Need help on a low budget computer build

RandomJames · Feb 17, 2014

Hi I'm looking to lower the cost of the following build:

NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $29.99

Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive - $54.99

ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard - $68.74

Antec VP-450 450W ATX 12V v2.3 Power Supply - Intel Haswell Fully Compatible - $34.99

Crucial 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model CT102464BA1339 - $69.99

AMD FX-8350 Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor FD8350FRHKBOX - $199.99

Seagate Hybrid Drives ST500LM000 500GB MLC/8GB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s NCQ 2.5" Laptop SSHD -Bare Drive - $74.99

PowerColor DEVIL AXR9 270X 2GBD5-A2DHE Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support - $289.99

I will use it for Video/Photo Editing, and gaming
What do you think?
Do I need to drop to a different CPU or GPU?

Thank You

millwright · Feb 18, 2014

Since the price of the 270X is inflated, because of coin mining, you could get a GTX760 for about $259, and it is a better card.

AMD Radeon · Feb 18, 2014

you picked cheap mobo that its VRM cant handle 8 cores power

how much is your budget? and where do you live?

RandomJames · Feb 18, 2014

AMD Radeon :

My budget is less than $800. I live in the US. Should i get another mobo?

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

RandomJames :

I dropped it $40+ without compromising performance at all. Actually I might have boosted it just a little.
Also your build is pretty good. And PowerColor is not a good brand.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VeyJ

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

millwright :

The Asus DirectCUII is $228. It is inflated but, not as much as the 280x or 290/290x

AMD Radeon · Feb 18, 2014

it is a revision of your build with the best bang for the buck parts

8320 OC will perform similar with 8350
OC capable mobo from asus
2x 8GB ram for video editing
650W Gold PSU from antec

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($223.99 @ Staples)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.56 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $804.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 00:46 EST-0500)

RandomJames · Feb 19, 2014

AMD Radeon :

it is a revision of your build with the best bang for the buck parts

8320 OC will perform similar with 8350
OC capable mobo from asus
2x 8GB ram for video editing
650W Gold PSU from antec

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($223.99 @ Staples)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.56 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $804.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-18 00:46 EST-0500)

Wow. Thanks everyone, replies were faster than i expected. My first build, i hope it goes well!
Thanks,
James

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