$770 custom build pc. Need everone's opinion

marno071 · Jul 20, 2013

hello. I have build a custom PC for $770 and was wondering what you guys think of this PC, if it's worth buying, and where I can improve.

Here is the system specs
CPU: AMD FX-8350, 4GHz, 8-core
RAM: Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9, 4GB (x2 sticks)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3
GPU: Sapphire HD7790 O.C
Case: Cooler Master N300
PSU: 550W huntkey (already have it )
All this cost $680 so I have $90 left to blow on things that I can get better components

I am planning to play Crysis 3, Arma 2, Arma 3, grid 2, Bioshock infinite, battlefield 4, the last of us, tomb rider(new one

), GTA V, IV with mods and the new Dayz standalone game
I'm hoping to play this games with high+ settings and get an average of 30-40+ FPS on these games (I am a heavy gamer)

thanx for time helping me

tom_taylor97 · Jul 20, 2013

marno071 :

The system all seems good except for the gpu, i think you might want to try and get a better one now instead of crossfire. I was going to get crossfire but heard there was lots of problems with it. I don't think the 7790 will be enough for those games as i have a 7970 and i run crysis 3 at very high and get about 40, i cant see that card running it at high and getting 30 tbh. The rest of the machine seems good though. What power supply are you getting?

sophiebeth100 · Jul 20, 2013

I really don't recommend Crossfiring lower-end cards. You'd be better off dropping the CPU down to a 6300 and getting a better GPU, depending on whether you'd rather have better game performance or faster rendering speed. Here's a 6300 build to take alook at:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.56 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.37 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $728.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-20 11:38 EDT-0400)

$40 left over can be spent on your keyboard and mouse. You really won't need those extra fans at all.

Couldn't find the n300 so just threw in this case - it is one to consider, though, especially for the price. The GTX 760 will absolutely kill a 7790, and I would definitely take it over the crossfiring of two 7790s. You will hit high/ultra for all the games you listed 30fps+ with this card, plus it means you don't need a PSU with as much wattage.

This CPU still has 6 cores which will still work well for rendering.

angaddev · Jul 20, 2013

sophiebeth100 :

I really don't recommend Crossfiring lower-end cards. You'd be better off dropping the CPU down to a 6300 and getting a better GPU, depending on whether you'd rather have better game performance or faster rendering speed. Here's a 6300 build to take alook at:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.56 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.37 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $728.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-20 11:38 EDT-0400)

$40 left over can be spent on your keyboard and mouse. You really won't need those extra fans at all.

Couldn't find the n300 so just threw in this case - it is one to consider, though, especially for the price. The GTX 760 will absolutely kill a 7790, and I would definitely take it over the crossfiring of two 7790s. You will hit high/ultra for all the games you listed 30fps+ with this card, plus it means you don't need a PSU with as much wattage.

This CPU still has 6 cores which will still work well for rendering.

Eh, I will concede that the 760 is a boss in gaming, AMDs usually render better. A 7950/7870 would be a good compromise, especially for auto desk (v. Intensive rendering)

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