Custom Gaming PC Build (First Time)

TC Jaguar·3/19/2015, 6:56:42 PM·1 votes·1,231 views

AMD A10-5800K, MSI GeForce GT 740, Corsair SPEC-01 RED - System Build - PCPartPicker

Hello everyone. This is my first time building a PC, and I need your help! I think I have all the parts set-up for an awesome gaming rig. I just need to know if there's anyone who knows how much FPS I would get with this PC. Not just in League of Legends, but different kinds of games. Minecraft, League of Legends, Planetside, etc. I hope you guys can help me, and who knows maybe you guys might decide to try this PC out for yourself. It's a really cheap build for the quality of it.

16 Comments

Seth Lightheart3/19/2015, 7:03:33 PM4 votes

A few things. First, there is a redit forum that will help you a lot more than here.

Also:

Why the WiFi? You really want to try to avoid that if you are going to be gaming. You will most likely randomly get lag or DCs because of it.

Buying cooling paste is a scam. What comes with is just fine. And it kills your computer for a few more FPS you won't even notice.

And lastly... why the liquid cooling? Don't try to overclock, it's a waist of time. Fans are just fine.

(Unless you just want to do liquid cooling for the heck of it because it is a fun project. But be warned... you will void your warranty and it is easy to destroy your rig)

P.S. Don't forget about the OS if you don't have one already lying around.

BlazinHot63/19/2015, 8:31:47 PM2 votes

Why are you going to get an APU when your are buying a graphics card. That makes no sense. The purpose of an APU is so you dont need a graphics card. On top of that, you are going to liquid cool a processor that doesnt overclock.... that also makes no sense.

To answer other peoples comments to you: -That system could run on a 400W PSU, its fine -TIM paste is not a scam. There is a difference between the crap ceramic paste that comes prepackaged vs the silver/diamond dust pastes

The best part about that website is that they have reference builds for people who arent really knowledgeable on the subject. The budget gaming build right on their front page costs the exact amount of money and is leaps and bounds better than what you put together. And you certainly can change it up and add to it. But try this as a base: Link: entry-level gaming build

KDA Michael3/19/2015, 7:18:11 PM1 votes

Yeah you can save over 100$ if you ditch the thermal paste, wifi adapter, and cooling fan. Then spend that on an SSD instead of the HDD you are going with currently. You only need all those fans if you are overclocking and if you REALLY want to overclock, which you don't need to do, you should upgrade the CPU, the graphics card, and probably the motherboard. Otherwise you will just be overclocking to speeds that better gear can run normally.

soulchaos3/19/2015, 7:28:59 PM1 votes

save some money i recommend you drop the CPU cooler and swap the case for coolmaster case like this one (buy as many case fans at possible) http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1

dont buy that wifi USB its cheaper to get a internal like this one

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn881nd

this is better because when you buy a USB wifi card you are limiting your internet by your bus speed. PCI on the other hand is not nearly as limited

I also dont recommend you that motherboard/CPU set because FM2 sockets dont go higher then quad core so you wont be able to upgrade your computer. Look for a AM3 socket those can be upgraded to like 16 cores (

Linna Excel3/19/2015, 7:56:55 PM1 votes

Make sure the liquid cooler will fit in your case before you buy it and be aware of the issues with it. I didn't try it on my custom rig.
Shouldn't your MB/Case come with a connection for hardwiring to your internet? I'm not saying you can't use wifi, just make sure you can justify the added expense
If you can afford it, get a second solid state HD to use as your boot drive. Windows boots up crazy fast with it.
Double check that your PSU is big enough to run everything.
Your GFX card doesn't have many reviews on newegg so I can't say much about it. I've heard that AMD does the better cheaper and midrange cards while GeForce is better with the heavy hitters. I'd totally get the new titan if I could afford it and if it would fit in my case.

