Just about to get my parts. Final Thoughts?

SeismicAltop · Jul 23, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1jC9i

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Wintec Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($53.48 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Sentey GS-6070 II Abaddom (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax 630W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($36.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $853.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-23 01:05 EDT-0400)

Just interested to see if anyone thinks they could squeeze in some more performance here.

Greybush · Jul 23, 2013

I would say get some better ram and a better psu. Also I would avoid msi, ive had a mobo from them go up in flames after a simple overclock.

SeismicAltop · Jul 23, 2013

Greybush :

In my list I have an Asus M5A97 R2.0. Are you seeing an MSI board?

bradsctt · Jul 23, 2013

the M5A97 is a good board, with good features.
would you be able to get a different power supply? 630W is a bit small, and Raidmax are a brand that arent recommended by many.

SeismicAltop · Jul 23, 2013

bradsctt :

What wattage and brand would you recommend. I have a lot of seen good things about Raidmax on newegg and amazon.

bradsctt · Jul 23, 2013

SeismicAltop :

some people have good experiences with them, and some dont. how much is your budget? i personally have a Corsair HX750, but thats probably out of your budget? i see the Raidmax RX 850AE has good reviews, not sure about the others.

SeismicAltop · Jul 23, 2013

bradsctt :

SeismicAltop :

some people have good experiences with them, and some dont. how much is your budget? i personally have a Corsair HX750, but thats probably out of your budget? i see the Raidmax RX 850AE has good reviews, not sure about the others.

I am trying to stick under $890.

bradsctt · Jul 23, 2013

SeismicAltop :

when i go to pcpartpicker, it says $911.42
^thats me being stupid, never mind

raidmax will do, and you can return it if it has problems of course. if you can, try to get the 700w raidmax instead, as the 8350 uses a lot of power if you overclock it, which you clearly plan to do with the hyper 212

the rest of the system looks good, hope it works out well for you.

^this turns out to be 44.99 with the mail in rebate, and gives you some more headroom. without the rebate, your total should be about $885
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036

bryonhowley · Jul 23, 2013

The motherboard you have picked is really good I think he mistook the MSI in your GPU for the motherboard. That said I have had many MSI motherboards over the years all AMD based and have yet to have one go out they all still work in system today.

As for the PSU try to get a good 700-750watt from say Corsair Antec Seasonic. The thing to really remember when building a new system the PSU is like the heart of your system and there fore one of the more critical components in it.

And for the ram I would really try to go for something from say G. Skill Corsair although I have never used ram from Wintec so I can't really say for sure.

bradsctt · Jul 23, 2013

bryonhowley :

remember OP said he has a max budget of $890. i would have recommended a corsair or seasonic, but any i could find pushed the price over budget by at least $50

Greybush · Jul 23, 2013

SeismicAltop :

Sorry, I wasn't very clear there. What I was referring to was your GPU. I just don't trust MSI due to that particular experience I mentioned early. That is just my opinion though.

SeismicAltop · Jul 23, 2013

bryonhowley :

What do you think would be a good wattage that would give me room for adding another 7970 down the line?

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