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September 3, 2014 2:27:23 AM

I currently have an AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz overclocked up to 3.8GHz that sucks. And I really need a new processor. And I'm rendering alot of videos in Sony Vegas 13 and stuff like that. And now, people say that an Intel processor is better for that, but should I buy a new motherboard and stuff like that just so I can get a good PC? OR if I build a completely new one.

And now to the graphics,
I currently have AMD HD 7700 Series a little bit overclocked. So the question is now, should I buy like an ASUS 760?

And I have a 500W PSU.

Please help!

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September 3, 2014 2:54:57 AM

The GTX 76 is quite a bit more powerful than the HD 7700, so if you want a more powerful GPU then go for it. As to the building a new computer or just upgrading some components...that is really up to you. If you build a new computer, what would you do with your old one? Would you keep it, give it or sell it, or maybe even take some parts such as the hard drive and disc drive for the new build?

The FX-4100 is not a horrible CPU and can get a lot done...but as you already mentioned, there are a lot of better options for your tasks. You could just switch processors to a newer one that is more powerful and still compatible with your current motherboard...which would help save costs and labor. If you decide to switch over to Intel, then depending on your situation, it may be easier to just build a new system and keep the other as a backup in case a friend stops by for a LAN party.
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September 3, 2014 3:00:05 AM

For rendering I'd advise you to get a i7 4790k with a z97 motherboard, that'll help a lot
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September 3, 2014 3:03:14 AM

legend001523 said:
For rendering I'd advise you to get a i7 4790k with a z97 motherboard, that'll help a lot


Definitely agree, pretty much any quad core or hex core i7 will dominate in rendering/video editing. The motherboard does not really have to be a z97 though, but since you had overclocked the 4100 already, you may end up wanting to overclock the i7...and the z97 will help with that.
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September 3, 2014 3:31:32 AM

Thank you so much guys! I want to switch to Intel so I could render videos faster etc. So I think I might build a brand new one.
And I think I'm going to have a Minecraft server on that one (the PC will be on 24/7). With that said I cannot use parts from that one. I've though about it.

And this is how I might do:
I may buy a new graphic card and CPU to this PC, but to make it faster I want an SSD and Windows 8.1.
This is what I may change to (and it's the specs I should build my new PC with):

Intel Core i7-4790K (no overclock = not gonna buy another fan = no "extended" thermal paste)
MSI Z97 Gaming 5 (See down below why I don't want the Gaming 7)
16GB RAM
ASUS GeForce GTX 780 3GB or 770 4GB Because I'm using 3 monitors (extended desktop)
120GB SSD
Windows 9 (when it comes out)

And I probably need to change to a 750W PSU.

However, I'm wondering if I can plug the monitor cables into the motherboard, or do I have to plug it directly into the graphic card?
Beacouse my monitors only have 1 VGA and 1 HDMI output.
And I have 2 VGA to DVI adapters.
So, if I get the Gaming 5 motherboard, which has 1 VGA, 1 DVI and 1 HDMI input, can I plug the monitors directly into the motherboard, or do I have to plug them into the graphic card which only has 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 DVI-I and 1 DVI-D?

However, I will use 3 monitors tho, and I want to get a 780 3GB or 770 4GB. All ASUS.

So if I put parts in my PC I use now, I'll probably need a new PSU, an SSD (for faster preformance), a new motherboard and an OS.

So what should I do? :/ 
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September 3, 2014 3:32:07 AM

And live stream and record, so I'll get the 4790K.
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September 3, 2014 3:32:20 AM

And sorry for my English
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September 3, 2014 3:33:11 AM

yep sounds good, get a z97 board to go with it too, I'd suggest a asus maximuss vii hero
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September 3, 2014 3:36:07 AM

It doesn't have alot of USB ports :/  But well, I only have 6 now...
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September 3, 2014 3:37:12 AM

The hero comes with a lot doesn't it? ;/
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September 3, 2014 3:38:42 AM

Well, "only" 6 on the back....
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September 3, 2014 3:43:33 AM

I used to think that 3-4 USB ports were enough, but since I got my system, I use a lot of USB ports. My motherboard has the USB headers so I can use the case USBs...so all in all I got 18 ports...10 that I can easily access, and 8 onboard. So if you are building anew, then go with what you know you need know and will need for a while. Makes it cheaper in the long run.
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September 3, 2014 3:44:20 AM

SweMan574 said:
Well, "only" 6 on the back....


How many do you need? You're forgetting your case will have some front USb's too
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September 3, 2014 3:46:32 AM

Well, the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 has 8 on the back and 6 onboard (will use 4 on the front of my PC)
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September 3, 2014 3:46:33 AM

legend001523 said:
SweMan574 said:
Well, "only" 6 on the back....


How many do you need? You're forgetting your case will have some front USb's too


Yeah, I forgot about front case USBs...I have 2 2.0s and 2 3.0s on the front of my case and I use 3-4 of them at all times. So definitely think about that. They are much easier to access than the rear ones, depending on where you set your case...and are great for plugging in game controllers if you prefer wired ones or for plugging in phone chargers.
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September 3, 2014 3:49:36 AM

SweMan574 said:
Well, the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 has 8 on the back and 6 onboard (will use 4 on the front of my PC)


gaming 5 is no where as good as the hero, but if you're after more USB's, you can trade quality for USB ports I guess
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September 3, 2014 3:50:42 AM

SweMan574 said:
Well, the MSI Z97 Gaming 5 has 8 on the back and 6 onboard (will use 4 on the front of my PC)


Sounds pretty good. And as long as it has the RAM and PCIE slots you want, then you should be pretty good to go. Oh, also the number of SATA III ports helps also.
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September 3, 2014 3:51:21 AM

Now I have 4 on the back and 2 on the front.
What ever, can I plug in the monitor cables to the motherboard?
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September 3, 2014 3:52:00 AM

no, you plug them to your gpu
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September 3, 2014 3:52:50 AM

Damnit, have to buy some adapters then....
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September 3, 2014 3:55:15 AM

SweMan574 said:
Now I have 4 on the back and 2 on the front.
What ever, can I plug in the monitor cables to the motherboard?


