AUS -Solid AMD gaming build ~$1600 budget Calling all AMD enthusiasts :P

Kodie · Sep 11, 2013

Hi all,

Have recently posted here about Intel builds around the $1600 price range. This is my first build and I have look at various intel builds, with a single GPU and have heard from other people that maybe to look at an AMD build, as I am just gaming and the money I save (AMD parts seem far cheaper than Intel) I can put towards a better / dual GPUs or other components.

I am not looking to overclock this PC and will just be running from one monitor. This PC will be strictly gaming only, and I'd just like the best bang for my buck. I do not require a OS / Mouse / Keyboard / Monitor.

All inputs are welcome, I'd love to hear from you all and what you would recommend in the AMD range.

realchaos · Sep 11, 2013

Do you need an os/monitor/keyboard/mouse?

Kodie · Sep 11, 2013

My apologies, no strictly PC and its components.

Do not need to list OS / Keyboard / Mouse / Monitor.

realchaos · Sep 11, 2013

Here's what I got:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($239.00 @ Mwave Australia)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($159.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.58 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($479.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Other: Antec HCG 850M ($189.00)
Total: $1468.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 12:50 EST+1000)

Unfortunately, you won't be able to fit in a second GTX 770 in this budget because Australian prices are extremely high.
However, you will be able to fit one in the future.
I added in a high-end heatsink because you should be overclocking at this budget, especially if you plan to go AMD.
One thing you can add to max out your budget is a 128gb SSD.

Drew010 · Sep 11, 2013

realchaos :

Here's what I got:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($239.00 @ Mwave Australia)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($159.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.58 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($479.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Other: Antec HCG 850M ($189.00)
Total: $1468.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-12 12:50 EST+1000)

Unfortunately, you won't be able to fit in a second GTX 770 in this budget because Australian prices are extremely high.
However, you will be able to fit one in the future.
I added in a high-end heatsink because you should be overclocking at this budget, especially if you plan to go AMD.
One thing you can add to max out your budget is a 128gb SSD.

I agree with this build and the 128GB SSD suggestion. If you really want to go AMD fanboy you could get a 7970 or wait until the next generation comes out. But yes if you are going AMD then there is no reason to not overclock.

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