What graphics card should I get? AMD FX-8350

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

I'm trying to build my 1st PC and I'm wondering what graphics card I should get. I want to play on medium - high settings.

CPU- AMD FX-8350
Motherboard- ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0

Also, should I change my motherboard to the Sabertooth

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

For those settings you do not need an fx 8350. you would be fine with a 6300 or an i3. As for graphics card the 750 ti is up your alley. or if you can find one on sale an hd 7850. also no need for a sabertooth unless you want to do some serious overclocking.

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

coolcole01 :

I found an HD 7850 for $185 should I get it or stick with the 750Ti
HD 7850 https://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-ax78502gbd52dhpp
750Ti https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx750tioc2gd5

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

No way dont get it unless it is like 100 bucks otherwise get the 750ti or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127783&cm_re=750_ti-_-14-127-783-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150687
my favorite for the price is this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202090

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

if your willing to save a little more this is an insanely better one what is your power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&cm_re=r9_280-_-14-202-099-_-Product

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

Should I overclock the 6300 and R9 270 and if I do, what PSU wattage should I get?

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

whats your budget bud

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

I'm trying to, hopefully, build one under $800

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

here is a powerful amd build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TVjXJx

the psu on this was suppose to be this
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=85625&vpn=100-B1-0500-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1207

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

this would be an even better intel version
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FRD3gs

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

If I go with the Intel one, do you know which cpu is better the i5-4670K or i5-4690/K

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

the 4690 is better there is almost no need for overclocking these so save the money but the 4670 is far and away good enough for games

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

I've also heard that the Asus Maximus VI Hero is good for gaming. Do you think I should get this one
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusvihero

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

it is absolutely a good board but your not overclocking its worthless the features on it are not really gonna help do you have any experience overclocking

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

Not really, I was planning on learning how to overclock the specific board I had once I had all the parts I wanted planned out.

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

hmmm heres my advice overclocking can be a pain and an real task that can take a while and leads to not being stable and other problems like bsod . But can lead to better performance but the truth is on the intel side strictly for gaming there is no reason to the cpu will kick the crap out of any game. Amd side demands overclocking. But overclocking can be fun.

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

Do you think you could take a look at this build and tell me if I should change anything or if it's good enough for gaming?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fN3C4D

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

its perftectly fine the power supply will be fine but you can get better for cheaper
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
39.99 after rebate

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

Thank you so much for taking your time and helping me with this. I really appreciate it. I think I'm going with the build I showed you along with the power supply you showed me.

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

do yourself a favor it takes time to learn how a system acts so use it for at least a few weeks before you try to overclock it so you can find out what is normal. also get a good cpu cooler
this will help you get to at least 4.5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=hyper_212_evo-_-35-103-099-_-Product

BlueDino123 · Jul 8, 2014

If I get a case that already has fans pre-installed do I still have to get a cpu cooler or is it enough?

coolcole01 · Jul 8, 2014

if you dont ocverclock the stock fan that comes with the 8350 will be fine but if you plan to oc it will destroy the chip without a good cpu cooler

What graphics card should I get? AMD FX-8350

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