Is this a good gaming computer?

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amyintx

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Hi,

I am getting this built for my son. He is 17 and I want him to be happy with it.
can you please give me your input?


Thanks

Case 1 x NZXT Apollo Gaming Case-Black
Case Lighting 1 x Cold Cathode Neon Light-Blue
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction 0 x None-
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion 0 x None-
Processor 1 x AMD FX-6100 CPU (6x 3.30GHz/6MB L2 Cache)-
Processor Cooling 1 x Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink-
Memory 1 x 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1333 Memory Module-** FREE Upgrade to DDR3-1600 ** Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti - 1GB-Single Card
Video Card Brand 1 x Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA-
Motherboard 1 x Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 -- AMD 970-
Motherboard USB / SATA Interface 1 x Motherboard default USB / SATA Interface-
Power Supply 1 x 700 Watt -- Standard-
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 40 GB Intel 320 SSD-Single Drive
Data Hard Drive 0 x None-
Optical Drive 1 x 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black
2nd Optical Drive 0 x None-
Flash Media Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black
Meter Display 0 x None-
USB Expansion 0 x None-
Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard-
Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)-
Operating System 1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel)-64-Bit
Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard-
Mouse 1 x iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse-
Headset 0 x None-
Monitor 0 x None-
2nd Monitor 0 x None-
Speaker System 1 x iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System-
Video Camera 0 x None-
Case Engraving Service 0 x None-
 
how much are you looking at spending, there are a few issues but the first 2 i see are the cpu, a x4 965 is actually going to give the same or better performance in game, and the psu, unless you pick one of the specified brands they are going to use a generic pile of sh*t.
 
i think he noticed how high the prices are on them for now and the guy prob already has and hdd from an old comp i guess.
 
Good time to assemble it yourself? Family project that would take a few hrs on a Sat. afternoon?

Does he need 6 cores?
Deneb or Thuban cpu may be better right now, till AMD resolves the lacking performance of thier new line of processors. Or go Intel.

The certified cooler will be the one that AMD already provides with the cpu.
Without Office starter/keyboard-mouse/speakers -
the rest of what's listed can be had for $750, including Windows 7.

I and most here will suggest you take the amount the prebuilt will cost, and get the components yourself to distribute the $ to each individual part to best maximize quality and performance. If you still want to pre-order:

Are 6 cores needed? Consider Phenom II or 1090T.
Will games be played, if so which ones?
A 60-64GB SSD should be close to the same price. What other brands/models do they offer?
Need hdd if you don't have one.
Change the Xtreemgear, Coolmax, or whichever one that is - to Corsiar.
 
Do we know what type of games he wants to play?

550ti is a decent card, but 560ti or 570 better for todays games.

As the other posters have mentioned.. 6 cores is really not needed in gaming

Also, 4gb or Ram is OK.. but with the newer games, I would go with 8gb.

HD--? SSD is great, but not for the only HD in the system.

PSU-- Make sure of the brand.. Cheap PSU's cause expensive problems...
 
Hi,

He will be playing world of warcraft most of the time. He also wants skyrim in the PC version.

the total is at $860 right now...I would like to get it as low as possible without it being crap..LOL
 
amyintx said:
Hi,

He will be playing world of warcraft most of the time. He also wants skyrim in the PC version.

the total is at $860 right now...I would like to get it as low as possible without it being crap..LOL
Click to expand...

World of Warcraft is a game that uses CPU more than GPU... BUT... don't go short on the GPU just for that because as new expansions and new games come out... he will need it.

My suggestion is to stick with a 4 core processor... I like the 2500k processor as it scores higher in WoW Benchmarks.

Also, go with the 560ti or higher if you can. I do play WoW myself some, but havent tried Skyrm yet.

Still find out about the Hard Drive... you will need a larger, non SSD hard drive. The SSD is not a must if you need to save money.. but is a nice addition.
 
Thanks!

I am just clicking on boxes so i don't really know what I'm doing, but I think this would be ok..let me know if you see anything I need to change.

I am not computer savvy and I don't even know what some of this means..lol

I'm sure I could figure out how to add things to it..but not build it from scratch;/

Thanks :)




Case 1 x NZXT Apollo Gaming Case-Black
Case Lighting 1 x Cold Cathode Neon Light-Blue
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction 0 x None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion 0 x None
Processor 1 x AMD Phenom™ II X4 925 CPU (4x 2.80GHz/2MB L2 Cache)-Free Upgrade to FX-4100 CPU
Processor Cooling 1 x Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink
Memory 1 x 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1333 Memory Module-** FREE Upgrade to DDR3-1600 ** Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 - 2GB-Single Card
Video Card Brand 1 x Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA
Motherboard 1 x Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 -- AMD 970
Motherboard USB / SATA Interface 1 x Motherboard default USB / SATA Interface
Power Supply 1 x 700 Watt -- Standard
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s-Single Drive
Data Hard Drive 0 x None
Optical Drive 1 x 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black
2nd Optical Drive 0 x None
Flash Media Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black
Meter Display 0 x None
USB Expansion 0 x None
Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System 1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel)-64-Bit
Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard
Mouse 1 x iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse
Headset 0 x None
Monitor 0 x None
2nd Monitor 0 x None
Speaker System 1 x iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Video Camera 0 x None
Case Engraving Service 0 x None
Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service 1 x Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Subtotal $966.00
 
i really hate there site cuz you'd be much better off for the power supply with th corsair tx-650, but they require 700+ watts for it, and the 750 is like 80 more, but with the 750 he'd be able to get a second 560 later on and get some really good gaming in.
 
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