Posted November 28, 2015 Hey, just a bit of a preface, this is my very first time building a computer and I'm trying to not spend too much i.e. not much more than my current part picker list (BUILD). Any help is greatly appreciated! 1. Budget & Location $1200 USD 2. Aim Gaming 99.99% of the time and should be the focus of the build, watching youtube the other 1%. I am trying to get as close to a "run everything at ultra" build without spending too much money. 3. Monitors I plan on using on one monitor although I don't have it picked out yet ( help with this would be appreciated as well as I am aware this affects gameplay) **Dosent need to be factored into the pricing roughly $180 budget for monitor** 4. Peripherals I have Razor Naga from a friend, and a few keyboards lying around. 5. Why are you upgrading? I just want a gaming pc to play with my friends and teammates. 6. Notes&Questions Just as a recap I made my best attempt at a build with the research that I've done and would like to make sure that everything is capatable and Im getting the best performance with my money. I heard this thing called bottlenecking, will my GPU and CPU experience this? I am a little interested in overlocking, but 1) Can I overlock the GPU and CPU independantly? 2) If so is it worth it to overlock only the GPU to avoid CPU damage? Thank you in advance for any help I know there are a lot of questions but again its greatly greatly appreciated! -Zion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Posted November 28, 2015 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Micro Center) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.75 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($86.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Micro Center) Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.07 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $958.77 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:18 EST-0500 R9 390 is more powerful. You don't need a i7 for gaming. If you are not going to overclock the CPU, you don't need the cooler. Also, that case is going to be HUGE! Would recommend a mid-tower. What is your storage going to be? You have not added one. That is all I can do right now, playing a game actually. 5800X3D - RTX 4070 - 2K @ 165Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 *distinct lack of PSU but throw an EVGA G2 in there* Hey, just a bit of a preface, this is my very first time building a computer and I'm trying to not spend too much i.e. not much more than my current part picker list (BUILD). Any help is greatly appreciated! I'll make a list for ya, BRB |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Hey, just a bit of a preface, this is my very first time building a computer and I'm trying to not spend too much i.e. not much more than my current part picker list (BUILD). Any help is greatly Maybe start here it includes a 21:9 IPS Free-sync display, there's also the option of a 1080p 144hz free-sync display at the same price just add an SSD and you should be good to go for spending the rest on things like headphones You should also get a 390 over a 970 because it has 125% more VRAM, bit more performance, and potentially has better DX12 support, as well as free-sync being less expensive than G-sync displays - - PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($33.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.45 @ SuperBiiz) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($79.05 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.25 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center) Total: $1017.69 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:23 EST-0500 I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly... Spoiler What is your budget/country for your new PC? what monitor resolution/refresh rate? What games or other software do you need to run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.33 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.65 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.60 @ SuperBiiz) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($80.89 @ OutletPC) Total: $1135.39 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:24 EST-0500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 OK, so for your build I threw in a locked i5, a 390X, as well as Windows 10 and even a pair of awesome headphones all for 1200. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.65 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Panram Ninja Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg) Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390X 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon) Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.20 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy) Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones ($67.89 @ Amazon) Total: $1198.41 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:26 EST-0500 If you have any questions you can quote me or PM me |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 I'll make a list for ya, BRB PCPP got rid of it. 5800X3D - RTX 4070 - 2K @ 165Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 PCPP got rid of it. fucking PCPP, first they IP ban me and then they just forget your PSU... |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 fucking PCPP, first they IP ban me and then they just forget your PSU... Guess a CX600 will do then. 5800X3D - RTX 4070 - 2K @ 165Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Guess a CX600 will do then. Well darn. |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Author OK, so for your build I threw in a locked i5, a 390X, as well as Windows 10 and even a pair of awesome headphones all for 1200. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.65 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Panram Ninja Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg) Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390X 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon) Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.20 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy) Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones ($67.89 @ Amazon) Total: $1198.41 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:26 EST-0500 If you have any questions you can quote me or PM me PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.33 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.65 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.60 @ SuperBiiz) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($80.89 @ OutletPC) Total: $1135.39 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:24 EST-0500 Maybe start here it includes a 21:9 IPS Free-sync display, there's also the option of a 1080p 144hz free-sync display at the same price just add an SSD and you should be good to go for spending the rest on things like headphones You should also get a 390 over a 970 because it has 125% more VRAM, bit more performance, and potentially has better DX12 support, as well as free-sync being less expensive than G-sync displays - - PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($33.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.45 @ SuperBiiz) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($79.05 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.25 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center) Total: $1017.69 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:23 EST-0500 OK, so for your build I threw in a locked i5, a 390X, as well as Windows 10 and even a pair of awesome headphones all for 1200. