Is this a good build? (FX-8350 and R9 390)

[bmanlloyd]

Just making sure I'm not screwing myself with a bad build, being that this is my first. I'm trying to stick with a blue and black color scheme and any money I can save would also be nice. Don't be too harsh on me if things aren't compatible or sensible, and I'm open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VpWVvK

 

[garrett1986]

i would consider a different cooler and maybe snagging a bit larger HDD but other then that it looks pretty good.

 

[Th3-Hunter333]

What are you using this build for?

Many here would recommend against the 8350 for gaming purposes in a 1k$ build

 

[bmanlloyd]

i would consider a different cooler and maybe snagging a bit larger HDD but other then that it looks pretty good.

Gaming and school(lol). Anything from witcher 3 to league of legends, and future games, with decently high settings at 1080p 60 fps. What would you recommend for a cpu, I would go intel but it's so much more money

 

[bmanlloyd]

What are you using this build for?

Many here would recommend against the 8350 for gaming purposes in a 1k$ build

Wow I suck, replied to the wrong person, mb

 

[Outlander_04]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($333.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Zondda-S ATX Mid Tower Case ($0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit) ($119.99 @ B&H)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $946.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 23:35 EDT-0400

A dual channel RAM kit
Better cpu cooler
twice the size of SSD and faster too
Overclock the FX 8320 using AMD 's catalyst software . Very easy . Very safe and you can get FX 8350 and more

If you need to cut the price back a bit then substitute the mb for this
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p
Then the total cost is $918 , but you are limited to only one graphics card . No crossfire or SLI . Other than that performance is the same

 

[bmanlloyd]

Is there a huge difference between the 8350 and the 8320? Also my case has 3 installed fans and that gigabyte mobo seems to only support 2, unless I read it wrong

 

[Guest]

Here's an Intel (Haswell build) that will give you much more gaming horse-power for only a few bucks more that shows a better cooler and SSD:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

CPU

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$229.99 -$5.00 $224.99 SuperBiiz $5.00 off w/ promo code: SEPTSURPRISE, ends 2015-09-30

CPU Cooler

Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler $20.99 $20.99 NCIX US

Motherboard

ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $123.99 -$20.00 $2.99 $106.98 Newegg $20.00 mail-in rebate

Memory

Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $40.99 -$5.00 $35.99 SuperBiiz $5.00 off w/ promo code: SEPTSURPRISE, ends 2015-09-30

Storage

Mushkin Reactor 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $77.99 $0.99 $78.98 Newegg

Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $0.00 (Purchased)

Video Card
Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card $329.99 $3.99 $333.98 Newegg

Case
DIYPC Zondda-S ATX Mid Tower Case $0.00

Power Supply

EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $79.99 -$25.00 FREE $54.99 Newegg + USD $5 off w/ promo code EMCAXNS39, ends 10/1 $20.00 mail-in rebate

Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $0.00 (Purchased)

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit) $119.99 FREE $119.99 B&H


Wireless Network Adapter

TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $30.99 -$5.00 FREE $25.99 SuperBiiz

Base Total: $1054.91
Promo Discounts: -$20.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $7.97
Total: $1002.88


Motherboard is subjective as it has mixed reviews btw, but is a starting point as Z97 boards can be had for reasonable prices.

 

[Outlander_04]

Is there a huge difference between the 8350 and the 8320? Also my case has 3 installed fans and that gigabyte mobo seems to only support 2, unless I read it wrong

The 8350 and 8320 are identical hardware with one being set to run faster than the other . Thats the only difference . [ intel does the same thing ] . You save by buying the cheaper one and then letting the software reset the speed .

Most cases have molex connectors for the fans so they plug directly into the power supply and not the motherboard

 

[bmanlloyd]

Here's an Intel (Haswell build) that will give you much more gaming horse-power for only a few bucks more that shows a better cooler and SSD:

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

CPU

Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$229.99 -$5.00 $224.99 SuperBiiz $5.00 off w/ promo code: SEPTSURPRISE, ends 2015-09-30

CPU Cooler

Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler $20.99 $20.99 NCIX US

Motherboard

ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $123.99 -$20.00 $2.99 $106.98 Newegg $20.00 mail-in rebate

Memory

Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $40.99 -$5.00 $35.99 SuperBiiz $5.00 off w/ promo code: SEPTSURPRISE, ends 2015-09-30

Storage

Mushkin Reactor 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $77.99 $0.99 $78.98 Newegg

Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $0.00 (Purchased)

Video Card
Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card $329.99 $3.99 $333.98 Newegg

Case
DIYPC Zondda-S ATX Mid Tower Case $0.00

Power Supply

EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $79.99 -$25.00 FREE $54.99 Newegg + USD $5 off w/ promo code EMCAXNS39, ends 10/1 $20.00 mail-in rebate

Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $0.00 (Purchased)

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full (32/64-bit) $119.99 FREE $119.99 B&H


Wireless Network Adapter

TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter $30.99 -$5.00 FREE $25.99 SuperBiiz

Base Total: $1054.91
Promo Discounts: -$20.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Shipping: $7.97
Total: $1002.88


Motherboard is subjective as it has mixed reviews btw, but is a starting point as Z97 boards can be had for reasonable prices.

this a better revision?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hGxDRB

 

[seeingeyegod]

Is there a huge difference between the 8350 and the 8320? Also my case has 3 installed fans and that gigabyte mobo seems to only support 2, unless I read it wrong

The 8350 and 8320 are identical hardware with one being set to run faster than the other . Thats the only difference . [ intel does the same thing ] . You save by buying the cheaper one and then letting the software reset the speed .

Most cases have molex connectors for the fans so they plug directly into the power supply and not the motherboard

Except new power supplies hardly ever have molex plugs. Might have to use adapters from 3 pin to SATA, or 3 pin to molex to SATA if the motherboard doesn't have enough headers. 8350 and 8320 are binned differently, not every 8320 runs at 4+ Ghz, just like not every 8350 runs at 4.6+. I'd recommend against either at this point in time, new near top of the line I5/I7 are much cheaper than they were a few years ago. Also the AMD chips are a lot more particular about what RAM will run at 1866 with them (not that it is any benefit over 1600 for this arch).

 

[bmanlloyd]

So I'd be able to get a great deal on a gtx 980 amp! omega and an asus sabertooth Z97 MARK2 for around $400-$450, would the i5 4690k build still be worth it?

 

[bmanlloyd]

what about this? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RTdCYJ