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yellowpois0n

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I believe this is going to be one of my go-to builds when im going to be building my PC very soon. I love this build so much, however the only thing im bummed out about is the upgrade ability is horrible. Id have to swap out the mobo and the cpu, and im definitly set on an i5 when it comes to upgrade. So, i have made an Intel version of this build right here:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GXjcyc
Here is my AMD build: (the one im planing to make)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RM3tNG
My max is 600$ with the OS, and the first intel one is just going to have to slip. Could someone clarify if these build(s) is OK as far as components goes?
(Here is a AMD build thats slightly over-budget, but can do: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YgzNBm)
 
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I wouldn't drop the 270x for the 750 Ti. The 270x is superior. Right there in the $100-$200 range is where you'll notice a lot of difference per dollar spent in video cards, so it'll be good to maximize that part of your build.

Overall, I think the changes to the more recent build are sacrificing a huge amount of performance on the CPU and motherboard for not much cost savings. If you REALLY are planning on upgrading to the i5, that's a better end product, but how long before you actually do that? You will likely be struggling in the meantime.

If you go back to your original build and replace the CPU with the FX-6300 (for the same price as the i3 you picked out), you can then use an AM3+ motherboard in the $50 range ... that $30 you...
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It's not bad for the amount of money you're talking.

That power supply is a real stick of poo; I would at least get something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

You may also consider a Caviar Blue for your hard drive; they're about the same price, but no biggie, just whichever you prefer.

Personally, I like the AMD build ... if you have a few extra $$$ maybe try for the FX-6300 or better yet the 6350. I know the i3 is "supposed" to be just as good or better in performance, but I just don't like dual-core setups; have always been underwhelmed with what they supposedly deliver vs. how they perform in real life. I may just be griping, but that's my personal feeling.
 
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Horrible choices man, i3 and athlon are so lame. If you can afford, go i5, if you can't you can either go G3258 OR FX series like FX-6300 or FX-8320(E) etc. I wouldnt expend so much on W7 right now,considering your budget is very limited,also if you prefer raw power, I am certain you could pick out R9 270 or R9 270X instead of GTX 750 Ti, although considering its ultra-low TDP GTX 750 Ti delivers unrivaled performance/per watt
 
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Exactly my thoughts using i3 myself, got other PC piled together with FX-6300 (OC to 4.2GHz) the superiority of FX is more than obvious, dont forget it costed less,but required aftermarket cooler,so piled up together price is the same.. just that FXes are so underrated by some sites and individuals,sure they use slightly aged technology.. but when they offer you OCable 6 or 8 core versus dual-core, it's a no-brainer.

 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q2b8xr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Q2b8xr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $613.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 18:04 EDT-0400
 
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Sure you could of picked slightly cheaper RAM and case, delivering just the same performance, but build is fairly solid I'd say.
 
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I wouldn't drop the 270x for the 750 Ti. The 270x is superior. Right there in the $100-$200 range is where you'll notice a lot of difference per dollar spent in video cards, so it'll be good to maximize that part of your build.

Overall, I think the changes to the more recent build are sacrificing a huge amount of performance on the CPU and motherboard for not much cost savings. If you REALLY are planning on upgrading to the i5, that's a better end product, but how long before you actually do that? You will likely be struggling in the meantime.

If you go back to your original build and replace the CPU with the FX-6300 (for the same price as the i3 you picked out), you can then use an AM3+ motherboard in the $50 range ... that $30 you save makes the difference between the 750 Ti and the 270X. Much better to sack up and spend the extra $30; the performance gain will be noticeable.

 
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