New (old) PC incoming.

[bVinyls]

So, Here's the deal. 

I've got two options right now. 

I can buy an ASUS M32CD, with a R7 360, 1tb HDD, 10gb of ram. So, It's still got the Core i5 that all m32cd's come with, but the guy added in a R7 360, and 2gb of ram.

Why I'm skeptical: I also got on the ASUS M32CD hype train, and I also got the R7 360, But I put another 8gb of ram in it (16 total) and I (later on) put a Samsung SSD in it.

BUT... It doesn't work. The 1tb HDD that it came with went out about 1 week in, so I got another HDD, tried to install windows on that HDD, It wouldn't install. So I got my SSD, tried to put windows on it, and again... wouldn't work.  

I've tried everything from Forum searching for hours, to taking it to 3 different computer specialists (One of them is a family friend so we were trying to fix it for 10-11 hours)

And yet, we can't find anything. 

So I did what anyone else would do... I got an old 80gb HDD with windows 7 on it, and plopped in in. 

It booted up!!1! 

But then the keyboard and mouse wouldent work... 

 

So I decided to just scrap it, try and sell it, and buy a new pc. I haven't put it up for sale yet, but I plan on it soon. 

 

Now, back to the topic. I've got two options..

 

I can get a M32CD like the one I had, for around $550

 

OR, for $400 I can get this system. 

Intel core i5 4570
Cooler master hyper 212
Asus sabertooth Z87 mobo
GeForce GTX 660 GPU
Samsung 840 evo 120gb SSD
WD 1tbHDD 
Gskill ripjaw x series 8gb ram
Corsair 500w power supply
2 cooler master 140mm fans
All inside a Phanteks Enthoo Pro black case. 

TAKE NOTE: I will probably be replacing that 660 with one of the two R7 360's I have, If i get that system. Also, I'll be putting in another 8-16 gb of ram. 

I absolutely LOVE the Phanteks Enthoo Pro case, It's one of my favorite cases of all time, so that's just one more plus to getting that system.

 

Let me know what you guys think, I'm a bit torn, but leaning twards the one inside the Phanteks Pro, but I'm still not sure yet. 

 

Thanks  

 

EDIT: The one inside the Phanteks also comes with Logitech Gaming Keyboard, Which I don't have, So that'll save me money as well. 

Edited June 3, 2016 by bVinyls

[Kaita]

17 minutes ago, bVinyls said:

So, Here's the deal. 

I've got two options right now. 

I can buy an ASUS M32CD, with a R7 360, 1tb HDD, 10gb of ram. So, It's still got the Core i5 that all m32cd's come with, but the guy added in a R7 360, and 2gb of ram.

Why I'm skeptical: I also got on the ASUS M32CD hype train, and I also got the R7 360, But I put another 8gb of ram in it (16 total) and I (later on) put a Samsung SSD in it.

BUT... It doesn't work. The 1tb HDD that it came with went out about 1 week in, so I got another HDD, tried to install windows on that HDD, It wouldn't install. So I got my SSD, tried to put windows on it, and again... wouldn't work.  

I've tried everything from Forum searching for hours, to taking it to 3 different computer specialists (One of them is a family friend so we were trying to fix it for 10-11 hours)

And yet, we can't find anything. 

So I did what anyone else would do... I got an old 80gb HDD with windows 7 on it, and plopped in in. 

It booted up!!1! 

But then the keyboard and mouse wouldent work... 

 

So I decided to just scrap it, try and sell it, and buy a new pc. I haven't put it up for sale yet, but I plan on it soon. 

 

Now, back to the topic. I've got two options..

 

I can get a M32CD like the one I had, for around $550

 

OR, for $400 I can get this system. 

Intel core i5 4570
Cooler master hyper 212
Asus sabertooth Z87 mobo
GeForce GTX 660 GPU
Samsung 840 evo 120gb SSD
WD 1tbHDD 
Gskill ripjaw x series 8gb ram
Corsair 500w power supply
2 cooler master 140mm fans
All inside a Phanteks Enthoo Pro black case. 

TAKE NOTE: I will probably be replacing that 660 with one of the two R7 360's I have, If i get that system. Also, I'll be putting in another 8-16 gb of ram. 

I absolutely LOVE the Phanteks Enthoo Pro case, It's one of my favorite cases of all time, so that's just one more plus to getting that system.

 

Let me know what you guys think, I'm a bit torn, but leaning twards the one inside the Phanteks Pro, but I'm still not sure yet. 

 

Thanks  

 

EDIT: The one inside the Phanteks also comes with Logitech Gaming Keyboard, Which I don't have, So that'll save me money as well. 

W-Wow ... 

 

Anyway I suggest going for the 400$ PC , and put the extra money towards a GPU upgrade.

[bVinyls]

1 minute ago, Kratzos said:

Anyway I suggest going for the 400$ , and put the extra money towards a GPU upgrade.

Thanks  

 

My plan is to wait until the new RX 480 comes out, and putting one of those into it. 

[You_are_a_cunt]

14 minutes ago, Kratzos said:

W-Wow ... 

 

Anyway I suggest going for the 400$ PC , and put the extra money towards a GPU upgrade.

Agreed. Far better value for money

[bVinyls]

1 minute ago, revsilverspine said:

Agreed. Far better value for money

Which will get me better performance? 

[You_are_a_cunt]

1 minute ago, bVinyls said:

Which will get me better performance? 

$400 one

[bVinyls]

Thanks