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[Nads]

Originally Posted by BlkCamel [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Here are the things I would invest my money into.

AMD 8core processor
4 ram slots with ddr3 1600mhz capability
2x pci-express x16 slots
Any modern video card with minimum 1gb but prefere 2gb buffer x2(if you want to spend the money which you dont need to do) BTW I prefere Nvidia Cards but others will argue otherwise.
Sata II x4 (minimum prefere 6)
USB 2.0
SSD Sata 2 drive (32/64gb is fine, you want to install operating system files and core games only)
Dual monitors. If you don't already have this you need to spend your money here over any other peripherals. It makes a world of difference.

I'm a bit apprehensive about going with an 8 core processor because I honestly don't do anything that requires that (streaming, rendering, video editing, 10x different things at once, etc.), but the price difference is very attractive while still maintaining great performance overall.

Also, what has your experience been mixing AMD CPUs with Nvidia GPUs?

[BlkCamel]

Originally Posted by Nads [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm a bit apprehensive about going with an 8 core processor because I honestly don't do anything that requires that (streaming, rendering, video editing, 10x different things at once, etc.), but the price difference is very attractive while still maintaining great performance overall.

Also, what has your experience been mixing AMD CPUs with Nvidia GPUs?

No problems anymore. Years ago 6+ they had some problems but they were mostly caused by motherboards. Most modern mobo support both AMD and NVidia based cards without any issues. I currently run the AMD Phenom II x4 950 BE w/ a Sparkle Nvidia 460 GTX with no issues(also needs updating).

[Rust1d?]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Great cooler right here. Can usually get it cheap too. Never use a stock cooler. With AMD you will get the most bang for the buck. Did not hear about them not making CPUs anymore.

[Nads]

Might I ask for your valued opinion on any of the above, Nilbog?

[Knuckle]

for your budget, stick with the intel processor, reconsider the GPU for a 760 series nvidia gpu. Reason being, that extra 80 bucks provides marginal benefit compared to the 760 series gpus. And I doubt your GPU will be your bottle neck. I'd also consider beefing up that secondary or primary drive for more memory, 1TB isnt as much as it used to be. I find my 500GB of drive space running short and I have to decide what games to uninstall since a game after patches can easily run 30gb. Not to mention you want to have a minimum of 10% hard drive space free in any scenario.

Also make sure to get windows 7. i work with verizon which has a slew of windows 8 tablets and phones, much like the cpu OS, even with 8.1, windows 7 is king, providing you with the current security updates and playability of XP, there's no reason to go windows 8, especially with their classic game compatibility issues.

[Thulack]

Personally i bought a amd x3 chip that i could unlock 4th core on so got a quadcore 3.2ghz for 40 bucks. ive used a GT 620 and HD4870 in the last year both worked fine but failed after awhile(older cards to begin with) upgraded to a 7790 over blackfriday but havent installed it yet. Never had a need for more then 8gb of ram so thats what i go with.

[Nads]

Alright these are the two builds I have come up with based on all of the feedback I have received from various sources. As always, critiques are welcome and encouraged,

Intel Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.35 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1042.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 14:19 EST-0500)

AMD Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.35 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $964.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-07 14:20 EST-0500)

[Rararboker]

I'd personally go with the Intel option and change the case to a HAF-922 + extra fans&filters.

[Nads]

Also, for $10 more I can go from a 2g to a 4g Gigabyte GTX 770. Overkill, or better in the long run?

[Thulack]

Originally Posted by Nads [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also, for $10 more I can go from a 2g to a 4g Gigabyte GTX 770. Overkill, or better in the long run?

your already spending a G on a new PC. 10 dollars really matter that much you to at this point?