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Building a computer, looking for some help.
So, I've never built a computer before, I know a BIT about parts and all that.
I've been trying to set up a good build for around 800$ (counting OS, and monitor) That runs nearly everything on high.
Here's my current list:
Alternatively, here's the PCPartPicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGX4Hx
Any suggestions?
I've been trying to set up a good build for around 800$ (counting OS, and monitor) That runs nearly everything on high.
Here's my current list:
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor
Total: $766.18
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor
Total: $766.18
Alternatively, here's the PCPartPicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jGX4Hx
Any suggestions?
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I've still got a bit of time before ordering parts, and I was looking around completed builds and saw this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RNDwxr
Is this any good?
I kinda trust this more because I know someone's built it and it works.
Is this any good?
I kinda trust this more because I know someone's built it and it works.
Do not get an AMD CPU at this point in time unless you need 4 cores and can't afford an i3 or i5. All of AMD's current desktop platforms are essentially dead because in the next few months AMD will be releasing a new socket (and CPU architecture to go along with it) to replace all of the current ones. There is no upgrade path for AMD's current platforms, and its current CPU architecture is several years old and lags behind the competition in benchmarks and most real-world scenarios.
Alright then, I'll use the first build you recommended, but probably change around a few things (mainly a greater power supply, different OS, and RAM.)
I've been playing around with modifying this a bit, and I realized a few things.
1. Will an ATX PSU fit in the case that you used in your build? (It's a micro ATX.)
2. Will this build work instead? I looked up the previous motherboard, and it seemed like people had issues with it. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
1. Will an ATX PSU fit in the case that you used in your build? (It's a micro ATX.)
2. Will this build work instead? I looked up the previous motherboard, and it seemed like people had issues with it. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
1. If it didn't fit, it wouldn't be listed as compatible.
2. It's up to you if you want to use a different board. It looks like only one person had an issue with it, and it was regarding setting up RAID (which you aren't going to be doing, anyway). Pick a different board if you want, but the one I picked is perfectly fine. I used the B150 version of it in a build for a client of mine, and it worked perfectly well.
2. It's up to you if you want to use a different board. It looks like only one person had an issue with it, and it was regarding setting up RAID (which you aren't going to be doing, anyway). Pick a different board if you want, but the one I picked is perfectly fine. I used the B150 version of it in a build for a client of mine, and it worked perfectly well.
I should probably also add, is it worth spending 30 or so dollars more to get the 380x?
What's the difference between it and the regular 380?
What's the difference between it and the regular 380?
It's not really worth it. If you want to spend more, spend a little more than that and pick up a GTX 970.
Thanks for the help guys!
BTW, I forgot to add this in the original post; the CPU comes with a stock cooler. Should I spend the money on a different one?
BTW, I forgot to add this in the original post; the CPU comes with a stock cooler. Should I spend the money on a different one?
If you want to overclock your CPU, yeah, you're going to want to buy one.
Otherwise, the stock cooler should be fine.
Otherwise, the stock cooler should be fine.
Alright then, I think I'm going to go with CaptainMurica's build.
Looks pretty good... AMD CPU's aren't as reliable and may break in comparison to Intel, but they may be worth the risk.
-You can also cut the cost a little by having a smaller hard drive..... You probably wont be using that much, and even if you did you can always attach one later on.
**Also REMEMBER that Microsoft changed their privacy policy for windows 8.. Be warned**
-You can also cut the cost a little by having a smaller hard drive..... You probably wont be using that much, and even if you did you can always attach one later on.
**Also REMEMBER that Microsoft changed their privacy policy for windows 8.. Be warned**
AMD CPUs aren't less reliable. CPU QC is pretty tight, so you'd be hard-pressed to get a CPU that is DoA. Where AMD lacks, however, is in performance. Intel has had better single-core performance than AMD for several years now, and Intel fakes cores better than AMD does (Hyper-Threading vs Bulldozer modules).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($84.78 @ Amazon)
Total: $812.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-21 19:54 EST-0500
You could also get a 4GB GTX 960 for greater power efficiency.
CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($84.78 @ Amazon)
Total: $812.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-21 19:54 EST-0500
You could also get a 4GB GTX 960 for greater power efficiency.
I would say that is probably the best items for a 700-800$ pc. You're monitor is decent and it's cheap. I would suggest getting 3 or 2 of those to top you're gaming experience. It would end up around 820$. Somewhere around there.
