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What do you think of this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s3PywP
I went all-in with the red theme, 380 is place-holder for Polaris, I wanted to get something like 7750 while I wait, but I'm too excited to experience 144Hz Freesync™ for the first time.
I've been stuck with Phenom II and Radeon HD 5700 series prebuilt from like 2008 paired with 60Hz 1680x1050.
Airflow question: I'm going to have 2x140mm fans (2x87CFM) in front, 120mm CPU cooler as exhaust (104CFM) and 1x 120mm intake in the bottom (82CFM). Should the 2x120mm (2x82CFM) be intakes (more cool air for CPU cooler), or exhausts (theoretically less pressure in the case than in room=more air getting sucked in)?
>inb4 amd has no drivers/is housefire
It's just that I'm not interested in 3.5GiB or 600$ GPU when 14nm is literally 4 to 5 months away
>inb4 fell for the SSD/16GiB RAM/RAID 0/Skylake/Optical drive/mechanical keyboard meme
Heh, SSD are just overpriced now but definitely work, and 16GiB is for games like Kerbal Space Program, rest is... debatable
>inb4 >>>/v/
I'm sorry that this isn't what your perception of technology is, but /v/ is just cancer, I hoped it would be some "trolling" or glitch exploiting in competitive games where people get butthurt, like cs:go, but it's actually bunch of faggots that enjoy games like FO4 and Assassins' Creed and discuss the stories in them...
The optical drive and headphones don't seem necessary. For airflow, I prefer positive pressure, so it's up to you.
>>53452047
I think you should obey the rules and take this shit to /wsr/
>>53452047
are you sure 550W is going to be enough considering you want to upgrade the gpu soon?
>>53453265
Yea, new cards will be 14 and 16nm, AMD already promised way better energy efficiency and I'm sure nVidia will follow, unless they fuck-up, sadly that is where rumors are pointing now (1080 having GDDR5). Maxwell 2.0, more like Fermi 2.0 amirite?
>>53453399
what if they 4x the performance but 2x the energy usage?
Need to build my grandma a pc that will run email and internet browser.
Already bought the screen and all periferals, and got up to 300€ for actual pc. Do I just get a prebuilt from the store or is there any wise thing to do at such a low budget? Btw already tried with rpi 2 and it wasn't good enough, can't even open youtube. It will run windows, at over 70 years of age she really wont bother learning new UI.
>>53453525
a used prebuilt for 100 bucks will do the job just fine
>>53453437
>4 times the performance
Highly unlikely, 50% better over the last series at max
>>53452047
Holy shit is that a bad build from a cost standpoint. Your GPU isn't worth going with a dual setup, yet you spend an extra $100 on a motherboard to get that option. What the fuck?! You pay more than the $25 for a 212 Evo, when you could have stepped up to a 6700k. Those fans are absolutely retarded dumb, as is your storage. That mouse is also retarded. Not autistic. Retarded. Same with that headset. That keyboard is too expensive unless you're trying to throw money away. I know, I own it. Going mechanical was a waste of money.
Here's a build that's better in every way that matters: performance, reliability, and price
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ybpj3C
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($376.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($274.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-201 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.89 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1566.68
I also have a build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yy4cdC
Give honest advice. I never used AMD shit ever before.
>>53454579
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yy4cdC
Much better than OP. You still spent a bit too much on the motherboard, but not by much. The big problem is the PSU you selected is fairly crap-tastic. EVGA G1 PSUs are group regulated and so have really crappy voltage regulation. G2 series are a different story and are fantastic. Remember, efficiency is NOT performance, and means shit. A Seasonic S12II unit, which is bronze, performs much better than your EVGA G1 unit, which is gold. The failure rates of Toshiba HDDs are very high, so that's another thing to watch. You didn't waste a shitload of money on components, so there's that. It's not bad, but you could have done better for the same price or less.
Should i invest in a expensive monitor or get a cheap one?
I mean, its something i will stare for years.
Its either
ASUS VG248QE
or
Asus VS239H-P
>>53454649
Getting an expensive monitor is worth it. It always outlives the build. The problem is good 144hz IPS panels are still too expensive. I'd wait if you can. 144hz TN panels are great for FPS games, but don't look the best for movies. If you're okay with that, then the VG248QE is a great purchase, but the TN panel just doesn't have the best color reproduction.
>>53454691
This will be my build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/46x3K8
I would have to wait till i get a good IGPU to use the 144Hz monitor 100%.
But i rather get a good screen rather than a GPU because im not really the guy that plays games but that doesnt mean i wont do it.
Also isnt 144Hz supposed to better for everything else other than games?
>>53452047
>Part picker thread
>>>/wsr/
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HJgRLk
Case and GPU not final, but I am leaning to the Corsair 200R due to its price and optical bay.
>>53454649
I have a similar question. Should I use my TV or get a dedicated monitor?
>>53454761
Get the new ASUS GTX 950, or wait for GTX 950 SE.
Or get a GTX 960, 30% faster for a couple bucks more.
>>53454761
This one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121981
Its pretty much GTX 950 rev 1.1, now you dont need a PCIe connector and uses 75w against the original 90w.
Its what is about to replace the GTX 750Ti.
