Thoughts on build before I buy parts?

[Silver_]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/SilverCommando/saved/mGpmP6

After lots of changes and refining this is what I think I've decided on and I want a final opinion from you guys. (Please don't recommend switching to an Intel processor, I am set on this AMD processor)

[emachado99]

Get an Intel CPU.

[Silver_]

Get an Intel CPU.

Totally expected someone to do this. lol

[emachado99]

Totally expected someone to do this. lol

In all seriousness though, what's your budget? It's a not bad CPU, but if you can spare some more cash you should definitely get a better CPU.

[Silver_]

In all seriousness though, what's your budget? It's a not bad CPU, but if you can spare some more cash you should definitely get a better CPU.

I was trying to keep it under 750 (discluding mail-in rebates) so I'm cutting it pretty close right now.

[Unlikelyjoker]

If possible i would spend a bit more on the PSU

[ZacDaMan72]

I would actually get a 270X and an i5. No shit.

[TheSLSAMG]

I was trying to keep it under 750 (discluding mail-in rebates) so I'm cutting it pretty close right now.

If you can go $15 more, an i5 4440 would fit.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.38 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($205.66 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.91 @ Amazon)

Other: Windows 8.1 Pro ($15.00)

Total: $736.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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[ZacDaMan72]

If you can go $15 more, an i5 4440 would fit.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.38 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($205.66 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.91 @ Amazon)

Other: Windows 8.1 Pro ($15.00)

Total: $736.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:55 EDT-0400

Get 1 stick of RAM for upgrade ability.

[Vacsol]

don't get a v300 SSD. in february they switched to cheaper, slower NAND memory

[Vacsol]

Get 1 stick of RAM for upgrade ability.

the board has 4 slots, 2 4gb sticks would benefit from dual channel

oops

[TheSLSAMG]

don't get a v300 SSD. in february they switched to cheaper, slower NAND memory

That's not necessarily a reason not to buy one, it's just something to consider. It is also still one of the cheapest SSDs in terms of price out there and it is still noticeably faster than a 7200RPM HDD.

[emachado99]

I was trying to keep it under 750 (discluding mail-in rebates) so I'm cutting it pretty close right now.

Ah okay. Well it looks pretty good... I've got the same RAM just 1x8GB stick instead of 2x4GB but I really like it.

[TheSLSAMG]

the board has 4 slots, 2 4gb sticks would benefit from dual channel

The board has two slots, if talking about the build that I did that ZacDaMan quoted to add to.

[Vacsol]

The board has two slots, if talking about the build that I did that ZacDaMan quoted to add to.

oops

[ZacDaMan72]

The board has two slots, if talking about the build that I did that ZacDaMan quoted to add to.

I'd personally go H87/H97 personally.

[Toxic_Fuel]

That's a good build. That is similar to the build I will be doing for myself later this year, except I am doing an Intel processor. Everything looks fine, especially if you are absolutely set on that processor. If not I would consider the FX 6300. Great budget CPU.

[TheSLSAMG]

I'd personally go H87/H97 personally.

I would as well, but a limited budget is a limited budget.

[Guest]

I would spend the extra $30 on a 840 evo bot other than that great budget build

[Silver_]

I think I'm just gonna stick with what I have, I appreciate the suggestions but I think this is the point where I'm going to draw the line and accept that no matter what there are helpful changes that can be made. I'm satisfied with this build, and I don't really need to save every little penny possible.

[Clyne]

I think I'm just gonna stick with what I have, I appreciate the suggestions but I think this is the point where I'm going to draw the line and accept that no matter what there are helpful changes that can be made. I'm satisfied with this build, and I don't really need to save every little penny possible.

you can go with this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.12 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($31.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($90.85 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($224.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.91 @ Amazon) 

Total: $703.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 01:05 EDT-0400