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[Goose]

Intel Friday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 120M(BW) Rev.A 46.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive ($12.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $800.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-14 23:55 EST-0500

Base Total: $875.70
Promo Discounts: -$8.29
Mail-in Rebates: -$70.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $800.40

What the video card givith, the case takith away … I guess you have plenty of options, really: The CPU cooler is only a 120mm, and the card has zero overhang extra height.

35.6A out'a 53 on the 12V rail(s)

[Goose]

AMD Saturday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-R CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.70 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($300.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Masscool FD12025B1H3/4 81.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Antec TRICOOL120MM 79.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $941.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-16 13:21 EST-0500

Base Total: $1003.79
Promo Discounts: -$15.78
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $941.00

You was expecting maybe symmetry?

[Demoman]So[/Demoman]: The case is the red-trimmed one, in case Newegg is being coy with ya'; The clear fan goes on the lower door mount, for the video card, and I glossed over the way it would patch into the mobo (I don't think you want it straight into the PSU, spooling @ full power all the time;) I was gon'a use a GTX 970, but the PSU prices weren't impressed, and I keep hearing AATMDI-Types don't care 'bout power bills, so here we are.

Feel free to add an optical drive, or even downgrade the PSU to mere Bronze … But I wouldn't.

54.8 out'a 62.4A on the 12V rail

Edited by Goose, 16 January 2016 - 10:43 AM.

[Goose]

Intel Friday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.06 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $586.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-21 23:30 EST-0500

Base Total: $655.80
Promo Discounts: -$7.49
Mail-in Rebates: -$65.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $586.30

Yeah: $20 (and -20W) to be nVidia in a hot case …

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XOV PSU Calculator component list

Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket LGA 1150
CPU: 1 x Intel Core i5-4460 3200 MHz Haswell-DT
CPU Speed: 3200MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.25V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950
Core Clock: 1170MHz
Memory Clock: 1653MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 1 x 92mm
Fan: 1 x 120mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 288W
Recommended Wattage: 338W
Amperage: +3.3V: 9.8A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 21.6A
Recommended UPS Rating: 600VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-01-21 10:22:52

[Goose]

AMD Power Outage

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($131.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-R CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($87.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.06 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $590.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-22 17:15 EST-0500

Base Total: $655.89
Promo Discounts: -$7.49
Combo Discounts: -$13.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$55.00
Shipping: $9.86
Total: $590.26

How much faith does anybody have in a Cheap/ Weak Build? All of twice has it been put forth a FX-6xy0 might render excrement perpendicular to the plain of gravity, but here's one now, to go with a GTX 950, and a single, solitary case fan.

And wasn't that CPU $122 five minutes ago?

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XOV PSU Calculator component list

Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket AM3+
CPU: 1 x AMD FX-6350 3900 MHz Vishera
CPU Speed: 5050MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.51V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950
Core Clock: 1170MHz
Memory Clock: 1653MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 1 x 140mm
Fan: 1 x 120mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 417W
Recommended Wattage: 467W
Amperage: +3.3V: 9.8A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 32.3A
Recommended UPS Rating: 800VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-01-22 04:08:38

Do remember any AMD build requires overclocking and a good-sized set of tweaks to settings and the user.cfg. You've Been Warned.

Member FDIC; Taxes, Titles, and Tags not included; Close cover before striking; Previous overclocks may not be indicative of future framerates; Some parts may not exist; Set Printer Foo; MW:O is for 'MechPorn, and should not be taken internally; There is water at the bottom of the ocean; Ultra/20: Apply directly to forehead; If you can read this, you are too close; …

[Goose]

Intel GotsomeSleep

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TS-140 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3466 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($293.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-MFJR-07FK-R1 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Prolimatech PRO-BV14 87.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1092.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-30 14:55 EST-0500

Base Total: $1157.57
Mail-in Rebates: -$65.00
Total: $1092.57

Somehow saving ~$7 on the case turned into spending ~$23 on fans. Feel free to wire the 140mm on the door straight to the PSU.

I have now real idea how big a card you need to run TXAA2x, or just MSAA2x, nor is this PSU big enough for you to double-up if any such tests fall though …

No: You will not get an overclock that big.

