Build for dad

[amb7247]

I'm building a computer for my dad. He wants to play some of the latest games. Nothing hardcore just something relaxing. He has a Intel core 2 Quad 2.5 Ghz now with 3GB of ram and a GTS 250. So it's quite old.

 

The motherboard I bought has been around for awhile but it should match up well with the other components.

 

Parts:

 

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5

16GB Kingston HyperX Fury 1866Mhz

AMD FX-8350 4.0Ghz. I want to try to go up to 4.4 as my max.

Corsair H100i Cooler (likely to be mounted at the top of the Enermax case)

AMD Radeon 280x 3GB

Samsung DVD Burner

eVGA 750w PSU rated at 90% efficiency

 

Think that's it. It'll be quite a step up from what he had but I want to get a little extra performance out of it if I can get away with it.

 

If anyone can offer some thoughts and settings on how I can get it to 4.4Ghz stable I'd appreciate it. It would be a great benefit knowing what to set once I get all the parts in and the build set up. Once I get windows and everything installed and stable. Then I'd like to use what you guys offer to get to the 4.4Ghz. Why 4.4Ghz? No reason, I want to keep temps down but offer a little bit extra in speed if I can. The H100i should help make things stable.

 

Thanks everyone.

[Firearm2112]

Go for an H105. Its the new version of the H100i and better in all ways

[amb7247]

can't H100i is already on it's way

[SSOB]

Go for an H105. Its the new version of the H100i and better in all ways

Not really when ''newer'' version. It doesn't have corsair link etc. It's like a H100 with a thicer radiator.

 

Nice build I assume all the parts are ordered already? If not i would suggest getting a lower wattage PSU ( and not evga.) unless you want to crossfire. And maybe get a H105/Bequiet dark rock pro 3 instead of H100i

[SSOB]

can't H100i is already on it's way

Ahh , ok , goodluck with the build and make sure to post some pictures and update the topic. 

[amb7247]

Yeah I got everything on the way.

[JoshM]

Go for an H105. Its the new version of the H100i and better in all ways

This and 8gb of RAM. If you want to CF later then get an 850w (which will allow for OC head room too) otherwise just a decent 650w. 

[harrynowl]

4.4GHz might be achievable on stock voltage on the 8350, so it's simply a case of disabling turbo boost, cpu ratio to 22x and seeing if it's stable

 

Build doesn't look too bad either, I'd have probably dropped the 16GB to 8 and got a 290 myself (unless this is video editing also) and maybe use team blue but either way it should be a nice bump from his old system

 

let us know how you get on with the build

[amb7247]

nah I don't think my dad is that hardcore to get CF. Or I would of gotten a higher PSU wattage. I'm a gamer, my dad not as much.

[Speedbird]

This and 8gb of RAM. If you want to CF later then get an 850w (which will allow for OC head room too) otherwise just a decent 650w.

I agree, you don't need 16GB for gaming only. Never. Don't go over 8GB unless you're doing something more intensive than playing games.

[amb7247]

I tried that on pcpartpicker, but the drop in price from 16GB to 8GB wasn't enough to offset it to the 290. Is the H100i going to work fine. Or is that H105 that much better? I did chose the H80i initially but thought that wasn't going to be enough.

[harrynowl]

I tried that on pcpartpicker, but the drop in price from 16GB to 8GB wasn't enough to offset it to the 290. Is the H100i going to work fine. Or is that H105 that much better? I did chose the H80i initially but thought that wasn't going to be enough.

H100i will be fine, the difference is a few degrees at best. And good choice not going for the H80i, from my experience it was 'enough' to cool an FX8320 but the price / performance was pretty poor.

[Faceman]

@amb7247

 

Here is a much better build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZRghvK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZRghvK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.67 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $879.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 20:10 EDT-0400

 

You can also make it less expensive by choosing a different case and PSU.  Also, if you live near a Microcenter, you can pick up the i5 + Z97 for ~ $280 in a combo deal.

 

If you are willing to watercool an FX processor, you might as well go with Intel.  A more expensive CPU cooler can always be added later, and the Hyper 212 EVO is an incredible cooler for the price.  Make sure temperatures are the only thing holding you back from a higher overclock before investing in expensive water cooling.

[amb7247]

too late for that. As I said, all parts are ordered.

[Faceman]

too late for that. As I said, all parts are ordered.

Return them. 

[amb7247]

Don't think so.

[Deletive]

than whats the point of asking if you already ordered?