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I would suggest not going with a 4790K. A 4790 would save you the money because you will need at least 8GB of ram. 

People say 16GB is ideal for content creation but you can get away with 8GB first. 

 

 

Xeon for the price of an i5, near the same speed and with HT... best of all worlds.. Also it's locked so can't oc, just get a reasonable board to go with it.

 

 

So from what i've learned in this ttopic, is that amd isn't close to as good as Intel..

 

This is why you go intel:

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/66683-intel-devils-canyon-i7-4790k-performance-review-8.html

 

 

This would be my pick.. So much more bang for your buck than the rest (apart from maybe the GPU, not looked at all the other builds)

 

Slightly (very slightly) slower cpu that the one you marked but stay away from Kingston V300.. It's a bait and switch (They changed the specs and components).. Intel 730 is a damn good drive and your getting 240GB vs 120. Worth it for the slight drop in cpu

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Intel 730 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($300.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1206.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hey,

after months of computer hardware education i've come up with a dual-screen affordable and reasonably good pc (in my opinion).

I haven't bought any of the parts yet, though i am planning to soon. I just wanted to see what a community may suggest i change in my parts list.

Any advice would be awesome! Oh and by the way, this build is suppose to be for a bit of gamming and content creating (video processing and stuff).

 

And i am also on a budget for around $1200.

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what's your purpose? location? max budget? @jesudas

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My purpose is at the end, gamming and content creation. Somewhere in the U.S.

$1200. @SeanAngelo

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Hey,

after months of computer hardware education i've come up with a dual-screen affordable and reasonably good pc (in my opinion).

I haven't bought any of the parts yet, though i am planning to soon. I just wanted to see what a community may suggest i change in my parts list.

Any advice would be awesome! Oh and by the way, this build is suppose to be for a bit of gamming and content creating (video processing and stuff).

I recommend going with Nvidia their dual screen support is much better. 

I believe you can only have 2 monitors per AMD card unless you use some adapters for DP while Nvidia you can use both DVI and any combination of the other ports. 

 

If you're set on AMD and only sticking with 2 monitors then I say that build is fine. Also get some kind of aftermarket cooler because the stock AMD ones are loud. A hyper 212 will do just fine and even leave a smidge of room for overclocking

 

 

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I would probably rid of that FX and go with a i5-4460.

The 280x is fine, I'm currently running dual screens with it. 

i5 2400 | ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC | Seasonic 1200W Prime Gold | WD Green 120gb | WD Blue 1tb | some ram | a random case

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 



Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 


Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1223.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 13:41 EDT-0400

 

A bit over budget, but not too much higher.

RIG: CPU: i5 6600k @4.8GHz 1.34v  CPU Cooler: H100i  Motherboard: Asus Z170-AR  RAM: Corsair Vengence LPX 2400 (2x8GB)

 

HDD: Seagate Baracuda 2TB  SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB/PNY 240GB  GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970  PSU: EVGA G2 650W

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I recommend going with Nvidia their dual screen support is much better. 

I believe you can only have 2 monitors per AMD card unless you use some adapters for DP while Nvidia you can use both DVI and any combination of the other ports. 

 

If you're set on AMD and only sticking with 2 monitors then I say that build is fine. Also get some kind of aftermarket cooler because the stock AMD ones are loud. A hyper 212 will do just fine and even leave a smidge of room for overclocking

I only plan on having 2 screens. :) I don't really want to over clock. I want to use my screens as seperate destops. @ShadyHost

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I would probably rid of that FX and go with a i5-4460.

The 280x is fine, I'm currently running dual screens with it. 

What's the difference between the FX and i5? @Pohernori

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What's the difference between the FX and i5?

 

FX = 8 not strong cores

i5 = 4 strong cores

 

FX is weaker than the i5 in gaming. 

But the FX would excel in multi threaded programs. 

i5 2400 | ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC | Seasonic 1200W Prime Gold | WD Green 120gb | WD Blue 1tb | some ram | a random case

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 




Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 


Total: $1192.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 13:48 EDT-0400

INTEL i7 4790K | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X GAMING 5 | A-DATA 16GB | PCS+ R9 290 | SAMSUNG 840 EVO | MOMENTUS XT | BARRACUDA |  FRACTAL DESIGN R4

 

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What's the difference between the FX and i5? @Pohernori

4460 will be much stronger in single threaded applications and games that use no more than 4 threads. 

 

 

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FX = 8 not strong cores

i5 = 4 strong cores

 

FX is weaker than the i5 in gaming. 

But the FX would excel in multi threaded programs. 

Which is better for multi-tasking? @Pohernori

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What's the difference between the FX and i5? @Pohernori

i believe i5's are better for gaming and single core performance.

 

for multi-tasking, go with the i7 4790 (non k) with a h97 motherboard

 

look at @Gr8White_Bear 's post, only downside is you have no SSD, unless you're willing to go extra for an SSD in that system config.

"Sulit" (adj.) something that is worth it

i7 8700K 4.8Ghz delidded / Corsair H100i V2 / Asus Strix Z370-F / G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB 3200 / EVGA GTX 1080Ti FTW3 / ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB & 250GB - Crucial MX300 M.2 525GB / Fractal Design Define S / Corsair K70 MX Reds / Logitech G502 / Beyerdynamic DT770 250Ohm

SMSL SD793II AMP/DAC - Schiit Magni 3 / PCPP

Old Rig

i5 2500k 4.5Ghz | Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P | Zotac GTX 980 AMP! Extreme | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB 1866MHz

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1192.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 13:48 EDT-0400

 

You forgot the monitors.

RIG: CPU: i5 6600k @4.8GHz 1.34v  CPU Cooler: H100i  Motherboard: Asus Z170-AR  RAM: Corsair Vengence LPX 2400 (2x8GB)

 

HDD: Seagate Baracuda 2TB  SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB/PNY 240GB  GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970  PSU: EVGA G2 650W

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You forgot the monitors.

my bad.

INTEL i7 4790K | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X GAMING 5 | A-DATA 16GB | PCS+ R9 290 | SAMSUNG 840 EVO | MOMENTUS XT | BARRACUDA |  FRACTAL DESIGN R4

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1192.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 13:48 EDT-0400

 

 

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1223.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 13:41 EDT-0400
 
A bit over budget, but not too much higher.

 

Thanks for these lists, but i want to learn about the hardware more than just get a working pc.

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i believe i5's are better for gaming and single core performance.

 

for multi-tasking, go with the i7 4790 (non k) with a h97 motherboard

 

look at @Gr8White_Bear 's post, only downside is you have no SSD, unless you're willing to go extra for an SSD in that system config.

For some reason pcpartpicker doesn't let me choose intel cpus. never mind.. I figure its because of the motherboard.

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Which is better for multi-tasking? @Pohernori

 

FX would pull ahead a little. 

But honestly I'd take the i5 as it does not lack so far behind the FX in day to day multitasking and performs so much better than the FX in gaming. 

i5 2400 | ASUS RTX 4090 TUF OC | Seasonic 1200W Prime Gold | WD Green 120gb | WD Blue 1tb | some ram | a random case

 

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FX would pull ahead a little. 

But honestly I'd take the i5 as it does not lack so far behind the FX in day to day multitasking and performs so much better than the FX in gaming. 

I'm looking for heavy multi-tasking, like running a game and processing video at the same time.

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I'm looking for heavy multi-tasking, like running a game and processing video at the same time.

why would you wanna render and run a game at the same time O_o

"Sulit" (adj.) something that is worth it

i7 8700K 4.8Ghz delidded / Corsair H100i V2 / Asus Strix Z370-F / G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB 3200 / EVGA GTX 1080Ti FTW3 / ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB & 250GB - Crucial MX300 M.2 525GB / Fractal Design Define S / Corsair K70 MX Reds / Logitech G502 / Beyerdynamic DT770 250Ohm

SMSL SD793II AMP/DAC - Schiit Magni 3 / PCPP

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i5 2500k 4.5Ghz | Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P | Zotac GTX 980 AMP! Extreme | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB 1866MHz

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why would you wanna render and run a game at the same time O_o

:P Why not? If its out of my reach, then i'll just forget it.

right now on my pc, i struggle to run a web browser along side Minecraft of all games.

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:P Why not? If its out of my reach, then i'll just forget it.

that's just putting more stress on the cpu, i would wait for the render to finish then play games.

"Sulit" (adj.) something that is worth it

i7 8700K 4.8Ghz delidded / Corsair H100i V2 / Asus Strix Z370-F / G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB 3200 / EVGA GTX 1080Ti FTW3 / ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB & 250GB - Crucial MX300 M.2 525GB / Fractal Design Define S / Corsair K70 MX Reds / Logitech G502 / Beyerdynamic DT770 250Ohm

SMSL SD793II AMP/DAC - Schiit Magni 3 / PCPP

Old Rig

i5 2500k 4.5Ghz | Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P | Zotac GTX 980 AMP! Extreme | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB 1866MHz

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 



Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 


Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $1197.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-07 14:02 EDT-0400

 

swapped a few things.

INTEL i7 4790K | GIGABYTE GA-Z97X GAMING 5 | A-DATA 16GB | PCS+ R9 290 | SAMSUNG 840 EVO | MOMENTUS XT | BARRACUDA |  FRACTAL DESIGN R4

 

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