intel i5-4670k $800 build help

[krauser126]

Im looking to build a $800 PC including an intel i5 4670k CPU. The build includes OS and keyboard, mouse, and headset. The keyboard, mouse, and headset dont have to be great quality. Ill most likely upgrade them later on. I would like a case with good cooling and wire management. I dont want to have to replace my mobo once I upgrade so one that will last is appreciated. I would like to SLI but I have no clue what that is or if you guys reccomend it. I also plan to add more ram and a better PSU. I will overclock as well. Thanks.

 

[RazerZ]

Is that CPU better than AMD FX-8320?

a10 and fx 6300 are both weaker than a 8320

 

[realchaos]

But the GTX 760 is stronger than the R9-270. In games, a FX-6300 overclocked + GTX 760 will perform better than a FX-8320 overclocked + R9-270.

 

[RazerZ]

But the GTX 760 is stronger than the R9-270. In games, a FX-6300 overclocked + GTX 760 will perform better than a FX-8320 overclocked + R9-270.

Well you can overclock the 270 and the performance is about the same as a 760 and it's cheaper.

 

[krauser126]

But the GTX 760 is stronger than the R9-270. In games, a FX-6300 overclocked + GTX 760 will perform better than a FX-8320 overclocked + R9-270.

What about overclocking GTX 760 AND FX8320? I cam up with this build : (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3beNQ)

Do you think its good? IS the PSU enough for now? ( I will add a better PSU later) but do you think it will run the system without damaging it?

 

[IDontUnderstand]

GTX 760 will require a higher wattage PSU, such as EVGA 500B or XFX Core Edition 550W
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=85625&vpn=100-B1-0500-KR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1230
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=59615&vpn=P1550SXXB9&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1230

 

[RazerZ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: V7 KC0A1-4N6P Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.07 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech H110 Headset ($8.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $837.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 00:09 EDT-0400)

You can switch the case to a different one if you don't like the looks of it, but the price came close to your budget.

 

[krauser126]

Ok so whats best combo gtx660/amd 8320 or gtx 760/ amd 6300

 

[RazerZ]

Ok so whats best combo gtx660/amd 8320 or gtx 760/ amd 6300

Well I guess it would be 760 and 6300 but you would need to overclock the 6300 to prevent a bottleneck from the cpu.

An 8320 and a r9 270 is still a viable option because when it is overclocked it performs the same if not better as a 760 and you're getting more processing power from the CPU.

 

[realchaos]

The FX-6300 won't bottleneck the 760, especially when you overclock it. Also, the R9-270 does not even come close to the GTX 760. The 270 is a bit weaker than the 7870, which is weaker than the 7950 and the 7950 is still weaker than the GTX 760.

 

[krauser126]

So I should get 8320 or 6300?!

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Whichever one you can afford, pick the best GPU and just see how much budget is left for the CPU.

 

[RazerZ]

Whichever one you can afford, pick the best GPU and just see how much budget is left for the CPU.

Yea that's a good idea

 

[krauser126]

So the GTX 760 is the best around that price range?? Is the R9 270X same price? Is there a better GPU at same price at GTX 760 or no? And do you think GTX goes well with AMD or Radeon.

 

[realchaos]

The GTX 760 is the best card at the ~$250 price range. The R9-270X is suppose to be $200-210 but miners drove the price up higher. It will work fine with an AMD processor.

 

[krauser126]

Thanks

 

[Immaculate]

Its a good $150 over budget but I would have a hard time settling for less - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bioy

You could wait for Z97 and save money and build a really solid PC.