Posts by crimsonstag84

I personally wouldn't go for the ASUS model; I feel like they're usually about 300-$133 overpriced 😛

Maybe an ASRock H110M-ITX, s1151.
It’s an Intel Core i3-6100 (3MB Cache, 3.80 GHz) on the LGA 1151 socket, I guess.
It looks like we've got an FSP Fortron/Source Hexa+ 400W power supply here, which follows the ATX 2.4 standard. It's the PPA4004900 model, I believe.
Sharkoon Zone C10 ITX case, black, no power supply included.
Gigabyte RX 460 WF2 2G, GV-RX460WF2OC-2GD, 2 GB DDR5, 128-bit, 1212/7000 MHz
Crucial DDR4 8GB (1x8GB) PC3-17000 2133MHz CL15, CT8G4DFS8213

Total: $1.25 ADM

crimsonstag84 said:Kingmax 1x8GB DDR4 2133 GLJG, KIN-8GB DDR4 2133
CPU Intel Core i3 6098P
Sapphire RX 460 OC, 2GB GDDR5, HDMI, DP, DVI
Fortron GMB0101, black, USB3.0, micro ATX
Corsair Builder Series CX450M, Modular Power Supply, US version, 5yrs
MSI Main board desktop B150 (S1151,4xDDR4,1xPCI-Ex16,2xPCI-Ex1,USB3.1,USB2.0,SATA III,M.2,DVI,HDMI) B150_BAZOOKA_PLUS

Total: $1138 Centro

The case weighs barely 6.6 lbs and measures about 13x9x13 inches. Maybe it's a bit too big?

briskhound13 said:That works. I'm just not sure about the Sapphire RX 460 OC; I was actually expecting an offer for a GTX 950 or a GTX 960.

briskhound13 said:Thanks, got it. I'm placing the order now. Just one more thing though. Why pair this specific processor with that graphics card?

Where did I hit a snag...

It probably isn't worth the swap, especially since dealing with FC Barcelona tends to cause more headaches than anything else.

The GTX 950 isn't actually any stronger, yet it costs more $100. I guess the GTX 960 loses all its appeal for $533 when you can just grab a custom RX 470 for $567 and absolutely crush it.

Since you mentioned just light gaming, the RX 460 is probably an ideal 😉

Kingmax 1x8GB DDR4 2133 GLJG, KIN-8GB DDR4 2133
CPU Intel Core i3 6098P
Sapphire RX 460 OC, 2GB GDDR5, HDMI, DP, DVI
Fortron GMB0101, black, USB3.0, micro ATX
Corsair Builder Series CX450M, Modular Power Supply, US version, 5yrs
MSI Main board desktop B150 (S1151,4xDDR4,1xPCI-Ex16,2xPCI-Ex1,USB3.1,USB2.0,SATA III,M.2,DVI,HDMI) B150_BAZOOKA_PLUS

Total: $1138 Centro

The case weighs barely 6.6 lbs and measures about 13x9x13 inches. Maybe it's a bit too big?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/listing/example-id-20257808

1 x Sapphire RX 470 4GB GDDR5
1 x Sharkoon VG5-W, 3x120mm, black, plexiglass, USB3.0

Total: $767 Future-Tech

That definitely isn't going to cut it 😬

The 20+4-pin is just for the motherboard... after that, you've got the 4+4-pin for the CPU, then you'll need to budget for SATA power and cables for your hard drives, and if your GPU needs it, you'll also need a 6-pin or 6+2-pin PCI-e connector.

It’s your call, but regarding the power supply... maybe a slightly better pick would be the Antec VPF550($171). The only real downside is you only get a 2-year warranty(though the manufacturer offers 3 years).

If you've had bad luck with all AMD graphics cards before, it might not be a pattern here since you're moving to a brand-new platform with a fresh Windows install. If you decide to go with Nvidia instead, you could potentially run into issues there too 😬... so I guess it’s probably not worth overthinking it.

