Roger Mitchell4 said:It looks decent enough to me... I wonder what kind of settings he could run GTA 5, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty, and stuff like that on. 🙂
High settings should be fine. It’s actually quite refreshing to see someone still rocking an old AMD FX-4300; it’s a brilliantly put-together build, even if I probably would have opted for an i3 myself.
Brian Campbell36 said:A guy made me an offer. He wants to swap his R9 280 OC for my $500 + 7770 combo. Is this actually fair, or is he just trying to fleece me for some serious cash? 🤔
Tell him to take a hike 🙂. Just check the current listings on eBay for his card versus your two. If your pair is worth roughly $267, there is no way the gap between that and an R9 280 is even close $500. We are talking about used hardware here . An R9 280 goes for about $140-$567 on eBay. If your two cards are worth $80, the math is pretty simple.
Perfectly balanced. EVGA makes top-tier power supplies, the case is solid, everything seems fine. xinena is phenomenal. Just keep in mind if the warranty coverage isn't an issue for you.
What on earth are you people doing up? Either you aren't sleeping or you're actually being productive, like playing Call of Duty or World of Tanks or something.
@ crimsonstag84 look, certain things are obviously up for debate; clearly, not everyone is going to have identical rigs.
I’d put my money on the Fractal Design; it’s an incredible chassis, though honestly, the Antec series was basically engineered with someone like you in mind.🙂 Generally speaking, if a case carries a Silent prefix, you can rest assured the build quality is top-tier.
To put it simply, the Corsair RM series is top-tier. If you have the budget, just buy it. Fortron Aurum is also solid, along with EVGA or AMD—any 650w unit from those brands will be plenty for the build you've put together.
The AMD FX-9000 series is a complete waste of money. The AMD FX-8000 series is a much better move; they're significantly cheaper, which leaves you with extra cash to grab a high-quality motherboard. An ASRock Killer board is an excellent choice. Honestly, if someone insists on only buying MSI, they should just go ahead and pay the premium.
Akyga makes great cases. I've built several of them myself. They come with a 120mm front fan, so just add an exhaust fan and you're good to go. Everyone keeps recommending Zalman because they offer a lot of fans, but the actual case quality is questionable. I've already written about this before and I don't feel like repeating myself.🙂, besides, in my opinion, Akyga is far superior aesthetically—though that’s a matter of taste.
The Samsung EVO is an excellent choice, especially since you aren't planning on an SSD. That hard drive is remarkably fast, it isn't nearly as loud as people claim, and that 5-year warranty is quite decent.
Regarding Intel, you can be certain that in the vast majority of games, they will outperform AMD due to their superior per-core architecture. AMD relies on that old Bulldozer architecture, so even with 8 cores, they can't touch Intel. Even in next-gen titles that demand multiple cores, Intel stays ahead because every single Intel core performs much better than an AMD one. They run much cooler, consume noticeably less power, and the overclocking potential for the series is massive. Intel doesn't require such expensive motherboards, and because of the lower power consumption, you can save money on both the PSU and the cooler.
Anyway, I hope that helps. Try to relax a little.🙂
Kenneth Jackson3 said:crimsonstag84 - you can't even give that a two, let alone a three.🙂
No chance. The only way is through optimization. We all know why Western Digital was downgraded, and that just doesn't make sense for The Witcher.
To your regret and mine, you can't expect new games to run on the same hardware forever.
Let's move this over to the gaming lobby in the forum before we get banned.🙂
That's true, you're right, but every game needs to work on roughly three different gaming setups—say, a G3220, 4GB of RAM, and a Radeon R7 260. It simply has to. What I listed isn't exactly weak.🙂, if they aren't capable of optimizing the code properly.
I don't have an issue with having a powerful rig, but for some people, it is. Plenty of folks who want to play won't be able to, even with decent configurations like the one mentioned above.
An AMD 750k and a Radeon R7 260X supposedly won't run the game? Of course they will. People will spend their last cent to buy a PC like the one in my example, only to hit a brick wall.
Robert Rodriguez2 said:Don't talk nonsense. There's zero info here—no motherboard, no power supply, no RAM, no drive... absolutely nothing. It's pointless.
The PSU is an EVGA 600W, the board is a Gigabyte H81, and the drive is General Electric.🙂 Luigi knows.
I didn't get around to assembling it yet. I will put the configuration together for him tomorrow morning.
It is frankly absurd and quite rude. I fear their arrogance will eventually be their undoinng. That minimum specification is sheer madness—an i5 paired with a GTX 660? One has to wonder what they consider a "recommended" setup. Perhaps an R9 290x in Crossfire alongside an i7 overclocked to 5GHz? It’s ridiculous. We should boycott them, honestly.
For instance, something like a 3rd Gen Pentium with 4GB of RAM and an R7 250 ought to be able to run absolutely everything on some sort of baseline setting. This is just another instance of pure lunacy.
A fairly well-put-together gaming rig. The i5 outpaces the Intel chips here, and it features an R9 280. It includes a reliable power supply and a decent case. Comes with a 2-year warranty. Financing is available through Denny's—interest-free for 2-12 months, or 12-36 months with interest applied.
A good friend of mine actually uses a specialized silent case, lined with sound-dampening materials. They are significantly higher quality than standard ones, usually running around $100 or more.
