$440 challenge build

[YeroJero]

Broken links, guys.

Get the link from here (highlighted part)

 

 

Fixed already 

[JoshM]

I would get a 4670k personally 

I like intel don't get me wrong im using it right now, but hasswell is such a gamble with overclocks, and if i get a 8350 and get it to 5ghz (not that i need it) it would crush everything in its price range. Also games are looking like they will be using more cores and optimized for amd.

[JoshM]

 Yh I already fixed 

cheers

[Geok]

AMD is still good for builds abover $800 too, the FX8350 is still a boss cpu and the only time i would take a 4670k over it is if i was doint an itx or matx build.

 

I would use AMD only if my budget would be around $400 and everything would have to be built from scratch (all components). Anything higher, I would either try and find a good intel deal, or even go for older generation i3 / i5 depending on the budget. I believe that intel is much more upgradable, it is easier to do. For example, for one of my clients, I build a system based on socket 1155 and put a sandybridge i3, 6 months later he felt he needed something stronger and had the money for it, so I installed i5 3570k for him and OC'd it a bit. With AMD, its very limited. 

[ologiic]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yRRd

 

Hybrid Graphics FTW!

 

Edit: Changed the link, Upped the ram to 2400 for some more bandwith, it was only $10 more.

That board only supports up to 2133?

[JoshM]

I would use AMD only if my budget would be around $400 and everything would have to be built from scratch (all components). Anything higher, I would either try and find a good intel deal, or even go for older generation i3 / i5 depending on the budget. I believe that intel is much more upgradable, it is easier to do. For example, for one of my clients, I build a system based on socket 1155 and put a sandybridge i3, 6 months later he felt he needed something stronger and had the money for it, so I installed i5 3570k for him and OC'd it a bit. With AMD, its very limited. 

LOL why didnt you but an fx6300 instead of i3 (more powerful) then put an FX8350 in (cheaper and overclocks like a boss) 

I'm so sick of fanboys, i like both brands and if you have a decent budget then yes go intel the 3770k/4770k are amazing processors but honestly i think the fx8350 will have an edge of the 4670k only time you cant use the fx8350 is in matx and itx systems which is stupid that they don't make mobos for that application. 

[AMICLG]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1ySmt

 

 

I had to go intel cause I don't believe in amd at least for me 

The GT 630 is a rebadged GT 440 which is crap compared to the A10-6800k at stock speeds and 2133 ram (which is supported out of the box).

[AMICLG]

That board only supports up to 2133?

You overclock the memory like any other motherboard.

[Geok]

LOL why didnt you but an fx6300 instead of i3 (more powerful) then put an FX8350 in (cheaper and overclocks like a boss) 

I'm so sick of fanboys, i like both brands and if you have a decent budget then yes go intel the 3770k/4770k are amazing processors but honestly i think the fx8350 will have an edge of the 4670k only time you cant use the fx8350 is in matx and itx systems which is stupid that they don't make mobos for that application. 

 

I wouldn't call my self a Fanboy like you said, but I do trust Intel and have better experience with it. My client was thinking of upgrading with time, and the computer was clearly for gaming (not very CPU intensive). Because I was lucky enough to find an i3 at a very good price, it was a no-brainer, just had to be it I guess. Also, like a said before, it was a computer that could be easily upgraded over time, and the choice in AMD motherboards is really low for the form factor I wanted, and they are pricey. 

[WoodenMarker]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yRRd

Hybrid Graphics FTW!

Edit: Changed the link, Upped the ram to 2400 for some more bandwith, it was only $10 more.

No point in hybrid CF. A single overclocked 7770 would be easily better.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1yRMR

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1ySdf

 

I tried

No point pairing an APU with a dedicated gpu--at least not yet.

I think this is quite good for your money only the im not 100% on is the psu as i haven't heard much about it...

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

You need to post the permalink and not the url.

[Geok]

You overclock the memory like any other motherboard.

