First Gaming Rig

[UltimateAoe2]

You should be able to run at that resolution with a decent frame rate, you wont be able to max out settings though, but should be able to run at "Desktop High" settings with acceptable frame rates.

If anything, I would get another set of the same RAM so you are at least running with 16gb.

Oh and get a decent CPU cooler, its not a good idea to use the stock cooler if building a gaming rig.

No reason for 16. 8GB is enough. lol.


EDIT: Any reason why you're getting a MicroATX when you are getting a mid tower case?

[SavageRico]

No reason for 16. 8GB is enough. lol.


EDIT: Any reason why you're getting a MicroATX when you are getting a mid tower case?

Sir the best reason i can give is i am a noob on building ^^; I wasnt sure what slots or how many were needed and i noticed from your post it is micro lol... can you suggest another mid size for the same pric epoint? or if it being micro will hold me back?

[Noxifer]

Sir the best reason i can give is i am a noob on building ^^; I wasnt sure what slots or how many were needed and i noticed from your post it is micro lol... can you suggest another mid size for the same pric epoint? or if it being micro will hold me back?

It's mostly that microATX are intended for when you want a smaller case, and usually don't offer as many component slots and/or make it trickier to fit said components to it due to the lack of size. Which means that if you go with it, then decide to upgrade your RAM, it might be a cumbersome process to switch them because other components are in the way. And it might mean that you can't go with an upgraded CPU cooler instead of the one shipped with the CPU because there's no room for it -- like others have said, those are often not powerful enough for a gaming rig, which decreases the life of your CPU. Plus they are often louder than 'custom' CPU coolers. Custom CPU coolers, on the other hand, are often a lot larger than the stock coolers.

I did a quick search on the site you linked, by selecting the parameters from your linked MB (socket, chipset, number of sata 6gb, onboard 3.0, RAM 32gb) plus "form factor ATX", and got a list of 12 different MBs =) Sure, the prices go up a bit, but the cheapest ones on the list are only $10-15 or so more than the one you'd picked, so it's not much of an increase. I'm not an expert, so I can't really make any comments regarding the various brands and their reliability, but I've had both ASRock and GigaByte MBs before without issues and they've all survived way beyond their "market value" (as in, technology advances made them obsolete; they didn't break down).

Best of luck with your build! =D

[SavageRico]

Thank you i will look at it on break and put up another build with the correct board to get feedback ^^b

[UltimateAoe2]

Sir the best reason i can give is i am a noob on building ^^; I wasnt sure what slots or how many were needed and i noticed from your post it is micro lol... can you suggest another mid size for the same pric epoint? or if it being micro will hold me back?

Sorry! haha, I just looked at the rig and thats about it.
It's just a smaller motherboard that is intended for smaller cases, ^^b.

This is a similar model to the one I have (I have the MARK1) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-561-_-Product
Should fit in the mid-tower well. Other than that, I think there's an option on pcpartpicker that lets you search for the regular motherboards (LGA 1150)

Like others are suggesting, Get a GTX 970 IF you have the funds for it. c: