Nice AMD Build?

[Freeeeezy]

I've never physically built a computer, but I've done a lot of research on parts and definitely know my way around a nice gaming PC. But most of what I build(or at least pick parts for) are intel based systems. I've decided to try an AMD build, as I know they have many great lower budget CPUs for gaming. But I've never really fiddled around with AMD components. I made a nice $800 which should run very well on almost any game and very high settings.

 

Let me know whether I should change anything or not. Never really made an AMD build but if you have info to help me I'd love to learn more!

[CoolaxGaming]

The only good AMD budget cpu is the 860k...

[Oberon.Smite]

Nice AMD build is an oxymoron.

 

/k

[Octavialicious]

amd build and nice shouldn't go in the same sentence

 

 

AMD GPUs are amazing and I love them (290X CF yay) but AMD cpus are just pointless at this point

 

 

#zenhype

[DarkBlade2117]

Trying gaming on a A6-3560 Lol... It's a decent CPU as I get 150FPS in MC but the iGPU is holding me back. Can't wait until I move to Intel and nvidia. If I get this job I'll have the PC and everything in the setup in 5 months.

[x Relentless Xx]

I've never physically built a computer, but I've done a lot of research on parts and definitely know my way around a nice gaming PC. But most of what I build(or at least pick parts for) are intel based systems. I've decided to try an AMD build, as I know they have many great lower budget CPUs for gaming. But I've never really fiddled around with AMD components. I made a nice $800 which should run very well on almost any game and very high settings.

 

Let me know whether I should change anything or not. Never really made an AMD build but if you have info to help me I'd love to learn more!

Stick with Intel. Intels dual cores, yes i said DUAL cores, are still better than AMD's EIGHT cores. In this industry, you get what you pay for. There is a reason why AMD CPU's are as cheap as they are, and why ASRock boards are as cheap as they are (ASRock is a cheaper version of ASUS, but still made by ASUS). Think about that.

[Yuniks]

I would get the FX 8320 instead of the 6350. You get 2 more cores and a little better performance for only $30 bucks more. Then it'll fully complete your budget

[mosin40]

For $800 you could get this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($61.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($114.99 @ Directron) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $783.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-12 21:47 EDT-0400

[Dabombinable]

You'd be better off with an older Intel Wolfdale Quad core over that FX 6350, clock for clock its a faster CPU by a lot and can match an i5 4440 at around 4.4/4.5GHz (proven with my benchmarking - Xeon X5450 vs i5 4440)

[Freeeeezy]

Lol didn't know there was so much negativity around AMD CPU-base builds... This isn't the build I plan on buying, the one I'm buying has an i5 4460, and an Nvidia card. Guess I won't make this mistake again hahaha. 

[kronickiller]

dump the ssd and get a better cpu/motherboard combo

[Taswell]

I find the Price Jump in Intels Unlocked Processors quite annoying.  They should make a i3 4390K at $150 or some thing.  

 

pentium G3258 - $70

 

its should go right here.   Maybe im  missing something idk

 

4690K $250

 

4790k - $350

[CoolaxGaming]

Stick with Intel. Intels dual cores, yes i said DUAL cores, are still better than AMD's EIGHT cores. In this industry, you get what you pay for. There is a reason why AMD CPU's are as cheap as they are, and why ASRock boards are as cheap as they are (ASRock is a cheaper version of ASUS, but still made by ASUS). Think about that.

Better?

Define better?

Every i5, pentium, a few REALLY old i7s, i3s Are slower than 8 cores

[Swndlr]

Nice AMD build is an oxymoron.

 

/k

this

[CoolaxGaming]

Stick with Intel. Intels dual cores, yes i said DUAL cores, are still better than AMD's EIGHT cores. In this industry, you get what you pay for. There is a reason why AMD CPU's are as cheap as they are, and why ASRock boards are as cheap as they are (ASRock is a cheaper version of ASUS, but still made by ASUS). Think about that.

And since when does Asus make shit for asrock?

[Dabombinable]

Lol didn't know there was so much negativity around AMD CPU-base builds... This isn't the build I plan on buying, the one I'm buying has an i5 4460, and an Nvidia card. Guess I won't make this mistake again hahaha. 

Fact, anything after the Phenom II's and Athlons is a part of AMD's total fuck up with Bulldozer.

[Clear17Mud]

huh hem... not to be an ***hole like up there...

 i would get this motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651

an obliviously a dual core would beat and 8 core that is 6+ years old in single threaded applications.

also the 6300 and 43xx beat the 8350, just like how lukes video showed us with his "how many cores do we need"

I just feel bad for AMD, because they try to be fist at everything, but since Intel owns the lions share of the market. Everyone doesn't advance to the new stuff. they just stay on there nice single threaded applications.

[Dabombinable]

Better?

Define better?

Every i5, pentium, a few REALLY old i7s, i3s Are slower than 8 cores

FX 8350/8320 at 5.3 GHz get rekt in single threaded tasks by an i5 4440 at 3.1GHz   and for gaming both of those CPU's can't be recommended in good conscience. Only tasks that require more threads benefit from them-and the normal PC user won't be using those programs.

[CoolaxGaming]

FX 8350/8320 at 5.3 GHz get rekt in single threaded tasks by an i5 4440 at 3.1GHz   and for gaming both of those CPU's can't be recommended in good conscience. Only tasks that require more threads benefit from them-and the normal PC user won't be using those programs.

+1

 

Yeah I know... But better generally means overall "faster".

And peopel seem to think that the FX cpus have less computational power than an i3...

[Dabombinable]

+1

 

Yeah I know... But better generally means overall "faster".

And peopel seem to think that the FX cpus have less computational power than an i3...

Maybe if its the FX 4350 and 6350, either way AMD took a backstep instead of releasing normal CPU's and improving on the CMT design before releasing it (there is no way in hell that AMD didn't know before hand how badly their CPU's performed).

[Freeeeezy]

Stick with Intel. Intels dual cores, yes i said DUAL cores, are still better than AMD's EIGHT cores. In this industry, you get what you pay for. There is a reason why AMD CPU's are as cheap as they are, and why ASRock boards are as cheap as they are (ASRock is a cheaper version of ASUS, but still made by ASUS). Think about that.

I guess I agree with the AMD CPUs but I think I'll buy Asrock if it has the right specs.

[Freeeeezy]

This is the build I plan on making. Guess there's no such thing as a Good AMD build lol. I'll keep that in mind for any future builds. Thanks again for the incredible support guys!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RPHsf7

[Dabombinable]

This is the build I plan on making. Guess there's no such thing as a Good AMD build lol. I'll keep that in mind for any future builds. Thanks again for the incredible support guys!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RPHsf7

Better graphics card: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QhnrCJ

[Guest Strangerbob]

Its all good. Dont let these intel fanbois tell you otherwise.

 

Except i suggest a 285 instead of a 280x.

Yes, its marginally weaker, BUT it supports freesync for your future monitor upgrade. Thats more important than life itself, if you are concerned of ENJOYING games, not just running them.