The GTX 1060 is a tiny bit stronger, but the RX 480 might make up for it eventually if the trend continues where AMD tends to support their older card series a bit longer.

https://www.amazon.com/products/detail...-retail/115109

You could grab this one if you're leaning toward the GTX 1060, especially with the 3-year warranty. Honestly, there isn't much difference between this and the RX 480 nitro 8GB, so it's really up to you 😉

EDIT: If you want an option with an SSD, then the RX 480 4GB is probably your only way to go, IMO.

http://www.bestbuy.com/catalog/computer...11260-02-20g-/
https://www.newegg.com/products/detail...3240gmc/101121

Everything else from Newegg looks like the cheapest route.

Processor $600
RAM $133
Power Supply 200-$83
SSD $50
HDD $50
Graphics Card $200
Motherboard $200
Case $167

https://www.amazon.com/evga-power-supply-units/b?node=162435211

If you're just sticking it in an old PC... I guess that's probably your most cost-effective bet.

My mistake, I didn't read that closely enough.

Something like this:

1 x Sapphire RX 480 nitro + 4 GB - AeroCool Syclone ii
1 x Fortron Hydro 500W Power Supply, 80+ Bronze
1 x Sharkoon VG5-W Case, 3x120mm, black, plexiglass, USB3.0
1 x SanDisk Z400s 256GB SSD, 2.5” 7mm, SATA 6 Gbit/s - 60mj

Total: $1117 Futura-IT

If you're really set on that specific case, you might want to grab it separately from a local shop (it'll probably be about $67 more than this total).

You’re also going to need a new power supply; that MS unit labeled '500W' looks like it might just fall apart given what you're running right now.

Looks like you missed it... your previous thread was moved over to 'GPU Buying' and someone already gave you an answer 😉

750-$267 without the monitor.

Jesse Brown90 said:I remember back when there was this one Nvidia 6700 or something like that—just one absolute beast on the market. That single card carried games for maybe ten years or more, easily outclassing a bunch of the ATI stuff coming out at the time. Now? There are like 2,000 different cards out there and you can't tell one from the other. For God's sake, don't come at me defending capitalism here; graphics technology didn't advance just so we could be forced to hunt for specific cards... $667 Based on my specs, you guys are probably going to tear me apart like usual, but like that one niche gamer said, there are plenty of great games out there. I’m more of an old-school FPS type myself; I haven't even touched System Shock 2 or Requiem yet, and I'd love to blast through some Blood titles too. I just finished setting up Reckoning Evil and Ground Zero for Quake II—man, there is so much good material out there. I don't feel like dropping a thousand bucks just to be disappointed by modern attempts at imitating those classics. No thanks. I really don't need all that American imperialism and their wars and occupations rendered in hyper-realistic graphics. Honestly, when I saw that hand-waving animation in the demo, it actually made me feel a bit nauseous. And I suspect Crysis 3 might be something similar. $25 Around here in the States.

P.S. I was reading some legend who reviews stuff on PC Gamer, and he basically said all these new games are complete garbage.
I guess he'll probably reinstall F.E.A.R. since there isn't much else worth playing lately.

What kind of... $667 What are the minimum specs I should look for to pair with a Radeon RX 460? $317 You should be able to run even the most demanding titles at 1080p on Medium settings while maintaining a pretty solid Frames Per Second.

You could go with the new Radeon RX 460 (around $317), or maybe grab a used Radeon HD 7850 2GB for about 500-$200.

You don't really need 16GB, and I think the EVGA RX 480 is a solid pick. As for the CPU, I guess you've already had a few people answer that just a couple posts up.

Samsung 870 EVO, they kind of messed up the name 😁

No reviews out yet, but I guess it looks like the successor to the EVGA 550 G5.

PowerColor just dropped their new Radeon RX 7900 GRE card, featuring an overclocked design. It seems like a solid option if you're looking to beef up your rig.
Corsair just dropped a build guide focused on their hardware, specifically highlighting some solid options for those looking to put together a reliable system with a 5-year warranty. It looks like a decent roadmap if you're trying to balance performance and longevity without overcomplicating things. I guess it might be worth a look if you're planning an upgrade soon.
I was looking at this Gekl case online earlier. It seems like a decent enough option if you're just putting together a basic build, I guess. Maybe it'll do the job depending on what you're planning to put inside.
Looks like there's an ad for a 120GB ASP580 SSD available in bulk. I guess it might be worth checking out if you need something basic.

Got it. $1150