New Gaming Rig

Le_goose · Oct 10, 2014

Don't expect TOO much from this. But could any of you tell me if it will play some of the newer games out on at least medium settings?

Case: NZXT Source 210

CPU: AMD A10-6800K Richland 4.1GHz

GPU: SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100365L Radeon R9 270 2GB

Hard Drive: WL 1TB 7200RPM 16MB Cache SATA2

Memory: HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3

PSU: CORSAIR CXM series CX750M 750W

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35

I will also be using this: (EDIMAX EW-7811Un Wireless card) until I get plugged into Ethernet.

Please give me some feedback!

Thanks!

viewtyjoe · Oct 11, 2014

Don't bother with an A-series APU if you're getting a discrete GPU. IF you have a budget, post it, and we can give it a shot at making something that'll fit your needs.

Le_goose · Oct 11, 2014

viewtyjoe :

My budget is around 700$ including windows 8. I found a full copy on Ebay for around 55.00$. I want an APU, because the last time I built a rig (this one currently) the screen wouldn't even show anything because the chip didn't have integrated graphics. Is that how it works? Could I just get a regular processor like an i5 and still be able to see the BiOS on the screen? I'm a little new to building, so try to bear with me.

viewtyjoe · Oct 11, 2014

The only processors that don't have integrated graphics are Xeons (and other server chips) and AMD's FX series and their other non-APU offerings. I went ahead and did a build that's a bit better and stays within your budget, assuming you have monitor/peripherals already. This isn't super future-proof, but should function as a decent entry-level machine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $582.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 16:54 EDT-0400

Le_goose · Oct 11, 2014

viewtyjoe :

The only processors that don't have integrated graphics are Xeons (and other server chips) and AMD's FX series and their other non-APU offerings. I went ahead and did a build that's a bit better and stays within your budget, assuming you have monitor/peripherals already. This isn't super future-proof, but should function as a decent entry-level machine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $582.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-11 16:54 EDT-0400

Thanks a bunch! I'm trying to decide between this or or my the one in the post but without the apu replaced with a AMD FX-6350 6-core

viewtyjoe · Oct 11, 2014

You would need an AM3+ motherboard for the FX CPU. If you want the 6350, you'll want a 970/990 motherboard. Check the processor compatibility lists for your desired processor(s).

Le_goose · Oct 11, 2014

viewtyjoe :

How about this: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3P

viewtyjoe · Oct 11, 2014

Le_goose :

That would work, but I'm not as fond of Gigabyte because they've historically not been the best motherboard manufacturer.

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