AMD new build questions

[Jake Delisle]

I'm thinking about making this build into a gaming/overclocker, doubt I can get it to 5.0 OC, but wondering if I should make any changes for better performance on this budget build..

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QmJzWZ

 

[bob hays]

5 GHz is hard to hit, depending on your luck might not even hit it with watercooling. I highly doubt 5 Ghz is gonna happen on an evo.

CPU, cooler, and motherboard are good. I personally wouldn't spend on a thermal paste.

Things I would change:

The gpu is really weak relative to the cpu, something like a 770/970 or 280x/290x is better suited for that processor.

Raidmax is not a recommended case manufacturer, others have better quality for the price.

That psu is overkill for the build, a 550w xfx psu would leave lots of headroom for the future.

Those fans seem excessive and unnecessary.

 

[Jake Delisle]

5 GHz is hard to hit, depending on your luck might not even hit it with watercooling. I highly doubt 5 Ghz is gonna happen on an evo.

CPU, cooler, and motherboard are good. I personally wouldn't spend on a thermal paste.

Things I would change:

The gpu is really weak relative to the cpu, something like a 770/970 or 280x/290x is better suited for that processor.

Raidmax is not a recommended case manufacturer, others have better quality for the price.

That psu is overkill for the build, a 550w xfx psu would leave lots of headroom for the future.

Those fans seem excessive and unnecessary.

*I didn't think 5.0 would be doable lol..but nice thought 😛
*As for the gpu...280/290 I may just look into.
*The Raidmax I picked cause I liked the case itself lol..
*Really, a 550w?
*And last-picked fans cause I wanted a nice purple colored lighting

 

[filippi]

Its too high budget for this gpu. This is a far stronger gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $903.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-16 20:35 EST-0500

PS: This is a great case w/ awesome colling.

 

[bob hays]

A 550w psu can handle basically any single card gpu.

 

[Jake Delisle]

Its too high budget for this gpu. This is a far stronger gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $903.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-16 20:35 EST-0500

PS: This is a great case w/ awesome colling.

Not too fond of that mobo/ram vs mine personally..

 

[Alpha3031]

2 things:

Get an 8320E over the 8320

Get a better CPU cooler, like the NH U12S or the Cyrorig R1 Ultimate.

 

[Jake Delisle]

2 things:

Get an 8320E over the 8320

Get a better CPU cooler, like the NH U12S or the Cyrorig R1 Ultimate.

Explain why 8320E....

 

[Alpha3031]

Also, Most RAM have lifetime warranties, so just get the cheapest 1600 CL9.

 

[Alpha3031]

2 things:

Get an 8320E over the 8320

Get a better CPU cooler, like the NH U12S or the Cyrorig R1 Ultimate.

Explain why 8320E....

Lower TDP = Easier OC.

 

[filippi]

Its too high budget for this gpu. This is a far stronger gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $903.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-16 20:35 EST-0500

PS: This is a great case w/ awesome colling.

Not too fond of that mobo/ram vs mine personally..

For oc : Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P and Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 are both in the same tier.
Anyway the important thing here: Dont build a $1k gaming rig w/ a low level gpu. This is just sad.

 

[Jake Delisle]

Its too high budget for this gpu. This is a far stronger gaming build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $903.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-16 20:35 EST-0500

PS: This is a great case w/ awesome colling.

Not too fond of that mobo/ram vs mine personally..

For oc : Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P and Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 are both in the same tier.
Anyway the important thing here: Dont build a $1k gaming rig w/ a low level gpu. This is just sad.

About to change gpu to the
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121867 😛

 

[Jake Delisle]

Updated pcpartpicker with diff mobo/psu/gpu