Hello everyone,
I've been saving enough to buy myself a good PC to render and at the same time be able to play PC games at 1080P. So, far I've been thinking on getting and AMD FX 8350, but many people suggest and intel CPU. So, any suggestions are appreciated. Also, in the near future want to be able to at least connect 3 monitors to the PC. Hope to hearing from you guys soon.
There's nothing wrong with AMD CPUs. I think AMD parts offer a lot of bang for buck. It really depends on your choice of programs, as some will prefer Intel.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3LzTI
You could upgrade the CPU to the 8350. The 8320 can often overclock to the same speed, as the 8320 is just a "less efficient" 8350.
You might consider adding an SSD.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asx900s3128gmc
You could save a little money on the motherboard by purchasing the EVO. The PRO gives you more expansion options.
This is the same build with an R9 290 and the M5A99X EVO:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3LzVY
The card might be a bit long for the case, but you can remove some of the HDD bays to make it fit.
Thanks for the quick reply. Would you recommend that R9 280X over a Geforce GTX 760? Also, what other cases would you recommend for the build in the first link?
The R9 280x is superior to the GTX 760 in both gaming and productivity.
Most cases by Corsair or Fractal Design are recommended. The Corsair 200R is another affordable option
Consider the Fractal Define R4 if you want a silent case. It's available with or without a window.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4bl
I prefer the Arc series
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcaarcr2blw
There are many variants of each, with some choice of colours.
This is an affordable NZXT chassis:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210e001
More NZXT cases, if you prefer something that looks like a robot:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-t410e001
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph530w1
Your choice shouldn't be between a 760 and a 280x. It should be between a cheaper 770 like this and the 280x
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=983684&gclid=COars6jRsr4CFWVp7AodeiMAYw&is=REG&Q=&A=details
I have that sapphire 280x. Im pretty happy with it. I had to revert to the 13.12 drivers to solve a glitch that made working in Maya a pain but other then that it has overclocked well enough and performs great.
Would all the parts fit on this case?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0EB0FU/?tag=pcpapi-20
Thanks so much for your suggestions. I now know what to build and will most likely use that case, if the parts will fit in it.
I had a funny feeling you wanted a robot case. I must admit, the 530 doesn't look bad at all, and NZXT usually have feature-rich cases for a competitive price.
The case is an ATX form factor, so it will fit all the proposed parts. The only foreseeable problem is the length of graphics cards. The 530 will be able to accommodate any GPU, but you may have to remove some of the modular drive bays. Most can be removed by hand, or with a screwdriver.
As long as it's not to difficult to make the parts fit. I will be satisfied. One last question. For the SSD, could I use this
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE120BW/dp/B00E3W15P0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1400320854&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=Samsung+ssd+12bg
or is the SSD you suggested a better option?
Samsung are widely regarded as one of the best SSD vendors. I'm partial to their PRO series, and I actually own the 840 256GB. Fantastic SSD.
The EVO series is ok. It uses TLC NAND flash which doesn't have a proven relaibility, as it is relatively new to the market. Whereas the ADATA I linked uses MLC, which has proven itself in tests.
Those same tests show that TLC diminishes much faster than MLC. But it should be noted that the tests are not "real-world" tests, they test the SSDs to destruction, and MLC just happens to come out on top. So yeah, the robust option, the option for longevity will be the MLC SSD, evidentially.
The EVO is worth considering if it happens to be cheaper.
If you plan on rendering, check if program you're using can benefit from CUDA (some modern raytracers only support CUDA for GPU rendering). If that's the case, then nvidia is your best option. Even average card will render faster than best CPU. Also make sure it has plenty of VRAM.
Well, mostly i use Sony vegas. I know it used CUDA, but dont know if it would benefit from it.
Also, any recommendations for a Monitor?
Would this be good for gaming?
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-MX239H-23-Inch-LED-backlit-Frameless/dp/B00B1IAL7W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1400406823&sr=8-5&keywords=asus+monitor
It's worth looking into. Some software suites will prefer open standards (AMD is preferred), and some will prefer CUDA (Nvidia). I think Sony Vegas happens to utilise both, but you best do your research on that.
That's quite expensive for an IPS 23" panel. It looks to be good quality, and I have considered that panel previously. But a decent IPS panel starts from around $120. You might spend the additional $80 on an SSD, which will round things off nicely!
Some ideas:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-i2267fw
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/viewsonic-monitor-va2249s
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/viewsonic-monitor-va2349s
SSD:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asx900s3128gmc
Btw, is there really any difference on what WD i should buy. I see there's like 3 different types within the same price range.
Greens, blues, reds, blacks
Well Greens are energy efficient... and crap. HDDs don't have a particularly high power requirement, there's no reason to give greens any consideration. Slow and unresponsive in comparison to other drives.
Blues are a good balance of everything. Speed, noise, power consumption. They are the "everyday" drive that happens to be suitable for most.
Reds are optimised for network storage. Appropriate for both business and consumers.
Blacks are the premium drives. Expensive, but they have a good warranty. I've heard that they are loud, but they are a little faster than their counterparts, and supposedly, more reliable.
I've pretty much gathered all the parts. But was looking into buying 8GB of ram for right now. Which 8GB RAM would you suggest?
RAM is RAM. There's not a lot of difference, to be honest.
Pick something that looks good, something that's not too tall, matches the colour of your other component choices.
Depending on your choice of programs, you might pick RAM with lower timings, or RAM with higher clock speeds.
Ok thanks so much Berserk, You did so much to help me and I appreciated it.. Good thing I held off till today to order the price. The AMD FX 8350 went down in price :D
Yeah! I saw that. Definitely worth the few cents extra. With the 280x, it's going to be a beast system.
Hey, Berserk. I've ordered all the parts. Except the Video Card.
I was thinking of buying this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121770&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Or should I stick with the R9 280X?