How good is this system?

Viinerpedro · Feb 22, 2014

How good is this system?
I want YOUR opinions.

Here's the build:

CPU: FX-8350 clocked at 4.7 GHz
GPU: 2x GV-N660OC-2GD
PSU: 700W 80+ Bronze
RAM: 16 GB HyperX Beast 2400MHz 2x8GB
HDD: 3TB RED for files, 500GB BLUE for OS, 1TB Black for Games and a 400GB Samsung for big applications.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
Case: AeroCool Mechatron Black Steel Edition
Motherboard: GA-990FXA-UD3

tiny voices · Feb 22, 2014

In my opinion, not great if you are buying it all new.

What brand is the PSU?
You should get a single better GPU, not two low end ones.
16gb RAM WAY overkill for gaming. Only needed for rendering/ encoding.
I'm not a fan of the case.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

Well, I am an editor and use programs like Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D.
And I really like the case, it's big and looks cool.
And I have this system already, so should I buy a new graphics card?

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

If this for gaming and you want to play at more than a mix of medium/high settings in new games, you will need a better GPU.

What brand is your PSU?

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

Dual 660s in SLI are better than the 680 in SLI supported games?

I have a Chieftec psu.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

That PSU NEEDS to be replaced for sure. It is junk. Corsair, Antec, XFX, Seasonic ONLY.

And only SOME games will the 660SLI perform better and even then, not by much.

A 680 is definitely the better choice. IF you already have a 660 you can add another, but in games without SLI, you will still be left at medium settings.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

I has 2 660s.

Also I have ran that same exact PSU with a 4960X and a Titan. (Gave it to a friend 4 a week)

It was stable AF!

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

I would replace it for sure. It could easily fail and ruin your whole computer. It is VERY low quality.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

Also, check this out.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1646329/chieftec-good-brand.html
And this:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/363822-28-chieftec-smart-series-700a8-good

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

I wanted to say, that my old system had a E5700 and a GT610.

So i'm pretty used to 30fps @ minimum graphics.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

Had no idea you were in the UK. Chieftec uses a different OEM in Europe than in USA.

What model is it?

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

I live near Finland.

The model is GPS-700A8

Also you can check out details of my build here:
http://www.overclock.net/lists/display/view/id/5689388

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

Couldn't find any real tests of that PSU, but the other units in its series and junk. They barely meet ATX specifications for a PSU. Chieftec is not a very good brand in general and I would honestly replace it. Yes it might use Channel Well as an OEM, but even Channel Well is average at best. The Channel Well Corsair units are NOT recommended.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

Well, I have it and a Corsair CX 750W would cost me 120€, but the Chieftec was like 50€.

And, I don't have the money to spend on a new PSU.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

The Cx series from Corsair is not recommended. They are not great. Coincidence that they, too, are made by Channel Well.

The PSU is 1000% the most important part of the PC by far and the LAST play to cheap out on. A low end unit can fry your whole computer easily and warranties DO NOT cover that.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

tiny voices :

I already have the system built, and its stable AF.

Viinerpedro · Feb 23, 2014

Well, I'm going to go to the shop that i bought it from and ask their review and stuffs.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

Look, being stable has nothing to do with quality at all. You might be running that unit on the ragged edge of it parameters and have no idea. It is not a great unit. Plain and simple. It has a poor quality protection circuit. Chieftec is notorious for this. If there is a power outage or a surge, it could easily fail and damage your system.

tiny voices · Feb 23, 2014

Viinerpedro :

They will not have any valuable information to be honest. They are just sales people. They never stress tested it, load tested it, ripple tested it. Nothing. They sell it in their store. Of course they will say its good. Going and asking about it is pointless.

Viinerpedro · Feb 24, 2014

tiny voices :

The shop builds compters too. They have pre-built computers with this exact psu. I think they would put a good psu in a 2500 euro pc?

tiny voices · Feb 24, 2014

No, plenty of shops use junk. The shop near me will of course recommend a better unit but will be more than happy to use something terrible. The Chieftec isn't total junk, but it isn't great either. If you are willing to assume the risk that if it fails, your computer could be ruined, that's fine. I'm not saying that will happen. Chances are it won't, but it is just slightly more likely than if you had a good quality unit in there.

Viinerpedro · Feb 24, 2014

tiny voices :

OK. But let's go back to the main question.
How good is this system?

Sry 4 replying late, we having Independence Day

tiny voices · Feb 24, 2014

The systems is fine. There is nothing wrong with it. What sort of answer are you looking for? Game performance? Value for money?

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