If you have a CPU with onboard graphics and a motherboard that supports it, then yes you can. However if you want to actually use your GPU, then you need to have it hooked up to the GPU instead.

Another topic on here had this bit of information:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/intelligent-syst...

Might be what you are looking for...don't know.
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September 3, 2014 3:56:55 AM

SweMan574 said:
Damnit, have to buy some adapters then....


Why? what cables do you use
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September 3, 2014 3:58:52 AM

VGA and HDMI the GPU only has HDMI Displayport and DVI-I and DVI-D
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September 3, 2014 3:59:31 AM

ah, yeah get a adapter then to use the gpu power
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September 3, 2014 4:02:06 AM

Okay thanks! I will buy an MSI Z97 Gaming 7 then :) 

But should I buy a 760 or 770 4GB or 780 3GB (3 monitors)?
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September 3, 2014 4:02:42 AM

780 3gb is better
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September 3, 2014 4:03:28 AM

Honestly, I would probably go with the 780 6 GB card if you have the budget and are looking to go with three monitors...especially if those monitors are at least 1080p 60hz
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September 3, 2014 4:06:35 AM

Okay thanks!
This is will be my new PC in one year:
Intel Core i7-4790K
ASUS GeForce GTX 780 3GB
16GB RAM
120GB SSD
Windows 9
1000GB SATA Disc
750 W PSU
MSI Z97 Gaming 7, Socket LGA1150
Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl

Hope it well be good for gaming and livestreaming.
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September 3, 2014 4:07:17 AM

And my monitors are 1920x1080p 60Hz 2ms :)  (all three)
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September 3, 2014 4:07:30 AM

Yep definitely, the i7 will help instreaming and the card too, which psu is it?
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September 3, 2014 4:08:20 AM

Corsair CX 750M, 750W PSU :) 
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September 3, 2014 4:09:04 AM

SweMan574 said:
Corsair CX 750M, 750W PSU :) 


Not very good for a system like yours, get a xfx or seasonic one instead
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September 3, 2014 4:10:43 AM

God damnit, wasting money here....
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September 3, 2014 4:11:23 AM

Is XFX ProSeries Core Edition 750W PSU a good one then?
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September 3, 2014 4:11:46 AM

yes, way better
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September 3, 2014 4:11:52 AM

Since you said "in one year" if it is really a year off for the build...just keep a tentative idea with the parts you have picked out. The newer components may catch your eye by that time...well, if they improve them enough by then and cut down on costs.
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September 3, 2014 4:17:16 AM

Thanks! Now then, is this a good PC?

Graphic card: ASUS GTX 780 3GB
Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 7, Socket-1150
RAM: Crucial DDR3 BallistiX Sport 16GB KIT
Chassis: Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl
OS: Windows 9
PSU: XFX ProSeries Core Edition 750W PSU
SSD: Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB 2.5" OEM
HDD: Seagate Barracuda® 1TB

And no extra CPU fan or something?
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September 3, 2014 4:19:19 AM

Looks great, all fine now
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September 3, 2014 4:21:43 AM

Thanks!

And btw, what I mean by one year, I think I will get the money to a PC then. Only have 5 000 SEK now (I live in Sweden, and one dollar is 7 SEK. I have 714 bucks.... and the prices in Sweden is more expensive than in the US.. (I think so, the ASUS 780 costs 4 300 SEK here.... The card costs 600 bucks...
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September 3, 2014 4:22:18 AM

ahhh not bad, enjoy the build, guaranteed ultra on one 1080p monitor
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September 3, 2014 4:23:10 AM

And should I wait 'til I can afford everything, or start buying parts now?
If I wait, the prices will go down, so....
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September 3, 2014 4:24:28 AM

Oh, one more thing! 3GB card to three monitors? Is that good, will I get 60FPS on every monitor?
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September 3, 2014 4:25:38 AM

Not on every monitor, you'd need sli, You can get high settings on dual monitors though
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September 3, 2014 4:26:27 AM

Yeah, America is spoiled with the cheaper components. Well, good luck with the build.
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September 3, 2014 4:27:31 AM

Well then, should I get 780 6GB or 770 4GB or TWO 780s?? That's super expensive!
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September 3, 2014 4:28:22 AM

The 780 6 GB is the better choice.
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September 3, 2014 4:29:12 AM

SweMan574 said:
Well then, should I get 780 6GB or 770 4GB or TWO 780s?? That's super expensive!


2 780's would be better and more powerful than a 6gb 780 by a lot
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September 3, 2014 4:29:23 AM

Not 4GB 770 or two 770s or something?
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September 3, 2014 4:30:58 AM

legend001523 said:
SweMan574 said:
Well then, should I get 780 6GB or 770 4GB or TWO 780s?? That's super expensive!


2 780's would be better and more powerful than a 6gb 780 by a lot


Yes it would be...but for better future proofing and with the idea of multiple monitors...the 6 GB works out better in my opinion. Of course, to each their own.
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September 3, 2014 4:35:14 AM

SweMan574 said:
Not 4GB 770 or two 770s or something?


no, because a 6gb is still just one 780, sli 780 3gb and you get twice the gpu power
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