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December 8, 2013 6:08:23 AM

I'm currently trying to build my first gaming rig to beat the Ps4 and xbox one. I was thinking of getting these to use for my rig but wanted to ask for your expertise as i'm unsure if this is best.
Cpu: 4.0GHz AMD FX 8350 Eight-Core Piledriver Processor (Turbo Speed 4.2GHz)
Ram: 16GB of DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz RAM
Gpu: ATI Radeon Vapor-X R9 290 3GB
I don't really know what case to go for or anything else hence this post. I'd ideally like to try and keep the cost down but i'm curious as to what you think is best.
I want this to play battlefield 4 on ultra, assassins creed black flag on ultra and star wars battlefront (when it is released next year)
Thank you in advance for any advice given, very much appreciated.

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December 8, 2013 6:13:13 AM

the fx 8320 overclocks to the speed as the highest fx 8350 speed so just get an 8320 but if u are doing heavy video rendering i recommend getting an i7 core or else you might have trouble vid rendering the i7 4th gen is basically made for vid rendering or extreme gaming
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December 8, 2013 6:16:07 AM

First off. Fill this out : http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgra...

Second : The AMD Memory Controller(MC) is not capable of running 32GB of RAM at 1600MHz. If you are lucky you can get 32GB of 1333MHz out of it.
For that reason alone I would suggest Intel as rendering has always beenn a memory intense task.

Now if you fill out the above form then I can help you further.
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December 8, 2013 6:19:43 AM

FYI AMD bought over ATI
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December 8, 2013 6:28:30 AM

Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as possible

Budget Range: 500-1000 (cheap as possible)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Just solely for gaming
Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade: Complete new build no old parts

Do you need to buy OS: No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/

Location: United kingdom, Manchester.

Parts Preferences: AMD but whichever you think is best.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Would like it to run battlefield 4 on ultra-settings and assassins creed black flag on ultra-settings

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I was going to buy a PS4 but thought I’d make the transition to full pc gaming as it would save me more money in the long run.
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December 8, 2013 7:44:27 AM

It looks like your off too a good start so far. The AMD FX-8350 is a great choice for video editing/rendering. Multi-threaded applications really bring out the best in that CPU.
Gaming-wise you also can't go wrong with the R9 290. Its quite a bit cheaper than the equivalent Nvidia video card (the GTX 780 TI), as well as being slightly faster in games. Keep in mind that this card does run quite a bit hotter than the Nvidia part so keep that in mind when choosing your case. You will want a lot of positive air flow to keep that beast of a card running cool.
That leads us to 2 very important items. Your case and power supply.
If I can offer a suggestion, I would recommend the Corsair 500r. I fell in love with this case due to its excellent air-flow and easy cable management. It comes with 4 fans preinstalled and has room to add more in the future. But case choice is a very personal thing so just make sure that you pick a case that is focused on air flow. Corsair 500r - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Since you've picked a very power hungry CPU and video card, your going to want a high quality power supply to feed them all. I normally use Seasonic power supply's in most of my builds, but I've been shying away from them lately. Their build quality is second to none, but if you decide on a corsair case, I would get a corsair power supply to go with it. There are some issues I've ran into mounting Seasonic power supply's into corsair cases that are real pain to work around. The corsair AX series is the best of the best for Corsair power supplies, the TX series is also very good. When you choose a power supply, make sure that you choose a 750 watt or above. That might be a bit more than you need for your current build but it will give you some headroom for overclocking if you decide to in the future. Corsair AX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168..., Corsair TX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Of course there are cheaper alternatives for the case and power supply. Just be very careful if you decide on a cheaper power supply, it will be the most critical part in your new build. Seasonic, Antec and Corsair are all good choices.
Hope this gives you some food for thought. I have more suggestions but this post is long enough as it is. If you need clarification on anything, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your new build and let us know how it turns out!
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December 8, 2013 7:51:35 AM

todd1780 said:
It looks like your off too a good start so far. The AMD FX-8350 is a great choice for video editing/rendering. Multi-threaded applications really bring out the best in that CPU.
Gaming-wise you also can't go wrong with the R9 290. Its quite a bit cheaper than the equivalent Nvidia video card (the GTX 780 TI), as well as being slightly faster in games. Keep in mind that this card does run quite a bit hotter than the Nvidia part so keep that in mind when choosing your case. You will want a lot of positive air flow to keep that beast of a card running cool.
That leads us to 2 very important items. Your case and power supply.
If I can offer a suggestion, I would recommend the Corsair 500r. I fell in love with this case due to its excellent air-flow and easy cable management. It comes with 4 fans preinstalled and has room to add more in the future. But case choice is a very personal thing so just make sure that you pick a case that is focused on air flow. Corsair 500r - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Since you've picked a very power hungry CPU and video card, your going to want a high quality power supply to feed them all. I normally use Seasonic power supply's in most of my builds, but I've been shying away from them lately. Their build quality is second to none, but if you decide on a corsair case, I would get a corsair power supply to go with it. There are some issues I've ran into mounting Seasonic power supply's into corsair cases that are real pain to work around. The corsair AX series is the best of the best for Corsair power supplies, the TX series is also very good. When you choose a power supply, make sure that you choose a 750 watt or above. That might be a bit more than you need for your current build but it will give you some headroom for overclocking if you decide to in the future. Corsair AX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168..., Corsair TX - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Of course there are cheaper alternatives for the case and power supply. Just be very careful if you decide on a cheaper power supply, it will be the most critical part in your new build. Seasonic, Antec and Corsair are all good choices.
Hope this gives you some food for thought. I have more suggestions but this post is long enough as it is. If you need clarification on anything, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your new build and let us know how it turns out!


True, but once you start running high memory capacity and speeds, the AMD falls flat. And thats a fact.
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