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November 28, 2013 11:47:37 AM

Hey guys,

Here is a build I've put together: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/GustavPZ/saved/2XTW

I want to play all modern games, preferably at Ultra settings with 60+ FPS (1080p - 1920x1080) and I want it to be future-proof as well with good upgrade-availability. I would love to cut down a bit on the budget/price, so if anyone can give a suggestion to some changes/up-downgrades I can do in order to make this build better, or lower the price, that would be very appreciated!

Thanks!

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a c 225 4 Gaming
November 28, 2013 9:22:08 PM

Here, just a small reminder, there are some $200 GTX 670s on sale right now, weaker than the 280x and 770 for sure but not bad for their price

Ideally, you'd want an i5 setup, but the 8320 should be fine since modern games are beginning to utilize more cores effectively

Also if you're looking for some nice cases for cooling, you could look at the Corsair 300R

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($104.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.19 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex 70.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($13.19 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1135.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-29 00:28 EST-0500)
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November 29, 2013 3:16:58 AM

Thanks for your input.

May I ask Why you changed the 280X to 770? The 280X is cheaper and has got the same, if not better, performance?

And what was wrong with the PSU?

I first thought about getting a i5 but the price is too High compared to the performance you get. I have heard good stuff about the 8320 so I hope that it will be ok!
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a c 225 4 Gaming
November 29, 2013 3:38:39 AM

The 770 is actually slightly more powerful than the 280x so at around a similar price point the 770 would be worthwhile if you are willing to pay the extra, otherwise just stick with the 280x

The main reason for changing the PSU would be price, that Corsair 600W doesn't really have much going for it to justify its price tag when a slightly cheaper 750W PSU from OCZ offers similar reliability and more power at a similar price
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November 29, 2013 3:44:21 AM

So you would recommend the 770 over the 280X? Does the 3GB of vram make any difference AT ALL when I play on one monitor?

I seriously cant choose... What is best in the long run?

Also, does the 280X get hotter than the 770? If I choose a 770, are the Two extra fans necessary?
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a c 225 4 Gaming
November 29, 2013 3:48:28 AM

I only included it as an alternative, not really as a recommendation per se, the 3GB of VRAM will not really make a difference unless you're playing above 1080p

These cards should last you a fair while until you decide to upgrade in 3 years or so, the performance difference in the long run is very minor too so just go with which ever of the two cards you fancy

Depends on the cooler used in terms of temperature, the Gigabyte 280x shouldn't exceed 69 degrees under load unless you overclock it

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/R9_280X_OC/...

Funnily enough, the 770 runs hotter here

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX...

If the case you buy does not have an included front intake fan, an extra fan would be worthwhile. Also depending on case, you could install an outtake fan on top of the case to take additional hot air away from the CPU
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November 29, 2013 4:09:21 AM

What case can you recommend with good cooling? I was looking into Fractal Design Define R4, and it looks good, but there might be a cheaper case with as good/better cooling options/status?

Also, would you recommend me getting a FX-8350 over the FX-8320? How big is the difference?
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a c 225 4 Gaming
November 29, 2013 4:22:42 AM

The 8320 is just a lower clocked version of the 8350, you can overclock the 8320 to similar levels as the 8350, at stock levels the 8320 is a little slower as expected

If you're going to extend your budget to get an 8350 then you might as well start looking at Intel options lols

In regards to cases I would look at the CM Storm Scout (fairly expensive) or the Corsair 300R

I would probably get the additional fans later on, after checking how many additional headers on the motherboard and planning out where you'd want those additional fans to be placed
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