New build, hoping somebody could take a quick look.

[MTRBeast33]

Hi!

I've decided it's time for a new computer as my current one is barely able to handle D3 on min settings, here is a build I'm considering, let me know if any thoughts on easy/cheap upgrades or any watch-outs.

Component
Case NZXT GAMMA Classic - $36
Power Supply OCZ ZS Series 550W - $70 (650W $70 AR)
CPU Intel i3-2100 - $115
Heatsink Corsair Air Series A70 - $35
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H - $120
Memory 8GB G.Skill DDR3 12800 - $56
Graphics Card EVGA GTX 560 - $141 / $155
Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB - $120
DVD Asus 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $18
Total $718

Prices are Amazon based, and the build originates from MMO-Champ but wanted to run it by you guys.

Would really appreciate any input.

Thanks!

 

[claptonman]

Everything looks pretty good. I would go with one of these power supplies before that OCZ:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

 

[byteninja2]

I would highly reccomend a qaud for $100 more, much more future proof, and more games now are reccomending it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

 

[wolfeking]

the 2100 is a great processor for the price. One of the best out there. And there is no such thing as future proof.

 

[spirit]

Yeah stick with the i3 2100, it's good value. The OCZ PSU is fine, but the ones Claptoman posted would be better. I'm using a ZS 650W from OCZ right now and not having any issues.

Swap the GTX 560 for a Radeon 6870 as the Radeon is the same price (usually) but it is a bit faster. Or consider upgrading to a GTX 560 Ti, the Ti will be faster than both the 560 and a 6870.

Everything else is good stuff!

 

[byteninja2]

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,...rks-75-percent-boost-for-quad-cores/Practice/

Quad is much better.

 

[spirit]

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,...rks-75-percent-boost-for-quad-cores/Practice/

Quad is much better.

Yes, but the i3 2100 has two extra Hyper-Threaded cores giving it 4 threads. I know HT doesn't add a lot of extra performance in games, but really for the money the i3 2100 is pretty much the best-value CPU out there and games well enough. If the OP can fit a 2500K into his budget great, if not then maybe look a 2300 or 2400 perhaps.

 

[Russ88765]

The i3-2100 isn't even on that list, but regardless for long term "omg i'm so happy with how it performs" factor i'd bite the bullet and get the i5-2500. Unless you're not serious about gaming and just want to run something a little less demanding.