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Is this pc good
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envy14tpe
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Get the 8320. It overclock almost identical to 8350, and the 8320 is cheaper. Also, HDD. The Blue version is a lot faster and you can't hear it.
Same price, but the following build will overclock the CPU higher, better RAM, and better HDD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($225.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $996.00
Same price, but the following build will overclock the CPU higher, better RAM, and better HDD.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($225.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $996.00
zeyuanfu
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $983.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 21:32 EST+1000
This would be better.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($264.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $983.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 21:32 EST+1000
This would be better.
SethJPC
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I agree with Envy with the 8320, use a bit of the money for a better mobo, that one has a 4+1 power phrase design and will get hot when overclocking. Furthermore I'd suggest you get a slightly faster HDD like this one: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex
Wisecracker
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Right... I suppose OP could salvage one from the computer he/she used to create this thread
You mean .... violate the EULA and pirate the OS? Because that would be illegal.
And, by suggesting it you are violating the THG TOS.
zeyuanfu
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Wisecracker :
Right... I suppose OP could salvage one from the computer he/she used to create this thread
You mean .... violate the EULA and pirate the OS? Because that would be illegal.
And, by suggesting it you are violating the THG TOS.
I actually am NOT suggesting that, it might have been a possibility if OP's OS is not OEM, as they are not tied to one system (I think?)
Bhavneet Pannu
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envy14tpe
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Everybody says that every 2 years whether it be about a Intel or AMD cpu. The current 8320 is probably as old as the 3570k, which is a dead socket too. And the current, working on 2 years old Intel one, will be dead in a year or so too.....point is. buy for performance now..if you plan to upgrade in 3-5 years it doesn't matter which platform you are on, you'll have to upgrade CPU/mobo anyways...plus DDR4 is coming soon.
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