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MuPPet_bnt
By MuPPet_bnt
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Hey guys

 

Im thinking of building a steam machine, could you guys give your thoughts on the parts ?  :

Case : SilverStone RAVEN RVZ01

Mobo : ASRock H81M-ITX WIFI
CPU : Intel Pentium G3258
PSU : Be Quiet! SFX Power 2 400W

RAM : 2x4GB Crucial Ballistix Sports
 

GPU : Redeon HD 7950 (already have this)

Storage : 1TB HDD + 64GB SSD(for OS) (already have this)

Here is a link with the parts : This is a link

 

1. Budget & Location
Around €350 (without GPU and storage)
Belgium, but i'll be buying the parts from the Netherlands (cheaper there)

2. Aim
Gaming and general use.

3. Monitors
TV (HDMI) or 2 monitors (not sure yet)

4. Peripherals
None, already have everything

5. Why are you upgrading?

 

I don't want to buy a console..

 

 

 

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If you are getting the g3258, you really should get a Z97  board and OC it; WAY better performance.  Otherwise maybe look into a quad-core i5

Want a good game to play?  Check out Shadowrun: http://store.steampowered.com/app/300550/ (runs on literally any hardware)

 

another 12 core / 24 thread senpai...     (/. _ .)/     \(. _ .\)

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If you are getting the g3258, you really should get a Z97  board and OC it; WAY better performance.  Otherwise maybe look into a quad-core i5

 

There are some non-Z series boards that can overclock. Check Linus' PC buyer's guide video, the "Just Game" machine has one.

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Get a MSI or Asus motherboard. They are more stable, and have better overclicking support.

Is it a monkey? Is it an ape? I don't care, I LOVE'EM!

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Thanks for the replies.  :)

 

If you are getting the g3258, you really should get a Z97  board and OC it; WAY better performance.  Otherwise maybe look into a quad-core i5

the i5 is to expensive, i'd like to stay within the same price range. 

 

Get a MSI or Asus motherboard. They are more stable, and have better overclicking support.

I've been looking, but i can't find one with wifi in the same price range. Any suggestions ? 

 

A Steam Machine is not good for much general usage besides gaming. The Debian OS is only a few GBs so with the HDD mounted as home, 90% of the SSD would be unutilized. 

Im going to put win7 on it (so i can play all my games) The HDD will hold all my games en documents and stuff. 

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