Is This Build Good For Performance, Durability and Stability?

truthseekerowner · Sep 24, 2015

I am about to buy this low budget PC .

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DpdTkL

Exactly costs what i have to buy a PC. I already have some parts like the Ssd and windows. I also have a cx 600w corsair PSU but i dint want to risk it from the dead PC i am replacing. The PSU tested good with a generic tester though...

Can it be improved? Suggestions, changes and detailed whys appreciated. Thanks.

Stingerxxx · Sep 24, 2015

That's great. It's not the best you can get, but it's good enough and all around solid parts from what I see. Sure you could change a thing or two, such as the ram for 2133mhz, but 1866 will get the job done. You shouldn't have any issue pulling high frames in modern games with settings cranked, including the newest games coming out in the next few months.

One thing I would recommend is to step up the processor if you have the money. The FX-8370 is just a bit more.

truthseekerowner · Sep 24, 2015

Thanks for the reply Stingerxx. I thought 2133 was only supported in the FM2 chipsets. AM3+ does not support them, i am wrong? Yeah, i was thinking on getting the 4.7 ghz vishera but it has such bad reviews compared to the 8350. What do you think about the 970 gtx, maybe a 390 radeon?

Stingerxxx · Sep 24, 2015

I looked it up, and that motherboard supports 2133. I believe the CPU does too, might want to verify that though. The motherboard is AM3+ only, so logic says it should. (FM2+ only btw, I'm running an a6-5400k atm, which is just FM2, it only goes to 1866 and PCI 2.0) And the 390 is a great choice, it should outperform the 970. I just prefer Nvidia for longevity, especially Asus.

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

Many but not all 8350s can support 2133 and a few can even carry 2400, depends on the individual CPU you get (silicon lottery). If you go 2133/2400 and have problems give me a shout and we can make some adjustments

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

Yeah, i will stay with Nvidia. Never had a problem with drivers etc. Still confused because it says 2133 ( oc). I thought OC meant, if you overclocked any memory TO 2133, is supported, otherwise is not. About Asus i had the sabertooth r2 in mind but it had so many bad revies and the other ssus mobo i had in mind was this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131851&cm_re=M5a99fx-_-13-131-851-_-Product

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

The OC means that the mobo is cable, but may require an OC of the CPU to run at 2133, and not all CPUs can carry 2133, in general it will take an 8320/50/70 or better. The key to what you can run is the MC (memory controller) in the CPU, , then comes the mobo. More on this in my FAQs and Fiction article, Fiction, item 4, here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2741495/ddr3-faqs-fiction.html

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

Tradesman, i read it was great thanks. So what you recommend me. Should i stick to 1866 or trying to OC an 8350 is worth the time. I really dont want to mess it up. By the way i read i should get a 990 chipset motherboard. Any thought on the m5a99x pro r2 vs the MSI 970 gaming. I read somewhere games might bottleneck with a 970 chipset.

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

I'd go the m5a99x pro r2, good choice, and on the DRAM with prices today I'd say the 2133 is worth a shot, if you have problems can reply here or even PM me.

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

Although with the fan i selected i shouldnt be ocing anything i really like to stay default to avoid any issue. Here is the updated build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TmTgMp

I need more suggestions or opinions!!! Ill try tu buy this on monday. Still going for the 1866, OCing does not convice me yet.

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

I am debating between the msi 970 gaming vs the asus m5a99fx and the msi 990fxa gaming. Any thoughs on that? And if there is not an easy way to add 2133 memory ill stay with 1866.

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

I'd go the Asus, good mobo and I myself won't build on MSI due to their poor QC

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

Added a: Sentey® Power Supply 750w 80 Plus Bronze Modular Mbp750-hm instead of the rosewill. (Amazon eont send the rosewill)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bZNVvK

@tradesman1 then should i change the video card too?

More suggestions and opinions are welcomed!

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

Haven't seen where their GPUs suffer from same so much, though I lean to EVGA and Asus for nVidia cards

truthseekerowner · Sep 25, 2015

Thanks for all your help ill keep this open in case i get different opinions before monday. Ill prpbably choose your as best.

Tradesman1 · Sep 25, 2015

Will be in and out if any further questions

truthseekerowner · Sep 26, 2015

Here is the latest build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LKg7NG with this PSU:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SN7CGAO/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A20O7ZIM03RW46

@tradesman1 or anyone who can help. I was thnking i might buy new usb devices (mouse, keyboard ans headset) even though it will hurt. 2 months before my last PC died i had an issue with usb devices reconnecting frequently and i am scared it might be the devices and damage my new PC.

Looking for more suggestion and opinions!

truthseekerowner · Sep 28, 2015

Any different suggestion or opinion?

Tradesman1 · Sep 28, 2015

Looks good, can prob at least start with your current keyboard , mouse, et al.....if any problems appear with them (like keyboard/mouse) can pick up a cheap one at a place like WalMart/Big Lots to tide you over till more money available for better (if needed)

madmatt30 · Sep 28, 2015

The t4 isn't a great cooler for the 8350 , spend a few more SF dollars & grab the themis

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/raijintek-cpu-cooler-0p105255

truthseekerowner · Sep 28, 2015

Thanks @madmatt30 i updated the cooler. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WDZYD3

@Tradesman1 i added a great kb and mouse both for cheap. I hope is not the headset ...

I think i am ready to buy tomorow night or on tuesday. The only thing that has me thinking is the m5a99fx pro r2 vs the MSI 990fxa gaming. Heard great things of both. Also any thoughs on which PSU tester i could buy in a near future? Suugestion and opinions still welcomed!

truthseekerowner · Sep 28, 2015

Also i was thinking on adding an cyberpower UPS since i dont know the source of the problem on my last dead PC. It is worth the money or shoul in rely on the PSU snd system protection?

Tradesman1 · Sep 28, 2015

UPS can come in handy, especially if in an area that get's electrical outages

truthseekerowner · Sep 28, 2015

So i shouldnselect one with more watts than my power supply?

Tradesman1 · Sep 28, 2015

I would yes

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