The new gaming PC i'm going to build - Would you do anything different?

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#1

So, i’m build my own gaming PC in a few months and I would like to know if you would do anything different

Case: BitFenix Comrade Midi-Tower - Black
HDD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive
CPU: AMD (Piledriver) FX-6300 3.50GHz (4.10GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 6-Core Processor
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport 1600MHz
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Dual-X Boost OC
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P
PSU: EVGA 500W 80 Plus Power Supply

EDIT: I’m thinking of adding a 128GB SSD for the boot drive

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#2

Would anybody change anything, or do you think this is a pretty good build

#3

@KizzaGaming you say Gaming PC, then not AMD! I tell u now AMD is not best of performance I currently have a AMD FX8350 8Core 4.0Ghz and it is Intel i5 grade in a comparison.

As for everything else its fine, if you change to Intel CPU I would recommend 1866MHz for your RAM, Trust me in the long run it will be worth the price.

Intel i5 is would you would be looking for in gaming, if you do HEAVY DUTY rending an i7 would be needed

#4

@snowyterrorgami I’ve seen benchmarks or this build, it can BF4 on high settings at 60+ FPS, my goal with this build is to run most current games at high settings and 60+ FPS, and this build is capable of that

#5

I would maybe improve the PSU, since 500 watt isn’t that much. Especially if you want to upgrade your GPU at any point, a 700/800 watt power supply would be better :smile:

#6

With this build, 500W can do it, i might upgrade it in the future though

#7

I would highly recommend that :smiley: Since GPU’s like the 290(x) or 780(Ti) will require 650 watt or more

#8

if your saying your going to upgrade it in the future I would just recommend getting a higher wattage psu now rather than later

#9

it will be cheaper in the long run

#10

@DzjengisKhan @snowyterrorgami Noted, i’m starting off with this build because i’m not ready to ditch my PS4 (I only got it in march) I’m hoping to get a part time job soon, so i will be able to slowly upgrade the components, but if you know any good 700/800 PSU’s send me a link

#11

Well, corsair is always a good brand for components. And they have a 750 watt modular PSU. I don’t know what you want to spent on it, but this one will cost you about 120 euro’s (so around 150 dollars)

#12

@KizzaGaming what ever u do please do not make the same mistake that I have done with choosing AMD as the CPU

#13

Link pls??

#14

Amzon link:

Corsair link:
http://www.corsair.com/se-fi/rm-series-rm750-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply

#15

@snowyterrorgami, with my price range, AMD is the way to go, for £10 more i could get myself an Intel i3 dual core, but i’d rather save £10 and get 6 cores

#16

whats your budget?

#17

I found a cheaper alternative to @DzjengisKhan 's location http://www.dabs.com/category/components-and-storage,cases--cooling-and-power,power-supply-units/11259-418520000

#18

My budget was £400, this build is £433.51, so only slightly over my budget

#19

Kizza that was nearly the same price range for mine

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#20

And your specs??