Intel Pentium G3258 Build

adam___subtractem · Jul 22, 2014

Hey guys! I'm looking to build a $675-725 computer based around the overclocking ability of the G3258. I know that my budget is unusual, but work with me here lol. So pretty much I am open to ANY suggestions

. I am looking for a good motherboard that won't break the bank and I also need someone to tell me if my PSU is any good! It got good reviews, but is the wattage enough, etc. Thanks so much and I reply quickly so ask me any questions!

My build:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/adam_subtractem/saved/z3GnTW

Thanks !

Calnin · Jul 22, 2014

You don't need a gold rating PSU, bronze would do just fine for the system.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

Graphics card wise, you could save money by getting a dual-x r9 270x or even a r9 270 from sapphire, overclock it to match the speeds of the MSI one if the clock speeds are higher.

With the money saved you could get a better board which would give you a higher overclock.

Mrmerker · Jul 22, 2014

It all looks good except that CPU cooler. I'd recommend a h50 corsair closed liquid cooling unit

adam___subtractem · Jul 22, 2014

Calnin :

Can you give me some good motherboards? And I changed the PSU and GPU, thanks

The Thinker · Jul 22, 2014

This is what I would recommend: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JkPH7P

I changed the cooler, hard drive, and PSU.

adam___subtractem · Jul 22, 2014

The Thinker :

Why the hard drive? And is the mobo fine?

Thanks

Calnin · Jul 22, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97extreme3

If you want to get a better motherboard, this one would do well in overclocking the chip. It'll probably give you a pretty decent overclock.

adam___subtractem · Jul 22, 2014

Calnin :

What should I look for in getting a good motherboard for overclocking this CPU? Because I was told that the Z97 and H97 were very good for overclocking this CPU. And is AsRock any good???

THANKS

Calnin · Jul 22, 2014

I think the number of h97 motherboards that can overclock are limited. The overclocking motherboards are usually the z chipsets.

For an overclocking motherboard, it's better to look at the heatsink coverage and the number of chokes there are. More chokes = better overclocks as far as I'm aware. The heatsink coverage on there should cover the VRMs, northbridge, southbridge stuffs and be able to take the heat off them which makes it more stable as far as I'm aware.

adam___subtractem · Jul 22, 2014

Calnin :

Is this good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwl7ieBRCK2rCtqcCS7jESJACZKQFKVAozAcXbnRHMcOA5tD36vM3tPsI-JILVNm6HrmTdlRoC0pbw_wcB&Item=N82E16813157529&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Intel+Motherboards-_-N82E16813157529&ef_id=U87TxAAABdhG8BEs:20140722213603:s

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