AMD FX6300 w/ 6870 gpu

[dnbman]

I'm upgrading my gpu and case and wanting to build a second smaller build with my existing case and card. I have a 6870 as the gpu and looking to built a PC for internet use and some gaming. Would this AMD FX6300 cpu and Biostar combo work pretty well?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1420603

 

[cars12345]

That combination will work fine. I would buy the 7850 for better performance, but the 6870 will work just as fine.

YouTube search for "amd 6300 6870" will show you how that combo performs in some games.

 

[dnbman]

That combination will work fine. I would buy the 7850 for better performance, but the 6870 will work just as fine.

YouTube search for "amd 6300 6870" will show you how that combo performs in some games.

Just took a quick glance at Sleeping Dogs and Skyrim and they both look fine. My purpose for this PC is just to have a solid running functional desktop for minor gaming. I don't need it to be a powerhouse. I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something stupid or obvious that I might regret later.

Also, would 4GB ram be enough for this setup, or should I go for 8?

 

[cars12345]

4GB will be borderline fine if you will only have the game window open when gaming.
If you have more than 2 monitors, and love to multitask, then 8GB will suit your needs.

I would recommend to get 2 sticks so that you can make use of dual channel.
-2 x 2GB = 4GB
-2 x 3GB = 6GB
-2 x 4GB = 8GB

 

[bryonhowley]

4gig would work but I would recommend 2x4gig for gaming rigs anymore if you are running a x64 OS.

 

[8350rocks]

That combination will work fine. I would buy the 7850 for better performance, but the 6870 will work just as fine.

YouTube search for "amd 6300 6870" will show you how that combo performs in some games.

Just took a quick glance at Sleeping Dogs and Skyrim and they both look fine. My purpose for this PC is just to have a solid running functional desktop for minor gaming. I don't need it to be a powerhouse. I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something stupid or obvious that I might regret later.

Also, would 4GB ram be enough for this setup, or should I go for 8?

8 GB typically isn't that much more than 4 anymore...so I would go with a 2x4 GB configuration. Get 1600MHz or 1866/2133 if you can find a bargain on either one. When I bought my RAM the DDR3-2400 RAM cost $8 more than the DDR3-1600...so I bought the 2400.

 

[dnbman]

8 GB typically isn't that much more than 4 anymore...so I would go with a 2x4 GB configuration. Get 1600MHz or 1866/2133 if you can find a bargain on either one. When I bought my RAM the DDR3-2400 RAM cost $8 more than the DDR3-1600...so I bought the 2400.

I found some Kingston HyperX on sale for $54, but it's 1600.

There's some G.Skill 2400 on sale for $63. Worth the extra $9?

 

[8350rocks]

8 GB typically isn't that much more than 4 anymore...so I would go with a 2x4 GB configuration. Get 1600MHz or 1866/2133 if you can find a bargain on either one. When I bought my RAM the DDR3-2400 RAM cost $8 more than the DDR3-1600...so I bought the 2400.

I found some Kingston HyperX on sale for $54, but it's 1600.

There's some G.Skill 2400 on sale for $63. Worth the extra $9?

Yes, most MBs for the FX series will support up to DDR3-2133 MHz memory in an overclocked state, so you could get quite a bit of extra performance for $9. It's worth it.