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Review my build please!

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View it here:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GftN99

 

How does everything look? Any comments, suggestions? Trying to stay around the $800 range. 

 

 
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $169.95 @ SuperBiiz 
**Motherboard** | [Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-crosshairvformulaz) | $218.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbxl) | $60.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te120bw) | $77.98 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2g) | $159.99 @ Newegg 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr) | $89.99 @ NCIX US 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ OutletPC 
 | | **Total**
 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $856.88
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the Formula Z is an expensive board, a good amount could be save by picking another 990FX board

 

you dont need a 850W PSU

 

even 600 is plenty

 

get a air cooler for the CPU as it run very hot

 

change the GPU to a 280X or 290

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Cut back on the PSU, you don't need 850W's, then dump the money saved from the PSU into a better graphics card like the R9 280 or 280X.

 

EDIT: Cut back on the motherboard too, you can get a great board for half that price or less. And get a HDD for mass storage.

PC Specs: 

CPU: i7-9700k  | Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite | RAM: 16GB's Team T-Force Vulcan 3000MHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition  | Storage: 500GB WD Caviar Blue | 1TB WD Caviar Black | Crucial BX200 240GB SSD | OS: Windows 10 64-bit  | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold | CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 | Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition's, HD 598 Cs | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire XT MX Blues | Monitors: Acer GN246HL 144Hz, Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz | Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro.

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Y not the 285? ^^

rig: i7 4770k @4.1Ghz (delidded), Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600Mhz, ROG Maximus VI Hero, Noctua NH-D14, EVGA GTX980SC, Samsung 850 EVO 500GB, Corsair SF600, self-built wooden Case, CoolerMaster QuickFire TK, Logitech G502, Blue Yeti, BenQ GW2760HS

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What's the system being used for?

Why such an expensive motherboard? No mass storage?

The psu is overkill. A decent 500w is already more than enough for a single 270x or 650w for cf.

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Thank you for the suggestions!

 

Here is the updated parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6kP7nQ

 

I don't really need an hdd I have a couple externals. I could upgrade the ssd though since I'm under budget now. 

your build is missing a casing

 

do you need one?

 

IMO this will be more balanced build

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($169.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($119.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $805.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thank you for the suggestions!

Here is the updated parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6kP7nQ

I don't really need an hdd I have a couple externals. I could upgrade the ssd though since I'm under budget now. 

What's the system being used for?

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What's the system being used for?

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WoW, Diablo, Starcraft...etc. 

 

Can the new 970 GPU's work on this build? Or do I need intel mobo then?

 

Is this a good build for future upgrades?

 

I am also pretty picky about colors matching on everything :P 

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WoW, Diablo, Starcraft...etc. 

Can the new 970 GPU's work on this build? Or do I need intel mobo then?

Is this a good build for future upgrades?

I am also pretty picky about colors matching on everything :P

The parts list can work but I'd suggest going Intel for the better single threaded performance since WoW is heavily reliant on that. 

Pcie graphics cards can work on any motherboard with the pcie slots--brand doesn't make a difference.

 

What's with the lack of a case?

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Your core build is great at $750.  If you are to start upgrading things, the best place to start would be an Intel i5 4690K.  The build cost would go up $100 or so.  A GTX 970 does not require a intel socket btw.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($169.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $718.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The parts list can work but I'd suggest going Intel for the better single threaded performance since WoW is heavily reliant on that. 

Pcie graphics cards can work on any motherboard with the pcie slots--brand doesn't make a difference.

 

What's with the lack of a case?

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Intel is kind of the best of both worlds for single and multi core?

Is there a huge difference between the i5 and i7 since they are both 4-core?

Will the i5 be enough for some photo editing and streaming? 

 

 

EDIT:

How does this intel build look? 

 

I added a case, although it's a bit more then I want to spend for a case. I liked the 450D and the 540D with the windows.

 

 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.79 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($70.97 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $909.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Intel is kind of the best of both worlds for single and multi core?

Is there a huge difference between the i5 and i7 since they are both 4-core?

Will the i5 be enough for some photo editing and streaming? 

I added a case, although it's a bit more then I want to spend for a case. I liked the 450D and the 540D with the windows.

 

Going Intel would better suit your system usage.

The i7 is basically an i5 with hyper threading and some more cache. The i5 is a better value and I'd suggest not getting the i7 unless you need the extra threads.

The i5 is fine for moderate editing and streaming.

 

 

Recommended edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/h6q9XL

It's a bit more lopsided in terms of balancing for a normal gaming system but this should suit the games you have listed best.

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