Is this a good build?

[krauser126]

II mainly want this build for playing games such as BF4. Is this a good build? And no I can't spend an extra $20 to get a better CPU or any other thing because I maxed out my budget.

(http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bC7e)

 

[krauser126]

Yeah, but you CAN get that FX8--- with 20 extra bucks off the mobo. ASRock mobos are genrally crappy, anyways. Until you get into the 150+ range. The board I chose is one I have and I love it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ 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: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Headphones: Logitech H110 Headset ($8.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $813.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 17:23 EDT-0400)

I wont end up having to replace the mobo down the line right?

Update: It doesn't have SLI support so.......Do you know of any board that does and is just as good?

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Same price but gets you a better power supply, and more stable motherboard (in my opinion) And DEFINITELY DO NOT get the 81XX series or a Biostar board, yuck. The 8120/8150 is a crappy CPU, and will perform poorly in BF4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ 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: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Headphones: Logitech H110 Headset ($8.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $823.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 17:26 EDT-0400)

 

[krauser126]

Same price but gets you a better power supply, and more stable motherboard (in my opinion) And DEFINITELY DO NOT get the 81XX series or a Biostar board, yuck. The 8120/8150 is a crappy CPU, and will perform poorly in BF4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ 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: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Headphones: Logitech H110 Headset ($8.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $823.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 17:26 EDT-0400)

Is SLI something you reccomend? because that board doesn't have it.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

This would give you SLI ability, and you won't have to upgrade your PSU to get it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 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: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Headphones: Logitech H110 Headset ($8.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $823.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 17:31 EDT-0400)

 

[HiTechObsessed]

I have the Biostar board. I like it. It works good. I have good experience with it, so I'm going to recommend it.

The 81-- is better than a 6--- no matter which way you put it. Also, its called overclocking. LOL! The other FX8---s are just overclocked versions of their cheaper friends.

No, in NO way is the 81XX better than the 63XX. It has horrible efficiency in both gaming and regular computing.

Do you know anything about AMDs CPUs? How is the 83XX just an overclocked version of the 63XX or 43XX? It is based off the same Vishera platform, but it is NOT just an overclocked version of a lower tier.

 

[anoori9000]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3bDdZ

This is WAY BETTER! BF4 likes AMD cards, so a 270X is better. This motherboard is better, and cheaper. And you got a 8320. Any 81XX cpu aren't any good. It is only $3 more.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

That's a good build, which just needs a better PSU to go along with it. That EVGA 500 won't be good for overclocking.

 

[krauser126]

Only problem I have with that build is the 270X is from Powercolor. I never heard of that brand as Im only aware with MSI and AMD 270Xs. Is Powercolor reliable?

 

[krauser126]

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/battlefield_4_vga_graphics_performance_benchmark,7.html

Isnt GTX 760 better than the R9 270X ?

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Powercolor products are generally fine products, but I've heard their customer service isn't the best. It comes with a 2-year warranty though.

 

[RazerZ]

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/battlefield_4_vga_graphics_performance_benchmark,7.html

Isnt GTX 760 better than the R9 270X ?

By 5-10 fps usually and it has shadowplay. But it will be smoother if you choose to add a second one in the future.

 

[krauser126]

So...I should get gtx 760 instead of the r9?

 

[RazerZ]

So...I should get gtx 760 instead of the r9?

Go with the 760 if you plan to add in a second 760 later on ( make sure your motherboard is sli capable if that's the case) and want to record game play without a performance hit. It also offers smoother performance in the games you want to play ( BF4).

Go with the r9 if a 760 is pushing your budget.