Just built my gaming pc Updated [Benchmarks]

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 4:01am

*Just updated benchmarks at the bottom of this post*

Hi guys, just built my 2nd gaming pc. Only took about 3 cuts to the finger, and taking 1 and a half hours to plug in the damn 24 pin connector...

Heres my build:

FX 8320

Asus mobo (M5A97) R2.0

HIS IceQ HD 7870 2gb

Antec vsk4000 case

Seagate 1TB hard drive

Corsair CX500M (not CX500, CX500M) :D

2x2GB 1333 mhz ram (was over my budget a bit, so i bought cheap ram, but im going to upgrade soon.)

I gotta question though lol... My cpu is at 42 C idle.. Is this normal LOL (using stock heatsink)

Total with shipping and taxes = $775. (including mouse+keyboard which was $20)

*Posting pictures as you read this (8:51am UTC Pacific)*

So it starts....

Started with the processor and then heatsink

My graphic card is huge!

Good thing I went with antec on the case :)

I cut myself putting in the graphic card >.>

It's done though!

This is what I meant by trying to plug in the 24-pin cable for 1 and a half hours...

BENCHMARKS

Battlefield 3 online 64 players 1920x1080 maxed out settings - 49 fps average

Skyrim on 1920x1080 maxed out settings - 60 fps average (capped)

Minecraft on 1920x1080 maxed out settings with 512x512 texture pack - 124 fps average

Garrys mod (Traitor in terrorist town) maxed out settings - 165 fps average

Black ops 2 1920x1080 maxed out - 60 fps (capped)

Metro 2033 1920x1080 maxed out DX11 - 38 fps average

Crysis 2 1920x1080 maxed out - 30 fps

If you guys want to see more benchmarks, please let me know :)

GeneralEquilibrium · March 1, 2013, 4:15am

Sounds good.

*edited

If that is your cpu temp I think that is ok, I checked my system and it is 41 degrees at idle. If that is your cpu core temp than it is high.

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 4:22am

It dropped down to 40 C now :p

Do you know how much it is on load?

GeneralEquilibrium · March 1, 2013, 4:29am

Not sure, I usually just pay attention to the core temp when I'm overclocking.

Toast · March 1, 2013, 4:48am

I have an 8350 and it idles in the high 30s, low 40's. Keep in mind that these 8 core CPUs from AMD draw a lot of power, and if you know physics, energy = heat....

I'd really recommend an aftermarket cooler. These stock AMD coolers really weren't made with the 8 cores in mind, sadly. They're small, loud, and just poor quality.

Even a 212 (like 30 bucks?) would be a great upgrade. I feel like my CPU idles at a godly temperature foe the stock cooler, because I put several hours of work just into lowering the temps...

Stock cooler is still awful.

Under load, expect about 60-70c. I'd have your GPU as far away as possible. Having mine in the closest slot possible makes the temps a little higher (heat rises..)

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 5:18am

Man.... the Chipstet drivers are 1.2GB !

And I happen to have slow internet just at this moment >.<

Masterdome · March 1, 2013, 8:29am

With an aftermarket cooler, this'll be a pretty good system. Well done sir. Can you now please shawe your beard for me?

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 9:34am

Can't find my USB cable for my camera >.<!!!! It's not a standard micro usb, it's some stupid special one.. I'll upload pics tomorrow :)

Everythings working good though, Skyrim on maxed out settings on 1920x1080 was 70 fps, Far cry 3 maxed out @ 1920x1080 was 50 fps, and I am downloading BF3 right now- I'll update when its done..

I should go to sleep hehe, it's 1:32

Night

Vortex88 · March 1, 2013, 5:23pm

Yeah, 40C is to be expected with a stock cooler. You should probably get a decent aftermarket cooler.

Btw, that cable management is giving me nightmares.

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 5:57pm

Cable.. what? I don't beleive I've heard of this "Cable Management" you speak of.

(=B)

I've never really done any cable managment, I just stuff the unused cables in the 5.25" bays, and zip tie the rest of the cables together haha

Masterdome · March 1, 2013, 6:08pm

The cable management is absolutely... oh well, you know what i'm going to say. It's not that hard, grab a bunch of wires and strap them together with a tiewrap.

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 6:33pm

I tried doing so, but my Sata power cable was a bit short, and the PCI power cables stretched out a lot, which made it impossible to make it all neat.

Ah well, when my case is closed, I don't see anything inside LOL

buttplugsgg · March 1, 2013, 6:50pm

Looks good man! If you really want to tear your hands to shreds buy a Zalman heatsink to replace the stock, They are literally made out of over 9000 knife blades. But yeah, when you can upgrade the RAM to 2x4 1866 and get a heatsink.

cheetoh · March 1, 2013, 6:54pm

Awesome build man! Not sure how you cut yourself so many times, the only time I cut myself during one of my builds is when I was trying to (for some absurd reason) do something with my graphics card while the computer was running, I cut my thumb so badly.

Vortex88 · March 1, 2013, 7:00pm

I guarantee you that if you spend more than 5 minutes on it, you could do some decent cable management. Either that or you need a better case. Cable management should be a high priority btw. Not only does it look nice when you manage them, but a messy case will restrict airflow to your parts and can contribute to overheating.

dingusfukkk19 · March 1, 2013, 7:09pm

Thanks

I cut my self twice taking out the bracket for my graphic card, and once when I was plugging in the 24 pin power connector lol.

Defender_of_Sparta · March 3, 2013, 7:25am

Great sofa, it looks comfy as hell, what kind of benchmarks does that pull!!!

Nice rig mate, and nice work proof with that finger :D

dingusfukkk19 · March 3, 2013, 7:27am

Should be right under the pictures, but here they are :p