Thoughts On My Next Computer Build

[CloudySky]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.99 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($126.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($70.55 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($94.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre PWM 56.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre PWM 56.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre PWM 56.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard  (Purchased For $0.00) 

 

Total: $811.44

 

I'm going to build this computer very soon. I want final thoughts on this build. I posted a previous thread on this very build a couple months ago.

 

How balance is this build?

 

Anything you would change?

 

This thread is not an AMD vs Intel. I just went with AMD because I will do moderate gaming during PharmD or Dental School. At the same time, I want to cut down the cost while maintaining decent performance. The extra money is for necessities such as food, clothes, and taking girls on dates :wub: . 

I expect this computer to last for the next 3-4 years in terms of usage during graduate years.

[Juganog]

Looks good to me you may have to upgrade the Graphics card at some point if you want it to last upto 4 years playing games at a high quality (not sure if you do) but apart from that you should be good

[Jerakl]

I'd get rid of some of those fans and see if you can squeeze in a 280/285, whichever is cheaper. I would only really keep 1 fan I think.

[Sack]

Looks like a good build, though there are allready fans installed in the chassis, so if you want to save some cash you can cut out the bitfenix fans. I'd recommend a SSD that will increase the lifespan of your system.

[NannerBeans]

If you just want a cheaper machine, have you considered an Intel G3258? Also used Nvidia 700 series cards are dirt cheap atm if you want to get some more value for your money. You can get a 780 classy for around $300 and slightly less for the regular 780s. A 770 is around $200 or so. 

[CloudySky]

Looks good to me you may have to upgrade the Graphics card at some time if you want it to last upto 4 years playing games at a high quality (not sure if you do) but apart from that you should be good

 

Looks like a good build, though there are allready fans installed in the chassis, so if you want to save some cash you can cut out the bitfenix fans. I'd recommend a SSD that will increase the lifespan of your system.

 

@Juganog

Should I bump the 270X to a regular 280 and overclock the 280?

 

@Sack

 

I want white LED inside my case. Maybe 2 140mm White LED Fans for the front panel and get cathodes.

[Juganog]

@Juganog

Should I bump the 270X to a regular 280 and overclock the 280?

 

@Sack

 

I want white LED inside my case. Maybe 2 140mm White LED Fans for the front panel and get cathodes.

If your budget can accommodate a 280 i would say yes and perhaps a 120gb ssd for better OS loading times 

[CloudySky]

If you just want a cheaper machine, have you considered an Intel G3258? Also used Nvidia 700 series cards are dirt cheap atm if you want to get some more value for your money. You can get a 780 classy for around $300 and slightly less for the regular 780s. A 770 is around $200 or so. 

 

I considered that same Duo-Core CPU. I don't think it will last me 3-4 years down the line expecially when I enter graduate school where they will be using 3D rendering programs.

[CloudySky]

If your budget can accommodate a 280 i would say yes and perhaps a 120gb ssd for better OS loading times 

I will definitely get an SSD for boot up. I forgot to add it to the list!

[Recon97]

You can get more out of your computer than a girl.

-Gamer Rule 101

[CloudySky]

I'd get rid of some of those fans and see if you can squeeze in a 280/285, whichever is cheaper. I would only really keep 1 fan I think.

 

 

If your budget can accommodate a 280 i would say yes and perhaps a 120gb ssd for better OS loading times 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

 

R9 280 Selling for about the same price as a 270x?

Why is the 280 so cheap....?

[Juganog]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

 

R9 280 Selling for about the same price as a 270x?

Why is the 280 so cheap....?

i haven't been following AMD cards recently.. could have something to do with the 285s and th new nvidia cards coming out 

[HenryDays]

If I were you I would change the grafics card , for some newer and maybe the CPU for an fx 8350, the difference is not that big and you will get an nice performance increase

[Jerakl]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280gaming3g

 

R9 280 Selling for about the same price as a 270x?

Why is the 280 so cheap....?

I think they released a new card that is just above it in performance which pushed it down, making it a bit cheaper. Maybe something like that.