Is this a good gaming computer:before i buy and build it.?

Question

Processor:
Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor (Model:BX80601950)

Motherboard:
GIGABYTE LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard (Model:GA-X58A-UD3R)

Ram:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (Model:CMP6GX3M3A1600C8)

Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (Model:WD1002FAEX)

Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case (Model:RC-932-KKN1-GP)

Power Supply:
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 850W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.92 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply (Model:RS850-AMBAJ3-US)

CPU Fan:
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler (Model:RR-UV8-XBU1-GP)

Optical Drive:
ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

Wireless Pci Adapter:
D-Link DWA-525 PCI Wireless Adapter
(Possibly D-Link Antenna Larger Base later after i build my computer and it all works.)

Answer 1

Well, get yourself a GTX 460 or HD 6850 to go with it, and it looks pretty good.



One major error though. NEVER buy a PCI format wireless adapter. There are good ones and not-so-good ones, but they all have a huge weakness. That is, the signal is blocked by the computer's CASE. If you're planning to get an external antenna with a long cable so you can move it around, fine. Otherwise, You'd be much better off with a USB format wireless adapter (and a long USB extension cable).

Answer 2

Why would the i5 be better, when the i7 is faster and more powerful. Dumbass.



Anyways, First your missing a graphics card...I would suggest GeForce GTX 460. Currently I have this and it runs very smoothly.



Good Processor, I have the i7-940 Lynnfield, have no problems, and its not even overclocked.



Good Motherboard, I have the EVGA X58. No difference besides the Brand Name.



I have the same exact RAM, blazing speed, good pick.



Hard Drive is fine no need for an SDD wayyyyyy to expensive, wait a couple of years for that it will come way down i price and have more memory.



Perfect Case



Power Supply is more than enough I only run 650 Watts



Exact CPU Fan. No problems at all keeps my CPU cool.



Optical Drive is good



Good operating system



I would go wired though, no matter how long the Ethernet cable is, it will still always be faster than wireless. I have a 100ft cable and host most COD matches.





You have a nice gaming computer on your mind. It will do everything you need it too.

Answer 3

its a good computer but a few things



1. dont get the i7 for gaming, the i5 is better (for the 1156 socket that is, its also cheaper both the cpu and the motherboard is cheaper, if you do get that its dual channel memory, either 2 or 4 or 8 sticks of ram, so either 4 or 8GB, i would say 4GB but thats me)



2. change hard drive to a samsung spinpoint F3 1Tb (cheaper, faster, less power usage and so on)



3. you dont have a graphic card! the moste imporant part of a gaming computer without one you cant play any games at all! i would recommend a 6950 or a GTX 570 or similar



4. forget the wireless adapter, you should NEVER game with wireless net cuz it will give you alot higher ping, cable all the way.



i would also change the cooler to a noctua D14 (got one myself) its huge, but really good and really quiet (keeps my i7 920 clocked to 4Ghz under 65C in load)

it will fit ofc i got ha a HAF 922 (slighly smaller then the 932)

Answer 4

It would be an excellent PC, if you include a video card somewhere in that list. The other components are all high end and fully compatible.



If you have money to spare, you might consider adding an 80 GB SSD to that build to speed up reboot and program start times. It won't affect fps rates in games, however.