So I've been looking around at parts a lot, and I realized that the build I made could've been a good deal better for the same price. I paid 760 for mine, including the monitor and shipping, so I'd like to know how this compares to mine.
My Build
CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 612 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G205HVbd 20.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $762.86
Alternative Build
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card ($144.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R218-P-BK-450W ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G205HVbd 20.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $760.44
My main concern is the integrated power supply on the rosewill case for the 6300 build.
So I've been looking around at parts a lot, and I realized that the build I made could've been a good deal better for the same price. I paid 760 for mine, including the monitor and shipping, so I'd like to know how this compares to mine.
[u]My Build[/u]
CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 612 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G205HVbd 20.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $762.86
[u]Alternative Build[/u]
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card ($144.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R218-P-BK-450W ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G205HVbd 20.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $760.44
My main concern is the integrated power supply on the rosewill case for the 6300 build.
"integrated power supply"
do. not. use.
[b]"integrated power supply"[/b]
do. not. use.
If I was in your position to build a new rig I would honestly wait for Intel's new Haswell chips to release early summer. But if you're dead-set on AMD I'd go for this combo on newegg atm: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106011
I mean you're spending 190 for the waterblock+cpu. Thats only like 10-15$ more than your cpu selections + the aftermarket cooling solution. So yeah.
I like your memory + motherboard selections.
Your ssd could be changed though. I'd honestly avoid anything with a sandforce chip since I've heard such bad things about them. I personally bought a 120gb Sandisk for my laptop and had to RMA it since windows would BSOD right from fresh install. I highly recommend going to slickdeals.net and searching through their SSD deals daily, since they have super hot deals on sites like newegg that get sold out very quickly. Here's a crucial m4 that was in the newegg promo email. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148449. Its a 256gb, but its a very good price and you'll be thanking yourself later that you paid the extra money for the larger size. And btw, a 120GB is super small. It's my personal recommendation to buy at least a 180gb, but hey its your choice.
For the power supply, its really dependent on when/if you plan to ever upgrade. For now, with that GTX 650 id go with this power supply: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/88820/newegg-corsair-cx430-v2-430w-power-supply-cmpsu430cxv2 simply because its 16 bucks and its Corsair.
I personally like Rosewill, for their cases and their power supplies. So a 'combo' case and psu would be an option for me, if it was a money issue. Otherwise, I'd go with a psu that was on sale and a solid antec case. You can usually find cases for free shipping all the time on newegg.
If I was in your position to build a new rig I would honestly wait for Intel's new Haswell chips to release early summer. But if you're dead-set on AMD I'd go for this combo on newegg atm: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106011
I mean you're spending 190 for the waterblock+cpu. Thats only like 10-15$ more than your cpu selections + the aftermarket cooling solution. So yeah.
I like your memory + motherboard selections.
Your ssd could be changed though. I'd honestly avoid anything with a sandforce chip since I've heard such bad things about them. I personally bought a 120gb Sandisk for my laptop and had to RMA it since windows would BSOD right from fresh install. I highly recommend going to slickdeals.net and searching through their SSD deals daily, since they have super hot deals on sites like newegg that get sold out very quickly. Here's a crucial m4 that was in the newegg promo email. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148449. Its a 256gb, but its a very good price and you'll be thanking yourself later that you paid the extra money for the larger size. And btw, a 120GB is super small. It's my personal recommendation to buy at least a 180gb, but hey its your choice.
For the power supply, its really dependent on when/if you plan to ever upgrade. For now, with that GTX 650 id go with this power supply: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/88820/newegg-corsair-cx430-v2-430w-power-supply-cmpsu430cxv2 simply because its 16 bucks and its Corsair.
I personally like Rosewill, for their cases and their power supplies. So a 'combo' case and psu would be an option for me, if it was a money issue. Otherwise, I'd go with a psu that was on sale and a solid antec case. You can usually find cases for free shipping all the time on newegg.
I forgot to mention that this is the worst time of the year to upgrade. Tech companies are getting ready to release their new line of 2013 products and soon all of last years stuff is going on clearance. I'd wait a few months, if possible. You will get a better price on everything you have in mind, or spend the same amount of money on newer tech. Except for that fx8150+waterblock. That's a really good price.
