New Gaming RIG

[supper1267]

i'm getting a custom computer from IBuyPower no interested in building my own, i'm getting a AMD FX-8320 CPU, a GTX 760 2 GB EVGA Supperclocked for a GPU, 8 GB of DDR3, and a 20% OVERCLOCK ON IT ALL (CAN THEY STILL OVERCLOCK THE SUPPERCLOCKED GPU), and a liquid coolant with a extra fan, I was wondering if their is anything that runs the same but cheaper, and can i play Arma 3 and BF4 on high or ultra settings, if not what do i need. also what are your thoughts on the rig.

 

[Budge414]

Sounds pretty decent to me, out of curiosity though, what motherboard are the supplying?

 

[supper1267]

Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 -- AMD 970

 

[Budge414]

Yep, brilliant board. Highly recommended. No issues at all my friend. Good luck with it!

 

[supper1267]

can i still run bf4 and arma 3 on high or ultra

 

[Budge414]

can i still run bf4 and arma 3 on high or ultra

Yes. The 760 overtook the 660 Ti and the stock one beat it by a little, but the EVGA with it's factory overclock and better components/fans design gets a nice boost over the reference card. If you can though, I would suggest getting the new twin fan ACX cooling version also from EVGA, if you can afford a little more, go for the Asus DirectCU II or the Gigabyte Windforce x3. With the new GPU Boost 2.0 on nVidia cards, the cooler the card, the better the performance. The Giga version also has one of the highest clock speeds available out of the box.

 

[supper1267]

thanks for the tip

 

[Budge414]

thanks for the tip

No worries mate. Also you mentioned overclocking but not a CPU Cooler. Do NOT get it overclocked without an aftermarket cooler.

 

[supper1267]

it comes with a AMD liquid CPU cooler don't know what model but its a free gift for a "summer of gaming" promotion same with the CPU and GPU both free upgrades and a free 650w power supply

 

[Budge414]

it comes with a AMD liquid CPU cooler don't know what model but its a free gift for a "summer of gaming" promotion same with the CPU and GPU both free upgrades and a free 650w power supply

A good deal on the liquid cooling, but my suggestion would be to definitely check the PSU you're getting. A crappy PSU can destroy every component in the machine a make them expensive paperweights if it fails. Try and get one from Antec, XFX, Seasonic or Corsair. Anything 500w+ is suitable.

 

[supper1267]

Hears my whole specks feel free to input

Summer Deal AMD FX Special
1 x Case ( AZZA Armour Gaming Case - Red )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
1 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth & Wireless N Modules )
1 x Processor ( AMD FX-8350 CPU (8x 4.00GHz/8MB L2 Cache) )
1 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - ARC Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - 2GB - EVGA Superclocked - Single Card )
1 x Free Stuff ( [FREE Game Voucher] - Tom Clancy's Cplinter Cell Blacklist - Free with NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or above Video Cards )
1 x Free Stuff ( [FREE In-Game Voucher] - $75 Value In-Game Currencies: Hawken, Planetside 2, and World of Tanks ($25 for each title) - Free with purchase of NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 or above )
1 x Motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 -- AMD 970 )
1 x Power Supply ( 650 Watt -- NZXT HALE82N-SI / 80+ Bronze )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
0 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( None )
1 x Meter Display ( NZXT Sentry 2 Touch Screen Fan Controller & Temperature Display )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard - FREE Upgrde to Tt eSPORTS CHALLENGER Gaming Keyboard )
1 x Mouse ( iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse - Blood Red )
1 x Headset ( Corsair Vengeance 1100 Communication Gaming Headset )
1 x Monitor ( 19" LCD 1366x768 -- Sceptre X195W-NAGA )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
1 x Speaker System ( Logitech S120 2.0 Speaker System )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )
0 x Case Engraving Service ( None )
1 x Warranty ( 3 Year Standard Warranty Service )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days

 

[supper1267]

