Triple Check My Build

[bigkittyjr]

Ok, it has been revised and completed to my knowledge. I need to verify everything is compatible and that my PSU has enough Cables to hook everything up! I also plan on running this system with the OC Genie 2 coming with my mobo and if you guys think my cooler wont be able to support it I just wont OC. That is about the top of my budget as well and I've seen benchmarks with the GPU and I am happy with them! In the future I may upgrade my PSU and add another card in SLI config. So yeah, tell me if my PSU is good with my build and tell me if you think that this build will be the way to go this holiday season! Here is the link:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bigkittyjr/saved/B9Bypg

Thanks in advance
-Bigkittyjr

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

I would suggest going with the Radeon R9 280 over the 660. It is quite a lot better. And you have to remember that adding a second GPU in SLI or Crossfire doesn't give you double the performance. It actually gives you somewhere closer to only 40-50% performance boost. So one more powerful GPU will be better than two less powerful ones. Here is your build updated.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320E 3.2GHz 8-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.99 @ Amazon)
Other: 1TB External HDD for Backups from Ebay ($20.00)
Total: $573.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 23:59 EST-0500

 

[bigkittyjr]

How much better exactly?

 

[Skylarz]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($97.27 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G41 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.99 @ Amazon)
Other: 1TB External HDD for Backups from Ebay ($20.00)
Total: $684.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 00:03 EST-0500

 

[bigkittyjr]

@Skylarz I have viewed the advantages of both inlet and AMD and for my purposes I found AMD is better.

 

[CRITICALThinker]

Honestly I would ditch the 8320e and go for the regular one, get a slightly better quality PSU http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html, and if possible a newer graphics card, as the 660 is getting long in the tooth for a new build http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html. it seems that the motherboard does not support FX chips (most likely does, but I feel safer recommending a newer/more compatible one[the mobo does not have internal 3.0 ports anyways while your case does]).

 

[rhysiam]

Yup, you've done well for your budget there I think. That'll all work well. I'm not convinced I'd be comfortable running SLI on an FX processor on that 600W PSU.

Something else to consider is a small extra investment now. The R9 280s are going at really cheap prices. This one is just $35 more than the 660 in your current build: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202099&cm_re=r9_280-_-14-202-099-_-Product

The 280 is a big step up from a 660: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1332?vs=1039
In fact, there will be the odd game where it'll outperform 660s in SLI. Mostly it will lose to 660s in SLI, but you don't have the driver or stutter issues that plague multi-card setups, it's a lower power requirements (than 2 660s... not 1) and it's only $35 extra. Plus, that gets you an additional GB of VRAM which seems to be increasingly important if recent game releases are anything to go by.

Your build as-is is good, and it's good to set a budget and try to stick to it. But I'd be trying to find the extra $35 for the R9 280 myself.

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

How much better exactly?

Quite a lot. I would guess around 40% or so.

 

[PIEapple]

Ok, it has been revised and completed to my knowledge. I need to verify everything is compatible and that my PSU has enough Cables to hook everything up! I also plan on running this system with the OC Genie 2 coming with my mobo and if you guys think my cooler wont be able to support it I just wont OC. That is about the top of my budget as well and I've seen benchmarks with the GPU and I am happy with them! In the future I may upgrade my PSU and add another card in SLI config. So yeah, tell me if my PSU is good with my build and tell me if you think that this build will be the way to go this holiday season! Here is the link:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bigkittyjr/saved/B9Bypg

Thanks in advance
-Bigkittyjr

How much budget you have?

 

[bigkittyjr]

One sec AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

So I upgraded to a regular 8320 as someone above mentioned and I thought I had but but I guess not. I go to upgrade and this happens:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bigkittyjr/saved/B9Bypg

People are saying they have used the 8320 in the comments of the mobo so should I flag it as wrong?
As well I upgraded the gpu

 

[PIEapple]

One sec AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

So I upgraded to a regular 8320 as someone above mentioned and I thought I had but but I guess not. I go to upgrade and this happens:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/bigkittyjr/saved/B9Bypg

People are saying they have used the 8320 in the comments of the mobo so should I flag it as wrong?
As well I upgraded the gpu

This Potential Issues just want to remind you this mobo does not have onboard USB 3.0 headers.
If you don't need USB 3.0,you can ignore that issue.
R9 280 would great,but if you have more budget,I would prefer go GTX970,more batter performance and cooling you should go.

 

[bigkittyjr]

My budget us capped at 700 so yeah, sorry, as to what do I do about the other compatibility issue?

 

[PIEapple]

My budget us capped at 700 so yeah, sorry, as to what do I do about the other compatibility issue?

Sorry,I lost to see one issue,that is a wrong issues
I double check the mobo support list,
http://us.msi.com/support/mb/990FXAGD65.html#support-cpu
Maybe you should flag that issues.

Your build don't have other compatibility issue

 

[bigkittyjr]

The other issue stating that my 8320 isn't compatible with my mobo when in fact some reviews and the Q & A on newegg says some people used the 8320 right out of the box.

 

[bigkittyjr]

You linked this: http://us.msi.com/support/mb/990FXAGD65.html#support_support
While my mobo is this: http://us.msi.com/support/mb/990FXAGD65V2.html#down-bios

And mine doesnt have a compatibility list so what should I do?

 

[PIEapple]

The other issue stating that my 8320 isn't compatible with my mobo when in fact some reviews and the Q & A on newegg says some people used the 8320 right out of the box.

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theantelopeman asked:
Is this compatible with the fx-6300 or fx-8320 right out of the box with no bios updates required? Nov 05,2014

Guy S:
I run the FX-8320 with no problems what so ever, right out of the box. I have never had to update the bios. Great running system. Nov 06,2014
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Max Y asked:
Is this motherboard compatible with vishera processors? Jul 08,2014

Guy S:
Yes they are ,I run the FX 8320 Vishera "black edition" and Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 Model BLT2KIT4G3D1608DT1TX0. Runs rock solid for over a 1.5 years with no problems. Jul 09,2014
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Just pcpartpicker make a wrong issue.
everything is compatible

 

[bigkittyjr]

thx