isnt much to spend, ill maybe have to cut off a little bit of my budget.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Here's a review of that XFX XTR 550:

XFX XTR 550-Watt 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Review - Test Results and Final Thoughts

The review gives it a good rating. It's made by Seasonic and based on the Seasonic G series PSU, which is a bit more expensive.

 

[Laith]

So i should upgrade my PSU?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

So i should upgrade my PSU?

No, not unless you have some intention of using two powerful video cards (SLI).

550 watts is OK for any one card. 450 would be fine for many video cards.

Without a video card, your PC isn't going to use over 150 watts or so at max load. It would be under 100 watts most of the time. My PC has no video card and idles around 70 watts.

The only reason I've got a 560 watt PSU is that at the time I built this machine, this PSU I have was the lowest wattage, high quality, modular unit I could find. If I was building today, I'd probably use a Seasonic G 450.

The XFX XTR series is well-regarded.

 

[Laith]

Okay i guess ill use it, so should i upgrade more or is this enough?

 

[ShamrockRig]

well for gaming, Neither integrated nor the 630 will cut, will certainly not run advanced warfare.
4-5 Years is a bit steep...within 6 months even the newest rig is outdated.
In terms of GPU, Budget wise, I would go for a AMD 280x/290 for some good solid performace, or if you not fussed wait for the 300 series. If budget isnt an issue(Which i think it is) I'd go for a GTX 970 or something around that ballpart.

 

[Laith]

Those are pretty damn expensive, i must downgrade something but what? My friend says i can get a AMD CPU cheap but PCPartPicker wont let me take AMD CPUs.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Okay i guess ill use it, so should i upgrade more or is this enough?

It's looking pretty good other than video card.

I'd at least look at Crucial SSDs, maybe the MX 100. Probably just as cheap as the Mushkin and well regarded. But you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between them in actual use. You might save a few bucks.

NZXT makes some pretty good inexpensive cases if you want to check them out.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Those are pretty damn expensive, i must downgrade something but what? My friend says i can get a AMD CPU cheap but PCPartPicker wont let me take AMD CPUs.

Is your budget frozen at around 900 forever? Or could you come up with another $200 or $300 in 6 months?

You could certainly cut back to an Intel i3 processor. I'd guess doing that wouldn't affect gaming very much, but might affect the other stuff you want to do. Gaming is more dependent on the GPU.

You must be using PCPartPicker incorrectly. Maybe it won't let you choose an AMD CPU because you've got an Intel motherboard picked out. They are incompatible with each other.

Or you could give up on the SSD. That would have very little effect on gaming.

 

[Laith]

I have an SSD because it is fast thats why. Well the max i can go is $1195. Its not it, my dad is paying for the whole thing. I could ask my uncle if he can get me something other than a video card. Well i hope it comes up good.

 

[Laith]

Also i want the cheapest case possible + it is compatiable with the motherboard.