CPU cooler no real name its in my specks

Spec
Type Liquid Cooling
Compatibility AMD Socket (Socket 940/AM2/AM2+/AM3)
Fan Speed (RPM) 800 - 2500
Air Flow 80.78 CFM
Noise <20 dBA
Materials Block Material: Copper
Tube Material: Norprene
Physical Spec
Radiator Fan Dimensions 4.7" x 4.7" x 1"
Tube Dimensions 0.5"
Weight 1.5 lbs

 

[supper1267]

just added cuz not sure if case comes with light

1 x Case Lighting ( Cold Cathode Neon Light - Red )

 

[Budge414]

Insist on swapping out the PSU, look at the brands I put a couple of posts ago. You could get by no problem with a 520w-550w, if that helps with any price difficulties when you switch. And it's completely up to you, but I would definitely be getting a 1080p monitor at least. A 21.5" or 22" is generally a good idea, smaller screen = denser pixels = better image quality. With the monitor on that list you'll only be playing games at 720p (Console graphics), and this build becomes complete overkill. 1080p will give you a much better experience, as well as make full use of the quality CPU and GPU you are receiving. Let me know how you go.

 

[supper1267]

OK i'm planing to fall into a descend monitor soon hopefully that's a last resourt

 

[supper1267]

hows this

1 x Processor Cooling ( Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD) - Standard 120mm Fan )

 

[supper1267]

it jumps from 500 to 600w but a free 650 upgrade to the 600. and is the overclocking really worth it on the CPU only because i doubt the can overclock the EVGA

 

[supper1267]

which is 650 Watt -- NZXT HALE82N-SI / 80+ Bronze the closest corsair is a 650w cmpsu-650txv3 which is 47$ more which isn't a no but i'm currently at my budget end and if i don't half to change anything else i change that and maybe get rid of the monitor

 

[Budge414]

which is 650 Watt -- NZXT HALE82N-SI / 80+ Bronze the closest corsair is a 650w cmpsu-650txv3 which is 47$ more which isn't a no but i'm currently at my budget end and if i don't half to change anything else i change that and maybe get rid of the monitor

The reality is that the NZXT only outputs 600w of efficient usable power, it really isn't much of an upgrade.
I checked the website, the range of stuff they have isn't great man, I'd be picking a list of parts in a computer store and just asking them to build it for you. If you don't want to do it that way, take away the overclock. It won't give you very much gaming performance, and the superclocked EVGA card is already very good, they won't be able to get much more out of it. For $49 it's not worth it at all, and then swap the PSU to the CX500 v2.

Don't buy the monitor from this place. Do some research and find a well priced 1080p screen from Asus, Dell, Acer, BenQ, Samsung or Viewsonic. You can find one for around $135.

 

[supper1267]

i know that its not much of a selection but i don't really want to build it myself but any other suggestion is appreciated. i will remove the stuff u said and will look for a monitor elsewhere

 

[Budge414]

i know that its not much of a selection but i don't really want to build it myself but any other suggestion is appreciated. i will remove the stuff u said and will look for a monitor elsewhere

All good. What I mean is, some retail stores can put the PC together for you, at a cost of course. It will probably be about the same (most likely cheaper) price-wise, but it gives you the choice of picking each of your components, and not being limited to just what's available.

 

[supper1267]

how long will this setup last and should i upgrade my gpu or cpu

 

[Budge414]

how long will this setup last and should i upgrade my gpu or cpu

I would upgrade your GPU if you can afford to, but it isn't entirely necessary for 1080p gaming. It's more because with that motherboard you don't have the option of SLI if you were to ever buy another 760.

 

[supper1267]

can i overclock on the motherboard might in the future. im might put it in my basement which is cooler but damper will the damp air damage my pc

 

[supper1267]

als thanks for the advice and i hope i didn't sound to stupid because i'm knowledgable (but theirs still tons to learn) and how things work performance wise but i don't know specifics between different models or manufacturers