>>53454730
>http://pcpartpicker.com/p/46x3K8
Have you bought anything yet? That's a very bad build if you are on a strict budget. Tons of waste expense. here are the problems with your build:
Z chipset board with locked CPU is pointless.
Aftermarket cooler with locked CPU is pointless.
Aftermarket thermal paste is pointless.
Single channel setup with 4 open slots is lost memory bandwidth. In a 2 slot DDR4 motherboard, it's ideal though
Case is really bad and very expensive
Assuming an $800 budget, you can get this:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HmFJsY
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($248.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $800.82
Do you think it is worth to upgrade a 3770 non k?
>>53454761
It's a very poor build. The FX series has great multi-threaded performance, but very poor single-threaded performance. Games are thread limited, and an i5 will stomp that build for the same price. Refer to the build in >>53454868
and take out the monitor and throw in an SSD and you'll get a better build for less.
>>53454868
Yes, but the prices are weird because i bought it in pesos.
I have a samsung 950 so im planning to use the M2 slot.
I want a silent as fuck computer, my curret computer is has a turbo jet engine as HSF and is annoying as fuck, and that i have tinnitus doesn't help.
If i buy it together with a 212 EVO it reduces the price of the 212 EVO from $37 to 28.
I will add another 8GB stick eventually.
Third world country prices and no free shipping for most cases, other good cases were $20-30 more.
>>53454902
Not yet, unless you've got money burning a hole in your pocket. Don't upgrade unless you have a need that is not being met.
>>53454918
>>53454868
Also most B85 motherboards are just as expensive.
(GA-B85M-D3H and DS3H are $105-$115)
And i got a Z97 for $15 more instead.
H97 motherboards are somehow more expensive, i got the GA-Z97X-UD3H for $130 from a offer in amazon mexico when the real price is $180.
>>53454918
There's no way anyone can help you here. I can't make any suggestion only for you to turn around with "but these prices aren't my prices." How am I supposed to know that? Even knowing your prices are different, I have no idea what they are, so I can't help you.
>>53454973
I was posting it to see if i should get the 144Hz screen or the 60Hz screen, not for help.
Not a build but fuck it.
Which of these are better:
http://www.frys.com/product/8708391?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883230102
I suck at computers please help me. With the newegg one will I need to get a separate wireless card? I have to do wireless, running a cable isnt an option.
>>53454851
>>53454814
Hmm, can't tell if Microcenter has that. Trying to get as few parts from online as possible. Might have to break that with the case.
>>53454915
>It's a very poor build. The FX series has great multi-threaded performance, but very poor single-threaded performance.
Too late, I already bought most of the parts. Considered the i5 but it's a ways out of my price range.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bzLVsY
Muh build, I like my shit to run cool af.
Going with the 390 as it's the best value right now, gonna see how much of an upgrade the 14nm will be and if it's worth it ill sell the 390.
CPU, MB and Ram are for future-proofing. Also the PSU should be a 650W not 750W but they don't have that version on pcpartpicker.
Ends up around 1400$ give or take 50$.
What do you think senpaitachi
>>53455946
Uh what? The build he posted is cheaper than yours and has an i5-6500 + R9 380 compared to your FX-8320 + GTX 950...
>>53456240
I know, but like I said before I already bought most of the parts. Too late to change the CPU and motherboard now. The GPU and case are the last ones to get but that might be for a while. Also, doesn't Nvidia perform better on 1080p then AMD?
>>53456403
Nope. AMD performs better than NVidia at every level in DX11 until you get to the 980ti and Fury X. The R9 380 is better than the GTX 960, and yours is the 950...
>>53456489
Sheesh, good thing I'm saving the GPU for last. The hardest part with the case is transport. And I thought DX11 was in Windows 10. I'm using Windows 7 and will continue to use it on the upcoming rig.
>>53452047
Two 1TB Seagate HDD's? So you want to waste dock space AND have both HDD's crash after 4 months? Buy a 2TB Western Digital blue you cuck.
I'd also advise going for the Asus Vulcan if you want a headset. I've had one since mid 2013 and abuse the shit out of it. Fricking awesome headset.
Also why not save a bit more and go Intel 6-core? If you wait 3 months you can get a Polaris card too.
>>53457025
>Buy a 2TB Western Digital blue you cuck.
Don't more platters equal higher failure rate?
Put me together a itx build for playing pre 2013 games @ 1080p max settings. new not used, no case
>>53457098
Seagate has higher failure rate than Western Digital.
>>53457231
>mfw I'm a Path of Exile player
I like.
>>53457098
>>53457025
They are 5400RPM, he is better getting a SSD and a 1TB WD Blue.
>>53457098
Yes.
>>53457231
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2sDCf7
>>53452047
IMO, drop the fans (pretty much unneccessary), get a 212 Evo (cheap liquid coolers aren't much better than cheap air coolers), better mouse and headset, get a better power supply (EVGA is good), M.2 SSDs are overpriced ATM, and get at LEAST the 490 when Polaris comes out.
Hey guys, any critiques on my build? I already have a case and a gold 650 watt PSU that isn't listed on PCPP for some reason.
Uses: Gaming, Video Editing/rendering, movies and web obviously, two monitor setup
>>53458300
shit image no attach
