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megamawman
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Hey guys!

 

I am new to the LinusTechTips community although I have been watching his videos for a long time now. I am upgrading from my a10-5750m + radeon 8750m laptop to a gaming pc although I am trying to keep the price under $850 (not including tax). I would love to hear what you guys think about it. I am buying a R( 280x later. This is going to be used for heavy 3d rendering. Here it is:

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DsW4wP

 
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $182.98 @ DirectCanada 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $34.22 @ DirectCanada 
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxextreme3) | $129.00 @ Vuugo 
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr) | $83.94 @ DirectCanada 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $57.98 @ DirectCanada 
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc912kkn1) | $59.99 @ NCIX 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $74.99 @ NCIX 
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $20.05 @ Vuugo 
**Monitor** | [AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-i2369v) | $159.99 @ Memory Express 
**Total** $803.14
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Can you get cheaper ram than the G.skill? If so, get it. Besides that, things are looking good.

 

EDIT: WHERE'S THE GPU?!?!?!?

 

EDIT 2: Scratch the build and make a new one.

 

EDIT 3: This build gives you twice as much memory and storage for 50$ more. You can cut off 10$ if you buy this PSU instead: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-sp650pcbus

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZrQyZL
 
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($182.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.22 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($94.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($147.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($16.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Monitor: AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $852.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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no gpu? and try a different cpu there are better options i have the 8350 not the best. try a intel i5 if its for gaming

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GPU? 

 

Also note that if you're only gaming then fewer cores is better, an i5 might be an idea or even an fx6300 6-core processor. The 8350 will never use all of its cores in a videogame, I know mine never has.

 

Note a 60Hz monitor will lock you at 60fps, you won't receive higher frames so a change in that should be noted if it bothers you. 

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am buying a R9 280x later on. I also forgot to mention that this is going to be used for heavy 3D rending and photoshop use (I am a game designer).

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am buying a R9 280x later on. I also forgot to mention that this is going to be used for heavy 3D rending and photoshop use (I am a game designer).

I would recommend an Intel CPU then for the harder tasks; the FX 8350 is on an older architecture, remember.

Please don't hurt me I'm innocent and have a family.

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I would recommend an Intel CPU then for the harder tasks; the FX 8350 is on an older architecture, remember.

Please don't hurt me I'm innocent and have a family.

Should I go with the I5 4690k or do you suggest something else? I think the i7s would be out of my price range.

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Should I go with the I5 4690k or do you suggest something else? I think the i7s would be out of my price range.

For the rendering, the i7 would help you there, but nothing to cry yourself to sleep over every night.  An i5 4XXX series will suffice.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x874Bm

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x874Bm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $317.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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For the rendering, the i7 would help you there, but nothing to cry yourself to sleep over every night.  An i5 4XXX series will suffice.

I would still go team red if i were OP. The 8350 does better in photoshop than a similarly priced i5 4xxx cpu.

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Can you get cheaper ram than the G.skill? If so, get it. Besides that, things are looking good.

 

EDIT: WHERE'S THE GPU?!?!?!?

 

EDIT 2: Scratch the build and make a new one.

 

EDIT 3: This build gives you twice as much memory and storage for 50$ more. You can cut off 10$ if you buy this PSU instead: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-sp650pcbus

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZrQyZL
 
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($182.98 @ DirectCanada) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.22 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($94.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($147.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($16.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Monitor: AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $852.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-22 15:12 EST-0500

 

I have a feeling that OP hasn't seen my build yet.

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 here is a build around 850$ http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/gYK7nQ

IT HAS A GPU  list

fx 6300

coler master hyper 212 evo

m5a97 r2.0(asus)

1tb wd blue hdd

r9 270x asus direct cu 2 

8gb low profile ram

coler master n400 

simular monitor

600W 80+bronze psu that shoad let you handle bit oc on gpu and cpu and have more W fore upgrade like beter cpu or gpu 

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I would still go team red if i were OP. The 8350 does better in photoshop than a similarly priced i5 4xxx cpu.

Point made.  But what about rendering and overall gaming/game design?

 

I'm not trying to be a fanboy here, just trying to come up to a solution.

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I would recommend an Intel CPU then for the harder tasks; the FX 8350 is on an older architecture, remember.

Please don't hurt me I'm innocent and have a family.

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Point made.  But what about rendering and overall gaming/game design?

 

I'm not trying to be a fanboy here, just trying to come up to a solution.

Dunno about 3d rendering. (also, I am team blue too)

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Point made.  But what about rendering and overall gaming/game design?

 

I'm not trying to be a fanboy here, just trying to come up to a solution.

 

2k-8k automatic material creation using quixel suite. Editing 2k-8k textures in photoshop. Over 1 million polygon models in 3dsmax. Over 6 million polygons in ZBrush.

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Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am buying a R9 280x later on. I also forgot to mention that this is going to be used for heavy 3D rending and photoshop use (I am a game designer).

You're going to need a graphics card to run the system--the current list doesn't have any integrated graphics.

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

Please Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future--do not just dump threads into General Discussion.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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You're going to need a graphics card to run the system--the current list doesn't have any integrated graphics.

This belongs in the New Builds and Planning section. I'm moving the thread.

Please Please post in the correct sub-forum in the future--do not just dump threads into General Discussion.

Sorry about that. I am new to the site.

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