Austin Rodriguez5 said:What do these Ti or OC labels actually mean? Can someone explain if I should even care about them?
Basically, "Ti" or Titanium means it's a beefier version of the same card—that’s all you really need to know. "OC" just means it comes factory overclocked, so it has slightly better performance out of the box. Titanium versions are always pricier (for good reason), and different models of the same card can vary quite a bit in price too (though usually not by much). Generally, when you're hunting for a GPU, just look for the cheapest version of that specific model. Also, watch out for your power supply. If you end up grabbing an R7 265, which can pull a decent amount of power, and you've already got a power-hungry CPU, a cheap, off-brand PSU might fry before you even get the new card installed in your build. I'm not saying it definitely will, but I wouldn't risk it with a junk power supply. Check the sticker on yours and let me know what it says.😉
Nah, doesn't make sense. At least not for gaming. What's the point of pairing an AMD FX-6300 with an AMD Radeon R7 250? If you're going with the AMD FX-6300, you really need at least a 260/260X. You'd be better off just sticking with an Athlon and a 260X, or grabbing an Intel Pentium G3258 if you're thinking about future upgrades. And using a Microsoft Office-grade power supply for a six-core processor? Good luck with that. 😛I actually think that PSU is decent; it has solid amperage and efficiency. It powered my 6850 and a quad-core Phenom for two weeks before my original unit came back from repair. But still, no, it's not worth gambling. Besides, you already have a balanced setup put together—why start experimenting unnecessarily now?
Oh sure, everyone should just go out and grab an i7 or an i5 and call it a day. Who cares about Intel and their "best buy" eight-core processor for $333 😛 ...
Man, what are you even talking about? By your logic, if someone wants an FX 8320, they have to shell out at least $267 just for a motherboard just to run it at stock speeds? You're saying nothing else works? Are you out of your mind? Look at the links—people are Overclock FX 8320 on a Gigabyte board without breaking a sweat, yet you're suggesting putting a $267 board into a $1167 build just to be "future proof"? No, sorry, I guess for "future proofing" we need to drop at least $400 on a Sabertooth. Are you trolling or what?
dustyskipper77 said:AMD CPU desktop FX-Series X8 8320 Asus M5A97 R2 motherboard Spire Kepler Rev.2 cooler Patriot Signature, 1333Mhz, 8GB (1x8GB) Fortron Raider sa pas 550 w PSU, 80+ WD Caviar Blue 1TB SATA 3 Hard Drive Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 WF3 OC graphics card
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Just keep your current case. If you sell everything else and go with this build I put together, it'll last you years. Plus, this CPU and motherboard combo gives you enough headroom to upgrade to a beefier GPU later or even try some stable overclocking if you're feeling adventurous....😉
Exactly. If you can manage to hit this budget, then definitely... 👍 🙂
1 x AMD FX-Series X6 6300 3.5GHz,14MB,95W,AM3+, FD6300WMHK 1 x Gigabyte 970A-DS3P, AM3+, AMD 970 SB950, 4x DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866 2 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 1600MHz CL11 1 x TOSHIBA 1TB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB, DT01ACA100 1 x Spire Kepler Rev.2 ,hladnjak, 1156/775/FM1, 96.5×51×125 mm ,92mm 1 x Zalman ZM600-LX, 600W 1 x Sapphire R9 270X 4GB, OC Boost, 2GB GDDR5 256bit, 28nm
$1380
You can definitely hang onto the case; that V3 is still more than solid. As for the rest, you've got a six-core here that you can even overclock a bit on that small Kepler cooler. If you're looking to push some serious overclocks, though, you'll definitely need a beefier cooler—not that I maxed out my budget anyway. If you manage to sell your old gear and scrape together about $500, I'd aim for an FX 8320 and an XFXov 280; that should fit right in your budget. 🙂
EDIT: This list is from Micro Center; it's the same kid I usually deal with there. 🙂 One of the guys at the local shop could probably put something similar together for you, so just compare them and see which looks better to you.
- I dropped the price just like you asked, without sacrificing any performance. - I'm not sure what resolution you're running, but if we assume Full HD—which can be pretty demanding—this AMD Radeon R7 260 is on a great sale right now. Paired with that recommended FX chip and plenty of RAM, it’ll handle most modern games on medium/high settings just fine. - Plus, keeping the cost low here leaves you room to upgrade other parts later (motherboard, PSU, RAM, case). It doesn't make much sense to overspend on a slightly better 260X; sure, an R7 265 or even an AMD Radeon R9 270 would fit if you pushed it, but I think this is the smarter move for you. - With a build like this, you're set for a while. You have a clear path to upgrade to a significantly stronger GPU later, or even jump to an AMD FX 8300 and a beefier card to match. Basically, it’s a solid foundation that stays relevant through small, smart upgrades. - Eventually, all you'll need to do is pop in a 120 GB SSD like an Intel HD Graphics 520 or a Samsung EVO, and you're golden. - You can just keep using the HDD you already have.
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That motherboard is ATX, but the case is Micro-ATX. Besides that, there's no heatsink, the voltage regulation is weak (watch out for overvoltage issues), and it isn't really built to handle the heavier AMD FX 8300 models (the 125W ones).
Hm yeah, I didn't even realize that Zalman was Micro-ATX, my bad. 😁 As for the motherboard, I was just trying to be logical about saving some cash, though even this didn't really blow my budget, so switching to the Gigabyte would be easy. Though, honestly, building it that way at Future would probably be a much better deal, so your option is likely the better way to go. 🙂
If you're paying cash, there is absolutely no point in buying from Amazon because they are way overpriced. Like I said before... Just grab this build from an American retailer; it's all pre-assembled and shipped right to your door for free.