 

Yes, but you chose 2400MHz Ram, and the board only support up to 2133mhz RAM. So how do you think it will work on it? Overclock the motherboard!? lol

[WoodenMarker]

I wouldn't call my self a Fanboy like you said, but I do trust Intel and have better experience with it. My client was thinking of upgrading with time, and the computer was clearly for gaming (not very CPU intensive). Because I was lucky enough to find an i3 at a very good price, it was a no-brainer, just had to be it I guess. Also, like a said before, it was a computer that could be easily upgraded over time, and the choice in AMD motherboards is really low for the form factor I wanted, and they are pricey. 

AMD...is pricey?

Something like this is more viable for gaming at that price point. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/IkEl

[Geok]

AMD...is pricey?

Something like this is more viable for gaming at that price point.

 

Motherboards... decent ones at least. I will not argue about my choices, I have made them well and the customer is happy, so I see no problem. Now he rocks on an i5 and gtx 670, and is more than happy. And still has room to upgrade, doesn't have to change the platform... 

[WoodenMarker]

Motherboards... decent ones at least. I will not argue about my choices, I have made them well and the customer is happy, so I see no problem. Now he rocks on an i5 and gtx 670, and is more than happy. And still has room to upgrade, doesn't have to change the platform... 

Nice. I fixed my post because I forgot the link.

[JoshM]

Motherboards... decent ones at least. I will not argue about my choices, I have made them well and the customer is happy, so I see no problem. Now he rocks on an i5 and gtx 670, and is more than happy. And still has room to upgrade, doesn't have to change the platform... 

I was just making a point. 

[ologiic]

Yes, but you chose 2400MHz Ram, and the board only support up to 2133mhz RAM. So how do you think it will work on it? Overclock the motherboard!? lol

lmao so much this

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler:  Xigmatek EP-CD903 61.2 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($18.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($60.80 @ DirectCanada)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($69.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $439.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-01 21:59 EDT-0400)

 

You can't really hate an APU for price/performance ratio.

[newbie]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1yRRd

Hybrid Graphics FTW!

Edit: Changed the link, Upped the ram to 2400 for some more bandwith, it was only $10 more.

The board doesn't support 2400 (2133 in OC max)

[Exotath]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($52.11 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory:  Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.30 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.75 @ Vuugo) 

Case:  Logisys CS368BB ATX Mid Tower Case w/480W Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX) 

Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ NCIX) 

Keyboard:  Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($12.00 @ Vuugo) 

Mouse:  Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse  ($26.70 @ DirectCanada) 

Headphones:  Creative Labs Creative Supra-aural ChatMax HS-420 Headset  ($23.50 @ Vuugo) 

Total: $438.33

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 02:59 EDT-0400)

[Jack.EXE]

The board doesn't support 2400 (2133 in OC max)

 

just run it as high as the board allows, the ram can handle it, it's like overbuilding psus

[newbie]

just run it as high as the board allows, the ram can handle it, it's like overbuilding psus

Well thats what I mean, the highest the board support 2133 but it has to be OC, not non OC'd RAM

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X3 450 3.2GHz Triple-Core Processor  ($67.98 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($47.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Memory:  Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($55.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.75 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card  ($144.99 @ NCIX) 

Case:  Zalman ZM-T2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($32.27 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply:  Cooler Master Elite Power 460W ATX12V Power Supply  ($37.00 @ Vuugo) 

Total: $440.97

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 12:48 EDT-0400)

 

Changed it

[TheSLSAMG]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 645 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($74.34 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($47.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card  ($114.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $440.27

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-02 12:36 EDT-0400)

 

 

Apparently, we have to use PCPartPicker Canada.

[CoolBeans]

Apparently, we have to use PCPartPicker Canada.

Yes, just noticed that, changing it now

[s3ns3]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory:  Kingston ValueRAM 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($44.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage:  Seagate Momentus Thin 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Case:  Cooler Master RC-361-KKN1 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Power Supply:  EVGA 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $434.62

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-01 20:25 EDT-0400)

 

this is the best.

 

lol at those guys pairing apu`s with dedicated cards. and apu dual graphics is under a 7750`s performance.better get athlon x4 750K with hd 7770. much better. but the fx 6300 crush it so...