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bob1033

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Hello everyone

Im trying to build a new computer rig on a budget, i need to get as close as $600 as possible, but i could maybe bump the price a little bit. I need a computer that can handle multi-threaded apps (vm, rendering), but I also do a little gaming, nothing crazy, but i would like to play Battlefield on like medium graphics. I've strung together a rig below (already have a good hard drive, OS and disk drive) and I want some feedback on how to improve it.

Thanks for all the help!!

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($100.38 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master i500 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $570.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 22:34 EDT-0400)

 
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If gaming was his main purpose, I'd agree. But, an 8350 is not going to bottleneck his 7770, and he will still get 30 to 40 fps on ultra (maybe no aa though), and for vm, and rendering, the 8350 will be a benefit due to twice the threads that are handled at once.
Also, if you're planning on overclocking, the mobo/ cooling is great, if not , you can go cheaper. More importantly, I would get...
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-I don't think yer gonna get much out of those 8 cores that you wouldn't get out of 4 cores. Most games, including the Battlefield mentioned, don't actually use all 8 cores. I'd look to save some money there.

You can used the money saved for better graphics help, which you will absolutely notice on every game you play.

Happy hunting.

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Im a big multitasker, so more cores would help, and I vm and render also. If you do recommend a quad core what would it be? An i5 would be more expensive and an i3 would underpower the system.
 
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If gaming was his main purpose, I'd agree. But, an 8350 is not going to bottleneck his 7770, and he will still get 30 to 40 fps on ultra (maybe no aa though), and for vm, and rendering, the 8350 will be a benefit due to twice the threads that are handled at once.
Also, if you're planning on overclocking, the mobo/ cooling is great, if not , you can go cheaper. More importantly, I would get a more reliable psu. Go for antec, xfx, seasonic is best, or corsair for budget.
 
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If gaming was his main purpose, I'd agree. But, an 8350 is not going to bottleneck his 7770, and he will still get 30 to 40 fps on ultra (maybe no aa though), and for vm, and rendering, the 8350 will be a benefit due to twice the threads that are handled at once.
Also, if you're planning on overclocking, the mobo/ cooling is great, if not , you can go cheaper. More importantly, I would get a more reliable psu. Go for antec, xfx, seasonic is best, or corsair for budget.
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Thanks for all the responces, gaming is more of a side thing, not my top priority and I do plan to OC. I think I will stick to the 8320, but could you recommend a better PSU? And how many watts do I really need? I plan to crossfire the 7770 or get a higher radeon a few months after the build.
 
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