So I'm planning to get a new PC by spring next year and got some things planned out, like my savings and that, but I put together a under 700 USD PC (I'll be reusing CPU, RAM and my Drives) and I put together this thing: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wfdfbv

Would that be a decent PC?

Nope it will be

Edited October 11, 201510 yr by Officer19

Nope it won't be

And why is that? It looks pretty good to me, considering the budget. 

Nope it won't be

Explain. I got a tight budget, got well under it and I already got a decent processor and RAM.

And why is that? It looks pretty good to me, considering the budget. 

Hey i mean that is a good PC (Desktop) to support GTA V 

It will be DECENT Karls

It's awesome choice

 

I edited my post sorry it was an awful understanding

Edited October 11, 201510 yr by Officer19

Good job going for the 960 some recommend the 970, but I believe a 960 is pretty decent.

Nope it won't be

Why do you say that?

That will be a solid build for upgrading. Don't let him discourage you. (:

Depending upon your CPU, you should be fine. GTA's requirements are for a 9800 GT, If you're doing a 960, I would not be concerned regarding requirements, you should be able to probably run high, perhaps ultra. 

Depending on if you want to upgrade your machine later, 700 watts might be cutting it close. You might consider getting an upgraded PSU for the same cost by choosing a different case that does not come with one. You might also look into a small SSD, they do significantly decrease loading times. 

Minimum Requirements for GTA: 

CPU:	Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz

CPU Speed:	Info

RAM:	4 GB

OS:	Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)

Video Card:	NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1GB / AMD Radeon HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)

Sound Card:	Yes

Free Disk Space:	65 GB

Recommended Requirements: 

CPU:	Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)

CPU Speed:	Info

RAM:	8 GB

OS:	Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1

Video Card:	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB

Sound Card:	Yes

Free Disk Space:	65 GB

 

You're meeting the recommended requirements, very easily. 

Depending upon your CPU, you should be fine. GTA's requirements are for a 9800 GT, If you're doing a 960, I would not be concerned regarding requirements, you should be able to probably run high, perhaps ultra. 

Depending on if you want to upgrade your machine later, 700 watts might be cutting it close. You might consider getting an upgraded PSU for the same cost by choosing a different case that does not come with one. You might also look into a small SSD, they do significantly decrease loading times. 

Minimum Requirements for GTA: 

CPU:	Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz

CPU Speed:	Info

RAM:	4 GB

OS:	Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)

Video Card:	NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1GB / AMD Radeon HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)

Sound Card:	Yes

Free Disk Space:	65 GB

Recommended Requirements: 

CPU:	Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)

CPU Speed:	Info

RAM:	8 GB

OS:	Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1

Video Card:	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB

Sound Card:	Yes

Free Disk Space:	65 GB

 

You're meeting the recommended requirements, very easily. 

ooh, I know that. I have a i5-4460@3.2, which has some time on the neck, but it's still a decent processor.

Yeah, thats good, buy it for me, lol.

The 960 is a good choice, however, you can get an AMD card for the same price but you will get a bit more performance. Aim for the R9 280x if possible. If you cannot get that, then you can go ahead and get the 960. 

One thing that I question is your PSU (power supply) choice. I have never heard of Coolmax so I question the reliability, so you may want to change that. The PSU is one of the parts that you should NEVER cheap-out on, since one problem with the PSU can cause your entire system to die, and then BAM, you just wasted several hundred dollars. If you can, spend a little bit extra and get the EVGA GS 650w PSU. It is listed as around $80 but it may save your computer's life.

The case is generally up to the buyer, but I would recommend an NZXT, Corsair, or Fractal Design case. They're phenomenally built cases and look very clean, on the inside and out. The NZXT S340 is the same price as your chosen case (not sure about Sweden, but definitely in the US), and I believe the Fractal Define R4 is the same price as well. Yoour chosen case also includes a power supply, which in general, are never reliable (the ones paired with cases). 

Overall, it's mostly up to you to make these choices as they are only recommendations. The build you have put together is well enough, and nothing needs to be changed.

 

One thing that I question is your PSU (power supply) choice. I have never heard of Coolmax so I question the reliability, so you may want to change that. The PSU is one of the parts that you should NEVER cheap-out on, since one problem with the PSU can cause your entire system to die, and then BAM, you just wasted several hundred dollars. If you can, spend a little bit extra and get the EVGA GS 650w PSU. It is listed as around $80 but it may save your computer's life.

Jesus, thanks for the advice. Looked up the PSU, look what I found.

Jesus, thanks for the advice. Looked up the PSU, look what I found.

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There are a few bad ratings about a dead PSU or a DOA PSU, however, the same goes for any power supply, or even any component. My EVGA G2 750w PSU has received an equal amount of 1 star ratings (in terms of percentage) on Amazon, though it is rated otherwise as one of the best PSUs for the money. You are going to see bad reviews no matter what you look at.

If you do end up receiving a dead PSU or one that dies quickly, then there is a 7 year warranty. If the PSU ends up ruining any part in the PC, EVGA will most likely pay for it. They have customer support that is beyond many other PC component brands.