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XOV PSU Calculator component list
Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket LGA 1151
CPU: 1 x Intel Core i5-6600K 3500 MHz Skylake-S
CPU Speed: 5000MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.45V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR4 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Core Clock: 1190MHz
Memory Clock: 1750MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
PCI Express Card: 1 x High-End Sound Card
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 2 x 120mm
Fan: 2 x 140mm
Fan: 1 x 200mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 486W
Recommended Wattage: 536W
Amperage: +3.3V: 10.1A, +5V: 8.3A, +12V: 38.4A
Recommended UPS Rating: 900VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-01-30 01:53:08

[Goose]

AMD SmelldaCoffee

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($191.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: LEPA AquaChanger 240 103.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($293.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Platinum Certified ATX Power Supply ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Rx 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Antec SPOTCOOL Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Prolimatech PRO-BV14 87.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1071.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-30 15:14 EST-0500

Base Total: $1118.67
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $1071.66

Yeah …

I guess you could still get the big 200mm, mount it on the front …

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XOV PSU Calculator component list

Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket AM3+
CPU: 1 x AMD FX-8370E 3300 MHz Vishera
CPU Speed: 5000MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.51V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Core Clock: 1190MHz
Memory Clock: 1750MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
PCI Express Card: 1 x High-End Sound Card
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 2 x 120mm
Fan: 1 x 140mm
Fan: 1 x 92mm
Liquid Cooling Kit: 0 x Corsair Hydro H110i GTX
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 618W
Recommended Wattage: 668W
Amperage: +3.3V: 10.1A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 49.0A
Recommended UPS Rating: 1200VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-01-30 02:14:07

[Kshat]

MW:O doesn't work well with steamroller-modules, therefore you would be better off with a Skylake i5. Then you could save some money on the CPU-cooling and the ridiculously oversized PSU (honestly, the GTX970 just doesn't cut it for SLI...)
As it stands, you will have to OC the AMD FX heavily and invest a lot of money. But all you do is to ride a dead horse.
Hopefully Zen will change this situation for AMD.

The soundcard you've chosen is a very old and outdated design. The chip itself is pretty solid, but the DAC and analogue-section is rather meager. The mainissue here is, that the motherboard you've chosen got a rocksolid audio solution onboard, based on the ALC 1150. You will hardly notice a quality improvement. EAC is dead, so you must have to be a fan of creatives software-distortions (crystalizer, "surroundsound" etc) in order to invest money in this card.
As I can see you've used the same audio device for your intel system. Take that money to get a better mainboard. Doesn't make any sense to buy a CPU especially for overclocking and then pair it up with the cheapest components available. You need a solid mainboard, and even 30$ more will improve the overall quality of your mainboard.

[Goose]

Intel Friday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $550.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-05 00:22 EST-0500

Base Total: $635.63
Promo Discounts: -$3.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$85.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $550.62

Cheap/ Weak is as Cheap/ Weak does: An intake fan for the card and drive, and tons of open grill space for a factory heat sink …

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XOV PSU Calculator component list
Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket LGA 1150
CPU: 1 x Intel Core i5-4460 3200 MHz Haswell-DT
CPU Speed: 3200MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.25V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950
Core Clock: 1101MHz
Memory Clock: 1653MHz
Storage: 0 x SSD
Storage: 0 x SATA 7200 RPM
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 1 x 92mm
Fan: 1 x 120mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 266W
Recommended Wattage: 316W
Amperage: +3.3V: 9.8A, +5V: 8.6A, +12V: 20.0A
Recommended UPS Rating: 600VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-02-04 11:17:22

[Goose]

AMD Saturday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-9370 4.4GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 370 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Rosewill Challenger S ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 630W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $632.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 16:43 EST-0500

Base Total: $690.71
Mail-in Rebates: -$60.00
Shipping: $1.99
Total: $632.70

Yeah: I see the "warnings," too; But if this is the one 970 mobo with a full set of voltage regulator modules for overclocking, then what's the problem?