I forgot to mention that this is the worst time of the year to upgrade. Tech companies are getting ready to release their new line of 2013 products and soon all of last years stuff is going on clearance. I'd wait a few months, if possible. You will get a better price on everything you have in mind, or spend the same amount of money on newer tech. Except for that fx8150+waterblock. That's a really good price.
thrasher"integrated power supply"
do. not. use.
i figured ;3
wrechedddddIf I was in your position to build a new rig I would honestly wait for Intel's new Haswell chips to release early summer. But if you're dead-set on AMD I'd go for this combo on newegg atm: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106011
I mean you're spending 190 for the waterblock+cpu. Thats only like 10-15$ more than your cpu selections + the aftermarket cooling solution. So yeah.
I like your memory + motherboard selections.
Your ssd could be changed though. I'd honestly avoid anything with a sandforce chip since I've heard such bad things about them. I personally bought a 120gb Sandisk for my laptop and had to RMA it since windows would BSOD right from fresh install. I highly recommend going to slickdeals.net and searching through their SSD deals daily, since they have super hot deals on sites like newegg that get sold out very quickly. Here's a crucial m4 that was in the newegg promo email. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148449. Its a 256gb, but its a very good price and you'll be thanking yourself later that you paid the extra money for the larger size. And btw, a 120GB is super small. It's my personal recommendation to buy at least a 180gb, but hey its your choice.
For the power supply, its really dependent on when/if you plan to ever upgrade. For now, with that GTX 650 id go with this power supply: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/88820/newegg-corsair-cx430-v2-430w-power-supply-cmpsu430cxv2 simply because its 16 bucks and its Corsair.
I personally like Rosewill, for their cases and their power supplies. So a 'combo' case and psu would be an option for me, if it was a money issue. Otherwise, I'd go with a psu that was on sale and a solid antec case. You can usually find cases for free shipping all the time on newegg.
im honestly just looking at how the theoretical build compares to mine.
[quote=thrasher][b]"integrated power supply"[/b]
do. not. use.[/quote]
i figured ;3[quote=wrecheddddd]If I was in your position to build a new rig I would honestly wait for Intel's new Haswell chips to release early summer. But if you're dead-set on AMD I'd go for this combo on newegg atm: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106011
I mean you're spending 190 for the waterblock+cpu. Thats only like 10-15$ more than your cpu selections + the aftermarket cooling solution. So yeah.
I like your memory + motherboard selections.
Your ssd could be changed though. I'd honestly avoid anything with a sandforce chip since I've heard such bad things about them. I personally bought a 120gb Sandisk for my laptop and had to RMA it since windows would BSOD right from fresh install. I highly recommend going to slickdeals.net and searching through their SSD deals daily, since they have super hot deals on sites like newegg that get sold out very quickly. Here's a crucial m4 that was in the newegg promo email. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148449. Its a 256gb, but its a very good price and you'll be thanking yourself later that you paid the extra money for the larger size. And btw, a 120GB is super small. It's my personal recommendation to buy at least a 180gb, but hey its your choice.
For the power supply, its really dependent on when/if you plan to ever upgrade. For now, with that GTX 650 id go with this power supply: http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/88820/newegg-corsair-cx430-v2-430w-power-supply-cmpsu430cxv2 simply because its 16 bucks and its Corsair.
I personally like Rosewill, for their cases and their power supplies. So a 'combo' case and psu would be an option for me, if it was a money issue. Otherwise, I'd go with a psu that was on sale and a solid antec case. You can usually find cases for free shipping all the time on newegg.[/quote]
im honestly just looking at how the theoretical build compares to mine.
heh. I thought you were building. the build you are comparing to isnt that much better.
heh. I thought you were building. the build you are comparing to isnt that much better.
The alternative theoretical build will perform better.
However, as mentioned, the power supply is clearly inferior. But there's an easy fix to fit a good $50 power supply into the budget by downgrading the heatsink, getting a good deal on a 120GB SSD, and making other tweaks to the choice of RAM and case.
The alternative theoretical build will perform better.
However, as mentioned, the power supply is clearly inferior. But there's an easy fix to fit a good $50 power supply into the budget by downgrading the heatsink, getting a good deal on a 120GB SSD, and making other tweaks to the choice of RAM and case.