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Hi guys. This is my idea for a new build. It will be mostly used for gaming and maybe a little bit of solidworks. I am open for ideas to push the price down or any other comments to the build. I would like to order everything from newegg just for convenience. 

 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($395.66 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1380.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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It's a nice build, but any reason why you specifically only chose newegg? There are other reliable sites with better deals.

When i did breakdown by merchant newegg was the only one that had all the parts

Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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get an i5 4670k

way better

it runs cooler, and can overclock more
also a lot more power per core, which is what you want for gaming, since most games cannot use more than 4 cores

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Good build, can't fault it

PC: Corsair C70 Arctic, FX 9370, Corsair H80i, Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3, Corsair Vengence 16gb, Palit JetStream GTX 970, OCZ Vertex 4 128gb and Western Digital Blue 1Tb + 500gb, Antec Gamer 520w

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Toshiba L50-A: i7 4700mq, 8gb, 1TB HDD, GT 740M 2gb

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get an i5 4670k

way better

it runs cooler, and can overclock more

also a lot more power per core, which is what you want for gaming, since most games cannot use more than 4 cores

No

 

Games are going to be using more cores, 8350 is clocked higher and you have a better chance of getting better OC

PC: Corsair C70 Arctic, FX 9370, Corsair H80i, Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3, Corsair Vengence 16gb, Palit JetStream GTX 970, OCZ Vertex 4 128gb and Western Digital Blue 1Tb + 500gb, Antec Gamer 520w

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Toshiba L50-A: i7 4700mq, 8gb, 1TB HDD, GT 740M 2gb

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get an i5 4670k

way better

it runs cooler, and can overclock more

also a lot more power per core, which is what you want for gaming, since most games cannot use more than 4 cores

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  • 8350's don't get very hot, and are stock clocked higher, and overclock higher?
  • When gaming, the performance is negligible in difference, also you're wrong at that last part depending on the game

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get an i5 4670k

way better

it runs cooler, and can overclock more

also a lot more power per core, which is what you want for gaming, since most games cannot use more than 4 cores

It is not "way" better, they are on par, that depends on the cooler, and no it cannot overclock more, most 8350s can hit 4.6, with an H100i while some 4670k' can't even do 4.4

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That ram is purely for looks huh? Because that's expensive for 8 gigs. :P Might want to look at the 3 TB Barracuda drive for ~$100 instead of that 1 TB. Good build though.

Did some modifications to the ram and added a bigger ssd. do you think it is better now?
 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($150.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($395.66 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1409.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-20 00:38 EST-0500)

Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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Did some modifications to the ram and added a bigger ssd. do you think it is better now?
 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($150.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($395.66 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1409.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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It was perfectly fine as is, just thought it was a bit funny because I can only see tracer ram only for looks. Which is perfectly fine by me.

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Hi guys. This is my idea for a new build. It will be mostly used for gaming and maybe a little bit of solidworks. I am open for ideas to push the price down or any other comments to the build. I would like to order everything from newegg just for convenience. 

 
 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($395.66 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1380.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I believe SolidWorks 2014 is the only version that works with Windows 8.1.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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When i did breakdown by merchant newegg was the only one that had all the parts

Just shop from more than one place?

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No

 

Games are going to be using more cores, 8350 is clocked higher and you have a better chance of getting better OC

oh yeah? well then why does nobody use 16 core xeons for gaming then?

CAUSE THE GAME DOESNT USE THE CORES

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oh yeah? well then why does nobody use 16 core xeons for gaming then?

CAUSE THE GAME DOESNT USE THE CORES

For one, 16 core xeons are pretty absurdly expensive.

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For one, 16 core xeons are pretty absurdly expensive.

not that much more than a 4960X

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

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Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020

 

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not that much more than a 4960X

Which is also why the 4960x is not recommended over the cheaper 4930k.

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/
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