Is this Build Good for Gaming??

ahmed1369 · Jul 16, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CbM4YJ
is this build good for gaming? The gpu has to be amd because for some reason it is cheaper in my location

Eduello · Jul 16, 2014

It's a good build, just pair it with a 500W+ PSU from Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2 and P2 units only), or Corsair (AX, TX, and HX unit only) and you're good to go. As far as cases go, I like Corsair, but it's really up to your personal preference.

Scremin34Egl · Jul 16, 2014

Looks good to me, but you missed the case and power supply, or do you have those ?

sid_90 · Jul 16, 2014

If its for gaming... then you can go for the build as given below. Its cheaper by almost $80 compared to your build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8MyH7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8MyH7P/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $516.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Scremin34Egl · Jul 16, 2014

sid_90 :

If its for gaming... then you can go for the build as given below. Its cheaper by almost $80 compared to your build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8MyH7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8MyH7P/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $516.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I wouldn't put an fx 8350 on that motherboard

sid_90 · Jul 16, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

sid_90 :

I wouldn't put an fx 8350 on that motherboard

May be you would like to elaborate a bit more... that would be helpful i guess.

Scremin34Egl · Jul 16, 2014

sid_90 :

Scremin34Egl :

May be you would like to elaborate a bit more... that would be helpful i guess.

Because of the fx 8350's high voltage and power usage it maybe a bit too much for that boards vrm's to handle and it may overheat to a point where it will start to throttle that chip down hence decrease performance

ahmed1369 · Jul 16, 2014

Ok so does that mean i should stick with my build?

Eduello · Jul 16, 2014

ahmed1369 :

Yeah, I'd stick with it.

sid_90 · Jul 16, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

sid_90 :

Because of the fx 8350's high voltage and power usage it maybe a bit too much for that boards vrm's to handle and it may overheat to a point where it will start to throttle that chip down hence decrease performance

Thanks for that info... how about this MoBo Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+. Will this work well?

Scremin34Egl · Jul 16, 2014

ahmed1369 :

Yes, your build looks good but make sure to include a good quality psu and case if you don't already have one

If you are from India check out the seasonic s12ii 520w

Scremin34Egl · Jul 16, 2014

sid_90 :

Scremin34Egl :

Thanks for that info... how about this MoBo Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+. Will this work well?

Yes, that's a much better board

even the gigabyte 970a-ud3p would work fine because of it's 8+2 power phases, excellent board for any budget build

Graphiicz · Jul 16, 2014

Scremin34Egl :

sid_90 :

Scremin34Egl :

Thanks for that info... how about this MoBo Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+. Will this work well?

Yes, that's a much better board

even the gigabyte 970a-ud3p would work fine because of it's 8+2 power phases, excellent board for any budget build

Power phases isn't the only important factor. Stuff like the MOSFET is also important, but that's more for overclocking.

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