Build for a friend

[renz62]

So my friend wants to build a new PC. He came from a Q8400 processor and wants to build a new one.

 

Can anyone suggest which processor should he get and what mobo?

 

Is it better to go with a 3570k or just stick to Haswell locked processors (because I told him that overclocking Haswell makes too much heat and he might not overclock it enough)?

[Damikiller37]

What is he planning to do with the system?

[Cacao]

How can we suggest anything if you give us no info?

 

Please check this:

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-reccomendations-please-read-before-posting/

[WoodenMarker]

Depends what it's for, on his budget, etc.

 

Please read this: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-reccomendations-please-read-before-posting/

Answer some of the questions and give us whatever other you'd like. It helps us help you.

[orangecat]

If you want to overclock you can get either Haswell or Ivy-Bridge both of them overclock well. If you plan on overclocking this system or if he does then get a good cooler but get something nice like a 3570K and a H100i.

[renz62]

lol., sorry  :o

 

his budget is around $350

it's mostly for gaming and some video editing and stuffs..

 

he has a GTX 560 and one 1600 x 900 monitor

 

and a 500watt PSU from cooler master

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

budget? aim? please tell help us first and then we might be able to help you!

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

lol., sorry  :o

 

his budget is around $350

it's mostly for gaming and some video editing and stuffs..

 

he has a GTX 560 and one 1600 x 900 monitor

 

and a 500watt PSU from cooler master

okay!

[Cacao]

lol., sorry  :o

 

his budget is around $350

it's mostly for gaming and some video editing and stuffs..

 

he has a GTX 560 and one 1600 x 900 monitor

Well you're not getting any sort of i5 for that budget. You'll have to go with an low end AMD CPU together with that GTX 560.

[iAsuno]

keep the 560. and where will you buy? gilmore?  ;)

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

please tell him to wait & increase his budget to 500$ :p

[ANUPLUCIFERGAMER]

(h)

[renz62]

Well you're not getting any sort of i5 for that budget. You'll have to go with an low end AMD CPU together with that GTX 560.

I think the 4570 and the 4670 will fit that $350 budget..

BTW, that $350 is allotted for the processor only

he can add more for the processor

 

 

keep the 560. and where will you buy? gilmore?  ;)

Oh hey! cool xDD

yea, I guess he'll buy at PcHub or PC express. not really sure with him  :o

[Cacao]

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pZTh

 

That together with the 560 is your best bet.

[renz62]

please tell him to wait & increase his budget to 500$ :P

what combo would you suggest with that $500?  :D

[WoodenMarker]

I think the 4570 and the 4670 will fit that $350 budget..

BTW, that $350 is allotted for the processor only

he can add more for the processor

It's not wise to allocate specific budgets for individual parts. It's better to figure out your parts from the total budget as a pool to get the bets balance and value out of your money.

 

What's the total budget?

[Cacao]

I think the 4570 and the 4670 will fit that $350 budget..

BTW, that $350 is allotted for the processor only

he can add more for the processor

 

 

Oh hey! cool xDD

yea, I guess he'll buy at PcHub or PC express. not really sure with him  :o

350$ is just the CPU budget? :/

 

What's the budget for the whole build? I just wasted time putting together a 350$ computer without a GPU :D

[renz62]

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1pZTh

 

That together with the 560 is your best bet.

that's cool but the $350 budget is for the processor and mobo only. He allotted another set of budget for the other parts  ^_^

[Cacao]

that's cool but the $350 budget is for the processor and mobo only. He allotted another set of budget for the other parts  ^_^

Can you just tell us the budget for everything? There's no point doing it like this, how can we pick a CPU and mobo when we don't know what the other parts will be?

[renz62]

He'll have an $500 budget

no need for a video card as he'll still be using his GTX 560
Also, his 500 watt coolermaster PSU
and his Corsair 8Gb RAM

so basically he just needs a new CPU, Mobo, a cooler and a case 

 

sorry guys for the confusion  :wacko:

[iAsuno]

how much in pesos?

[JORDANonPC]

maybe this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($147.35 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $466.32

 

but I feel like this is a waste when coupled with a 560 

[JORDANonPC]

personally this is how I would spend that $500 its a bit over but I think its worth it 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($119.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($189.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $583.93

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 06:57 EDT-0400)

[renz62]

how much in pesos?

about 21k

 

 

 

maybe this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($147.35 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $466.32

 

but I feel like this is a waste when coupled with a 560 

 

3570k is better than getting a haswell one?

what do you suggest with the 560? should he buy a 7xx series or just wait for the 8xx?

[JORDANonPC]

about 21k

 

 

3570k is better than getting a haswell one?

what do you suggest with the 560? should he buy a 7xx series or just wait for the 8xx?

haswell or ivy are fine but if he's going to upgrade parts now then upgrade more very soon just tell him to wait until he has enough for a full pc and give us all a full budget then it might be easier