BestConfigs Poll: Budget AMD-Based Gaming PC
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Which build do you like best?
Total: 77 votes
- AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget Build
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30 %
- ScrewySqrl's Build
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11 %
- shortstuff_mt's sleeper AMD gaming system
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11 %
- damric's $600 AMD Budget Tweaker
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45 %
- SR-71 Blackbird's VX "AGUA Cooled"
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6 %
AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget Build
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.18
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ScrewySqrl's Build
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.84 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $969.77
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shortstuff_mt's sleeper AMD gaming system
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $982.84
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damric's $600 AMD Budget Tweaker
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.55 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.42
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SR-71 Blackbird's VX "AGUA Cooled"
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($301.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $989.16
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.18
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ScrewySqrl's Build
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.84 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $969.77
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shortstuff_mt's sleeper AMD gaming system
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $982.84
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damric's $600 AMD Budget Tweaker
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.74 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.55 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.42
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SR-71 Blackbird's VX "AGUA Cooled"
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($301.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $989.16
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Reply to jpishgar
Damric's is a lot closer to what I think of as "budget," but it isn't something I think I'd build myself (I'd probably look at a G3258 on this budget). SR-71 most likely offers the best "in-game" performance, but I'd give up some of that for a SSD because I'm not a pure gamer. I would choose ScrewySqrl over Shortstuff on the merits of the better mobo and larger SSD; my games aren't sufficiently demanding to need a stronger card.
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I won it last year but went with a real budget build.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1868129/bestconfig...
Crushed the field.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1868129/bestconfig...
Crushed the field.
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Reply to SR-71 Blackbird
kGius
July 11, 2014 8:27:26 AM
Hi all,
I have a Crucial M4 256GB and Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x 4GB) ddr3 1600MH that I used in the last upgrade for my PC. Thinking of doing the
"AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget Build".
I would sub the G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg) with my Corsair Vengeance, add the Crucial M4 and just use my old optical as I don't really use it that much anyway.
What do you guys think? Should I dish out the 75 Bucks for the Ripjaws or run with the Vengeance? Any other remarks on this system?
Cheers!
I have a Crucial M4 256GB and Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x 4GB) ddr3 1600MH that I used in the last upgrade for my PC. Thinking of doing the
"AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget Build".
I would sub the G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg) with my Corsair Vengeance, add the Crucial M4 and just use my old optical as I don't really use it that much anyway.
What do you guys think? Should I dish out the 75 Bucks for the Ripjaws or run with the Vengeance? Any other remarks on this system?
Cheers!
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Reply to kGius
kGius
July 11, 2014 8:42:45 AM
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Reply to kGius
kGius
July 11, 2014 9:02:28 AM
Gskill Sniper is a bit more expensive though...
My current thoughts / options:
- Spend no extra moneyz and keep the Vengeance - wandering if this will bottleneck my system.
- Spend 75$ / 60 Euro's for G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 MHz
- Spend 80 Euro's for G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3-1866 MHz
In the last options, will I notice the diff between the Snipers and the Ripjaws even?
Any other thoughts on the system are still very welcome also!
Cheers
My current thoughts / options:
- Spend no extra moneyz and keep the Vengeance - wandering if this will bottleneck my system.
- Spend 75$ / 60 Euro's for G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 MHz
- Spend 80 Euro's for G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR3-1866 MHz
In the last options, will I notice the diff between the Snipers and the Ripjaws even?
Any other thoughts on the system are still very welcome also!
Cheers
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Reply to kGius
Try87
July 27, 2014 12:06:23 PM
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x9xJgs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x9xJgs/by_merchant/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970pro3...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tld38g1600hc9d...) | $68.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive...) | $44.99 @ TigerDirect
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $50.40 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210001) | $37.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500...) | $34.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $646.32
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-27 14:55 EDT-0400 |
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970pro3...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tld38g1600hc9d...) | $68.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive...) | $44.99 @ TigerDirect
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $50.40 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280atdfd) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210001) | $37.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500...) | $34.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $646.32
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-27 14:55 EDT-0400 |
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Reply to Try87
IndyAJD
August 4, 2014 9:03:20 PM
The budget build is good, but since loading times aren't a factor in games I play, I would've dropped the SSD and gone with something more like this.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QPFgQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QPFgQ7/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($105.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Premiertek POWERLINK PL-U15010N IEEE 802.11n USB - Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00)
Total: $635.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 00:01 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QPFgQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QPFgQ7/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($105.99)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Premiertek POWERLINK PL-U15010N IEEE 802.11n USB - Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00)
Total: $635.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 00:01 EDT-0400
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Reply to IndyAJD
VaBhodi
August 6, 2014 8:19:10 AM
Just wanted to pipe in here and give the stats on my build (which SR-71 gave sound advice on) that I did about 6 months ago. Cost around $650 before the OS, and I am very pleased with it. I purchased everything via newegg over the course of a month and a half when they would run specials or combo deals on specific components. Like the CPU and MEM, then the HDD and CD/RW. Probably knocked $80-$100 off going that method.
