What can i cut down on?

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

I went on pc part picker and built this computer I need to know what I can cut down on. The graphics card and cpu are a must. any help is appreciated. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gH1s

ksham · Dec 7, 2013

Odd build. What is the intended use of this build? Any reason behind the GT 630?

Darksin · Dec 7, 2013

Your memory probably if you are only focussed on gaming 8GB is more then enough. PSU can probably cut a little bit on that, but its always good to have a solid PSU for the future. So i would say cut down your ram.

aevm · Dec 7, 2013

You can get a 500W PSU, it should cost less. Maybe a smaller hard drive - and add another one later if needed.

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

ksham :

Looking to play games like bf4 that need 3 so for the future when Im going to need a better card.

Darksin · Dec 7, 2013

add the money you save on 8GB ram towards a better GPU in that case.

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

For a pure gaming PC you do not need more than 8GB of RAM.

The GT 630 is rather weak and expensive for the performance you get. I would buy the following Radeon HD 7750 DDR5for $50 after a $30 mail-in rebate. The Radeon HD 7750 is more powerful than the nVidia GT 640. Below is a performance comparison.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131461

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_640/28.html

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

Also, the FX-8320 is no longer selling for $130 at Amazon. PCPartPicker really needs to update their engine so that prices are up to date.

The FX-8320 is currently selling for $175.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=fx-8320&sprefix=fx-8320%2Celectronics&rh=i%3Aelectronics%2Ck%3Afx-8320

ksham · Dec 7, 2013

About the same price and better

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.53 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.95 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $823.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

filippi · Dec 7, 2013

imho this build will give you more gaming performance for less money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $725.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 19:29 EST-0500)

That is a great motherboard for oc.

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

jaguarskx :

So I downed the ram from 16 to 12 because I currently run minecraft with 6 and it is slow so if I up it I can also up the ram to 8 as well. also I think I need some ram left to run a second monitor.

Darksin · Dec 7, 2013

I've runned minecraft fine with 8. And i'm not even close to getting full use of those 8GB of ram. Also using a 2nd monitor. But in the end, its up to you.
Is your ram being used 100% when playing minecraft ? If not really don't bother getting any more then 8

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

With all of your help I was able to get the price down from 897.85 to 691.01

Any more improvements on this improved one http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2gJT4

vipervoid1 · Dec 7, 2013

dimag :

What is your budget ??

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

Don't get the FX-6100 CPU, that is based on the older Bulldozer architecture which means there wasn't much of a performance difference between the it and the older Phenom II X4 series. Get the following FX-6300 Piledriver generation CPU for the same price of $110 + free shipping so it is actually cheaper. It comes with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon game that can be downloaded.

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/phenom-ii/Pages/phenom-ii-model-number-comparison.aspx

Get the following 8GB DDR3-1600 RAM for $53 + free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

The Radeon HD 7750 is not powerful enough to make use of 4GB of RAM. Since you can save a bit of money with the RAM I recommended, you can buy the more powerful Radeon HD 7770 2GB for $115 after a $15 rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121642

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

Newegg has the ASUS M5A97 R2.0 for less money at $95 + free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

There's also the "Lite Edition" ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 for $65 after a $10 rebate + free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

jaguarskx :

Don't get the FX-6100 CPU, that is based on the older Bulldozer architecture which means there wasn't much of a performance difference between the it and the older Phenom II X4 series. Get the following FX-6300 Piledriver generation CPU for the same price of $110 + free shipping so it is actually cheaper. It comes with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon game that can be downloaded.

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/processors/phenom-ii/Pages/phenom-ii-model-number-comparison.aspx

Get the following 8GB DDR3-1600 RAM for $53 + free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

The Radeon HD 7750 is not powerful enough to make use of 4GB of RAM. Since you can save a bit of money with the RAM I recommended, you can buy the more powerful Radeon HD 7770 2GB for $115 after a $15 rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121642

I fixed the cpu if I change the ram will it stil.l be able to play bf4

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

Yes. It is actually faster RAM; DDR3-1600 vs the DDR3-1333 you choose. The difference will not be very much, but it is faster and cheaper.

dimag · Dec 7, 2013

jaguarskx :

That was a mistake on my part I meant the graphics card

Lessthannil · Dec 7, 2013

If you are settling for the 7750, I would just save up until you can get at least the HD 7850 or the GTX 650 Ti Boost. Its not that the HD 7750 is bad, its that for only a few more bucks you get so much more performance. Its better to have a lot of speed and not need it than have a slow(er) card and be SOL when it becomes inadequate.

jaguarskx · Dec 7, 2013

The Radoen HD 7770 is more powerful than the HD 7750. No amount of RAM will make up for that difference. You will be able to play just fine.

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