- Jun 12, 2014
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I'm buying a computer now. I'll be programming and gaming on it (at 1920x1080) . I got a few doubts about the components. Lets get to them
CPU: FX-8350 or Core i5-4790k
GPU: MSI R9 290X Gaming
HDD: 1TB WD 7200 RPM
MOBO: ASRock 990FX AM3 ATX AMD or ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Socket AM3+ ATX AMD or ASRock Z97 Anniversary Edition LGA 1150 ATX Intel
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB DDR3-1600 (2x8GB sticks)
Power Supply: Corsair CX750
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX
My questions are:
1) As for future proofing my system, should I get the i5 or the FX? If the FX, which mobo? As far as I know, that FX still not outperforms the i5 due to applications not being able to fully utilize the 8 cores of the FX. Is that right?
2) Is the R9 290x worth it? Or should I get a R9 290 and overclock it?
3) Is the power supply enough? It's got a 80 Plus BRONZE certification.
4) If I decide to go for 32 GB of RAM, is there a problem to buy 2 of those Crucial Kits?
Thank you for your time!
CPU: FX-8350 or Core i5-4790k
GPU: MSI R9 290X Gaming
HDD: 1TB WD 7200 RPM
MOBO: ASRock 990FX AM3 ATX AMD or ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 Socket AM3+ ATX AMD or ASRock Z97 Anniversary Edition LGA 1150 ATX Intel
RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB DDR3-1600 (2x8GB sticks)
Power Supply: Corsair CX750
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid Tower ATX
My questions are:
1) As for future proofing my system, should I get the i5 or the FX? If the FX, which mobo? As far as I know, that FX still not outperforms the i5 due to applications not being able to fully utilize the 8 cores of the FX. Is that right?
2) Is the R9 290x worth it? Or should I get a R9 290 and overclock it?
3) Is the power supply enough? It's got a 80 Plus BRONZE certification.
4) If I decide to go for 32 GB of RAM, is there a problem to buy 2 of those Crucial Kits?
Thank you for your time!
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