Does this look okay :)?

LouieG02 · Dec 12, 2013

heyy guys, i recently burnt out my mobo so i though time to rebuild, this is what i have got, i already have cpu and 4gb of kingston ram so im adding to that.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£82.79 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£76.15 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Kingston 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£16.96 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston 2GB (1 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£16.96 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£56.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.40 @ Aria PC)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.92 @ Scan.co.uk)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.18 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£67.93 @ CCL Computers)
Other: Palit GeForce GTX 770 JETSTREAM, 4GB (£300.00)
Total: £741.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-12 13:26 GMT+0000)

rolli59 · Dec 12, 2013

The only thing is the ram, you are going to run 4 x 2GB modules of the same? I would scrap the 2 x 2GB you have and get a matching set of 2 x 4GB.

H4X3R · Dec 12, 2013

Instead of the seagate get a WD 1TB Blue. Instead of the gtx 770 get a r9 280x (cheapest one). Get 1 stick of 4GB of memory instead of the 2x2 sticks.

LouieG02 · Dec 12, 2013

hmmmm, i just hate wasting components haha! thats why i already thought about adding 2 more, and why the R9 280x?

bigshootr8 · Dec 12, 2013

If you can find a 280x at more then $20 below the GTX770 I'd agree that it may be a more value oriented decision. However that isn't the case. I would go with the EVGA GTX770. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42773kr

GTX770= Supped up GTX680
R9 280X= 7970 rebadge

680 and the 7970 trade blows.

Cheapest is a MSI Gaming 280X for 309.99
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=148&sort=a7
Cheapest GTX770 312
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#sort=a7&qq=1&c=137

LouieG02 · Dec 12, 2013

i can find a R9 280x for £227 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gd

bigshootr8 · Dec 12, 2013

Oh I'm sorry I was looking based on dollars I would have to look at euro.

bigshootr8 · Dec 12, 2013

280x £227.05 GIGABYTE
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=148&sort=a6
770 £251.72 MSI/ASUS (both around the same point)
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=137&sort=a6

H4X3R · Dec 12, 2013

Pick the 280x

LouieG02 · Dec 12, 2013

H4X3R :

Defo the R9 280x? and what about my cpu? it wouldnt create a bottleneck would it? i doubt it but cant ever be too sure

bigshootr8 · Dec 12, 2013

Currently, your CPU should be just fine with a 280x. I think its really a matter of opinion. I feel the 770 is more compelling for a little more but you may think otherwise. Nvidia is also less dependent historically on cpu.

rolli59 · Dec 12, 2013

I personally would not match anything but FX83xx from AMD with cards the level of 280X and GTX770. I consider the FX6300 a budget CPU and best matched with cards like HD7870, 270X or GTX660 maybe GTX760.

LouieG02 · Dec 12, 2013

ohhh i see, so my best bet for my cpu is the 760? or somthing of a similar standard, the card im looking for only has to last me 2-3 years

bigshootr8 · Dec 12, 2013

Well future proofing something isn't something that is truly realistic. In my opinion if you are looking to push yourself to last the next few years you are best off getting the best graphics card you can afford. You will at some point be able to upgrade your CPU. Heck if you got to the point where you needed to do that you could go with a 8350 and be done with it. But for now I would say something like 280x, 290 (non x), or a GTX770 would be a good option for you. 2-3 years is a long time though keep that in mind but the higher end the card the longer lasting the card to keep that in mind.

LouieG02 · Dec 13, 2013

Thanks for all the help guys

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