1 x Asrock 970 Pro3 R2.0 AMD 970, AMD SB950, ATX, FSB2400,4xDDR3 1 x AMD FX-Series X6 6300 3.5GHz,14MB,95W,AM3+, FD6300WMHK 1 x DDR3 4GB (1x4GB) Crucial, 1600MHz CL11 1 x TOSHIBA 1TB, 7200rpm, SATA 6 Gb/s, 32MB, DT01ACA100 1 x Spire Kepler Rev.2 ,hladnjak, 1156/775/FM1, 96.5×51×125 mm ,92mm 1 x Napajanje FORTRON 400W, HEXA 400, 12cm ventilator, Active PFC 1 x Zalman ZM-T1 PLUS micro tower case. 189(W) x 427,5(H) x 364(D)mm 1 x Sapphire R7 260X 1GB GDDR5 OC, 1GB GDDR5 128bit, 28nm
Timothy Kim60 said:The 1155 socket is older, but there isn't a massive difference in CPU performance; the main thing is that 1150 boards usually have better integrated graphics. You can still pop more powerful processors like an i5 or i7 into an 1155 setup—it's just that if you want to upgrade in a few years, you'll likely have to hunt for used parts on eBay.
Those Pentiums actually hold their own in single-player games. If the title isn't heavily CPU-bound—like that last Hitman game—they run just fine paired with a GTX 770:
I even saw one build with a G3220 and a GTX 770; the user mentioned everything ran great in most single-player titles, though they did hit a bottleneck in CPU-heavy games like Metro: Last Light.
Yeah, for sure, especially for casual, non-competitive single-player gaming. Honestly, I haven't run into a game yet that actually managed to bottleneck my CPU. Even Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, which is supposedly an absolute monster of a game, runs smoothly at 1080p on medium-high settings on a little Pentium without any bottlenecking issues at all. 🙂 If it were a 3258, you could at least try some overclocking... If it had been a bit cheaper, it would have been a much smarter buy than those Athlon chips on FM2. But as it stands, it's actually pricier than a quad-core Athlon, so it doesn't really make sense, even if the socket has more longevity while FM2 is basically a dead end.
Bradley Parker4 said:CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad, LGA 1366, BOX, 2Mb cache, 95W Motherboard: ASUS M5A78, LGA 1366 RAM: DDR3 4GB (2x2GB) Kingmax, 1333MHz Video Card: Sapphire HD 5670, 512MB GDDR5 128bit, VGA+DL-DVI-I+HDMI, PCIX Case: EVC 6024, ATX Case, Front Control Panel Black/silver Power Supply: FORTRON 400W, EVGA 400W, Super Silent, 12cm HDD: WD 500GB, 5000AAKS, SATA II, Buffer 16MB, 7.200 rpm , 8,9 ms DVD burner Pioneer BD-RE, 22x DVD±R , 8x DL , 40x CD-R, PATA, black
What could I get for this rig? I'd also throw in a keyboard, mouse, and a 19 inch Apple LCD monitor.
CPU $350 - $133 Mobo Not sure, maybe $150 - $67 perhaps RAM $50 GPU $250 - $100 Case $17 ( if anyone even wants to buy it 😬 ) PSU $50 HDD around $200, maybe a little less Optical drive $17
Dennis Carter3 said:Make sure you grab a high-quality power supply, something pretty solid like this It’ll run any game on that Intel build without breaking a sweat, even at max settings!
That XFX unit is total overkill; there’s really no point picking that for a rig with a 4460 and an HD 5770. A Fortron Hexa will handle them easily while saving you some $53. If you're planning on upgrading later, just go with the 500 W Fortron and save some $33...
Ouch, nope, that's not going to work. I used one of those briefly once—it's a bottom-tier power supply, honestly, you should be happy yours even worked. The 12V amperage on it is ridiculous, so you’re looking at replacing the PSU regardless. You might get lucky and run an Intel build on it, but I wouldn't trust my hardware to that thing $667 UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, so keep in mind you'll need a new unit. If you go the Intel route, a Corsair HEXU will handle it just fine. But if you decide on FXa, you're definitely going to need something more heavy-duty. 🙂
graniteharbor85 said:It’s not a powerhouse processor; it’s just fast because of better single-thread performance and higher cache. But you're forgetting one thing—it’s short two cores, and the absolute limit for it is an R7 250 DDR5. Anything beyond that, and you're stuck with a tiny Pentium BN, which really shows. You'd need at least a G3258 and some overclocking if you want to run an R7 260.
The price is also similar for a BN paired with a 260, but the gap isn't as huge as you'd think for a Pentium, especially when it hits a game that actually benefits from extra cores. Besides, if he feels like messing around, he can easily bump that Athlon up to 3GHz regardless of the stock cooler or Srotex case, since it pulls almost no power and doesn't need much voltage.😉
No, there's no bottleneck, at least not with my G3220 setup (which has a lower stock clock and obviously can't be overclocked) and the Sapphireica 260X. I checked it with MSI Afterburner. Battlefield 3, Far Cry 3, dragon aga, shadow of Mordor... The GPU usage stays above 95% for everything...
rowdydrifter15 said:ASRock 870 Extreme 3 From what I know, this board is AM3, not AM3+ I don't have a GTX 460 anymore. I wasn't even thinking about upgrading this rig, but if it actually makes sense, why not...
If it's just the Extreme 3 without the R2.0 version, you can't run an FX on it; the best you can get is a Phenom X6.
