What do you think about my PC?

XCalinX · Apr 1, 2014

Hi all,
I know, it's not the best out there, it has some weak components, especially the ram but ill upgrade it to 8 or 12 based on my budget. I'm not a noob I just want to know others' opinions too
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kbJE
Thanks

Suztera · Apr 1, 2014

If it is a gaming pc then it is a misallocated build. It better to get a FX6300 and a better gpu depending on your budget

HiTechObsessed · Apr 1, 2014

Fine system. Assuming you're gaming, another 2x2GB set of RAM would be perfect, and all you would need

The 8350 is a great CPU, and I'm glad to see you have it on a 990FX board with a decent CPU cooler on it. The graphics card could use an upgrade though

Other than that, solid parts

sunder25 · Apr 1, 2014

You could do with more ram and a better video card.
Say the gtx 760 or the R9 270x

barto · Apr 1, 2014

Drop the 8350 and get an 8320. Very little difference in performance between the two and the 8320 can be overclocked to 8350 speeds.

That should give you enough money to buy 8GB of RAM.

Ahmadjon · Apr 1, 2014

8GB RAM and R9 270X!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($152.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: 160 gb hdd
Other: 1tb external hdd
Total: $657.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-01 11:42 EDT-0400)

HiTechObsessed · Apr 1, 2014

I'm pretty sure he's asking for an opinion on his current PC he already has...

sunder25 · Apr 1, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

Oh you!

Ahmadjon · Apr 1, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

I'm pretty sure too that I showed him my opinion on changing parts in his build in order to make build better!

bignastyid · Apr 1, 2014

Ahmadjon :

He already has the 8350 how would downgrading to a 8320 make it better?

XCalinX · Apr 1, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

Yeah, I said "My PC", not "My future PC"
I already have all, expect the CPU and mobo that are coming next week and I CAN NOT CHANGE ANYTHING THEY ARE ORDERED!
And what do you think I should get first? SSD, RAM or GPU? I'll do that maybe next year...

bignastyid · Apr 1, 2014

You have a good base to upgrade on, a better video card and some more ram and it'll be a good gaming rig.

bignastyid · Apr 1, 2014

XCalinX :

If you are a gamer I'd go with the GPU first, ram 2nd then the SSD. If it mainly general use with a bit of gaming then reverse that order(ssd, ram, then gpu).

Ahmadjon · Apr 1, 2014

XCalinX :

OK THEN IT'S NOT A PROBLEM YOU HAVE ORDERED GOOD PARTS

XCalinX · Apr 1, 2014

bignastyid :

XCalinX :

If you are a gamer I'd go with the GPU first, ram 2nd then the SSD. If it mainly general use with a bit of gaming then reverse that order(ssd, ram, then gpu).

gaming
btw i have push pull on my cooler.

XCalinX · Apr 2, 2014

bignastyid :

XCalinX :

If you are a gamer I'd go with the GPU first, ram 2nd then the SSD. If it mainly general use with a bit of gaming then reverse that order(ssd, ram, then gpu).

4GB is way enough for me, I don't run RAM intensive programs besides games.

barto · Apr 2, 2014

You'll have to forgive us. People say "My PC" all the time and many times it directed at a "soon to build" computer. Considering you also said you wanted opinions and most people who already have built a computer don't need opinions after the fact.

Overall, nice build.

Ahmadjon · Apr 2, 2014

barto :

+1

XCalinX · Apr 2, 2014

barto :

No prob, thanks.

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