CPU-
Intel i5 3470
GPU-
Asus Radeon HD 7770 DirectCU 1GB V2
MB-
Asus P8B75-M-LX
HDD-
SeaGate Barracuda 500GB
RAM-
G.Skill Ripjaws X F3 2x4GB DDR3
Case and PSU-
CoolerMaster Elite 431 Plus with 500W
(Plus a $15 Wireless Network Adapter)
Just want to know what you guys think of this build..
if you have some spare money you could get a 7850 but they cost quite a bit more than a 7770
Not considering AMD CPU for such a budget build? then you could probably get a better motherboard too.
Preference is with Intel, as I heard AMD CPUs aren't that great, and aren't meant for gaming purposes.. and again, I'm trying to keep the cost as low as possible, but what would be some suggestions of a better motherboard? and whats wrong with this one? I live in Australia and most of my parts will be bought from this website so it would be great if you could find one from here https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php
you heard that AMD's are bad? You must heard from a wrong source. a very bad source.
If you really want to get real low in costs, go with AMD, sure I maybe regurgitating what Logan says all the time.
When you make a gaming pc, you should invest more in the GPU than the CPU, a 7770 is entry level, go pump it into a 7850 or a 660ti and you'll be happy!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xYNM
8 core 7870
Hmm, I appreciate the suggestions, but I'm I think I'm happy with the CPU I have chosen and the price, and I also understand that when it comes to gaming, a GPU is more important, but for some of the games I am aiming to play I believe are quite CPU heavy.. such as Planetside 2.. plus it will do the whole system a favour as well.. As for the GPU, I'm planning to upgrade it afterwards for a 7870 or 660.. not sure
The motherboard is fine, just a bit cheap for that cpu. I agree with the other guys about a better GPU too. But it depends how much you can stretch that budget. Australian prices are tough but I think PcCaseGear.com is the best site for building in Australia at the moment. If you don't have your heart set on that CPU, and don't have any extra cash for a better GPU, I'd say cheaper CPU and upgrade GPU. I will concede I'm a tiny bit of an AMD fanboy, but I think a lot of benchmarks reflect AMD for cheap builds give better bang for every buck.
if you feel your decision is right, then hell do it up! It's ultimately your rig when you decided to go build it.
the 7870 is faster than the 660, but i'm not sure about the 660ti, might be on par
You're looking at an 8 core, and you still think it's weak( even though I know more cores doesn't equal more power, this one is mighty powerful)? There's nothing wrong with AMD, and I suggest them even with gaming budgets over $1000. I would even more recommend AMD on this budget.
I never said it was weak, I'm just saying I feel more comfortable with the CPU I have chosen now, and as for the GPU, again, I'm planning to upgrade it later on. I guess I'm just going for the idea of having a good CPU and GPU, eventually, without having to compromise one or the other..
Well, it's your call. The 3470 is a decent performer. Though if you can, read more reliable reviews and benchmarks, to see what would be the best for your money
Just here to say I also suggest AMD..
I also suggest amd so yeah i am not gonna reccomend thinks because you will not use the advise anyways
with the 3470 you cant oc. (the most you can do and still be stable is 3.8) with the fx 8320 you can oc to around 4.7 some will go 5ghz
and the fx 8350 stock beats the i5 3570k (3.8ghz) it only seems to be a few cames like crysis 2 and WOW that the intel i5 beats the fx8350.
the only diffrence between the fx 8350 and the fx 8320 is the core clock and with the fx 8350 your more likely to hit 5gh. you can oc the fx8320 to be the same as the fx 8350 on the stock cooler. i've seen 4.4ghz on stock
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/308/AMD_FX-Series_FX-8320_vs_AMD_FX-Series_FX-8350.html
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y9aZ UPDATED
your build isn't bad. it is just that you could get a better bang for your $