Can you guys look at my build??

[jakelee22]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FhR6FT

Will 430w be able to overclock the cpu up to 4.5ghz? And do i really need evo 212 fan? And is the case good? if not can you guys recommend other cases?

 

[terry4536]

The CPU requires relatively little power. The graphics card is the biggest power draw for most PC's.

The R7-260X has a system requirement of a 500Watt power supply.

System Requirements
PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard.
2X75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector is required for CrossFireX™ system.
1X75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector is required.
4096MBMinimum of system memory.
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive.
DVD playback requires DVD drive.
Blu-ray™ / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive.
500 Watt Power Supply is required.
600WattPower Supply is recommended for CrossFireX™ System.

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1226&pid=2071&psn=&lid=1&leg=0#

 

[TechyInAZ]

You should, but like terry said, it's your GPU that takes the most power. I'd suggest getting a 500W (NOT corsair CX series) PSU.

I suggest not buying a cpu cooler and using that money on a better case and PSU. You can overclock on the stock cooler pretty well.

 

[terry4536]

The Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor is an entry level processor. It isn't a "K" type processor. Thus it is practically not overclockable.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Actually the R7 and R9 260x both call for a 450w PSU, I've run them easily on very good 400w supplies, however, that EVGA W1 unit isn't one. I would neither run that GPU nor overclock on that PSU. Just to run the cards I'd get something like the Antec VP-450, minimum, and not overclock, or a really decent Tier 1 or 2 unit of 550w or more if you do plan to overclock. The G3258 has to be SUBSTANTIALLY overclocked to be worthwhile, which will easily run your power consumption requirements up to the point where 500w is cutting it a little close.


PSU Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html


I'd do something like this.


Without overclocking:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.98 @ Directron)
Total: $33.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 00:53 EDT-0400





With:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $58.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 00:54 EDT-0400

 

[TechyInAZ]

The Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor is an entry level processor. It isn't a "K" type processor. Thus it is practically not overclockable.

No offense, but please do your research.

The Intel Pentium G3258 is INDEED overclockable. Just google search it and you will find countless posts on it.

Tom's Hardware Review: "Intel Pentium G3258 CPU Review: Haswell, Unlocked, For $75"

 

[jakelee22]

Thank you for your answers and but can you guys recommend me a better case?

 

[Darkbreeze]

The Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor is an entry level processor. It isn't a "K" type processor. Thus it is practically not overclockable.

Wrong, the G3258 is highly overclockable. See here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-b81-cheap-overclocking,3888.html

 

[Darkbreeze]

The Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor is an entry level processor. It isn't a "K" type processor. Thus it is practically not overclockable.

No offense, but please do your research.

The Intel Pentium G3258 is INDEED overclockable. Just google search it and you will find countless posts on it.

Tom's Hardware Review: "Intel Pentium G3258 CPU Review: Haswell, Unlocked, For $75"

I did you one up and posted the link to the Tom's article where they HIGHLY overclock the heck out of that chip.

 

[terry4536]

terry4536 said:
The Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor is an entry level processor. It isn't a "K" type processor. Thus it is practically not overclockable.


No offense, but please do your research.

The Intel Pentium G3258 is INDEED overclockable. Just google search it and you will find countless posts on it.

Tom's Hardware Review: "Intel Pentium G3258 CPU Review: Haswell, Unlocked, For $75"

It is news to me.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/intel_pentium_g3258_oc_guide/2.htm

 

[Darkbreeze]

The second line in the second paragraph of that article clearly says:

The Pentium G3258 has a hard limit of 4.8-4.9GHz

Considering the G3258 has a base clock of 3.2Ghz, which means a 1.7Ghz max overclock, I'd say that's a pretty DAMN big overclock.

 

[terry4536]

It was my understanding that the Intel processors (LGA 1150 & LGA1155) since Sandy Bridge were locked other than the K processors

And I haven't read anything on this processor since it was introduced as a low cost processor.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Then you misunderstood. They ARE locked, except the G3258 and the K's.

 

[terry4536]

What is your price range for a different case?

 

[terry4536]

Do you want to stick with a mini ATX case?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Like Terry asked, are you going with a mini case for a reason, or just chose it because it was inexpensive? There are much better cases somewhat close to that price range.

 

[terry4536]

Here are a few good choices.

Mid ATX Towers
Cooler Master HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 - High Air Flow Mid Tower Computer Case $59
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

Fractal Design Define R4 Black Pearl w/ USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Silent PC Computer Case $110

Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 (CC-9011048-WW) Arctic White Steel ATX Mid Tower Cube Computer Case $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007583%2050001459%2050001333%20600006302%204802%2050014581

Mini / Micro

Corsair Obsidian Series 250D (CC-9011047-WW) Black Aluminum / Steel Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case $89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139033

Fractal Design Define Mini Black Micro ATX Silent PC Computer Case w/ USB 3.0 support and 2 x 120mm Fractal Design Silent Fans $69
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352011

BitFenix Prodigy Midnight Black Steel / Plastic Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case $138
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4CP2AN8670

 

[4Ryan6]

It was my understanding that the Intel processors (LGA 1150 & LGA1155) since Sandy Bridge were locked other than the K processors

And I haven't read anything on this processor since it was introduced as a low cost processor.

Read this then!

http://lab501.net/intel-core-i7-4790k-intel-pentium-g3258-overclocking-study/

 

[TechyInAZ]

Look at AMD's FX cpus, none are 'K' modeled and they are unlocked. Same principle goes with the G3258.

Darkbreeze, lol we must of posted at the same time .

 

[terry4536]

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TechyInAZ

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Look at AMD's FX cpus, none are 'K' modeled and they are unlocked. Same principle goes with the G3258.

Darkbreeze, lol we must of posted at the same time .

I didn't say anything about AMD.

 

[terry4536]

terry4536 said:
It was my understanding that the Intel processors (LGA 1150 & LGA1155) since Sandy Bridge were locked other than the K processors

And I haven't read anything on this processor since it was introduced as a low cost processor.


Read this then!

http://lab501.net/intel-core-i7-4790k-intel-pentium-g3258-overclocking-study/

Why? I'm not interested in liquid nitrogen. And the point has already been made about this particular processor.

 

[Darkbreeze]

It was just a misunderstanding and it's been clarified and the issue can now be considered resolved in that regard.