Mid Level Gaming PC & General Home Office Use

Jacko99

Member
Please can you review and comment on the below spec and let me know any thoughts / modifications you would suggest for a mid level gaming system.

Thanks

Case
ZALMAN Z11 PLUS BLACK MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4570 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB2.0, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 650Ti BOOST- 2 x DVI, HDMI, - 3D Vision Ready
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB SEAGATE HYBRID SSHD Drive, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (5400 rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DGX 5.1-Channel Gaming Audio Card
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps PCI CARD
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Power Cable
1 x 2 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software
Microsoft® Office Home & Student 2013 (1 License & Disc)
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
DVI-D & HDMI Monitor Cables
1 x 2 METRE GOLD PLATED V1.4 HDMI CABLE
Headsets
Creative HS-800 Fatal1ty Gaming Headset
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Miscellaneous
FREE £50 IN-GAME VOUCHER with GTX 650 & GTX 650Ti GPUs!
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Jacko99

Member
Thanks Keynes, just a question on the sound card, would a standard card perform ok for sound critical games such as CSS and CSGO (3D sounds)?

Also which GPU would you recommend upgrading to?

Cheers
 

keynes

Multiverse Poster
You could try onboard audio first, if you think you require something extra then go for the sound card but it also depends on the gear you have (speakers , headset). For gaming r9-270x or 280x but depends on your budget.
 
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