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[ScepticEye]

I'm going to build a gaming rig at 60+FPS on High-Ultra settings, on 1080p and this is what I'm aiming for. I know many people will tell me of an Intel-based system that is way better for the money, but since I've already bought the motherboard, I'm kinda set on AMD. (Unless I'm thoroughly convinced otherwise, and I can sell the motherboard and buy an Intel board for a different build.)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.37 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($80.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.79 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Vapor-X Video Card
Case: Sentey Blade ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $572.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-26 16:36 EDT-0400

What I already have:

Case + fans
GPU
Motherboard
RAM
23" inch monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
OS
DVD drive

 

[Gam3r01]

I recommend the 8320 over the 8350, its the same base chip just factory OCed, you can do that yourself. (Since you own the motherboard)
I would also recommend a different PSU, the NEX series isnt EVGAs best. Look at the B2, G2, or GS series.

 

[rowdymoody]

That is a decent build, but the video card is slightly lacking to run ultra settings at over 60fps on a lot newer titles. at 1080p on ultra, a lot of games you can expect to run more around 40fps some may even dip down into the 30s. Most cases dropping to high from ultra can remedy this and put you closer to 60, but if you want a solid 60+ you may want to go with a stronger GPU.

 

[ScepticEye]

That is a decent build, but the video card is slightly lacking to run ultra settings at over 60fps on a lot newer titles. at 1080p on ultra, a lot of games you can expect to run more around 40fps some may even dip down into the 30s. Most cases dropping to high from ultra can remedy this and put you closer to 60, but if you want a solid 60+ you may want to go with a stronger GPU.

Are you sure? I've read almost every benchmark, every professional review and most of the customer reviews for it. Most say it is capable of such feats at 60+FPS, but I suppose it really depends on the game you're playing. For instance, I don't really have a desire to play any FPS games or the like. I'm more into the Total War series, some Skyrim, Chivalry Medieval Warfare, Sims and many MMORPGs. I'd imagine the 280x is capable of getting really good FPS on those games, and many MMORPGs since they're not brand spanking new games.

 

[rowdymoody]

Well, it will certainly deliver a good smooth gaming experience regardless. I am by no means bashing the 280x, it is a good GPU. But like you acknowledged it does depend on the game. In some instances, you will not get 60+ frames on ultra settings.

Here are a few examples of games that wont run 60 fps on ultra settings.

The Witcher 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAd-EkFXi3o
Crysis 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JITHNEBOFUg
GTA V - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_S_agHBeHE
Far Cry 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Q2uGKhos

Anyways, in most instances you will get a very solid experience, I consider anything over 30fps to be perfectly playable. Just bear in mind that some games you will have to lower your settings a tad if you absolutely have to have 60+ fps.

 

[ScepticEye]

Well, it will certainly deliver a good smooth gaming experience regardless. I am by no means bashing the 280x, it is a good GPU. But like you acknowledged it does depend on the game. In some instances, you will not get 60+ frames on ultra settings.

Here are a few examples of games that wont run 60 fps on ultra settings.

The Witcher 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAd-EkFXi3o
Crysis 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JITHNEBOFUg
GTA V - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_S_agHBeHE
Far Cry 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7-Q2uGKhos

Anyways, in most instances you will get a very solid experience, I consider anything over 30fps to be perfectly playable. Just bear in mind that some games you will have to lower your settings a tad if you absolutely have to have 60+ fps.

I suppose I don't need to have it really. I simply hear a lot of people claim that you'll want 60+FPS for the best performance. And I'm fine to lower settings like grass textures, sky, water, etc. I don't much care for those kinds of things, but GTA V is definitely a big one I forgot to mention. I'll be playing that quite a lot. Honestly, anything will be a big upgrade from my old Asus laptop which had a Radeon Mobility HD 5870.

I mainly picked the 280x Vapor-X because:
1. It was on sale ($259 default, on sale for $220)
2. It looks pretty sick.
3. It has a lot of great reviews and I've seen a lot of gameplay with it, looks fantastic.

I considered it a good deal overall, so yeah. The only con many claim about it is the size and it is a big heifer. And I heard something about artifacts being an issue in GTA V as well.

 

[rowdymoody]

You will not have any problem running GTA V, just stick with the preset settings the game sets based on your system. It will look awesome and run at optimal performance. I have a gtx 770 and tried to raise the settings a bit and it made the game pretty much unplayable.

I think that you will enjoy gaming on the 280x. It's a real decent 1080p gaming card for the price.

 

[ScepticEye]

You will not have any problem running GTA V, just stick with the preset settings the game sets based on your system. It will look awesome and run at optimal performance. I have a gtx 770 and tried to raise the settings a bit and it made the game pretty much unplayable.

I think that you will enjoy gaming on the 280x. It's a real decent 1080p gaming card for the price.

Plus it has one of the best custom cooling designs around, from what I've read. Or at least, for the price range.
Thanks for the input!

 

[rowdymoody]

You will not have any problem running GTA V, just stick with the preset settings the game sets based on your system. It will look awesome and run at optimal performance. I have a gtx 770 and tried to raise the settings a bit and it made the game pretty much unplayable.

I think that you will enjoy gaming on the 280x. It's a real decent 1080p gaming card for the price.

Plus it has one of the best custom cooling designs around, from what I've read. Or at least, for the price range.
Thanks for the input!

Yeah, that means that if you ever get to feeling frisky you can overclock it and squeeze a bit more performance out of it

Makes me miss my old sapphire 7970 vapor X, it overclocked like a champ. Now I am running this lame gtx 770 that doesn't overclock at all without throwing a fit about it. (although it is still slightly faster than my 7970 was overclocked lol) Got the 770 for free though so no complaints.

 

[ScepticEye]

You will not have any problem running GTA V, just stick with the preset settings the game sets based on your system. It will look awesome and run at optimal performance. I have a gtx 770 and tried to raise the settings a bit and it made the game pretty much unplayable.

I think that you will enjoy gaming on the 280x. It's a real decent 1080p gaming card for the price.

Plus it has one of the best custom cooling designs around, from what I've read. Or at least, for the price range.
Thanks for the input!

Yeah, that means that if you ever get to feeling frisky you can overclock it and squeeze a bit more performance out of it

Makes me miss my old sapphire 7970 vapor X, it overclocked like a champ. Now I am running this lame gtx 770 that doesn't overclock at all without throwing a fit about it. (although it is still slightly faster than my 7970 was overclocked lol) Got the 770 for free though so no complaints.

Yea, but unfortunately, if I desire to really overclock, I might need to change motherboards. From what I've seen, 970a SLI Krait is only good for basic overclocking. I'll probably have to take care when OCing, or just stick with stock speeds. (Which is why I considered an 8350 over a 8320, or even the 8320E. Better stock speeds)