1 x AMD FX Series X8 8320 3.5GHz, 16MB, 125W, AM3+, FD8320FRHK 1 x ASUS M5A97 R2.0, AM3, AM3+, AMD 970, SB950, BUS 5200 MHz, DDR3 2 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Kingston, 1600MHz, CL11, Value 1 x Seagate BarraCuda 1TB HDD, 1000 GB, SATA3, 64 MB, 3.5", 24mj 1 x Samsung 840 EVO, SSD disk, Capacity 120 GB, 2.5" 1 x Thermaltake Contac 21, 775, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, 1155, 1156 1 x XFX Pro Series 550W PSU -P1550S-XXB9 - it's likely just a standard XFX Pro, since the TS line is usually $83 pricier 1 x Zalman Z1 mid tower case. 199(W)x432(H)x457(D)mm. MB standard 1 x Sapphire R9 270X 2GB, OC Boost, 2GB GDDR5 256bit, 28nm, 2xDVI
Newegg doesn't offer installment plans; if you want a consumer loan, interest will apply to the items listed above too.link
Scott Howard13 said:I get it, but honestly, most of the stuff I'm looking for isn't even in stock at Instar unless it's the overpriced version, and HG-Spot is way too expensive here in the States. Micro Center won't take American credit cards except for a one-time thing, and Newegg doesn't even have any MSI boards in their current lineup, which is a bummer because I really wanted an MSI board... I think I'll just keep browsing for a bit longer.
I know exactly what you'd pick—you'd probably ask for a picture of a dragon.🤣
Look, it's your money and your call, but at least try to pick something reasonable. http://www.google.com/search?q=MSI+B85-G43+GAMING (that one is for the LGA 1150 socket, specifically those Intel chips with a 4 in the name)
If you're looking to overclock, all you really need is an Intel Z87 chipset. Honestly, there's no reason to drop nearly $250 on a motherboard lol. For instance, snagging an Asrock Z87 Extreme3 for around $110 is a total steal.
Scott Howard13 said:I think I'm going to settle on a build intended to last me about five years. I'll be financing it over 36 months—the interest rates are pretty steep, but I don't really have any other choice... aiming for a setup that hits a max of $2167. My plan is to grab an Intel Core i5-4670K paired with an MSI Z87 GD65 motherboard. For the GPU, I’d ideally love an Nvidia GTX 770, though the Nvidia GTX 760 is an option if I have to, but hm. Since I'm buying this on credit, the whole point is to crank everything up to Ultra settings, specifically titles from 2013, 2014, and whatever is coming down the pipeline for 2014/2015. I'm open to some AMD recommendations too, even though I'm not a huge fan because of their drivers... I had a nightmare with an AMD Radeon HD 5770 where the screen would just black out whenever I opened a web browser or anything similar, so I swapped it for the Nvidia GTX 550 I'm using now. A friend of mine also bought a laptop with an AMD card and it took him three hours just to "tweak" the drivers lol... but anyway, it doesn't matter. If there's an AMD card that might actually be a better bet than the Nvidia GTX 770, let me know 😁. For memory, I'm looking at Kingston DDR3 RAM 2x4 1600 HyperX Beast, or whatever else fits that board. I already have most of the other parts except for an SSD; I've got a Cooler Master case, an LC Power 650 Silent Giant Green Power PSU, a 500GB Caviar Black hard drive, and a CD-ROM.
So, here is the PC I've put together: 🤣 You won't be able to fit all of that into $6,500, and stretching a purchase over 36 months basically makes it a consumer loan, which usually carries at least 10% interest.
You won't notice a thing during actual day-to-day use unless you're staring at benchmarks or running specialized measurements. You even admitted yourself that you couldn't tell the difference between the first-gen i5 and the last one—and that wasn't even under heavy workloads, just gaming. If there was a noticeable jump between those two, the gap here is going to be even smaller, plain and simple.
It’s entirely possible we’ll see a new card hitting similar performance levels that actually offers better value than the GTX 780 itself. As for AMD, they'll definitely have something in the next generation sitting in that $250 range—maybe even cheaper—especially since you can already snag an R9 290 for around $300 that actually edges it out slightly in raw power.
Scott Diaz7 said:What do you think about this card?
