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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 4:26:15 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 4:28:15 AM
Here is my parts list:
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($108.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.81 @ NCIX US)
Total: $787.50
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($108.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.81 @ NCIX US)
Total: $787.50
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 4:29:09 AM
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I think your build looks pretty good.
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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.92 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $761.78
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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.92 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $761.78
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Very nice build!
You need to spend a little more on the PSU though, especially as you will be (should be) overclocking the fx-6300
This is an absolute steal for $60: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-caps...
Another solid unit: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb...
You need to spend a little more on the PSU though, especially as you will be (should be) overclocking the fx-6300
This is an absolute steal for $60: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-caps...
Another solid unit: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb...
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I have to put in an intel build even just for the comparison,
PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $768.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The 300r is a nice case too and more recent.
For a gpu the already better r9 280.
With the mouse/keyboard combo would you be just under budget,forgot that one.
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PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $768.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 07:55 EDT-0400
The 300r is a nice case too and more recent.
For a gpu the already better r9 280.
With the mouse/keyboard combo would you be just under budget,forgot that one.
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 7:40:58 AM
Well on the calculator it says i need 384w to power everything does overclocking use that much more power.
As far as switching up the CPU to the 8320 is it enough of a boost in performance to justify spending 50 more bucks on it?
The reason i opted to spend a little more on the case was because i really like the features it comes with and it has a variety of cooling options which i really like and it doesn't look as cheaply made as some of the other cases do
As far as switching up the CPU to the 8320 is it enough of a boost in performance to justify spending 50 more bucks on it?
The reason i opted to spend a little more on the case was because i really like the features it comes with and it has a variety of cooling options which i really like and it doesn't look as cheaply made as some of the other cases do
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 7:43:19 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 7:47:21 AM
Bqfury said:
Oh and the same thing with the r9 280 is it enough of a boost in performance compared to the 270x to justify spending more becuase iv heard a lot that this price range area is usually were you can start paying a lot more and get not so great returns in speed/powerCorrect, the 270x to 280 is NOT a big jump, 280 to 280x is better.
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If you can spend half on a still good case and use that money on other parts where it imo would be better spend would i do that.
Performance between the cpu's is in the end arbitrary,the gpu is far more likely the bottleneck.That's why i would get a case that's not that expensive and spend the money on for instance a better gpu.
With the intel you won't have to bother with overclocking,if that's something you like to try get an amd fx cpu.You might get some extra lifespan out of your system like that.
If you look price/performance wise is this r9 270 even a better choice compared to the r9 270X,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927...
it still needs two pcie power cables for power which gives it more overclock headroom.
A thread,
http://www.overclock.net/t/1449757/gigabyte-r9-270-over...
I btw think that the r9 280 for just $20 more is worth the extra money.
Performance between the cpu's is in the end arbitrary,the gpu is far more likely the bottleneck.That's why i would get a case that's not that expensive and spend the money on for instance a better gpu.
With the intel you won't have to bother with overclocking,if that's something you like to try get an amd fx cpu.You might get some extra lifespan out of your system like that.
If you look price/performance wise is this r9 270 even a better choice compared to the r9 270X,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927...
it still needs two pcie power cables for power which gives it more overclock headroom.
A thread,
http://www.overclock.net/t/1449757/gigabyte-r9-270-over...
I btw think that the r9 280 for just $20 more is worth the extra money.
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 7:59:16 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 8:38:18 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 9:22:08 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 9:44:00 AM
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($108.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($90.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.75 @ NCIX US)
Total: $776.15
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 9:45:17 AM
Bqfury
August 19, 2014 9:51:27 AM
And i know i stayed with a little bit more expensive case but even if i did drop down to a 30 dollar case the 280x is like 300 (for one of the better brands) i wanted to choose this case before because it has some great cooling stock i think this is where im gonna stay unless there are some price drops or someone has some serious evidence to convince me to switch things up i really appreciate everyones help
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You have to like the case, so even if you want the phanteks then just go for it imo.
By the way, motherboards matter if you're overclocking and the one you've selected this time isn't great. The M5a97 in your original post was fine though - as long as it's not the LE version
So yeah, one of these would be a good budget board:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r20
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970... (note it's UD3p not D3p)
That 600w EVGA PSU is ok. It's not great, but it's not the worst.
By the way, motherboards matter if you're overclocking and the one you've selected this time isn't great. The M5a97 in your original post was fine though - as long as it's not the LE version
So yeah, one of these would be a good budget board:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r20
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970... (note it's UD3p not D3p)
That 600w EVGA PSU is ok. It's not great, but it's not the worst.
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It's up to you.
I would go with that intel build and get another case like the one i put in here,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ckRyHx
or one of these cases,
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-case-p100%2...
i just went $10 up.
You would go over a litlle because of the keyboard and mouse.
I would go with that intel build and get another case like the one i put in here,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ckRyHx
or one of these cases,
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/antec-case-p100%2...
i just went $10 up.
You would go over a litlle because of the keyboard and mouse.
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Bqfury
August 19, 2014 1:42:25 PM
Get one from tiers 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su... to make sure you get the power consistently delivered that you need.
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Bqfury
August 20, 2014 7:34:12 PM
So i now have come to this as the final product of my first build:
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse
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The 280 isn't cheaper, but the 2gb version definitely is:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100364...
OP unless you're planning to buy another 270x at some point and crossfire then there's no reason to go 4gb. A single 270x would run out of puff long before it could use 4gb of vram
Other than that I'd say you're good to go
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100364...
OP unless you're planning to buy another 270x at some point and crossfire then there's no reason to go 4gb. A single 270x would run out of puff long before it could use 4gb of vram
Other than that I'd say you're good to go
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LucoTF said:
The 280 isn't cheaper, but the 2gb version definitely is:When i look at this i think that the r9 280 is cheaper compared to the 4gb version of the r9 270X,
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#sort=a8&r=409...
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Vic 40 said:
LucoTF said:
Not apples to apples Maybe getting a bit off topic,but why not? I think i would get that gigabyte anyway over the sapphire.
I want to be absolutely clear that gig make excellent GPUs and I have already said it would be the better purchase at that price point
Actually even if the gigabyte 280 and sapphire 280 were the same price I'd prolly still pick giggie so yeah, you're right
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Bqfury
August 21, 2014 4:07:47 AM
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