What do you think of my gaming computer?

bmanv13 · Aug 3, 2013

The actual total is closer to $950 without mail-in rebates. My goal was to stay under $1000. My next step is to look for a nice monitor (that isn't much of a worry).

I would love to hear your opinions/recommendations!

Also, I heard that the motherboard Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 has overheating issues. I haven't heard anything about the UD5 having overheating issues at all. What do you guys think?

Games I would mostly play are: Minecraft, GTA IV, and maybe some first person shooters. What do you think of my choice in a video card?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $822.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 02:36 EDT-0400)

scoobydenon · Aug 3, 2013

bmanv13 :

The actual total is closer to $950 without mail-in rebates. My goal was to stay under $1000. My next step is to look for a nice monitor (that isn't much of a worry).

I would love to hear your opinions/recommendations!

Also, I heard that the motherboard Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 has overheating issues. I haven't heard anything about the UD5 having overheating issues at all. What do you guys think?

Games I would mostly play are: Minecraft, GTA IV, and maybe some first person shooters. What do you think of my choice in a video card?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nFLz/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $822.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 02:36 EDT-0400)

If you can find a way to add a small SSD it will benefit this set-up greatly. You know something for your OS, much faster boot up and program start-up. Otherwise very well put together.

bmanv13 · Aug 3, 2013

scoobydenon :

bmanv13 :

If you can find a way to add a small SSD it will benefit this set-up greatly. You know something for your OS, much faster boot up and program start-up. Otherwise very well put together.

Thank you for your reply! Yes I have really considered doing that. However, my budget is running really tight at the moment but I definitely will add one and put Windows on that as soon as money comes back in comfortably. Thank you sir! I have really spent a lot of time doing research for every piece of my puzzle. Getting on average 5 hours of sleep a night; even on work days

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $865.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 03:13 EDT-0400)

get this built
reasons
a 8320 can be o.c.ed with stability to match 8350
put ur money to a much better gpu ther gtx 760

bmanv13 · Aug 3, 2013

Sn1992-1361850 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $865.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-03 03:13 EDT-0400)

get this built
reasons
a 8320 can be o.c.ed with stability to match 8350
put ur money to a much better gpu ther gtx 760

I feel like I won't need to overclock just yet though. I might just keep the 8350. I have added the 760 to my parts list and still under budget

Thank you for your help!

Sn1992-1361850 · Aug 3, 2013

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