When looking at CPU coolers, the noise levels are clearly listed; just pick the one with the lowest decibel rating. It is the same deal with graphics cards—you can check the specs for noise output or simply look for the various "silent" editions available.
Do a little digging online; it isn't much of a hurdle 🙂. And I agree, having a quiet PC is wonderful. It provides a very pleasant sensation.
Also, don't bother stuffing two, three, or four fans into a case. If the chassis is high-quality, there is no need for that; two fans are plenty.
Silent cases come equipped with matching low-noise fans. Investing in a premium case is a smart move; you buy it once, and it will serve you through several different builds, giving you peace of mind for years.
In my estimation, it’s quite feasible $267. You could simply pick up a more efficient graphics card—something that won't drain your power supply since the upgrade itself is likely modest. I'm thinking along the lines of a GT 640, a GTS 650, a Radeon 6770, or maybe a 7750 or 7770. That should allow you to run most things on medium settings at 720p resolution.
The total cost, including the GPU, would land somewhere around $1,200-$433.
If you're opting for the s1150 platform, I honestly don't see the point in dropping more than $800. It just doesn't make sense.$300 For the motherboard, just grab an Intel Core i7 K-series processor and you’re set. Budget around $250. That should do it.$900 What’s the issue with the motherboard? $433 When did these become available? $267 Top tier. Absolutely excellent.
If I were in your shoes, I’d just stick with the current processor. It’s a solid value right now. Honestly, I'd probably just pick up a new motherboard and call it a day. $267If I were you, I’d just sell those two Radeon 7770s. Take that cash, add whatever change you have left over from that Best Buy trip, and just buy a proper R9 or a high-end GTX card. It would be a much better move.
You have an excellent processor right now that will hold up for several years without any issues. It isn't a K-series, but that doesn't really matter.
That’s exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes. Personally, I’ve never been one to advocate for throwing money at questionable upgrades. At the end of the day, it’s your cash—do whatever you want with it.
Kenneth Jackson3 said:Man, you're talking nonsense here.😁 I mean, any sane person is going to pick up decent cooling if they're even thinking about overclocking. Doesn't matter if it's an Intel or an AMD setup. I think you might have gotten your modules a little mixed up.😬
Off course AMD
Stock amd ,,standard board <$167 and just go for it!!!!
From what I gather, 45 days have passed, so you should be receiving a motherboard of equal value to the one that died on you immediately. If they don't have it in stock, they need to issue a refund right away. I work over at Micro Center, and that's just how the process works; they aren't looking to drag this out any longer than necessary, and frankly, neither should you. If they try to offer a cheaper model, they are obligated to pay you the difference—either in cash or by providing another component to make up the gap. Just remember, you're the one asking for the cash upfront, so they have to hand it over. Whether you decide to accept a different component as compensation is entirely up to your own discretion.
What an absolute mess of complications surrounding that AMD overclocking process, haha. Honestly, thank God I went with Intel; reading through this just makes me feel much better about my choice.
When you actually sit down and tally everything up, it ends up being significantly more expensive and far more complicated than anything on the Intel side, though I suppose some people enjoy that struggle. 🙂They’ll spend days or even nights messing around just to squeeze out a few extra frames, buying overpriced coolers, motherboards, memory modules, and power supplies—it all becomes this interconnected web of dependencies.
It’s an expensive hobby, and once you factor in the total cost, you really have to ask yourself if those marginal FPS gains are actually worth the investment.
Did you actually secure the CPU power cable to the motherboard properly? I'd suggest double-checking all your connections. It’s highly unlikely the board gave out if everything was running fine with the Intel Core i5-2500K.
Emily Walker2 said:Hey there, My current rig is running 2 GB of DDR2 RAM, an Nvidia 8500 gt 512, and an Intel dual 2.5 processor
For some reason, my FPS is absolutely tanking on basically every game I try—I'm getting maybe 10-15 frames per second, and I honestly can't figure out what's causing the bottleneck.
The GPU is up to date with the latest drivers, and everything seems to be installed perfectly fine.
Any ideas on what might be going wrong here?
Just get a new card, man. Scour eBay for a 5770, 6770, 7750, 7770, or 7790, because you likely have a weak power supply unit.
You should also consider looking for a 4870 or a GTS 450; you can find those on Craigslist for about $200-$167 which would be a lifesaver.
Furthermore, add a little more RAM—maybe another 2 GB or at least 1 GB—and things should stabilize. These upgrades will essentially revive the machine.
The 8500 gt was mediocre even back in its prime, let alone by today's standards.
Just slap an r7 260 x in there and you'll see a massive jump in performance. Everything else looks solid enough to keep you gaming for quite some time. You could hunt down a used 7870 on eBay, or maybe grab a gtx 660 or a 560ti and call it a day. Don't bother stressing over the processor right now; it’s still perfectly capable. I'm telling you, don't swap the CPU yet. If that board and a decent cooler aren't cutting it, you have plenty of headroom to overclock it significantly. Your biggest gains will come from a dedicated graphics card. A gtx 260 is fine, but it's dated and simply can't hold its own against modern hardware.
700-$267That's a decent upgrade. Enjoy your games.
By the way, what's with this sudden hate for WoT? Everyone is playing it. lol