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re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:19 am to Mikebandit
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:19 am to Mikebandit
quote:
She mainly wants to play wow and stream her episodes of true blood
board: 970 chipset
cpu: fx6300
vid card: hd7770 ghz ed
hell honestly if budget was a real concern you could even dial back the cpu. i played WoW on ultra in 1080p with just a triple core athlon II.
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Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:21 am to jcole4lsu
I went ahead and put together an entry level build for you.
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK
Benchmarks: LINK
CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($999.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($899.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ R4 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Disk ($7499.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Lian-Li PC-X2000FNB ATX Full Tower Case ($469.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA Classified 1500W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($429.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-2206 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (64-bit) ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PQ321Q 31.5" Monitor ($3399.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $19266.80
PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK
Benchmarks: LINK
CPU: Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($999.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme11 EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($899.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ R4 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Disk ($7499.99 @ Mac Mall)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($1074.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Lian-Li PC-X2000FNB ATX Full Tower Case ($469.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA Classified 1500W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($429.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-2206 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($109.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (64-bit) ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PQ321Q 31.5" Monitor ($3399.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $19266.80
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:24 am to Mikebandit
Any AMD CPU will OC fairly well so you will be fine with whichever CPU you choose and a 970 board is more than enough really.
The only reason to move up to the 990FX board would be for multi GPU support. If I recall the 970 will not SLI with Nvidia cards though it will crossfire for AMD cards. 990FX will do all of the above and will also do it with 3+ cards.
The next step up in CPUs would be the 8320 which is only like $5 more than the 6350 right now. Don't even fool with the 8120 or 8150.
You options for a CPU should be 4300 for $99, 6350 for $139 and is on sale for cheaper often, 8320 on sale for $145 right now. In that order.
The only reason to move up to the 990FX board would be for multi GPU support. If I recall the 970 will not SLI with Nvidia cards though it will crossfire for AMD cards. 990FX will do all of the above and will also do it with 3+ cards.
The next step up in CPUs would be the 8320 which is only like $5 more than the 6350 right now. Don't even fool with the 8120 or 8150.
You options for a CPU should be 4300 for $99, 6350 for $139 and is on sale for cheaper often, 8320 on sale for $145 right now. In that order.
This post was edited on 8/5/13 at 9:25 am
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:24 am to jcole4lsu
well the fx-6350 isnt really out of my price range, its still cheaper the the i5-3570k i was looking at getting, but im taking it i still need a 970 chipset for that right?
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:28 am to Mr Gardoki
quote:
Mr Gardoki
well shite at the price i couldnt help but build it. look seeing im saving so much and you help me out so much how about i build a second one for you as well? for free!
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:29 am to Mikebandit
There is a $20 rebate in there, that's a keeper
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:34 am to Mikebandit
quote:
well the fx-6350 isnt really out of my price range
then get it. the XX50s are higher quality chips.
quote:
im taking it i still need a 970 chipset for that right?
at minimum, yes. if the budget has room for a 990fx board then get it instead. id rather see a quality 970 board over a super cheap 990fx board though.
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:35 am to Mr Gardoki
quote:
There is a $20 rebate in there, that's a keeper
quote:
See this one? It's for a car. $275 Thou. Might wanna hang on to that one...
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:38 am to stout
Glad someone got it
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:40 am to jcole4lsu
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:46 am to Mikebandit
fine choice as long as the case its going in has a USB 3.0 front hub.
if it doesnt, get the Extreme 3 model and save a couple of bucks.
on second thought. get that board (or the gigabyte ud3 or the asus pro r2 - all similar boards for similar prices) and make sure you get a case with a usb 3.0 front hub.
if it doesnt, get the Extreme 3 model and save a couple of bucks.
on second thought. get that board (or the gigabyte ud3 or the asus pro r2 - all similar boards for similar prices) and make sure you get a case with a usb 3.0 front hub.
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:53 am to Mikebandit
your (shes) fine then. get the 6350 and the extreme4.
has she bought a vid card yet?
has she bought a vid card yet?
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:56 am to jcole4lsu
Posted on 8/5/13 at 9:58 am to Mikebandit
thatll be more than enough for WoW. def go with a 2GB version of whatever card you get.
Posted on 8/5/13 at 10:01 am to jcole4lsu
quote:
jcole4lsu
quote:
Stout
thank you for yalls help, really appreciate it.
P.S. i dont understand why they have yet to pin this topic to the gaming board, it has to be the most popular
Posted on 8/5/13 at 10:11 am to jcole4lsu
The 970 chipsets can't handle the 8350/8320 chips when overclocking. The power phase design isn't there so they have trouble keeping up with voltage demands. 970 chipset also doesn't support the default 2600 hyper transport speed either. These are problems I'm currently dealing with and don't want anyone to deal with them either.
This is a general post and not directed at anyone in particular.
This is a general post and not directed at anyone in particular.
This post was edited on 8/5/13 at 10:14 am
Posted on 8/5/13 at 10:15 am to brucevilanch
damn Bruce. you are starting to sound like Coyote and LsuToo
edit. gotta throw blue in there too. sorry. you my boy blue.
edit. gotta throw blue in there too. sorry. you my boy blue.
This post was edited on 8/5/13 at 10:16 am
Posted on 8/5/13 at 10:15 am to WestlakeTiger
Gotta do dat research son.
Posted on 8/5/13 at 10:16 am to brucevilanch
ain't nobody got time for DAT.
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