Homebuilt gaming PC

[chris_james_evans]

Hi Guys,
I am planning to build a dedicated gaming PC with a budget of around £500 - £700. I have been researching for ages and am about ready to purchase the components but wanted some more feedback first. My setup includes:

CPU: AMD FX-8320
GPU: Asus GTX 770
RAM: 8GB,1866MHz
Motherboard: M5A97
PSU: CXM 750W

I have also considered the FX-8350 and the GTX 660 and 760. Any thoughts on these choices?
Thanks

 

[Blaise170]

I'd leave the build the way it is. The 8320 is just a lower binned 8350, so you should be able to overclock it fairly well if you decide you want to.

 

[apcs13]

If you are able to get the GTX 770, there is no reason to get the 760 or 660, their power is a significant amount lower than the 770. For reference, the GTX 770 is a little faster than the GTX 680, and the GTX 760 is a little slower than the GTX 670, so the difference is actually quite noticeable. As for the 8320 vs the 8350, its juts clocked higher at stock, it's not a big deal to get the 8320 to save a few bucks.

 

[chris_james_evans]

Thanks guys, this is pretty much the response I was hoping for. If my budget can stretch I will go for the GTX 770 but if not then probably the 760.
Cheers

 

[Hello man]

Thanks guys, this is pretty much the response I was hoping for. If my budget can stretch I will go for the GTX 770 but if not then probably the 760.
Cheers

If you want a GPU for cheap, go refurb or used (only if you can use it first). I would advise getting a cheap refurbished liquid cooler for the CPU if you have any desire to overclock. If you go for a Corsair (my recommendation) you will have lower temps, and your computer will be less like a vacuum when you actually use it. The refurbished Corsairs go through more testing than the new ones, so don't worry about a water covered PC situation.

 

[apcs13]

Thanks guys, this is pretty much the response I was hoping for. If my budget can stretch I will go for the GTX 770 but if not then probably the 760.
Cheers

If you want a GPU for cheap, go refurb or used (only if you can use it first). I would advise getting a cheap refurbished liquid cooler for the CPU if you have any desire to overclock. If you go for a Corsair (my recommendation) you will have lower temps, and your computer will be less like a vacuum when you actually use it. The refurbished Corsairs go through more testing than the new ones, so don't worry about a water covered PC situation.

I would not personally go for a used GPU, unless it is still covered under warranty, and even then I still wouldn't feel entirely comfortable with it. You can get a used component if you like, but do NOT buy used unless it still has a warranty on it.

 

[Hello man]

Thanks guys, this is pretty much the response I was hoping for. If my budget can stretch I will go for the GTX 770 but if not then probably the 760.
Cheers

If you want a GPU for cheap, go refurb or used (only if you can use it first). I would advise getting a cheap refurbished liquid cooler for the CPU if you have any desire to overclock. If you go for a Corsair (my recommendation) you will have lower temps, and your computer will be less like a vacuum when you actually use it. The refurbished Corsairs go through more testing than the new ones, so don't worry about a water covered PC situation.

I would not personally go for a used GPU, unless it is still covered under warranty, and even then I still wouldn't feel entirely comfortable with it. You can get a used component if you like, but do NOT buy used unless it still has a warranty on it.

Amen!