I need feedback on a build! (FX 8320+ R7 260X)

venM · Mar 30, 2014

Hello, I need feedback on a build! I will be doing a moderate+ level of gaming on games such as BF4/3, CS: GO, Minecraft, and DayZ. Along with that, I will be doing a mild amount of video editing and Photoshoping, as well as a shit ton of internet surfing for schoolwork. If someone could rate this build for me, that would be GREAT. Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec VSK-4000 ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $485.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 19:10 EDT-0400)

shoomee · Mar 30, 2014

If you aren't planning on Crossfire then http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43753kr
I don't know hardly anything about AMD cards but the one you have picked out isn't going to perform too well.

amdgraphics · Sep 1, 2015

shoomee :

Why would It not? I going a Radeon r7 260x, or other Radeon cards give or take $20.

tiny voices · Sep 1, 2015

You have too much CPU and not enough GPU. Your RAM is WAY too expensive.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wZ6mTW This will be a WAY better system.

turbopiki · Sep 1, 2015

If you can spend a bit more get this if not get @tiny voices build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec Green 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $533.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-01 16:03 EDT-0400

amdgraphics · Sep 2, 2015

tiny voices :

Hmm.. interesting. On the side of the FX 8320 box is says, and I quote "Combine this processor with AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics and AMD 9-series chipset to enjoy the ultimate HD experience with supercharged, responsive gameplay and mega-multitasking performance powered by VISION FX technology from AMD." So it seems that it requires at least a Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card (or an equivalent from NVIDIA) to enjoy a, well, ultimate experience. I can back this up with this thread here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2130137/upgrading-radeon-6850-choosing-graphics-card.html

xxthunder256xx states that a Radeon HD 7790 is equivalent to the Radeon R7 260x. Of course the R7 260x is newer, but according to this thread;

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2053865/radeon-7790-260x-crossfire.html

s4in7 states they are the same GPU. It sounds like the GPU is too much for the CPU.

Outlander_04 · Sep 2, 2015

For games your performance is totally dependent on your graphics card.
Some cost $50 and some cost $500.
Guess which performs better

If you want to stick to your budget then
FX 6300
Mb with a 970 chipset
2x4 gig of RAM kit
GTX 750ti or 960
450 watt PSU

amdgraphics · Sep 2, 2015

Outlander_04 :

While that's completely true, I'm just stating that the HD 7790 is equivalent to the R7 260X in terms of performance. However, I imagine this is a good graphics card for the price. Here's my build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LVmNhM

Of course a GTX 750ti or 960 would be better. I like Radeon over Geforce better, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't use a Geforce card. I will be using my build for more Video and Photo editing than gaming. I'll play occasional games such as NASCAR 15 or 16, Emulators and similar things. No BF4, Cod, Halo, none of that. I would preferably have a faster CPU and a Slower GPU only because a GPU is easier to upgrade.

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2015

^ that PSU is junk. Change it for a tier 1 or 2 unit from the tier list in my sig.

amdgraphics · Sep 2, 2015

tiny voices :

Thanks Man! I didn't even realize. I would of thought that Cooler Master PSU would've been fine. Thanks for warning me. Do you have any recommendations on a good one under $50?

I have these:

http://www.amazon.com/Bxp600-ps-Bearing-115-230-Efficiency-Protection/dp/B00JGUR84Q/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441223181&sr=1-6&keywords=psu

http://www.amazon.com/Xpp725-hs-Computer-48ampers-Crossfire-Warranty/dp/B00SN6VN7W/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441223181&sr=1-4&keywords=psu

tiny voices · Sep 2, 2015

Coolermaster make some good PSUs, but only their very high end stuff. Their budget stuff is junk. Bothn those Sentey units are crap.

Stick with Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2,GS)

amdgraphics · Sep 2, 2015

tiny voices :

I thought the Sentey ones would be fine, especially since the reviews on Amazon are 4 and 5 stars. Could you please tell me what's wrong with them? How this XFX one?

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Wired-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441239877&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+psu

or these EVGA ones?

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Warranty-Power-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441240112&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+psu

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Supply-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1441240112&sr=8-5&keywords=evga+psu

BTW what does G2, B2, and GS mean?

tiny voices · Sep 3, 2015

Reviews on Amazon are pointless and mean nothing. No one has an oscilloscope or voltage testing hardware to see if the PSU is any good. Those

Those EVGA units are OK, not great.

The XFX is VERY good. MUCH better than everything else.

tiny voices · Sep 3, 2015

HEre is why the Sentey units are junk:

The BXP 600: Not even 80+ certified at all. Not even ATX certified at all. This alone lets you know it is trash. It also only makes 20z on the 12v rail meaning this is only a 240w PSU. YES a 240w PSU. No joke. It is completely terrible. A joke of a PSU. Not to mention the internal components are crap.

The Xplus 725w unit: This units is not even clsoe to 725w. With only 48a on the 12v rail it is actually a 570w unit. It also has no ATX certification and no 80+ rating. It is also made with completely junk components. It has only 2 PCI connectors. Any quality 650w unit or higher will have 4. They know it is crap and don;t want you overloading it.

Both are completely trash. This is obvious by the price and the label on the side. They basically spell out that these are a danger to your PC.

amdgraphics · Sep 3, 2015

tiny voices :

I didn't know a lot of these things... This is my first build, so I need all the help I can get. Can you recommend any PSU's for under $50? My budget is at the max like 650-700 dollars.... and that's pushing it.

Which of these are better:

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Wired-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B004RJ8EKI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441239877&sr=8-1&keywords=xfx+psu

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017KE3DM/?tag=pcpapi-20

http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Stallion-Supply-ATX12V-RD500-2DB/dp/B004GL9NVG/ref=sr_1_18?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441291918&sr=1-18&keywords=psu&refinements=p_36%3A-6000%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6906983011%7C6906984011

I still want a list of cheap, great power supplies under $50. Thanks.

tiny voices · Sep 3, 2015

The XFX is the best. Get that for sure.

You can PM me if you like to discuss your build and all further so we aren't hijacking OP's thread.

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