$770 custom build pc. Want gamer's opinions

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-8320, 3.5GHz, 8-core
RAM: Corsair CML8GX3M2B1600C11 4GB (x2 sticks)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 OR ASRock 990FX Extreme3
GPU: Sapphire HD7870 O.C
Case: Cooler Master N300
PSU: 550W huntkey (already have it )

all this cost $750, so I have $20 to spend on improving components or other stuff (perhipals, cooling)

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)

thank you for the time

GamerXtreme2013 · Jul 20, 2013

Get the gtx 760 instead of the Sapphire HD7870 O.C, better gpu for the newer games that you want to play.

SNA3 · Jul 20, 2013

marno071 :

your CPU works with DDR3 1866 , dont get 1600

and get GTX 760 with it

and get the Chaser A31 case for 64$

is availabe in black and white and blue

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001951

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001960

SNA3 · Jul 20, 2013

here is your system with cooling and Chaser A31 case 808$

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sna/saved/200u

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $808.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-20 14:13 EDT-0400)

edit

and here is the same system with cooling and Zalman Z11 case for 786$

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sna/saved/200y

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $786.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-20 14:16 EDT-0400)

here are the two cases

Chaser a31

Zalman Z11

marno071 · Jul 20, 2013

hi, SNA3. thank you for the advice but I was wondering why is the water cooling necessary. in which way is the ASRock better as the MSI. ps, my first choice was the ASRock 990fx.. what is the difference between the Sapphire and the geforce gtx 770

SNA3 · Jul 20, 2013

marno071 :

1-yes the water cooling is necessary if you want to overclock and it is 29$ only

2- the Asrock is beter coz it has the best chipset the 990fx , while the MSI has the low 970 chipset :

3- The asrock mobo has better cooling on the motherboard

4- the nvida GTX 760 is FASTER , and supports PhysX in games , AMD does not.

here is example , watch :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gehwBlqjq6Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ6hpBXiiiU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE_lnS7TfDI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD-KDwq3qeM

AMD Graphics cards CANT do that.

if you need help on choosing monitor please ask

marno071 · Jul 20, 2013

thanx alot SNA3. I'll definitely ask for your help.

marno071 · Jul 20, 2013

4- the nvida GTX 760 is FASTER , and supports PhysX in games , AMD does not.

SNA3, Do you have another graphics card that is around $300-$150 because my budget is very limited.

Will the Gigabyte GV-N660OC or ASUS GTX660 work with the setup?

SNA3 · Jul 20, 2013

marno071 :

the GTX 760 is 250$ only

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709&IsNodeId=1&Description=gtx%20760&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

GamerXtreme2013 · Jul 20, 2013

Hyper evo 212 would be a better cooler than the cheap water cooler seidon at that price point. verified stats and better overall cooling and performance. Gtx 760 > 660 n 660ti , Cheaper and performs better.

marno071 · Jul 21, 2013

SNA3, will the MSI N760 O.C do for the games I intend to play.

SNA3 · Jul 21, 2013

marno071 :

you will get 40 fps v.haigh setting settings in Crysis 3 at 1920x1080

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