K kovisxd Reputable Aug 15, 2014 6 0 4,510 Aug 15, 2014 #1 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BMQcgs I want to know if this is good set and does it bottleneck
Solution EasyLover Aug 15, 2014 Better stick with Intel platform. Check this build. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power...
Better stick with Intel platform. Check this build. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power...
E _Epix_ Reputable May 7, 2014 371 0 4,860 Aug 15, 2014 #2 I suggest changing the CPU to a lower i5 because the Pentium will bottleneck with the GPU. And if you get the lower i5, get a H87/97 motherboard cause you dont need to OC it. Upvote 0 Downvote
I suggest changing the CPU to a lower i5 because the Pentium will bottleneck with the GPU. And if you get the lower i5, get a H87/97 motherboard cause you dont need to OC it.
EasyLover Splendid Dec 30, 2013 6,551 0 24,960 Aug 15, 2014 #3 Pentium with R9 280. Your GPU will be bottlenecked by the CPU Upvote 0 Downvote
EasyLover Splendid Dec 30, 2013 6,551 0 24,960 Aug 15, 2014 Solution #4 Better stick with Intel platform. Check this build. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon) Total: $680.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-15 10:45 EDT-0400 If there is budget constraint, please let me know Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Better stick with Intel platform. Check this build. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon) Total: $680.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-15 10:45 EDT-0400 If there is budget constraint, please let me know
E _Epix_ Reputable May 7, 2014 371 0 4,860 Aug 15, 2014 #5 I would go for @EasyLover's build,the i5 would be enough for gaming in higher quality Upvote 0 Downvote
E _Epix_ Reputable May 7, 2014 371 0 4,860 Aug 15, 2014 #6 TomSkini : Assuming that's within the budget. Its just a bit over his original build Upvote 0 Downvote