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yugal0007

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Hi everyone
I am building a new Gaming PC.
My budget is $800. Can't stretch beyond this limit.
Components which I want to buy with this amount are:
1) CPU
2) Mother board
3) PSU
4) RAM
5) Cabinet

Note 1: I do not need keyboard, HDD, mouse etc

Note 2: I have GPU, sapphire R9 270X Vapor, but I intend to buy R9 295X2 or two R9 290 in cross fire mode, in the month of December.
So please suggest config which will suitable to the above mentioned cards.

If I buy 8370e, will it bottleneck the GPU?? (Either R9 270X which I own or R9 295X2, which I will buy later on)

Please suggest me config which would best suit my needs, considering the above mentioned constraints.

Thanks.
 
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Intel Build
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QT3h23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QT3h23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $807.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 10:33 EDT-0400


AMD Build
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8bDG23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8bDG23/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme9 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($263.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $802.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 10:40 EDT-0400


You can of course get a better CPU Heatsink I was just choosing the most silent one I could find.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $439.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:21 EDT-0400

I got you what could afford and also will get you great performance with that r9 295x2 :)

Or this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $512.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:22 EDT-0400

:D

Note: Both boards support crossfire :p
 
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Those PSU's are not gonna handle a R9-295x or 2 R9-290's.

I also Think if you gonna have a R9-290 or R9-295x why have an i3?

Multiple Cores are being utilized more and more there is no reason to not have a a Quad Core Cpu.

Also a B85 Mobo is an interesting Choice.
 
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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-fx-8370e-cpu,3929-7.html

read that benchmark i posted up top

Forgot about the PSU's XD this was from a previous build :p

I got him a B85 because I don't think he needs any of the extra "pricey" additions to the newer models.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $553.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:34 EDT-0400
Edited, I added in the r9 295x2 just so you could see the wattage :p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Azza 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:37 EDT-0400

There ya go! :D
 
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Interesting Benchmarks. I still think more cores is better, but now I understand.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $553.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:34 EDT-0400
Edited, I added in the r9 295x2 just so you could see the wattage :p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($173.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 295X2 8GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Azza 1000W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 11:37 EDT-0400

Here is the updated list :p
 
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Hi.
I would like to go with AMD Configuration.
few questions though:
1) What about this PSU?
http://www.flipkart.com/seasonic-ss-860xp2-860-watts-psu/p/itmdker3mzbnxuum?pid=PSUDKEQFNM5FS7D2&srno=b_9&ref=f75dc42a-5253-4f9a-a24e-9320b3d8cd65

I have pretty good experience with Seasonic S12 550G PSU. I think Seasonic manufactures high quality stuff. Correct me if I am wrong.

2) Let's say I want to spend $50-$70 for CPU cooler. Is it justified? I may not overclock it. If it's required, what would be the better option a good Air cooler at that price or an entry level liquid cooler at that price?

3) 2 R9 290 vs 1 R9 295X2. Which would be better in terms of price/performance ratio?

Thanks buddy.
 
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I would go for 1000w Minimum if you are going to Run a R9-295x. That thing sucks Power like Kool-Aid.
 
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Hyper 212 evo is like 30 dollars and is great for over clocking as well. It's an aluminum based heatsink so it's great. As opposed to Liquid Cooling, LC is only for the bigger overclocks so it's not worth it if you aren't OCing, I would go with a 1000 watt PSU since the r9 295x2 takes a lot of power. When you buy the parts show me the rig! I want to be dazzled ^^~
 
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One last question:
I am worried about bottlenecks.
Will AMD Fx8350 bottleneck R9 295X2 ?????

 
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Not really no. Are you going to game on 4k Resolution? That card was made for that and do not worry your CPU will handle the card just fine :p
 
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Thanks buddy.
 
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Np doll :)
 
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