Thoughts on this (AMD) PC build?

KVenom · Feb 1, 2015

I was planning on upgrading my old Dell computer but will instead build my own PC. Here is what I got so far.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kvenom/saved/3Xvv6h

Andrei_316 · Feb 1, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($117.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($75.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $896.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 16:13 EST-0500

Don't forget about a case and your OS. Also I left the 750W there just incase you might look into Crossfiring the 290x down the road, but if not you should get something lower.

esco_sid · Feb 1, 2015

not sure why you would need 16Gb of ram

das_stig · Feb 1, 2015

Nice spec from Andrei_316, although I would dump the PSU and HDD for ..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $87.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-01 16:48 EST-0500

KVenom · Feb 1, 2015

esco_sid :

Normally you wouldn't but I rather have it as I do use Adobe programs.

das_stig :

So 650w would be more than enough to power everything?

KVenom · Feb 1, 2015

Would anybody know if these specs would be able to run games like gta v and other upcoming games?

Andrei_316 · Feb 1, 2015

KVenom :

The 290x will probably max out GTA V IMO and yes it should run future games atleast 60fps max on 1080p for awhile