Pastramka3/19/2015, 10:29:04 PM1 votes

Im not a pro , but i had almost a dozen of PC's to work and play on, so here is what i think;

Water cooling is very cool to build and have, but is very unnecessary if u don't need to overclock and u wont on that. I would rather spend those extra $ on a better power supply;

I solved a overheating problem about a year ago with my old GPU by upgrading the power supply to the 80plus coolermaster series. It might sound odd but temperatures dropped on everything after the upgrade.

Also for the wi-fi, do a bit of research if ur home setup and surrounding interference can offer a good and stable coverage, I use this every time a friend needs help with stuff like this. If a lot of networks are overlapping with a strong signal u will need to reconsider. For example at my parents house if i want to play on the old desktop(which has just an wi-fi adapter) i need to move the router to the same floor as my room to have a good enough reception for league.

Also i heard(never asked for help there myself) this guys can help a lot.

CaptainTatertits3/19/2015, 10:32:36 PM1 votes

Ohh my jeebus, the info lol. Some of it is good, but some horribly wrong.

What is your budget?

What kind of games do you want to play?

Would you like to play with overclocking?

Below is some general info, but I would need to know a budget and use for recommendations.

First off, like some others said, ditch the watercooling. That is an enthusiast product, and this is very much a budget build computer. It would both add cost to the system, and you would gain literally no performance.

Secondly, as much as I loathe Intel as a company, do NOT get an AMD CPU. They are just leagues behind Intel at present. You will need one of the i5 series. Here is a list of CPUs that would work for you. The K at the end represents OverClockable CPU's. I recommend the i5-4690k or the i5-4590

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007671%20600436886%20600005579&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=30

Cases come with all the fans you will need, so don't bother buying extra ones. You might need one to control temps if you start OCing, but even then it is unlikely you will need it. For reference, I have a super power-hungry R9 280x that is factory OC'd, and then I OC'd it 10% on top of that. Also, my CPU is OC'd to a high, but stable temp... but I don't have any extra case fans. Temps are perfectly fine. Air temp: 72F, case temp: 76F. In general, extra case fans are more for aesthetics than anything else. That being said, if you want to have a blue fan, go for it. They are cheap, just think you really "need" one for cooling.

Wifi is perfectly fine for gaming as long as it meets your needs. I get 25ms with mine, and it is nice and stable. Wifi DOES NOT limit conenctions s[eed whatsoever! wtf people, lmao. Your local wifi connection is much faster than your conenction to the internet, and thus your wifi speed is a moot point. My god, the misinformation.

SSD's are a complete waste of money. They do help LOAD a game or your OS a few seconds faster initially, but they do not affect framerates or actual gameplay at all. They are far more expensive than a standard hard drive and are pure marketing hype. Get a nice 1-3tb WD or Hitachi drive and you are good to go.

The RAM you picked is fine, but since it is one stick, you won't get dual-channel performance. The difference is nominal in a majority of situations, so it isn't a big deal.

GPU: GT-740. FML lol. Dude... just. dude. you were getting extra fans, watercooling, and a super low-end gpu. GPU's you should consider: R9 270x (or 280x), an nvidia GTX 760, 770, 780, 960, 970. ebay is a GREAT place to get used gpus.

TC Jaguar3/20/2015, 4:14:39 AM1 votes

Ok I looked at all your comments, and changed pretty much everything about it. What else needs fixed? Sorry this is my first time. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CwnTRB

Nybx4life3/19/2015, 7:15:05 PM1 votes

Okay, so from what I see... Seth Lightheart is right on the cooling paste. You normally get one with your Processor, so that shouldn't be an issue. Waste of money. Unlike what he said, Wi-Fi is a good alternative if you need network connectivity in a pinch. Don't rely on it for your games, however.

Liquid cooling is unneeded. I have multiple fans in my rig and it's cool as a cucumber. If it's your first rig, leave the liquid cooling for another time. You want to get through the process of building at least once. Otherwise it looks ok.