Need Help Choosing $1140 Build.

socosby · Jul 24, 2014

So I am stuck, i dont know if i should get this pc
http://centauruscomputers.com/html/scorpius.html (changing case from CM HAF 912 to TT Chaser A31, is that a good idea?)

Or can i build a better one for the same price? plus i've heard really good things about centaurus computers.
thanks!

Pr3di · Jul 24, 2014

You can get much better our of your money.
Play with these:
http://pcpartpicker.com/blog/38/1100-gaming-build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xMh7P
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bRbLsY

If you`re not getting the PC mainly for gaming, please let us know.

socosby · Jul 24, 2014

well, gee thanks for the help

AznGOD · Jul 24, 2014

Best solution is always to build one. is monitor included in that budget?

Pr3di · Jul 24, 2014

socosby :

Sorry mate, I hit "Answer" too soon

socosby · Jul 24, 2014

AznGOD :

na no monitor, i am gonna use my tv for now, and no os since i run linux

@Pr3di lol it's ok, i will look at those builds

AznGOD · Jul 24, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dbct99) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dbct99/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox) | $149.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20) | $114.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx8gx3m1a1600c11) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42784kr) | $464.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-400r) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120pb0750kr) | $94.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1169.85
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 12:43 EDT-0400 |

Most value for that budget
Edit: Swap out that power supply for a corsair HX 750 because it sucks
Edit: you can remove the OS and save 100 dollars. price comes down to ~$1100

Pr3di · Jul 24, 2014

AznGOD - I hope you don`t mind, but I played a bit with your build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tQBpzy

In big lines: added 2 sticks of RAM for dual channel, removed OS since socosby is using Linux, added the FX 8350, and added an SSD.
If the price is too high, you can drop the SSD and get it later, or lower the GPU to an GTX 770 or R9 280X.

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

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.31 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($464.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1206.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 12:50 EDT-0400

socosby · Jul 24, 2014

Pr3di :

AznGOD - I hope you don`t mind, but I played a bit with your build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tQBpzy

In big lines: added 2 sticks of RAM for dual channel, removed OS since socosby is using Linux, added the FX 8350, and added an SSD.
If the price is too high, you can drop the SSD and get it later, or lower the GPU to an GTX 770 or R9 280X.

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

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.31 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($464.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1206.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 12:50 EDT-0400

this is actually what i was looking for, i always did lean towards amd lol i might just swap out the case, but other than that its perfect

thanks!

Pr3di · Jul 24, 2014

Glad you like it! Also, if you can, post some pics after you build it.
I`d really like to see it put together

AznGOD · Jul 24, 2014

If you want to save some money just buy 8320 instead of 8350. EXACTLY the same chip with different clocks. You can just change the clocks in the BIOS. Otherwise pr3di' build is the most you can get of your money.

socosby · Jul 24, 2014

@Pr3di yea man as soon as my current build sells I will build it

@AznGOD hmm I will see when the time comes lol

Thanks again to both of you

socosby · Aug 5, 2014

hey im back, still havent sold my current build

but i decided to use it today, and i realized it gets a bit hot with the 212, now i live in mexico and as you may know, it is really hot over here, especially where i live. I know a water cooler will do a better job at cooling the pc but what loop do you suggest? im willing to spend a bit more.
thanks!

Pr3di · Aug 6, 2014

Well, you can get something better than the 212, but it doen`t have to be water.
Look at reviews for Corsair H60, H80i, H100i, but also check if you can afford the Noctua NH-D14.
The D14, IIRC, even out-performs the H100i, and it should also cost less.

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