BF4 multiplayer on mostly medium settings with ultra distance drawing, I get 100-120 FPS consistently. With everything maxed out, I get a solid 60-80 FPS so long as my latency is under 100ms.
Skyrim with ENBoost full graphics and effects, modded to heck and back with 2k textures, with moderate additional scripting, I never fall below 70FPS. Even in areas like the Morthal swamps.
All without overclocking. I have checked to see where I could push my machine, BUT I DON'T HAVE TO. I install those two games on the SSD and have the OS on the HDD.
CPU: FX-6300 (overclocks to 4.3 ghz in CCC) stock cooler.
RAM: Gskill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4gb) DDR3-1600 9-9-9-24
MB: ASrock 990fx Killer Fatal!ty AM3+ (SOLID MB)
HDD: WD Blue 1 TB
SSD: Kingston V300 120GB (for BF4 and Skyrim)
Case: Rosewill Challenger Tower with Thermaltake 600W PSU. Great case BTW. Tom's H Recommended for good reason.
Optical: LG DVD/CD writer
GPU: XFX-Double Dissapation R7-260X 2GB DDR5 PCI express 3.0
If I would change anything with the build, I would have gone with the 240GB SSD instead of the 120GB to install the OS on it, and with the FX-8320 instead of the 6300. Add about $100.
The machine I have is still more than enough for my needs. Moral to the story being that I didn't NEED a R9 card or an 8350.
BF4 multiplayer on mostly medium settings with ultra distance drawing, I get 100-120 FPS consistently. With everything maxed out, I get a solid 60-80 FPS so long as my latency is under 100ms.
Skyrim with ENBoost full graphics and effects, modded to heck and back with 2k textures, with moderate additional scripting, I never fall below 70FPS. Even in areas like the Morthal swamps.
All without overclocking. I have checked to see where I could push my machine, BUT I DON'T HAVE TO. I install those two games on the SSD and have the OS on the HDD.
CPU: FX-6300 (overclocks to 4.3 ghz in CCC) stock cooler.
RAM: Gskill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4gb) DDR3-1600 9-9-9-24
MB: ASrock 990fx Killer Fatal!ty AM3+ (SOLID MB)
HDD: WD Blue 1 TB
SSD: Kingston V300 120GB (for BF4 and Skyrim)
Case: Rosewill Challenger Tower with Thermaltake 600W PSU. Great case BTW. Tom's H Recommended for good reason.
Optical: LG DVD/CD writer
GPU: XFX-Double Dissapation R7-260X 2GB DDR5 PCI express 3.0
If I would change anything with the build, I would have gone with the 240GB SSD instead of the 120GB to install the OS on it, and with the FX-8320 instead of the 6300. Add about $100.
The machine I have is still more than enough for my needs. Moral to the story being that I didn't NEED a R9 card or an 8350.
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Reply to VaBhodi
Urbanengineer
August 31, 2014 9:51:26 AM
jpishgar said:
AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget BuildCPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.79 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.18
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I have this pretty much the same except I am using the AMD FX-8320 8 core, 750 PSU and one extra R9 290 (Crossfire).
My wonder was why is my frame rates so poor in some games? There are some games where I can barely keep 35 fps (AC4) with crossfire... I feel these two cards should have absolutely no problem chugging out max settings 50 fps..!?! Up to date with the latest beta drivers even
. Maybe it is OC time? What do you all think... I think the system should be perfect together.Another example is league, which will run at 200 fps, Hitman Blood Money at 120 fps. Trials Fusion 120 fps, etc...
**update: I wonder if my low physics score (from 8320) is seriously throttling the abilities of the computer? Please Advise.
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jasonite
September 1, 2014 3:52:32 AM
Here's my shot, I think it's quite a good one:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wB88d
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($112.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $999.90
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3wB88d
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($112.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $999.90
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