new computer build help

Post by **cam** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:30 pm

MateoTheBold! wrote:Definitely go with the 256GB SSD. I'm running a 128GB SSD and my Windows/TF2 install wipes a good chunk of that out. Each time I get a new game that not something indie, I usually have to delete something I otherwise would want to keep.

I have seen some funky sizes (160, 240). 240 would be fine, but at a bare minimum I would do at least 160. That extra space on your SSD you can use for workflow with your pictures/video. After you are done editing them, you can dump them off to your larger storage drive.

Zookie, get mad.

seagreens · Post by **chaffe[seagreens]** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:55 am

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1hxBn) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1hxBn/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1hxBn/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $199.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-mas ... 212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ Outlet PC
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-mother ... 7g45gaming) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-mem ... 0cl9d8gbsr) | $71.40 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-in ... mz7pd256bw) | $214.99 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-di ... wd1002faex) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video ... 2gp42774kr) | $409.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-mas ... gc1000kwn1) | $79.99 @ Microcenter
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-p ... i620bronze) | $69.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-op ... ihas124-04) | $14.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1321.30
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-17 02:50 EDT-0400 |

this is what I threw together looking over other builds on reddit. Any insights on the build? upgrades, down grades, money saving?

Post by **Clay Pigeon** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:58 pm

Mobo seems like overkill, but fine beyond that.

OverCharged · Post by **Overcharged** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:08 pm

Well he said he wanted to stay AMD so there is that.

I think he gets a lot more for his buck with my build then with this one..
less ram overly expensive ssd weaker power supply.

Sounded like he had some parts to carry over already. The Nvidia 770 is not worth the price cost over a AMD 7950
http://anandtech.com/bench/Product/768?vs=829

CPU AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core Processor Black Edition $145
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FX-8320-Eight ... rds=amd+fx

GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX $138
http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GA-990FX ... 3%2B+990fx

Patriot Viper 3 Series Venom Red DDR3 16GB 1866MHz $120
http://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Viper-186 ... ddr+3+1866

Samsung MZ-7TD250BW 840 Series Solid State Drive (SSD) 250 GB $168
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MZ-7TD250 ... ywords=ssd

XFX AMD Radeon HD 7950 Core Edition 3GB GDDR5 $292 before $30 rebate ( seen these as low at 250ish no rebate)
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-DisplayPorts- ... s=amd+7950

Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply $90
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-S ... wer+supply

$953 shipped for the above and prices were bad today nothing on sale really.

Choose a case of your preference likely already have a case and optical drive from some old build can get storage drives anytime on sale. No need for a separate cooler use stock.

imo

seagreens · Post by **chaffe[seagreens]** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:24 pm

I have 93% made up my mind. I am going to try out intel this time. I know I can cut some corners and save money with going with AMD but... I want to try something different. Decided to swap out a few parts, I was thinking about overclocking possibly, but I have no need to and don't really know how to, correctly. I should be 100% on my decision this weekend and then will order up the parts. thanks for all the help.

OverCharged · Post by **Overcharged** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:11 pm

good luck with build let us know what you get

Post by **johnnywutang** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:06 pm

Gizanked wrote:I have heard rumblings that if you are a big fan of console ports then getting an amd chip might be a good idea because both the ps4 and Xbone will be amd based.

I've read the same, and would recommend that direction.
Also saw this:
http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/07/16/ssd-c ... under-300/
pretty exciting stuff, can't verify quality. If you go with 128, I recommend the SteamTool Library Manager to easily move games from SSD to HDD.
http://www.stefanjones.ca/steam/
good luck!

seagreens · Post by **chaffe[seagreens]** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:42 pm

i don't plan on getting either of the 2 new consoles. I really love playing the games with keyboard and mouse. let alone needing to hook it up to my computer. whats the deal with hooking it to the computer? what will I get out of it?

Post by **Gizanked** » Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:58 pm

chaffe[seagreens] wrote:i don't plan on getting either of the 2 new consoles. I really love playing the games with keyboard and mouse. let alone needing to hook it up to my computer. whats the deal with hooking it to the computer? what will I get out of it?

the point is that for games originally designed for a console. if they make a PC version of it also then supposedly the ATI cards will run those game better because on the consoles they are designed to work with ati hardware.

OverCharged · Post by **Overcharged** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:23 am

Gizanked wrote:
chaffe[seagreens] wrote:i don't plan on getting either of the 2 new consoles. I really love playing the games with keyboard and mouse. let alone needing to hook it up to my computer. whats the deal with hooking it to the computer? what will I get out of it?

the point is that for games originally designed for a console. if they make a PC version of it also then supposedly the ATI cards will run those game better because on the consoles they are designed to work with ati hardware.

this

seagreens · Post by **chaffe[seagreens]** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:52 am

I ordered parts for an intel build... didn't listen to a single one of you.....I have never had an intel build, so I wanted to try it for once...I had bean collection pocket change for 4+ years and my goal was to buy myself a new computer with the "free" money not, money from my bank account. ended up with just over $1300.00. pick up every piece of change on the ground when you see it. all parts are in the mail. pretty excited

Post by **Cat Square** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:28 pm

chaffe[seagreens] wrote:I ordered parts for an intel build... didn't listen to a single one of you.....

Nobody takes the advice they ask for in these computer build threads, but I do still feel obliged to raise this point:

You mentioned overclocking -- don't do it. Even if you know how, it isn't worth it. You'll shorten the life of your components and void motherboard/cpu warranties. You spent a little more to get Intel, don't undermine what makes them better (stellar performance/compatibility/warranty service) for a few extra cpu cycles.
If you absolutely must overclock (you musn't), do invest in a high quality cooler -- if you skimp there, you'll be sorry.

seagreens · Post by **chaffe[seagreens]** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:41 pm

I will not be overclocking. I don't know what I'm doing. i did buy a good cooler regardless. no to determine if i should go win 7 or win 8.

Plas · Post by **Plas** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:46 pm

Congrats on the new build.

Post by **NerevarineKing** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:01 pm

chaffe[seagreens] wrote:no to determine if i should go win 7 or win 8.

I use Windows 7 and love it. However, I don't know much about Windows 8 except that I'm not a huge fan of the Metro interface. Hopefully one of our Windows 8 users here will drop by and give their opinion.

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