thunderchicken02 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I wanted to get the community's opinion on a part listing for my first pc build. I'm not looking for a ultimate gaming rig, just something that has decent performance with good value. Please let me know what you think! [PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QZPnFT) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QZPnFT/by_merchant/) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center **CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC **Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97a) | $137.99 @ SuperBiiz **Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $69.89 @ OutletPC **Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $51.89 @ OutletPC **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g) | $183.98 @ Newegg **Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl) | $99.75 @ Directron **Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $59.88 @ OutletPC **Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.79 @ OutletPC **Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $87.75 @ OutletPC **Monitor** | [Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe) | $264.99 @ B&H | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1268.88 | Mail-in rebates | -$63.00 | **Total** | **$1205.88** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-02-27 00:58 EST-0500
Rangi Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Looks like you have a great PC there. 2 things occur to me though, no SSD? They are worth it for reducing loading times and micro stutters. Also DCS does not like AMD video cards, that should change with DCS 2.0 but it could be a long time before we find out. ps. I love my Fractal R4, roomy, quiet and unobtrusive. PC: 6600K @ 4.5 GHz, 12GB RAM, GTX 970, 32" 2K monitor.
StrongHarm Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Agree with Rangi, you'll have much better luck all around with an nVidia vid card. Here's what Tomshardware had to say about the GTX960 @$209 (EVGA makes the best nVidia cards in my opinion): Excellent Efficiency In A Midrange Gaming Card The new GeForce GTX 960 is capable of running with the Radeon R9 280 and 285, but uses significantly less power to get the job done. It requires only a single 6-pin PCIe cable to feed its modest 120 Watt TDP, and as such, may be a very attractive alternative to the similarly-priced Radeon R9 280. Add an SSD to your build for less than $200. Use it for your operating system and DCS. Put all of your media and docs on the other drive. An SSD makes a huge difference in reboot times (mine is 8sec) and apps with a high frequency of access. People are going to scream foul, but there's a cheaper alternative in purchasing a refurb from Dell. Check their outlet site. They can sell new PCs cheaper than you can build your own. The refurbs are typically PCs returned by people who don't know how to set their system up, and even if it did have a real problem, they replace every subsystem that had a problem when they do the refurb QA.. I've never received a bad one. It's also under the standard hardware warranty, so it wouldn't cost you anything if there was a problem. I like building my own as well, but when you can get an Alienware for half the price you have listed here, that has twice the hardware.. it's something to consider. It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
BlazexX23Xx Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 One Advice,don't buy OS get an SSD instead.
Blitz Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I have AMD R9 280 from Gigabyte and I don't have any problems running DCS modules. No crashes, no glitches.
thunderchicken02 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 Thank you all for the replies! I'll look into the GTX 960 and possibly adding a SSD. I didn't consider a refurb but I'll check that out too.
jcbak Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 I went to the refurb site.....their price for the X51 was actually high. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]WIN 10, i7 10700, 32GB DDR4, RTX 2080 Super, Crucial 1TB SSD, Samsung EVO 850 500GB SSD, TM Warthog with 10cm extension, TIR5, MFG Crosswind Pedals, Wheelstand Pro, LG 40" 4K TV, Razer Black Widow Ultimate KB[/size]
StrongHarm Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 jcbak.. high for what? It has twice the hardware for half the price he's doing his build for... It's a good thing that this is Early Access and we've all volunteered to help test and enhance this work in progress... despite the frustrations inherent in the task with even the simplest of software... otherwise people might not understand that this incredibly complex unfinished module is unfinished. /light-hearted sarcasm
jcbak Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 jcbak.. high for what? It has twice the hardware for half the price he's doing his build for... X51 refurb that was available was being sold for $719.00 (currently out of stock). A new computer with the same specs was selling on the Dell site for $699.00. I may have read it wrong. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]WIN 10, i7 10700, 32GB DDR4, RTX 2080 Super, Crucial 1TB SSD, Samsung EVO 850 500GB SSD, TM Warthog with 10cm extension, TIR5, MFG Crosswind Pedals, Wheelstand Pro, LG 40" 4K TV, Razer Black Widow Ultimate KB[/size]
Nooch Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 AMD cards have very poor performance in DCS compared to Nvidia equivalents. I recently switched from a R9 280X to a gtx 770 and boy the difference was huge. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
thunderchicken02 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 Jcbak, can you point me in the direction of the Dell computer you're talking about? I'd prefer to get a fully assembled computer instead of assembling my own if possible!
thunderchicken02 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 I wasn't able to find a computer that has twice the hardware for half the price on Dell's outlet site. The only computers I saw were Alienware x51s that had lesser specs for the same price than the build I posted (I have a monitor added to mine). Am I missing something?
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