Console killer?

[Metalic]

Im trying to get a pc build down to below $400 that can out perform a console at 1080p. This is my current part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zCqd8d

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, Metalic said:

Im trying to get a pc build down to below $400 that can out perform a console at 1080p. This is my current part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZW2xZL 

Where´s your PSU?

[Metalic]

Im either going to get a case with one or get that case and the psu seperate.

[FirstArmada]

3 minutes ago, Metalic said:

Im trying to get a pc build down to below $400 that can out perform a console at 1080p. This is my current part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZW2xZL 

Wasnt non k overclocking patched? whats the point of buying a 3rd party cooler stock will do fine

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, Metalic said:

Im either going to get a case with one or get that case and the psu seperate.

Below $400? Your better off going Scrapyard Wars Style.

[Metalic]

The link is updated and I was going with another cooler for a little bit more over clocking.

[Spectrez]

1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Below $400? Your better off going Scrapyard Wars Style.

^ especially now, where the used marked is exploding with cards because of the new pascal/polaris cards

[GirlFromYonder]

1 minute ago, FirstArmada said:

Wasnt non k overclocking patched? whats the point of buying a 3rd party cooler stock will do fine

Just dont install that BIOS. i did it on the correct bios version

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, FirstArmada said:

Wasnt non k overclocking patched? whats the point of buying a 3rd party cooler stock will do fine

its not like that cooler will do any better than stock anyways

 

on topic: outperform in what game? on pc you have the option of picking parts based on what you'll be playing.

[Starelementpoke]

1 minute ago, Metalic said:

The link is updated and I was going with another cooler for a little bit more over clocking.

Only problem, it´s a locked cpu.

[Metalic]

What sub $120 cpu is good for gaming?

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, Metalic said:

The link is updated and I was going with another cooler for a little bit more over clocking.

1: anything non-k on intel doesnt overclock. even back when skylake non-k's werent nerfed OCing them caused a whole load of oddities.

2: that cooler wont even overclock my pi...

[GirlFromYonder]

6 minutes ago, Metalic said:

Im trying to get a pc build down to below $400 that can out perform a console at 1080p. This is my current part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zCqd8d

Reduce it to a pentium G3258 (the overclockable one) and get the R9 380, just more performance and also better at dx12. 

[manikyath]

2 minutes ago, DeezNoNos said:

Reduce it to a pentium G3258 (the overclockable one) and get the R9 380, just more performance and also better at dx12. 

but the pentium will choke on a lot of multi-core games, i believe GTA V was one of the examples where a dual core really doesnt cut it anymore.

[Metalic]

Would an amd a4 860k be better since it is 4 core or would the pentium be better because of newer architecture?

[Metalic]

Fx-4300?

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Metalic said:

Would an amd a4 860k be better since it is 4 core or would the pentium be better because of newer architecture?

860k.

[Starelementpoke]

4 minutes ago, Metalic said:

Would an amd a4 860k be better since it is 4 core or would the pentium be better because of newer architecture?

TBH, this is probably the best you´ll be able to do new:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t2YXmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/t2YXmG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($173.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($33.29 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $487.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-09 12:39 EDT-0400

With OCs on the CPU and GPU.

[don_svetlio]

24 minutes ago, Metalic said:

Im trying to get a pc build down to below $400 that can out perform a console at 1080p. This is my current part list http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zCqd8d

You can't OC with that CPU - it was removed

[yensteel]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tqzd3C

 

I've built a 400 pc a while ago as an experiment. Pretty potent with the Radeon R9 380 4GB

[GirlFromYonder]

48 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

You can't OC with that CPU - it was removed

Well i still did it. Just remember to NEVER EVER do it on the stock cooler or any other shit one.

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, DeezNoNos said:

Well i still did it. Just remember to NEVER EVER do it on the stock cooler or any other shit one.

And might how far you go

[GirlFromYonder]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

And might how far you go

4 ghz

[don_svetlio]

3 minutes ago, DeezNoNos said:

4 ghz

I meant "mind" - typo on my part

[Malaki Titi]

Don't touch any AMD cpu.

Stay away from the 3258.  If you can't afford a quad core, get an i3 with HT.

Don't waste money on an aftermarket cooler.  The stock Intel is fine since you won't be over clocking.  I had a fan seize up on an i3.  It didn't over heat.  I didn't even know the fan was dead until I opened the case.  It wasn't over clocked.

If you have broadband, buy SSD.  Even a 240gb will do.  Only install games that you're going to play.  SSD will blow your mind.

Stick with the 960 and skip the 380.  The PSU in that case won't be enough to handle AMD cards safely.  Specially if you over clock.  I would wait on buying the gpu tho.  You might be able to get a 970 for $250 a month from now.  I'm guessing the 960 will sell for around $150, 950 will be the hundred dollar gpu.