Hardware does this seem like a good steam machine build?

[TotalInsanity4]

Oh, I didn't even realize you were planning a build using the Raven case. I planned one around that case a while back, try this: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TotalInsanity4/saved/bY3xFT

Edit: If you're doing serious gaming, you'll probably want to upgrade the CPU to a triple or quad core version

 

[Pedeadstrian]

I'm sorry but, I'm a noob to building a pc... I have some education in pc's by my web design class that basically is more of an IT class than a web development class..

I think they were talking to the person they were quoting, not you. And anyway, if you have a 15.5 x 16.5 cubby you're rather limited with case size. Does it need to be there and not next to the stand? If so, you're probably gonna have to stick to mini-ITX.

 

[Edgarska]

Honestly, if you don't really have a lot of space, and won't be playing very intensive games, you could just do a micro atx build with a GTX 950.

 

[Yami_Industries]

I have room to place it next to the stand but, I want a more console like feel... I got 22 by 19 inches to place it on top next to my wii but, I don't want a full blown pc tower on top of my tv stand....

 

[Daggot]

Oh also skip that SSD, an HDD can net you 1TB for $60.

 

[Yami_Industries]

I feel like a picture with the areas I want to place it would help solve things a bit...

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the letters in green is my pc monitor/ extra tv and the places circled in blue are the places I could place a pc...

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I'm starting my build over again on pcbuilder and trying to find a build that looks good with this setup

 

[Edgarska]

You definitely shouldn't put it down there, it has no way to draw air in.

 

[raystriker]

For the case, check out the cooler master elite 110. It's cubical and might just fit in that small space on your cabinet

 

[Yami_Industries]

Oh, I didn't even realize you were planning a build using the Raven case. I planned one around that case a while back, try this: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TotalInsanity4/saved/bY3xFT

Edit: If you're doing serious gaming, you'll probably want to upgrade the CPU to a triple or quad core version

would it run: TES: V skyrim, Garry's mod, Assassains creed, GTA V, CSGO, Street fighter V, Tom Clancy's The division with good fps... I like visuals but mostly, I'm not going 4k or anything and I mostly care about good fps...

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good fps as in 45-60 fps

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I just want to run most games with good fps and at least hd visuals... its not like I'm running freaken crysis 1 on it anytime soon...

 

[Edgarska]

would it run: TES: V skyrim, Garry's mod, Assassains creed, GTA V, CSGO, Street fighter V, Tom Clancy's The division with good fps... I like visuals but mostly, I'm not going 4k or anything and I mostly care about good fps...

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good fps as in 45-60 fps

Those older games will be fine, but for GTA V, The Division and anything comparable you'll want a better CPU and GPU.
Though GTA V runs at mostly 60fps on my 960, but you won't max out the settings (mix of high and medium). For the division, you probably won't be able to keep a smooth framerate even on low with a 960.

 

[raystriker]

Again, I suggest you change your processor from the Athlon to at least a Pentium G3258.

 

[Yami_Industries]

I decided on doing TotalInsanity4's build with some adjustments of my own... is the light led a strip or a bar on the raven case? I hate the orange color on the boot light... @TotalInsanity4

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Again, I suggest you change your processor from the Athlon to at least a Pentium G3258.

does it support direct 12 along with future games that will use it?

 

[Pedeadstrian]

does it support direct 12 along with future games that will use it?

Yes, but remember, you'll need a different motherboard if you switch from AMD to Intel (or Intel socket x to Intel socket y).

 

[Yami_Industries]

which is better amd or intel??? Idk...

 

[CloudCocopuffs]

which is better amd or intel??? Idk...

For gaming? amd all the way

 

[Pedeadstrian]

which is better amd or intel??? Idk...

The question isn't "Is AMD or Intel better?" The question you should be asking is "Is this AMD cpu better than this Intel CPU?" To answer that question, type "(Insert AMD CPU name here) vs (Insert Intel CPU name here)" into Google.

 

[Xenon Hacks]

Let me jump in and help clearly tower size no longer matters so what is your budget?

 

[Yami_Industries]

the intel i3 wins!

 

[Xenon Hacks]

the intel i3 wins!

You dont want an i3 just tell me your budget you can pm the amount if you dont wanna post it here.

 

[Yami_Industries]

Let me jump in and help clearly tower size no longer matters so what is your budget?

I'm just going to spend my summer saving up after highschool so its only a matter of time really...