my pc build?

[ThatGuy2u2]

my birthday and christmas is coming up. could someone give a finally look at my build?

Im using it for gaming, editing, rendering, graphics, animation etc. i dont want to change the cpu or gpu but if i could is there a way for be to cut down on the cost? i also do not plan at all to overclock

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ThatGuy2u2/saved/qyhFf7

thx

 

[thor220]

One change

switch out the video card you have with this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761&cm_re=270x-_-14-127-761-_-Product

It's cheaper and faster.

 

[sammy sung]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $770.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:04 EST-0500

Couple bucks under your quoted budget, while adding a few extras. First off I scaled you back to an 8320 as opposed to the 8350. The latter is just binned higher allowing it a better stock clock. However the overclock potential of the 8320/8350/8370 is primarily the same, differing per each individual chip like with all processors. So essentially you have the same maximum performance with the 8320, minus some extra price.

Next I replaced your GTX 660 with an R9-280 for almost the same price. The 280 is much more powerful a card than a 660 while also having an extra gigabyte of video memory. Adds longevity to the build.

Selected better priced RAM of the same quality.

Clued you in on a really great deal running right now for that rosewill power supply. It gives you intense headroom with this build. Great value

Now, where we saved money allowed for us to add a nice solid state drive to your build, which will give you an extra feeling of speed/performance in various areas. All for the same price as before

 

[thor220]

Pretty good build sammy sung. I would just drop the Cooler Master Hyper 212. He may not be overclocking and can always get it later if needed.

 

[bootcher]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $735.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:17 EST-0500

A cheaper motherboard but performs the same, cheaper case enables a R9 280x. Also the 2400 ram will speed your system up, chose this particular type for the cas 10. The psu is a bit more expensive but is of a high quality.

 

[sammy sung]

I like that build, aside from the power supply. Not to be confused with other EVGA supplies higher up in quality that are made by super flower, this one is made by HEC, and is not exactly a name you associate with quality. The main issue being it's made with second tier capacitors.

With EVGA I'd stay away from the B1, G1 & P1 models

 

[bootcher]

Didn't know that about that psu. I guess the rosewill is a real steal at that price anyways.

 

[ThatGuy2u2]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $770.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:04 EST-0500

Couple bucks under your quoted budget, while adding a few extras. First off I scaled you back to an 8320 as opposed to the 8350. The latter is just binned higher allowing it a better stock clock. However the overclock potential of the 8320/8350/8370 is primarily the same, differing per each individual chip like with all processors. So essentially you have the same maximum performance with the 8320, minus some extra price.

Next I replaced your GTX 660 with an R9-280 for almost the same price. The 280 is much more powerful a card than a 660 while also having an extra gigabyte of video memory. Adds longevity to the build.

Selected better priced RAM of the same quality.

Clued you in on a really great deal running right now for that rosewill power supply. It gives you intense headroom with this build. Great value

Now, where we saved money allowed for us to add a nice solid state drive to your build, which will give you an extra feeling of speed/performance in various areas. All for the same price as before

im probably being extremely biased but i'd like to keep the 660 for no other reason then its nvidia

 

[sammy sung]

Everyone has their preferences. I would at least suggest looking to a cheaper 660 alternative

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:39 EST-0500

Money saved, better put towards a possible 660 SLI solution.

Or just bite the bullet now and go for a GTX 760 for not much more money than the 660 you're planning on.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:42 EST-0500


It's also worth noting that the 960 isn't too far off, though it's rumored to have a relative price tag of $220-250. Though rumors

 

[ThatGuy2u2]

Everyone has their preferences. I would at least suggest looking to a cheaper 660 alternative

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $129.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:39 EST-0500

Money saved, better put towards a possible 660 SLI solution.

Or just bite the bullet now and go for a GTX 760 for not much more money than the 660 you're planning on.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 22:42 EST-0500


It's also worth noting that the 960 isn't too far off, though it's rumored to have a relative price tag of $220-250. Though rumors

dude these deals are amazing, do you know if anyone is giving away free games with a nvidia card like amd is doing? and im not talking about the 150 fo ingame currency

 

[sammy sung]

The only deal I'm presently aware of is the one that allows you to pick Far Cry 4 or Assassin's Creed Unity with the purchase of GTX 980, 970, 780 Ti or 780. I think they're doing it with laptop purchases containing a 970 or 980 mobile chip as well.

 

[bootcher]

Don't buy a 660, it's a 3 year old chip. If you really want nvidia get a 7 series, a gtx 760 or higher. But at this price range the AMD has the better offerings now.