Review my 1st build ?

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

These are the Parts, I hope to use in my build, as it is my 1st build, I'm not certain whether they would even work together. And if you think i should swap a part out let me know.

I want to use the PC to play games like Titan Fall and Call Of Duty,at the same time recording some of my gameplay ,Will I get decent FPS?

CPU : AMD Athlon II X4 750k (this is the part im not that sure about, I've been told bad things about Athlon CPUs)
Motherboard : Msi FM2-A75MA-E35
GPU : Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X
RAM : 8 GB Corsair Vengance
Hard Drive : 1TB WD Caviar Blue
SSD : Samsung 840 EVO 120GB (I want to put my OS and most programs and games on here)
Power Supply : 600W Corsair CX600
Case : BitFenix Comrade

Darth Rache · Apr 24, 2014

What is your budget?

HiTechObsessed · Apr 24, 2014

You'll want a stronger CPU at that budget. The 750k isn't good for multiplayer/CPU-intensive games. Great choice on RAM, HDD, GPU and case. The SSD isn't necessary if you're on a budget. I would cut the SSD and get a good CPU/motherboard.

BnG · Apr 24, 2014

Go with an FX 6300 instead of the SSD =). You can always add an SSD later and you will benefit a lot more from the 6300 over the athlon (athlon is still good though). The FX 6300+270x combo will run BF4 on high with very nice FPS (probably on ultra but I prefer FPS over looks).

For the RAM: Crucial ballistix / G.skill sniper or ares is cheaper and gives the same performance. No need for buying vengeance =).

Darth Rache · Apr 24, 2014

BnG :

I'll second BNG. The FX 6300 is definitely on of the best bang for buck CPUs out there.

tiny voices · Apr 24, 2014

I would change the PSU. The Cx units from Corsair are average at best. You can get an XFX550 for about the same price that is WAY better.

BnG · Apr 24, 2014

tiny voices :

I +1 the PSU. Both aren't modulair but XFX pro has a lot more good reviews compared to the CX series from corsair. The CX aren't bad, they just are entry level/ not very good for SLI/ not very good for OC.

tiny voices · Apr 24, 2014

The CX units like the CS and RM units use cheap junky capacitors that fail easily when subjected to heat. They are only recommended for office builds, not high-draw gaming builds. I had a cx600 fail in my own personal computer.

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

Darth Rache :

around £500 ( $800 ) But anything cheap without loss of performance would be great

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

BnG :

I looked into the 6300 when planning out the build, the problem is that it's not compatible with my motherboard (apparently), so i'd have to look into getting that changed around too

anyone know of any good cheap motherboard? roughly around $80?

HiTechObsessed · Apr 24, 2014

MUCH better CPU, and a GPU that is about equal, if not a little faster than the 270x:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor (£92.39 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£53.95 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£52.10 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£55.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£169.99 @ Novatech)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case (£28.04 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £499.44
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-24 19:56 BST+0100)

No SSD, but you get a very good power supply, and a fast WD Black, so still some good HDD speed

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

Thinking of going with the MSI 970A-G43 for my new motherboard, sound good?

HiTechObsessed · Apr 24, 2014

The MSI 970 series boards are insufficiently cooled. I would stick with something from ASUS, Gigabyte, or ASRock (in that order of preference)

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

Thanks, any you would choose specifically?

HiTechObsessed · Apr 24, 2014

The ASUS 970 board above is a great budget board.

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

Thanks everyone, I've changed my build up to what you guys said, here's what I got.

CPU : AMD FX6350

Motherboard : ASUS M5A97

GPU : Gigabyte Radeon R9 270

RAM : 8 GB Crucial Balistic Sport

Hard Drive : 1TB WD Caviar Blue

Power Supply : XFX ATX 550

Case : BitFenix Comrade

HiTechObsessed · Apr 24, 2014

Looks like a great build

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

I hope so.

BnG · Apr 24, 2014

Blewitt :

Looks good, good luck!

Blewitt · Apr 24, 2014

BnG :

Blewitt :

Looks good, good luck!

thanks

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