what do you guys think of this build

[shujin]

so I have finalyze a build for a friend he have 1000$ budget for the info so there is the build:http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/fjQxTW

I'm like always, a total noob to chosse graphic card so do you guys think the Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB is best or should I switch for an other card perhaps the r9 285 also what do you guys think of the ssd/hdd set-up the build is currently at 900$ish in canada and we try keeping 100 for a nice case.

[AlwaysFSX]

Mostly solid, a few things I would change.

 

Doing that real quick.

[SAV1OUR]

don't spend $100 on a case on a budget like this, pick up a nzxt source 210 and switch the motherboard to a gigabyte 990fx ud3

[Trik'Stari]

so I have finalyze a build for a friend he have 1000$ budget for the info so there is the build:http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/fjQxTW

I'm like always, a total noob to chosse graphic card so do you guys think the Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB is best or should I switch for an other card perhaps the r9 285 also what do you guys think of the ssd/hdd set-up the build is currently at 900$ish in canada and we try keeping 100 for a nice case.

Wait for 900 series. Just my 2bits

[Rheinwasser]

970 gaming 5!

you need a case!

[Sack]

don't spend $100 on a case on a budget like this, pick up a nzxt source 210 and switch the motherboard to a gigabyte 990fx ud3

It might be better to tell him why he should switch MB, else it's just change this just because

[SAV1OUR]

It might be better to tell him why he should switch MB, else it's just change this just because

fine *sigh*. its just a better motherboard and it has the 990fx chipset for over clocking just watch one of the millions of videos already out there for more information 

[shujin]

I know he shouldn't spend that much on case if he want max efficiency but well... I'll try convincing him

[gasho]

research the 280X artefacting problem first before you buy! I don't know about the sapphire models but it's been a huge issue with asus.

[Devil0359]

U can have a look at this build to.
 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XKVgZL

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

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Memory Express) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($100.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($309.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.75 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.00 @ Amazon Canada) 

Total: $985.66

 

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-18 15:24 EDT-0400

[AlwaysFSX]

Some changes:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($171.98 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($36.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($148.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($90.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($309.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1024.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-18 15:28 EDT-0400

[windingtreepath]

What games is your friend playing? Hardware choices really depend on what games, because some games favor Intel (like Skyrim), and some games favor Nvidia (like most of the AC games)

[shujin]

thanks guys really helpful ^^