Is this a good enough build?

[Ryan408]

I am just wondering if this build is good enough for very intensive games, CPU-wise and GPU-wise. My version of intensive games would be: Crysis 3, ARMA 3, Battlefield 4. Also, is the price good considering the specs? Thanks!

SPECS:
CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS80F CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 2GB Video Card
Case: Cougar Evolution-W (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Diablotek 500W ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $810.38

 

[i7Baby]

Just use an fx8350 and CM 212 evo cooler. The 9590's get too hot.

Get a better graphics card - at least 750Ti

Get a better power supply - from tires 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M. You can see Diablotek in tier 5 - Replace Immediately!

For $800 try - Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-gaming-pc,3780.html

or

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $875.82

 

[Ryan408]

Just use an fx8350 and CM 212 evo cooler. The 9590's get too hot.

Get a better graphics card - at least 750Ti

Get a better power supply - from tires 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M. You can see Diablotek in tier 5 - Replace Immediately!

For $800 try - Tom's - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-gaming-pc,3780.html

or

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $875.82

I will not take off the 9590. However, as suggested I changed the CPU Cooler, the Video Card, and the Power Supply.
Is it better now?

CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V6 GT 93.7 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Cougar Evolution-W (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $931.39

 

[i7Baby]

What's your budget?

You really should get a H100i for that cpu.

And you can see my build is much better for less cost.

And Mine has a better cpu/gpu balance.

 

[Ryan408]

What's your budget?

You really should get a H100i for that cpu.

And you can see my build is much better for less cost.

And Mine has a better cpu/gpu balance.

My budget is max $950. And the CPU Cooler you suggest is not compatible. Would a 80i or 90 do the job as well?

 

[i7Baby]

Yep, but the H100i would be better.

 

[i7Baby]

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-9590-vs-AMD-FX-8350 - you can overclock an 8350 to match a 9590
similar discussions -
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1983922/differences-8350-9590.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1985536/8350-9590.html

An i5 is better again - http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-4690K-vs-AMD-FX-8350

 

[Ryan408]

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/AMD-FX-9590-vs-AMD-FX-8350 - you can overclock an 8350 to match a 9590
similar discussions -
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1983922/differences-8350-9590.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1985536/8350-9590.html

An i5 is better again - http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-4690K-vs-AMD-FX-8350

How about this? I just changed the CPU. Will this get me 60+ fps on the most intensive games?

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Cougar Evolution-W (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $791.39

Or should I go with Intel?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Cougar Evolution-W (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $835.39

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your choices for the 9590:

ASRock 990FX Extreme9
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7
MSI 990FXA-GD80V2

AMD.COM

Warning: This power draw of this CPU is almost twice that of the average CPU. Due to this, AMD recommends using at minimum a 1000W power supply. For cooling, AMD recommends using either either closed loop liquid cooling or full system liquid cooling.

 

[Ryan408]

Your choices for the 9590:

ASRock 990FX Extreme9
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7
MSI 990FXA-GD80V2

AMD.COM

Warning: This power draw of this CPU is almost twice that of the average CPU. Due to this, AMD recommends using at minimum a 1000W power supply. For cooling, AMD recommends using either either closed loop liquid cooling or full system liquid cooling.

Does this Intel CPU work well with the motherboard?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

 

[i7Baby]

I'd put an i7 4790 on a H97 mobo. eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157511

 

[Ryan408]

Would this get me 60+ fps on most CPU-intensive or GPU-intensive games?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
Case: Cougar Evolution-W (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $946.84

 

[i7Baby]

With the i7 (or an i5) or FX 8350, the 750Ti will run free eg http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_750_Ti_OC/10.html

For $850, you should try a better GPU eg

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $860.93

 

[Ryan408]

I just changed the storage(less price) and the power supply (more watts). Is this good?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $847.45