I wanted to know if this is a worthy gaming build. I would like to make it the best it can be for no more than$900. This is what i have so far.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DDC208/saved/3VlC
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DDC208/saved/3VlC
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DarkSable
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Looks pretty good. The power supply is not of the best quality, so if there's a better one for a comparable price, snag it.
If you're willing, I would try to shave down cost (I would look at the mouse, keyboard, and case), in order to upgrade to a 280.
Other than that, it looks good!
If you're willing, I would try to shave down cost (I would look at the mouse, keyboard, and case), in order to upgrade to a 280.
Other than that, it looks good!
Thanatognomonic
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You've built a good machine here, but here's what I'd do.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Xornet Wired Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $902.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 14:10 EST-0500)
The 4130, though it may not seem so on paper, is a faster processor than the 6300 out of the box.
The CM 212 EVO with the Z87 motherboard will allow you to do some nice over-clocking to get the best out of your 4130.
I changed up your colour scheme a little, made it black and red, looks a little nicer.
The GTX 760 will give you better performance than the 270x.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Xornet Wired Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $902.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-02 14:10 EST-0500)
The 4130, though it may not seem so on paper, is a faster processor than the 6300 out of the box.
The CM 212 EVO with the Z87 motherboard will allow you to do some nice over-clocking to get the best out of your 4130.
I changed up your colour scheme a little, made it black and red, looks a little nicer.
The GTX 760 will give you better performance than the 270x.
Thanatognomonic
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Ah, I was informed the 4130 could be over-clocked, but it wasn't as good as what the k series of Intel CPUs would over-clock like.
Thanatognomonic
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how much extra megahurtz would the FX-6300 get from the CM 212? Is it enough to make it work better than a stock 4130?
Thanatognomonic
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in essence then, the FX-6300 is definitely going to be the better choice to go with from the start, but the 4130 system has a better upgrade path. It's got the much better 4660k/4670k as well as the various new ones that will be coming out with Broadwell.
In conclusion then,
If you was to go with the AMD system (FX-6300). You'll have a better short-term computer and potentially only one upgrade (FX-8320)
If you was to go with the Intel system (i3-4130). You'll have a better long-term computer with a variety of potential upgrades.
Links to both builds.
AMD : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thanatognomonic/saved/3VFy
Intel : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thanatognomonic/saved/3VFF
In conclusion then,
If you was to go with the AMD system (FX-6300). You'll have a better short-term computer and potentially only one upgrade (FX-8320)
If you was to go with the Intel system (i3-4130). You'll have a better long-term computer with a variety of potential upgrades.
Links to both builds.
AMD : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thanatognomonic/saved/3VFy
Intel : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Thanatognomonic/saved/3VFF
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