- Aug 18, 2013
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Looking for help on cutting prices and upgrading to maximize performance / experience.
Look forward to learning C++/DX or OpenGL and Gaming for fun.
********* Problems *********
I need to keep this thing under 800$ taxes and all (also don't include mail in rebates because who knows when or if I will get that back.)
~~NEED EXPERT ADVISE is this the way to go?~~
I am wondering how if the MOBO I selected is really worth the money and have no idea how to tell,
and I just based this off of recommendations of it working well with my cpu.
Am able to downgrade if it does not affect performance or options. ( IE: I had to downgrade my corsair closed loop cooler to cut -70$ for more budget elsewhere and snagged the evo) Which now I won't hit my 5.0ghz but can be upgraded in the future.
~~ NEED HELP HERE BAD ATM~~
I am faced also with not having a case, my goal was to have a pretty well sealed case with maybe two openings only and use high SP fans to sort of vacuum air in and out from sucking air in bottom forcing out top. If possible some 3.0 usb ports and a nice black look
Went with the GPU just from cost/money atm.
PSU was cheap and needed i think this setup calls for at least 400w but this is so cheap was worth it I think for later upgrades... let me know if I am wrong.
Memory was 10cas which was meh .. I chose single 8gb stick because I do plan on having a full 32GB later down the road once I get into editing/rendering/programming etc...
****** PARTS ALTHOUGH SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON COMMUNITY ADVICE
******
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($155.91 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $734.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-20 00:40 EDT-0400)
Total: $679.85 - after discounts/rebates which I wont count.
Look forward to learning C++/DX or OpenGL and Gaming for fun.
********* Problems *********
I need to keep this thing under 800$ taxes and all (also don't include mail in rebates because who knows when or if I will get that back.)
~~NEED EXPERT ADVISE is this the way to go?~~
I am wondering how if the MOBO I selected is really worth the money and have no idea how to tell,
and I just based this off of recommendations of it working well with my cpu.
Am able to downgrade if it does not affect performance or options. ( IE: I had to downgrade my corsair closed loop cooler to cut -70$ for more budget elsewhere and snagged the evo) Which now I won't hit my 5.0ghz but can be upgraded in the future.
~~ NEED HELP HERE BAD ATM~~
I am faced also with not having a case, my goal was to have a pretty well sealed case with maybe two openings only and use high SP fans to sort of vacuum air in and out from sucking air in bottom forcing out top. If possible some 3.0 usb ports and a nice black look
Went with the GPU just from cost/money atm.
PSU was cheap and needed i think this setup calls for at least 400w but this is so cheap was worth it I think for later upgrades... let me know if I am wrong.
Memory was 10cas which was meh .. I chose single 8gb stick because I do plan on having a full 32GB later down the road once I get into editing/rendering/programming etc...
****** PARTS ALTHOUGH SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON COMMUNITY ADVICE
******http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1QTpF/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($155.91 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $734.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-20 00:40 EDT-0400)
Total: $679.85 - after discounts/rebates which I wont count.
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