- Feb 22, 2015
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My current set-up consists of a god knows how old Intel Q series workstation CPU (Quad core 2.66 GHz) that I got for free. With a Nvidia GTX 660 I bought, which from best buy. Me and my 80 gig HDD, room == none.
I've managed to save up $680 towards a nice new build. I'm the type of person who would like to have a flashy PC since I am spending quite a bit of dough on it. While I have a somewhat adequate knowledge of computers, I fail to comprehend the aspects of cooling and the MOBOs.
*Reasonable* price differences will not make a difference in my decision to upgrade. Please do not suggest parts if they are not needed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.70 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $784.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 00:47 EST-0500
For the sake of a few dollars I may get the FX - 6300 due to most games I play do not utilize 4+ cores. 6 cores should still bode well when rendering/editing etc.
I live in Florida. My room often reaches the high 80's to low-high 90's as I do not use my A/C system. A quiet high end liquid cooling system with Corsair Link Compatibility seemed to work best for me, as I can manage my various fans etc.
This MOBO seemed to have the best bang for its buck, and seems to work well OCing. It also fits nicely with my black/red theme.
This kick-ass case does have a window, and I am going for a red/black theme. The rest of my system is pretty much Corsair so why not the RAM? I don't mind the extra price. I mean I already saved up $680 why not $30 more? (I plan to buy red LED fans down the road)
This is a pretty standard HDD. I have no need for an SSD, I don't really need 20 second faster loading times. Patience is a virtue 😉
This case fits the cooler nicely, it has spookily good airflow, and supports up to 8 fans >😀. The thing that really caught my eye is the mobility of the case. With me being 16 have divorced parents I tend to travel alot so case mobility is a certain plus. (this case had hinges on the top for easy carrying)
Pretty standard, reputable PSU I guess.My final build will have a GTX 780, 970 or 980. My current GTX 660 suits my needs just fine. No rush. It's Gold rated so the stability is assured.
Any thoughts/suggestions? I plan to do a bit of video rendering, streaming (alot of streaming), etc. So please do keep that in mind when suggesting Intel CPUs .I already have a GPU that suits my needs so I'll upgrade it later on.
I've managed to save up $680 towards a nice new build. I'm the type of person who would like to have a flashy PC since I am spending quite a bit of dough on it. While I have a somewhat adequate knowledge of computers, I fail to comprehend the aspects of cooling and the MOBOs.
*Reasonable* price differences will not make a difference in my decision to upgrade. Please do not suggest parts if they are not needed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($123.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.70 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $784.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-22 00:47 EST-0500
For the sake of a few dollars I may get the FX - 6300 due to most games I play do not utilize 4+ cores. 6 cores should still bode well when rendering/editing etc.
I live in Florida. My room often reaches the high 80's to low-high 90's as I do not use my A/C system. A quiet high end liquid cooling system with Corsair Link Compatibility seemed to work best for me, as I can manage my various fans etc.
This MOBO seemed to have the best bang for its buck, and seems to work well OCing. It also fits nicely with my black/red theme.
This kick-ass case does have a window, and I am going for a red/black theme. The rest of my system is pretty much Corsair so why not the RAM? I don't mind the extra price. I mean I already saved up $680 why not $30 more? (I plan to buy red LED fans down the road)
This is a pretty standard HDD. I have no need for an SSD, I don't really need 20 second faster loading times. Patience is a virtue 😉
This case fits the cooler nicely, it has spookily good airflow, and supports up to 8 fans >😀. The thing that really caught my eye is the mobility of the case. With me being 16 have divorced parents I tend to travel alot so case mobility is a certain plus. (this case had hinges on the top for easy carrying)
Pretty standard, reputable PSU I guess.My final build will have a GTX 780, 970 or 980. My current GTX 660 suits my needs just fine. No rush. It's Gold rated so the stability is assured.
Any thoughts/suggestions? I plan to do a bit of video rendering, streaming (alot of streaming), etc. So please do keep that in mind when suggesting Intel CPUs .I already have a GPU that suits my needs so I'll upgrade it later on.
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