I'm building a computer off my own list of parts for the first time and want a 2nd opinion on how this build is
the total price is $767.37
What is your price limit, how many monitors are you going to use, and what are you going to be using the computer for? etc.. gaming, editing, 3d rendering, porn???? what.
the price limit is already maxed at $767.37, i plan on having 2 monitors, and i use a little of everything so it needs to be balanced and have the ability to run multiple virtual os at once.
Okay well something to keep in mind is multiple monitors usually perform better with more ram. So if your just playing games and doing basic browsing and using your VM's you should be fine, but if you want to use more than two monitors and do like editing, 3d rendering and such I would get something with more ram. With AMD your physx is also going on your CPU and its not onboard like NVIDIA cards, so if that is something that is important to you then I would look at NVIDIA cards. AMD also tends to put more ram on there cards then NVIDIA so again something to keep in mind.
Here is a more well rounded (better GPU too) system, IMHO:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1C0UH
- CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
- Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.02 @ Amazon)
- Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($126.96 @ NCIX US)
- Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
- Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($175.66 @ Newegg)
- Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
- Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
- Total: $771.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 22:53 EDT-0400)
- Mobo is rated good and isn't too expensive.
- RAM has LOW PROFILE heat spreaders, so you'll have room to upgrade the CPU HSF later, if you like and won't have to worry about clearance issues.
- GPU is much better thant he 7770 you listed and should last quite a bit longer, before you will need to upgrade it.
- Case is one of the best for the $ and comes w/2 x Front USB 3.0 ports and has plenty of room for bigger GPU's, if you need that option later.
- PSU can handle pretty much any single GPU out on the market w/44A on the 12v rail!
Invest more money in the video card if this is for gaming, there is 7870 for 175$ after MIR on Newegg, I had a 7770 it's meh : /, My advice is cheap out a little bit on the processor and grab a 7870
Lunyone's build is good. I'd ditch 8g of ram though and spend the money on a 7950 instead of a 7870. Get the CPU and motherboard from microcenter if you can. Saves you a little extra money and you can get a aftermarket cooler for your CPU. The 200r is good; I like the fractal core 3000 also. They're the same price.
Totally agree with dropping 8GB and get a 7950. BF4 recommend spec just released and they are only asking for 8GB
If you'll take less RAM, which should be fine for your needs:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/10Hmr
- CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
- Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.02 @ Amazon)
- Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
- Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
- Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
- Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
- Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $741.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 05:48 EDT-0400)
if your gaming you should listen to lunyone and take his last suggestion get a 7950 with an 8350
thanks for the helpful comments i have modified my build from your help