how is this rig to buy?

Hitesh_dhingra · Mar 19, 2014

cpu : amd fx-8320[8-core 3.5ghz]
Gpu : zotac geforce gtx 650 1gb
motherboard : asus m5a97 R2.0
RAM : corsair vengeance 4gb 1600mhz
psu : cooler master thunder 500w
case : NZXT phantom 410
cpu cooler : cooler master hyper 212 EVO
HDD : 500gb [old]
DVD-RW

NOTE : i have already bought that GPU gtx650

i also plan to overclock the cpu to like 4.5ghz

RobCrezz · Mar 19, 2014

8Gb of ram would be better, 4 isnt much these days. Also the GTX 650 is quite slow.

Hitesh_dhingra · Mar 19, 2014

RobCrezz :

yes i will get another 4gb after 2-3 months so no big deal

and i have already bought that gtx 650 so nothing can be done...

what else? everything sounds good to you? overclocking etc.?
also i thought that 212 evo wont fit in nzxt 410 case as it is a pretty big cooler and the case is slim so what do you think?

Eduello · Mar 19, 2014

Get 8 gb of ram (2x4gb sticks). The fx 8320 is seriously overkill for gaming if you're only going to get a gtx 650.

RobCrezz · Mar 19, 2014

Hitesh_dhingra :

212 will fit in the nzxt 410. Sure you can overclock, but you probably wont see much benefit because of the gtx 650.

Hitesh_dhingra · Mar 19, 2014

RobCrezz :

Hitesh_dhingra :

212 will fit in the nzxt 410. Sure you can overclock, but you probably wont see much benefit because of the gtx 650.

thank you

also i heard that the psu i mentioned will not serve the purpose what about that?

logainofhades · Mar 19, 2014

Hitesh_dhingra :

Hyper 212 will not work well with that ram. The heatsinks are too high. If you want to overclock that FX 8320 to those speeds, you need a better motherboard. Coolermaster PSU's are pretty hit and miss on quality. IMO, you are spending too much on the case and hurting your performance as a result.

space55 · Mar 19, 2014

I'd also recommend, as the GTX 650 is slow, get another nVidia GFX card, and run in SLI. If you're willing to spend more on the computer's speed, buy a 128GB (can go down to about 60, but in that case, you'll need to change MANY settings) SSD. Yeah, it'll be painful the first few days when you have to change the install location for programs, but in all other cases you should be fine.

About the PSU, I have an expensive habit of going overboard, so mine is 850 (the only reason I got that is because my GFX card needs about 750 to operate), but 500 should do you fine, unless you get another GFX card, as I suggested above. In that case, I'd buy a 650W PSU.

Another thing about the GFX card, is that you can take an nVidia GTX 650, and put in a GTX Titan, and they will run fine in SLI.

I'll send some retail listings of some good PSUs and GFX cards, if you would like.

The reason I want you to get something else is because I am scared of how hideously under-powered the '650 is.

Hope it helps!

P.S. Ram does speed up games. You will need plenty.

logainofhades · Mar 19, 2014

I would go with something more like this, sell that GTX 650 and buy a gtx 750ti.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $391.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-19 10:53 EDT-0400)

logainofhades · Mar 19, 2014

space55 :

I'd also recommend, as the GTX 650 is slow, get another nVidia GFX card, and run in SLI. If you're willing to spend more on the computer's speed, buy a 128GB (can go down to about 60, but in that case, you'll need to change MANY settings) SSD. Yeah, it'll be painful the first few days when you have to change the install location for programs, but in all other cases you should be fine.

About the PSU, I have an expensive habit of going overboard, so mine is 850 (the only reason I got that is because my GFX card needs about 750 to operate), but 500 should do you fine, unless you get another GFX card, as I suggested above. In that case, I'd buy a 650W PSU.

Another thing about the GFX card, is that you can take an nVidia GTX 650, and put in a GTX Titan, and they will run fine in SLI.

I'll send some retail listings of some good PSUs and GFX cards, if you would like.

The reason I want you to get something else is because I am scared of how hideously under-powered the '650 is.

Hope it helps!

P.S. Ram does speed up games. You will need plenty.

The GTX 650 doesn't support SLI, and neither do any of the good 970 boards.

space55 · Mar 19, 2014

Ah, that may be a slight problem. Any chance the 650 can be returned and a 660 or 680 can be bought?

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