Best AMD Build? Can someone Help?

[Seoulja615]

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to build new computer but I cant decide which way to go. Which Motherboard should i get? CPU? Graphics Card? PSU? Budget is not an issue.

Thank you so much!

 

[Vosgy]

Is this AMD GPU or is this CPU as well? Also what is the PC being used for?

 

[Seoulja615]

Also, did my own research and found these choices

Motherboard: asus crosshair v formula-z, Asus saberthooth 990 FX R2,
CPU: FX 8350, 8370, or 9000 series
GPU: AMD or nvidia is my thoughts..

 

[Seoulja615]

Is this AMD GPU or is this CPU as well? Also what is the PC being used for?

Hi, I will be using the computer primary for video editing (gopro), picture editing, & Gaming.

 

[maxalge]

Also, did my own research and found these choices

Motherboard: asus crosshair v formula-z, Asus saberthooth 990 FX R2,
CPU: FX 8350, 8370, or 9000 series
GPU: AMD or nvidia is my thoughts..

Amd is more for saving money than for performance, so if budget is not an issue an intel build is the way to go.

 

[i7Baby]

9000 gets too hot and draws too much power.

Try -

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($162.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($66.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($100.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.55 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1109.80

 

[Seoulja615]

Also, did my own research and found these choices

Motherboard: asus crosshair v formula-z, Asus saberthooth 990 FX R2,
CPU: FX 8350, 8370, or 9000 series
GPU: AMD or nvidia is my thoughts..

Amd is more for saving money than for performance, so if budget is not an issue an intel build is the way to go.

I meant budget for amd.. sorry I did not clarify.. Intel build is just too much for me.. Its only for gopro editing, picture editing and few games.. My FX 4350 with Sapphire 7970 with 16gb is really slow on rendering I feel like.. so thought to just upgrade.. Also People said my motherboard is weak! lol I have msi 970a g46 and since i want to upgrade the cpu i rather just go buy new motherboard.

 

[maxalge]

Also, did my own research and found these choices

Motherboard: asus crosshair v formula-z, Asus saberthooth 990 FX R2,
CPU: FX 8350, 8370, or 9000 series
GPU: AMD or nvidia is my thoughts..

Amd is more for saving money than for performance, so if budget is not an issue an intel build is the way to go.

I meant budget for amd.. sorry I did not clarify.. Intel build is just too much for me.. Its only for gopro editing, picture editing and few games.. My FX 4350 with Sapphire 7970 with 16gb is really slow on rendering I feel like.. so thought to just upgrade..

I'm curious you were willing to buy a fx 9590, how much is that compared to a 4770k where you live?

 

[i7Baby]

The FX4350 is one of the weakest CPUs you can use for rendering. A FX8core would be twice as fast. Intel i7s are faster again.

 

[Seoulja615]

9000 gets too hot and draws too much power.

Try -

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($162.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($66.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($100.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.55 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1109.80

Thank you so much for your recommendation! I was leaning towards FX 8350/R9 290X with Asus crosshair or sabertooth.. but is that motherboard good as well? its much cheaper than others.. also i will buy the psu.. Thanks! I already have all the other stuff.. Haf xm case, corsair 16gb ram, Samsung ssd, and seagate hd

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

For video editing, i7 would be the best imo, coz of hyperthreading. Couldn't agree more with @i7Baby. But since you want an AMD build, can't give you much idea there since i never had an AMD CPU.

 

[Seoulja615]

Also, did my own research and found these choices

Motherboard: asus crosshair v formula-z, Asus saberthooth 990 FX R2,
CPU: FX 8350, 8370, or 9000 series
GPU: AMD or nvidia is my thoughts..

Amd is more for saving money than for performance, so if budget is not an issue an intel build is the way to go.

I meant budget for amd.. sorry I did not clarify.. Intel build is just too much for me.. Its only for gopro editing, picture editing and few games.. My FX 4350 with Sapphire 7970 with 16gb is really slow on rendering I feel like.. so thought to just upgrade..

I'm curious you were willing to buy a fx 9590, how much is that compared to a 4770k where you live?

I am not sure.. thats why i am here asking the pros =)

 

[i7Baby]

"Thank you so much for your recommendation! I was leaning towards FX 8350/R9 290X with Asus crosshair or sabertooth.. but is that motherboard good as well? its much cheaper than others.. also i will buy the psu.. Thanks! I already have all the other stuff.. Haf xm case, corsair 16gb ram, Samsung ssd, and seagate hd"

For good 990fx mobos see http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2384008/motherboard-tier-list-990fx-chipset.html

My one and the Sabertooth are both in tier 1b. Just work within your budget.

 

[ImDaBaron]

I am not sure.. thats why i am here asking the pros =)

The 9590 is expensive. There is a short list of motherboards that it's compatible with. Not to mention that I believe it's a complete waist.

