How does this build look? Christmas Build

[dark_xzyph3r]

Hey guys, Christmas is right around the corner (2 months, I know thats a long time but thats because I wanna save up for this) and I am wanting some critiquing on this build.. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Deepcool CAPTAIN 360 273.4 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler  ($130.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($131.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Corsair Force Series GT 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case: Rosewill RISE Glow ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $647.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-10 04:26 EDT-0400

[Indus Monk]

Terrible

get: 4460+ gtx 970 + cheapest b 85 mobo + 600 w PSU 2*4gb 1333 MHz Ram

[CJ Chua]

I suggest a cheaper and i5 4690K and some cheap heat sink

[dark_xzyph3r]

Terrible

 

What's wrong with it?

[dark_xzyph3r]

I suggest a cheaper and i5 4690K and some cheap heat sink

 

Ehhhh, I want the AMD cpu though..

[DannyRyu]

I'd get a cheaper 1600 mhz ram and a better GPU, lose the cooler and get an i5-4460 and spend it on the GPU. maybe an r9 285?

[dark_xzyph3r]

I'd get a cheaper 1600 mhz ram and a better GPU, lose the cooler and get an i5-4460 and spend it on the GPU. maybe an r9 285?

 

I already have the GPU, That's why it says "Purchased"

[DannyRyu]

Ehhhh, I want the AMD cpu though..

Intel is way better like, sun and moon difference 

[Gale]

Ehhhh, I want the AMD cpu though..

 

Then, I hope you won't be using this PC for gaming.

[DannyRyu]

I already have the GPU, That's why it says "Purchased"

just my opinion.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Intel is way better like, sun and moon difference 

 

I have too many Intel builds, I am going with AMD because I want to change it up a bit.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Then, I hope you won't be using this PC for gaming.

 

What is wrong with using an AMD cpu for gaming?

[ADZ_123_!"£]

What is wrong with using an AMD cpu for gaming?

Read this:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/316130-best-amd-processor-for-gaming/#entry4296531

[manikyath]

What is wrong with using an AMD cpu for gaming?

their IPC is a tad... "underwhelming" lets say.

 

its not that they're not capable of gaming at all, its that you're spending $160 on a part that'll perform considerably worse than the equally priced i5 4460.

 

if your daily workload uses all 8 cores to their full potential they *may* be worth considering, but its kinda debatable still.

[dark_xzyph3r]

their IPC is a tad... "underwhelming" lets say.

 

its not that they're not capable of gaming at all, its that you're spending $160 on a part that'll perform considerably worse than the equally priced i5 4460.

 

if your daily workload uses all 8 cores to their full potential they *may* be worth considering, but its kinda debatable still.

 

I do alot of Video and Audio work so I feel the 8 cores are justified?

[manikyath]

I do alot of Video and Audio work so I feel the 8 cores are justified?

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-FX-8350/2310vs1489

 

i'll let you decide on that.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Then, I hope you won't be using this PC for gaming.

 

Well eitherway, my Audio and Video software uses all 8 Cores anyway so the Intel Proc will not perform as good as the AMD proc. Unless you are going to use an Intel proc that will cost you an arm and a leg

[Gale]

What is wrong with using an AMD cpu for gaming?

 

Short answer: Intel has stronger cores, Intel performs better with a good dedicated graphics card, AMD onboard graphics performs better. If you just want to play non-demanding games without a GPU, AMD is a good choice. Otherwise, I would recommend Intel all the way.

 

It wouldn't be wrong, it's just not as effective as the other option.

[manikyath]

Short answer: Intel has stronger cores, Intel performs better with a good dedicated graphics card, AMD onboard graphics performs better. If you just want to play non-demanding games without a GPU, AMD is a good choice. Otherwise, I would recommend Intel all the way.

theres some reasons for an FX part, specificly the FX8350. gaming however, is NOT one of them

[Toxicable]

Ehhhh, I want the AMD cpu though..

Don't get a AMD CPU, There is no logical reason for one

[dark_xzyph3r]

theres some reasons for an FX part, specificly the FX8350. gaming however, is NOT one of them

 

FX is for Workstation use Also did some research and came up with this.. http://www.midilifestyle.com/music-production/best-cpu-for-music-production/ I know the i5 4690K is better but I am not willing to pay the extra money on it.

[dark_xzyph3r]

Don't get a AMD CPU, There is no logical reason for one

 

Wow.. Intel fanboy much?

[Toxicable]

Wow.. Intel fanboy much?

Nope, not a fanboy, i'd be happy to buy an AMD product if they were competative. They GPU's atm do alright at a sweet spot price but their CPUs suck so badly.

[Lolucoca]

I, personally don't have a problem with AMD for my second PC... It runs an FX 8320 and I can't complain... But the CPU runs freaking hot. I'd say, for some, heavily multithreaded workloads, go for AMD, but for gaming... The i5 will run better (and cooler).

[dark_xzyph3r]

I, personally don't have a problem with AMD for my second PC... It runs an FX 8320 and I can't complain... But the CPU runs freaking hot. I'd say, for some, heavily multithreaded workloads, go for AMD, but for gaming... The i5 will run better (and cooler).

 

This rig isn't gaming based.. I will do very light gaming, as anybody will. But it is for work that will use all of the cores.