Sure, if you don't mind, I'd suggest going with that Samsung 120 GB 840 evo Basic SSD instead. To be honest, the Kingston V300 just isn't what it used to be, and there really isn't much of a price gap to justify skipping the Samsung.
northernbison64 said:I actually already have it. I ended up buying components separately later on, so that's how I ended up with this APU setup. Basically, can this power supply handle this configuration without any issues, or should I go out and grab something more powerful?
It’ll handle it just fine, though you'd honestly get much better value if you grabbed the AMD Radeon while it's on sale—it's significantly more robust, noticeably higher quality, and comes with a 5-year warranty. It's a total best buy.
northernbison64 said:Hey everyone, can someone let me know if this power supply will be enough (http://www.amazon.com/product_info.php?c...oducts_id=3798)? The rest of my build is an Intel Core i3, 12GB of RAM, a 120GB SSD, a 1TB WD Green, and a Sapphire R7 260X 1GB OC. Thanks! 🙂
It will. By the way, do you already own this PC or are you still planning the purchase? Using an APU alongside a dedicated graphics card doesn't really make much sense.
Uffff, that’s a different story if you received it as a gift, but if you paid full price for it, what a waste of money. CPU performance has barely moved the needle over the last few years—it’s basically been stagnation, unless you count the integrated graphics improvements. Honestly, there's no point in holding onto this thing; sell it while it still has some market value. No matter how you slice it, you're losing money here. Either that, or pass it off to someone close to you so a beast like this isn't just sitting there gathering dust.
Look, if this is the same issue they already approved a claim for once before, you might be able to leverage that for a brand-new motherboard if you file another claim—especially since they definitely don't have any of those old 770 chipsets in stock anymore. Alternatively, just ask the retailer if they can swap it out for an Intel socket instead; that way, you kill two birds with one stone. You certainly don't need a board from $200 for an Intel Core i5 4440. Or, if you end up getting an AM3+ board, you could always look into pairing it with something like an FX 6300 for $267 .
You could potentially see an improvement of maybe two hundred bucks, perhaps even a bit more if you're lucky. But honestly, if you aren't planning on upgrading other parts of your rig, it’s definitely not worth the investment.
Look, if I were in your shoes, the one thing I absolutely would not do is pick up a used Intel Core i5 750 paired with a random motherboard. It’s just not worth it when you can grab a Phenom II that fits right into your current, perfectly decent board. You really have two smart paths here: either stick with your upgrade path using that Phenom, or if you're dead set on going Intel, move toward something modern like Ivy Bridge or Haswell. For instance, picking up an Intel Core i5 would be a game-changer for World of Tanks thanks to those efficient cores, and it'll actually hold its own when you start playing more demanding AAA titles down the road.
Look, if you want my honest opinion, the smartest move for that motherboard would be to grab a Phenom II X4 or X6. However, when it comes to that specific game, you're much better off going with a newer Intel chip. If I recall correctly, World of Tanks relies heavily on single-core performance, so the superior single-thread strength you get from an Intel processor will make a massive difference in your actual gameplay experience. It’s becoming a recurring pattern in these newer multi-threaded titles like Crysis 3, Battlefield 3, and Battlefield 4 Multiplayer—the Intel Core i3 just can't keep pace. It's consistently getting outperformed by the Phenom X4, and it doesn't stand a chance against the X6.
It’s possible one of your components has finally given up the ghost. Have you tried booting the system without the GPU or the hard drive attached? I'd suggest reseating the RAM in different slots, or better yet, borrow a stick from someone else to test it out if you can. What exactly are we working with here—do you have integrated graphics available?
Actually, he’d be much better off trying out a DX11 card—maybe an HD 5670, 6670 (ideally with DDR5), 5750, 6750, or 5770. Those first two options are definitely his best bet, especially if his power supply is complete junk (which, let's be honest, it probably is).
Look, that CPU is still a total beast. If you give it a decent overclock, you won't have any trouble running an R9 280/280 x or even a GTX 770; it’ll handle those cards without breaking a sweat.
By the way, what kind of power supply are you running? (give me the specific model)
Based on the specs, that PC should absolutely fly. If you’re willing to push your budget all the way up to $2,500, you should definitely start looking at... GTX 750 TiXThat’s just your EVGA GeForce GTX 770 being rebranded.
For that kind of budget, you can definitely snag an IPS panel—and honestly, if it’s from Samsung, it'll be just as solid. Go jump on YouTube and search for "IPS vs TN" to see the difference for yourself.
Alternatively, if you're looking for a 23" screen with pivot support, check out that LG model over at Best Buy (you won't find it cheaper anywhere else, plus they'll cover the shipping).
Is that vx450 (the OEM Seasonic model) actually superior to these newer cx series units, or does it hold its own against that Corsair Schrotex? For instance, the previous cx series, like the cx400, was also built by Seasonic rather than being a budget knockoff.
Larry Ortiz5 said:If I had some extra cash lying around right now, I’d ditch my 7870 and pick up a GTX 760 just because Intel pulls less power than AMD. Plus, from what I can see, Nvidia just dropped some new drivers that are supposedly the best they've ever released...
Hold off until at least the Maxwell architecture if you're really that concerned about power draw. Besides, didn't you upgrade to a beefier PSU specifically to handle higher GPU power consumption? 😁
I’ve mentioned this before, but I had one of these units a long time ago. It ran for over four years before it just gave up the ghost out of nowhere—and mind you, I was running a very low-end CPU and never even touched overclocking. Of course, back then, my specific experience might not be much help for what we're discussing here.
They definitely aren't playing in the same league as the major heavyweights, especially considering how cheap they are. You're looking at inferior components, maybe some questionable build quality, and all that. Honestly, most big-box retailers with massive inventories wouldn't even stock them because they're such niche items.
That said, if you get $100 and a 3-year warranty, I think it’s actually a solid bargain. If you're trying to stretch a budget, it's hard to beat. Most decent Z77 Deluxe boards are going for upwards of $600-$233, so no matter how long this thing lasts,