If you have the money for that you have the money for an Intel build.

 

[Outlander_04]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($135.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Prime SD1484 90.3 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Performance ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung XP941 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($133.47 @ Mwave)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1020.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 21:51 EDT-0400

FX 8320 . Identical to the 8350 and 8370 but clocked lower . You can rest the speed yourself

Incredibly strong motherboard capable of severe overclocking .
Includes an M.2 socket for very fast hard drive

16 gig of RAM for video

Excellent psu

Good office case

quiet cooler

 

[Outlander_04]

and buy Win 8.1 64 bit
add a start button using a free program called Classic Shell and never see the touch screen

This should make the upgrade [ free] to win 10 easier than if you use win 7

 

[azathoth]

If you're planning to be rendering a SIGNIFICANT amount of high-resolution footage, I have a six-core intel processor build for you.
It comes in cheaper than the AMD builds suggested, and will be MUCH faster than they are as well. However if you're just planning to do non critical rendering, and are free to leave the PC to render for a bit longer, you can save a lot of cash with the second build posted below this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $944.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 21:57 EDT-0400

Again this build has a non-hyperthreaded i5-4690k. 4(4) versus the 4820k's 6(12), 6 cores of hyperthreading, nearly twice as fast rendering speeds. However if your rendering is not speed critical, you could use this build to save an extra $120, pocket the cash or balance it more towards gaming with a stronger GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $822.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 22:01 EDT-0400

 

[Outlander_04]

Dumbed down like azathoth's intel builds [ but with a quality case at a very decent price ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($135.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Prime SD1484 90.3 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Performance ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($76.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Eleven Hundred V2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $628.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 22:39 EDT-0400

 

[ImDaBaron]

When I see a CX power supply in an 800 and 900 dollar build it makes me ill

 

[Seoulja615]

It looks like for video rendering Intel is better way to go. Thanks everyone for all your expertise!

 

[Seoulja615]

If you're planning to be rendering a SIGNIFICANT amount of high-resolution footage, I have a six-core intel processor build for you.
It comes in cheaper than the AMD builds suggested, and will be MUCH faster than they are as well. However if you're just planning to do non critical rendering, and are free to leave the PC to render for a bit longer, you can save a lot of cash with the second build posted below this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $944.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 21:57 EDT-0400

Again this build has a non-hyperthreaded i5-4690k. 4(4) versus the 4820k's 6(12), 6 cores of hyperthreading, nearly twice as fast rendering speeds. However if your rendering is not speed critical, you could use this build to save an extra $120, pocket the cash or balance it more towards gaming with a stronger GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $822.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 22:01 EDT-0400

Azathoth, I have questions on your first build. Can I use my existing psu, ram, gpu? I have Evga 600 b 80 brozne psu, corsair vengeance 32gb 1600mhz, and also Sapphire HD 7970 3GB OC Edition is this comparable to your GPU or do i need to upgrade to msi R9 280?

Can I just replace the motherboard and cpu and should be good to go?

Once again thanks for your help

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

If you're planning to be rendering a SIGNIFICANT amount of high-resolution footage, I have a six-core intel processor build for you.
It comes in cheaper than the AMD builds suggested, and will be MUCH faster than they are as well. However if you're just planning to do non critical rendering, and are free to leave the PC to render for a bit longer, you can save a lot of cash with the second build posted below this one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $944.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 21:57 EDT-0400

Again this build has a non-hyperthreaded i5-4690k. 4(4) versus the 4820k's 6(12), 6 cores of hyperthreading, nearly twice as fast rendering speeds. However if your rendering is not speed critical, you could use this build to save an extra $120, pocket the cash or balance it more towards gaming with a stronger GPU.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.30 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $822.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 22:01 EDT-0400

Azathoth, I have questions on your first build. Can I use my existing psu, ram, gpu? I have Evga 600 b 80 brozne psu, corsair vengeance 32gb 1600mhz, and also Sapphire HD 7970 3GB OC Edition is this comparable to your GPU or do i need to upgrade to msi R9 280?

Can I just replace the motherboard and cpu and should be good to go?

Once again thanks for your help

The HD 7970 is actually better than the R9 280, it's just that it's an older generation videocard. I think I read that the R9 280x is the rebranded HD 7970 which is of course better than the R9 280

 

[Seoulja615]

Thank you! I decided to go with i7 4790k build. with i7 5870 build I have to buy new ram. I rather use what I have and upgrade the cpu and motherboard.. can some help me if evga 600b 80 bronze Psu will be ok with i7 4790k sapphire 7970 16gb ram?

 

[Jomari Gonzales]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($320.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $735.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-16 23:02 EDT-0400

check this build, just subtract the parts you have for the estimated cost

 

[Seoulja615]

Thanks!