Hello everyone,
I would like some advice on a computer I want to build. My intention is to play games such as Diablo 3 and Path of Exile at a 1280x1024 resolution. here are the components:
PSU: Corsair CX500 V2 500W Builder Series
Case: NOX Cyclops
RAM: Corsair Value Select DDR3 1333 4GB 2x2GB CL9
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Quad-Core Black Edition
Mobo: Asus M5A88-M AM3+
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CPU: Intel Core i3 2120 3.3Ghz Box Socket 1155
Mobo: Asus P8H67-M LE B3
I have a Seagate SATA-II 3Gb/s that came with a Dell computer that I own, I was planning to format it and install a retail version of windows 7 64bit.
Also I have the optical drive that came with the same Dell, and an Nvidia Geforce GT220. I am aware that the graphics card is old and would like some opinion as to wheter or not it would run those games at least in minimun performance.
I have been recommended the i3 more than the Phenom, and from the internet I've found some comparisons for similar processors and it seems the i3 outperforms the Phenom when it comes to gaming, but an extra opinion is always welcome, just to make sure.
Finally I'd like to know if 500W PSU is enough for this computer, and if so (taking into account that I want to upgrade the GPU as soon as I can) which GPU would you reccomend for it?
Thank you in advance.
I would like some advice on a computer I want to build. My intention is to play games such as Diablo 3 and Path of Exile at a 1280x1024 resolution. here are the components:
PSU: Corsair CX500 V2 500W Builder Series
Case: NOX Cyclops
RAM: Corsair Value Select DDR3 1333 4GB 2x2GB CL9
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Quad-Core Black Edition
Mobo: Asus M5A88-M AM3+
OR------------
CPU: Intel Core i3 2120 3.3Ghz Box Socket 1155
Mobo: Asus P8H67-M LE B3
I have a Seagate SATA-II 3Gb/s that came with a Dell computer that I own, I was planning to format it and install a retail version of windows 7 64bit.
Also I have the optical drive that came with the same Dell, and an Nvidia Geforce GT220. I am aware that the graphics card is old and would like some opinion as to wheter or not it would run those games at least in minimun performance.
I have been recommended the i3 more than the Phenom, and from the internet I've found some comparisons for similar processors and it seems the i3 outperforms the Phenom when it comes to gaming, but an extra opinion is always welcome, just to make sure.
Finally I'd like to know if 500W PSU is enough for this computer, and if so (taking into account that I want to upgrade the GPU as soon as I can) which GPU would you reccomend for it?
Thank you in advance.