Opinions on my build?

[gsmith258]

This is my first build, so sorry for sounding like a total n00b, but:
It isn't for hardcore gaming, just a regular PC for a little 3D/graphic design, learning to code, and basic everyday functions. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V9bzsY

 

[CTurbo]

It's kinda hard to recommend the FX6300 for anything because it is old and barely competes with even an i3, but it's not terrible. Your psu choice is poor though. Avoid the CX series.

 

[Alpha3031]

Looks fine, though I'd get a 1080P monitor if possible. You can probably get a smaller PSU and a i3 over the FX, and you'll do fine with a CX like PSU because you won't be stressing it much or anything.

 

[learningbitbybit]

Consider this PSU instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

Might want to consider getting an i3 CPU instead.

 

[gsmith258]

Consider this PSU instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

Might want to consider getting an i3 CPU instead.

Thanks. What MB would you suggest to go with the i3?

 

[gsmith258]

Would an FX-8370 or 8350 be any improvement, or should I just go with an i3?

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q7J23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Q7J23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech K750 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Microsoft Arc Wireless Laser Mouse ($36.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $920.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 01:42 EDT-0400



$70 more gets you an i5

 

[learningbitbybit]

Consider this PSU instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

Might want to consider getting an i3 CPU instead.

Thanks. What MB would you suggest to go with the i3?

Would an FX-8370 or 8350 be any improvement, or should I just go with an i3?

The FX 8350 would be a great upgrade, but there is no significant increase of performance between the two 8350 and 8370. So if you can, I would go with the FX 8350.

 

[CTurbo]

90% of the time, the performance between the 6300 and 8350 would be nearly identical. They both have equally terrible single core performance.

I really think you could squeeze an i5 in there. I see a few places you could shave off a little money esp in the case.

 

[Alpha3031]

Got low voltage RAM and a cheaper 270. Also removed mail-in rebates:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech K750 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Microsoft Arc Wireless Laser Mouse ($36.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $956.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 02:08 EDT-0400

 

[gsmith258]

Thank you all for your input. I made some changes to the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WWDdwP .

 

[madmatt30]

Honestly mate ,change the GPU for a r9 270/270x ,they're around the same price as the 750tii & far far superior.
You'll be disappointed with a 750ti paired with that CPU ,its a real weak point in the whole system.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927xoc2gd

 

[CTurbo]

Ok so are you trying to overclock? You need a 4670k or 4690k if you are. If not, drop the Z87 motherboard. If you do want to overclock, get a Z97 motherboard instead of the Z87. If you don't want to overclock, get the 4590 instead of the 4690. It's $30 cheaper and the performance would be similar.

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDxKbv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZDxKbv/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.56 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech K750 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Microsoft Arc Wireless Laser Mouse ($36.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1004.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 02:46 EDT-0400

 

[learningbitbybit]

Honestly, if this computer isnt for hardcore gaming, dont bother with Z boards, i5 processors, fancy graphic cards. You can just have an entry level PC.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GzNHLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GzNHLk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.85 @ OutletPC)
Total: $792.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 02:49 EDT-0400

 

[madmatt30]

Same budget ,more powerful - had to change the case as that 280x is a big card.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I Epic Edition (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.89 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.97 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech K750 Wireless Slim Keyboard ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Microsoft Arc Wireless Laser Mouse ($36.99 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1048.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 02:51 EDT-0400

 

[Alpha3031]

What kind of programs are you using for 3D design anyway? We may have to look at getting you set up with a pro card.

 

[gsmith258]

What kind of programs are you using for 3D design anyway? We may have to look at getting you set up with a pro card.

I plan on using Cinema 4d, Sketchup Pro, and Photoshop CC

 

[learningbitbybit]

What kind of programs are you using for 3D design anyway? We may have to look at getting you set up with a pro card.

I plan on using Cinema 4d, Sketchup Pro, and Photoshop CC

Yeah, for that kind of software, you wont need such powerful graphics card or cpu for overclocking when you won't even need to overclock. You can even get away with integrated graphics. Though I would recommend 16 gb of RAM, but if its not for excessive 3D editing, 8 gb will sufficient. Overall, you don't need such a powerful PC to do what you want.