I’d say it’s a great deal for the price. It’s pretty much the ceiling for your CPU if you aren't planning an upgrade anytime soon. Your processor might act as a bit of a bottleneck in certain games, but overall, it's a solid, balanced setup.
Scott Diaz7 said:My current setup consists of - Intel Core i5-2500K 3.00 GHz LGA 775 - Gigabyte EP45-DS3 motherboard - 2X 2GB AENEON PC-6400 - CORSAIR VX 450W - 2 Hard Drives - 1 DVD-RW - Dell UltraSharp Monitor Since my graphics card just died (it was an EVGA GTX 260), I am looking for a replacement that won't overload my power supply. I'm not demanding ultra-high settings for everything, but I want to be able to run some titles released in the last year or eighteen months reasonably well. Any suggestions would be appreciated, ranging from the most expensive options down to the budget ones, since I haven't decided on a specific budget yet. Thanks
Your power supply isn't actually the issue here. At the very least, give me a rough idea of what you want to spend. To get something better than the EVGA GTX 260, the bare minimum worth buying is a GTX 750 Ti with DDR5, then you could step up to an HD7770, and maybe even a 260X (though you might hit a bottleneck). If you're willing to drop another $200 or so, you could look at an R9 270/X or a GTX 760—especially if you plan on upgrading your CPU and motherboard soon anyway. Check prices on Newegg or Amazon.
Look, World of Warcraft is actually playable even on your Intel HD Graphics World of Warcraft, but if you upgraded to a GTX 750 Ti, you’d see a much smoother experience The smartest and safest bet for your power supply would be one of the newer Nvidia cards, specifically the GTX 750 Ti or the GTX 750 Ti, since they have such low power draw
Of course it’s stuck; you have to apply a bit of force. I assume you at least unlatched the side clips first... Anyway, just take it into the service center so they can look at it. If you keep messing with it, you're probably going to snap something.
Honestly, that Intel HD Graphics chip is more than enough for casual web games and everyday tasks. You’d really only need a dedicated graphics card if you start looking at heavier titles—the kind you actually install on your drive rather than just playing in a browser. With that Intel HD Graphics, you can still get through some decent games quite easily.
Bottom line: don't bother buying anything less than a GTX 750 Ti with DDR5 memory. Check this one out: It's super power-efficient, so it won't give you any trouble even if you're running a budget power supply.
It isn't just about dealing with a buggy BIOS (which you can usually fix to get a smooth boot); looking through various threads here, it's clear that plenty of people run into all sorts of glitches and bugs. Since you aren't exactly a casual user, you might feel a bit more secure sticking with Windows 7.
If you’ve got that extra $267, forget about wasting it on Nushkal; you could easily pick up a much more solid graphics card, like a GTX 260 or a GTX 750 instead.
If you're currently running a previous-gen i5 (maybe Ivy Bridge?), upgrading just to an i5 Broadwell isn't going to be worth the money. Your only real move would be jumping up to a higher class of CPU, like an i7—and even then, only if you're actually doing some heavy lifting.
(since it's the second production run) I'm assuming it'll stay super cool.
That logic doesn't really hold up. A smaller component is actually more likely to overheat because all that heat is concentrated onto a much tighter surface area.
That setup doesn't really make sense if you're looking to get serious about gaming. For instance, you could have gone with a CPU that doesn't have integrated graphics and put that extra cash toward a much beefier GPU. Honestly, Flatron put together a significantly more powerful PC for the same price point.
450W Chieftec GPS-450AA-101A - does it $50 max gigabyte gz-x2 black - maybe $33
It’s hard to say for sure without someone giving you a more precise breakdown. As for whether you can actually move this setup for that kind of cash? I honestly don't know. There is just so much out there right now; people are willing to pay a premium even for scrap, yet you can find builds that outperform yours for anywhere from 900-$333. Give it a shot, and if the phone doesn't start ringing, just start dropping the price later on
Gigabyte MA 770-DS3 motherboard - maybe $50 ATI HD 3870 512MB - $67 AMD Athlon 6400 X2 - up to $67 4GB RAM at 800MHz - $83+ 450W Power Supply - which specific model? Optical drive - about 50-$20 A decent case with blue lighting - could easily run $100, $167