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.65 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Panram Ninja Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg) Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.10 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390X 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon) Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.20 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.62 @ Mac Mall) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy) Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones ($67.89 @ Amazon) Total: $1198.41 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:26 EST-0500 If you have any questions you can quote me or PM me PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.33 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.65 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.60 @ SuperBiiz) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($80.89 @ OutletPC) Total: $1135.39 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:24 EST-0500 Maybe start here it includes a 21:9 IPS Free-sync display, there's also the option of a 1080p 144hz free-sync display at the same price just add an SSD and you should be good to go for spending the rest on things like headphones You should also get a 390 over a 970 because it has 125% more VRAM, bit more performance, and potentially has better DX12 support, as well as free-sync being less expensive than G-sync displays - - PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jrzFvK/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($33.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.45 @ SuperBiiz) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg) Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($79.05 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.25 @ SuperBiiz) Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center) Total: $1017.69 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:23 EST-0500 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Micro Center) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.75 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($86.99 @ Amazon) Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Micro Center) Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($144.99 @ SuperBiiz) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.07 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($85.00 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $958.77 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 00:18 EST-0500 R9 390 is more powerful. You don't need a i7 for gaming. If you are not going to overclock the CPU, you don't need the cooler. Also, that case is going to be HUGE! Would recommend a mid-tower. What is your storage going to be? You have not added one. That is all I can do right now, playing a game actually. Okay thanks for such fast responses guys! 1) Thank you for pointing out the 390 thing, that helps a lot, that being said is their any downside with going with the "X" version of the card? and just for my understanding what is it that dictates a better gnu for gaming? because I originally thought it was the core clock but from what I infer it is actually the Vram 2) I saw a lot of you putting different cpus, I don't know too much about the xeon but of the 4460 4690k and the 6600k what would be my best option, is it worth it to spend the extra money for the 6600k? 3) You guys also chose different motherboards and am just flat out ignorant in that whole field so if some rational as to why you chose what you chose that would be awesome. 4) Lastly I saw that the case I chose was really big so what would be a good choice (Id really prefer it in all white or white and black as that is the theme I am going for) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... 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Posted November 28, 2015 Okay thanks for such fast responses guys! 1) Thank you for pointing out the 390 thing, that helps a lot, that being said is their any downside with going with the "X" version of the card? and just for my understanding what is it that dictates a better gnu for gaming? because I originally thought it was the core clock but from what I infer it is actually the Vram 2) I saw a lot of you putting different cpus, I don't know too much about the xeon but of the 4460 4690k and the 6600k what would be my best option, is it worth it to spend the extra money for the 6600k? 3) You guys also chose different motherboards and am just flat out ignorant in that whole field so if some rational as to why you chose what you chose that would be awesome. 4) Lastly I saw that the case I chose was really big so what would be a good choice (Id really prefer it in all white or white and black as that is the theme I am going for) 1.There's only one downside to the bigger GPU and that is more heat and power consumption which all of our PSUs allotted for. 2. I put in the cheapest i5. If you want overclocking capabilities for your CPU then you're going to need to spend money on a compatible Z-series platform to overclock on. 3. I chose a board that has SLI/Crossfire capabilites, USB 3.0 and SATA 3. You can get any board you want that is compatible that has the features you want. 4. Any case will work my friend, provided that it has a motherboard mount standard to what it can fit, AKA, if you have an ATX motherboard your case needs to be compatible with that size of motherboard. |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Okay thanks for such fast responses guys! 1) Thank you for pointing out the 390 thing, that helps a lot, that being said is their any downside with going with the "X" version of the card? and just for my understanding what is it that dictates a better gnu for gaming? because I originally thought it was the core clock but from what I infer it is actually the Vram 2) I saw a lot of you putting different cpus, I don't know too much about the xeon but of the 4460 4690k and the 6600k what would be my best option, is it worth it to spend the extra money for the 6600k? 3) You guys also chose different motherboards and am just flat out ignorant in that whole field so if some rational as to why you chose what you chose that would be awesome. 4) Lastly I saw that the case I chose was really big so what would be a good choice (Id really prefer it in all white or white and black as that is the theme I am going for) The R9 390 is a basically R9 390 with a lower clock speed and less stream processors. (The R9 290 and 290x are the same, just with lower clock speeds) Most games ATM use less than 4 cores or threads, and faster Cores the better. So hyper-threading isn't needed. Motherboards don't really effect performance and there is a lot of motherboards out there. Get a "Z" series Mobo for a unlocked CPU and a "B" (Business) or "H"(Locked) or "Z"(Unlocked) for a locked one. Choose a case you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Author Okay okay cool, I'm starting to understand this more now, I only have a few more questions... 1) Is there much of a difference in branding with the 390 chipset or can I just choose whichever one i think looks coolest? 2) From what I understand the cpu I choose will not make too much of a difference ( choosing between the ones previously listed) but if i want to over clock I should choose the ones with "K" after the numbers? I hate using buzzwords but i don't quite have the vocabulary down. @Comic_Sans_MS @STRMfrmXMN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 @Kenji the Uke http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/476415-amd-gemini-dual-gpu-card-specs-leakrumourwccf/?p=6386334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Okay thanks for such fast responses guys! The 390x generally isn't worth the extra cost for it's performance the Xeon 1231v3 is basically a locked i7 with no iGPU so it's cheaper as far as crossfire goes it's not worth worrying over, most of the time dual GPU cards come out that only take up a single slot, and in addition you'd have to buy a 1000W PSU I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly... Spoiler What is your budget/country for your new PC? what monitor resolution/refresh rate? What games or other software do you need to run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Okay okay cool, I'm starting to understand this more now, I only have a few more questions... 1) Is there much of a difference in branding with the 390 chipset or can I just choose whichever one i think looks coolest? 2) From what I understand the cpu I choose will not make too much of a difference ( choosing between the ones previously listed) but if i want to over clock I should choose the ones with "K" after the numbers? I hate using buzzwords but i don't quite have the vocabulary down. @Comic_Sans_MS @STRMfrmXMN The R9 390s are all about the same as long as you don't get a reference cooled card, the R9 290x (AMDs last gen card) is a better choice since it is faster. You should get a K series CPU and a Z series motherboard if you want to overclock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Okay okay cool, I'm starting to understand this more now, I only have a few more questions... 1) Is there much of a difference in branding with the 390 chipset or can I just choose whichever one i think looks coolest? 2) From what I understand the cpu I choose will not make too much of a difference ( choosing between the ones previously listed) but if i want to over clock I should choose the ones with "K" after the numbers? I hate using buzzwords but i don't quite have the vocabulary down. @Comic_Sans_MS @STRMfrmXMN 1. Between 390s or 390xs? Either way, there's marginal performance differences between them but aesthetics are a perfectly legitimate reason to choose one graphics card over another. 2. Yes, the "K" skews are the overclocking-cable processors from Intel. All current AMD CPUs can be overclocked while Intel has the "K" skews for their i5s and i7s and then the standalone Pentium G3258 that can be overclocked. |PSU Tier List /80 Plus Efficiency| PSU stuff if you need it. My system: PCPartPicker || For Corsair support tag @Corsair Josephor @Corsair Nick || My 5MT Legacy GT Wagon || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Author The R9 390s are all about the same as long as you don't get a reference cooled card, the R9 290x (AMDs last gen card) is a better choice though since it is faster. Wait so now i should get a 290x? Wont its relevance drop off with new releases coming out next year? that would be my understanding. @Comic_Sans_MS @STRMfrmXMN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Here's another just to confuse you a little bit more CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.33 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.65 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($424.99 @ SuperBiiz) Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.40 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1197.30 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 02:45 EST-0500 If you have the option to get a high refresh rate monitor, do it. Main PC CPU: i7 14700k CPU Cooler: NZXT x62 280mm Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite X WiFi 7 GPU: Asus Strix 3080ti RAM: Gskill Trident Z5 32gb DDR5 SSD: 990 Pro 2TB, 980 Pro 1TB Case: NZXT S340 Black PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Server: CPU: i7 9700k RAM: Corsair 32gb DDR4 HDD: 36tb Usable SSD: Samsung 500gb NVME Case: Fractal Define R5 PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Author Here's another just to confuse you a little bit more CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.33 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.65 @ SuperBiiz) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($424.99 @ SuperBiiz) Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.40 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1197.30 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-28 02:45 EST-0500 Ohhh my, how did you fit an i5 6600k and a 980 in there? not to mention there is probably an AMD equivalent wich runs better... am i missing something? is there something you left out which brings the price down? I truly am confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Ohhh my, how did you fit an i5 6600k and a 980 in there? not to mention there is probably an AMD equivalent wich runs better... am i missing something? is there something you left out which brings the price down? I truly am confused It's just finding the right parts for the right price! The case is fully up to you but I personally have one (black/red) and love it, only downside about it is that there's no space for the optical drive and if you want one I'd go for the phanteks enthoo pro m. Also if you have a bit more cash to spend I'd look at spending some money on some decent fans for the cooler and case to keep everything cool and give some headroom for some overclocking If you have the option to get a high refresh rate monitor, do it. Main PC CPU: i7 14700k CPU Cooler: NZXT x62 280mm Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite X WiFi 7 GPU: Asus Strix 3080ti RAM: Gskill Trident Z5 32gb DDR5 SSD: 990 Pro 2TB, 980 Pro 1TB Case: NZXT S340 Black PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Server: CPU: i7 9700k RAM: Corsair 32gb DDR4 HDD: 36tb Usable SSD: Samsung 500gb NVME Case: Fractal Define R5 PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Or for an extra $58 you could get a 980ti B) CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($619.99 @ Amazon) Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.40 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1258.32 But then again theres no storage drive nvm Edited November 28, 2015 by Josh.Drayton If you have the option to get a high refresh rate monitor, do it. Main PC CPU: i7 14700k CPU Cooler: NZXT x62 280mm Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus Elite X WiFi 7 GPU: Asus Strix 3080ti RAM: Gskill Trident Z5 32gb DDR5 SSD: 990 Pro 2TB, 980 Pro 1TB Case: NZXT S340 Black PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Server: CPU: i7 9700k RAM: Corsair 32gb DDR4 HDD: 36tb Usable SSD: Samsung 500gb NVME Case: Fractal Define R5 PSU: Corsair RM1000e ATX3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted November 28, 2015 Author Would you say that the 980 is just all over a better gpu than the r9 390? 390x? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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