looking for build advice

johnnybigapples · May 11, 2013

after searching around the forum for a few days i've picked out some parts for a first time build. I will be using the computer for school and for mild gaming (diablo 3 and starcraft 2). I use autoCAD and autodesk inventor. I also watch a lot of movies and would like to be able to run multiple monitors.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WvjW) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WvjW/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WvjW/benchmarks/)

If theres anything unecessary for what I'm using it for and can save money please let me know ( I know i can down grade the SSD and HDD)

TheBigTroll · May 11, 2013

id get this instead
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WvxM

ScrewySqrl · May 11, 2013

at your price range you're better off with intel. some tweaks:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1016.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-11 09:02 EDT-0400)

RafaSimpsons · May 11, 2013

Hi, johnny. For the same price you can have a i5-3450, which is much better than the FX-8350. Also, for what you want you can buy a cheaper motherboard, this Asus P8B75-M LE. You can have this Corsair power supply, is much better and cheaper, you don't need so much power.

TheBigTroll · May 11, 2013

ScrewySqrl :

at your price range you're better off with intel. some tweaks:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1016.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-11 09:02 EDT-0400)

for CAD and workstation uses at this budget, no. the i5 doesnt compete

johnnybigapples · May 11, 2013

I've been told that for modeling work its better to have more cores, and the i5 is better for gaming

johnnybigapples · May 11, 2013

Troll I like your build suggestion, lots of discounts too

TheBigTroll · May 11, 2013

johnnybigapples :

yep. the 8320 isnt bad for gaming but the i5 does perform better in that department. the 8320 will suit you well. same thing as the 8350 but cheaper

johnnybigapples · May 12, 2013

troll you convinced me, think I should wait for the nvidia 700 series to come out before I buy the 660?

marshallbradley · May 12, 2013

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's only the high end 760 Ti/770/780 that will be launching, the cheapest of which will be around the $300 price point. It's a little out of your budget, and I'd be surprised if it significantly changes the price of a card $100 below (though maybe there will be a slight shift in pricing to get rid of excess 660 Tis and above). The GTX 660, presumably, will still be nVidia's mid-range card, even after the first part of the 700 series release, so it's not as if it's becoming end of life straight away. This is all speculation on my part though, and I suppose there's no harm waiting to see what happens if you don't need the build right away.

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g-unit1111 · May 12, 2013

marshallbradley :

If you want the next generation of NVIDIA GPUs, you're going to be waiting a while. Production delays on the new GK processors mean these GPUs are going to be pushed back until the end of September, early October at the latest.

johnnybigapples · May 13, 2013

ok then i dont think i can wait that long, thanks for all the advice. Time to pull the trigger

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