system build question

noobuilder1 · Oct 2, 2013

Ok so I need some quick advice... I am near a microcenter today and want to pull the trigger on the start of my new build... bu I cant decide on the cpu.. I can afford any cpu mobo combo but that decision will effect my budget for the rest of the build... if I get an 8350 I can afford to look at the r9 290x, that is of course if the projected price stays around the 599 mark. If I get a 4770k I could only go as high as a 770... I have a psu hdd os so.e ddr3 that can hold me over for a little while if needed and a case I can use for now but I WILL be getting a 750d case. So I need cpu and mobo... like I said I am near a microcenter but they are out of stock on 4770k but I am pretty sure frys will price match and the have them in stock.. I would love a i7 but kinda leaning towards fx for the boost in gpu.... help me please.... thanks!

Mainly a gaming computer...

Sai Cheong Dayton Tang · Oct 2, 2013

If you are gaming, I would recommend i7-4770
OC, recommedn i7-4700k
normal use: i5-4670

huskersforever · Oct 2, 2013

If you are playing games, get the better GPU, which is most likely the r9 290x. CPU is only so important. 8350 vs Haswell is really personal preference and use of computer oriented.

Deemo13 · Oct 2, 2013

If you are just gaming, I would go for the i5 or the FX.

geofelt · Oct 2, 2013

Few games use more than 2-3 threads, so the extra threads of the FX or the 4770K are not useful.
I would look at the 4670K or a 3570K which is all the cpu power you need for most any gaming configuration.
The better intel performance per core is more important.

On graphics, I agree with the strongest single gpu card you can afford.
In the case of the R9-290X I have some concerns.
1. I have seen no legitimate benchmarks.
2. A new architecture is bound to have some initial driver issues.
3. If issues arise, there will be availability delays.
4. If the $600 price is true, you can expect that the performance will not be too different from a GTX780. If performance is much better, you can expect retailers to jack up the price considerably.

noobuilder1 · Oct 2, 2013

noobuilder1 :

geofelt :

I agree with your points but the fx is still a bit cheaper then the i5 and I was planning to stream game play some time in the future.. and as for the gpu I am not decided as to which way to go.. if the rumors are true and its on par with a 780 at a discount I am all over it... just waiting to see the specs and benchies when its out...

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