The thing about the case and the CPU cooler is a little moar worrisome: You might want the non-S, or else the other non-S with a USB3.0, on it. As it is, you were never gon'a put fans on the door in the first place, and if you can close the door with only sound effects, and not teh flexing of important stuff, it'll work out …

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XOV PSU Calculator component list
Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket AM3+
CPU: 1 x AMD FX-9370 4400 MHz Vishera
CPU Speed: 5100MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.51V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x AMD Radeon R7 370
Core Clock: 1050MHz
Memory Clock: 1425MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 3 x 120mm
Fan: 1 x 140mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 553W
Recommended Wattage: 603W
Amperage: +3.3V: 8.9A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 43.9A
Recommended UPS Rating: 1100VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-02-06 03:32:10

[Goose]

DV McKenna, on 30 December 2015 - 09:44 AM, said:

K series chips need no longer apply.

http://hexus.net/tec...oc-koed-asrock/

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Goose, on 07 February 2016 - 12:54 PM, said:

http://hexus.net/tec...oc-koed-asrock/

Bios updates need not be done. :-p
They could get MS to push an update out but I think that's risky for MS updating CPU microcode in Windows could be a bad idea.

Time will tell!

Edited by DV McKenna, 07 February 2016 - 11:54 PM.

[Goose]

Telling, no?

How badly do you want to d/l a BIOS from a third party site to get that "outlaw" tweak, if you haven't already done so?

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Goose, on 09 February 2016 - 12:06 PM, said:

Telling, no?

How badly do you want to d/l a BIOS from a third party site to get that "outlaw" tweak, if you haven't already done so?

The old Bios are still available on the motherboard websites, which is standard. There's no need to visit any third party site.

The current Bios that allows the OC will be on all boards the world over currently in Stock or in Depot... It'll be quite some time before the new Bios will come as standard.

[Goose]

Intel Yesterday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TS-120M 53.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Patriot Blast 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 630W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 30SB150200000 OEM 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($72.04 @ Mac Mall)
Total: $1072.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 13:13 EST-0500

Base Total: $1142.71
Promo Discounts: -$15.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$60.00
Shipping: $4.98
Total: $1072.69

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XOV PSU Calculator component list
Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket LGA 1150
CPU: 1 x Intel Core i7-4790K 4000 MHz Haswell-DT
CPU Speed: 5000MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.41V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Core Clock: 1102MHz
Memory Clock: 1750MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
PCI Express Card: 1 x High-End Sound Card
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 3 x 120mm
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 426W
Recommended Wattage: 476W
Amperage: +3.3V: 10.1A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 32.9A
Recommended UPS Rating: 800VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-02-13 12:11:56

[Goose]

AMD Saturday

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370E 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i GT 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($91.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Patriot Blast 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z 30SB150200000 OEM 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card ($72.04 @ Mac Mall)
Case Fan: Antec SPOTCOOL Fan ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1002.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 13:33 EST-0500

Base Total: $1083.60
Promo Discounts: -$15.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$70.00
Shipping: $3.99
Total: $1002.59

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XOV PSU Calculator component list
Motherboard: Desktop
Socket: Socket AM3+
CPU: 1 x AMD FX-8370E 3300 MHz Vishera
CPU Speed: 5050MHz
CPU Vcore: 1.51V
CPU Utilization: 90%
Memory: 2 x 4GB DDR3 Module
Video Card Set 1: 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Core Clock: 1102MHz
Memory Clock: 1750MHz
Storage: 1 x SSD
Storage: 1 x SATA 7200 RPM
PCI Express Card: 1 x High-End Sound Card
Keyboard: 1 x Standard Keyboard
Mouse: 1 x Standard Mouse
Fan: 2 x 120mm
Fan: 1 x 92mm
Liquid Cooling Kit: 0 x Corsair Hydro H80i GT
Computer Utilization: Always On (24/7)
Load Wattage: 597W
Recommended Wattage: 647W
Amperage: +3.3V: 10.1A, +5V: 9.4A, +12V: 47.2A
Recommended UPS Rating: 1100VA
Generated by eXtreme PSU Calculator 2016-02-13 12:32:57

[Goose]

http://www.tomshardw...uilds,4390.html

[Goose]

And that’s thirty: Let us get a fresh thread going …

[Cranky Puppy]

Dont forget to buy a Saitek x52 flight control system....rudder pedal is optional....the joystick has a twist feature which i use to twist torso. The throttle i use for forward and backwards movement, also the buttons on the throttle control jump jets, thermal imaging, legs to torso alignment, etc. The joystick controls all firing aspects, 6 buttons for 6 different weapon group firing, UAV deployment, Artilery Strike smoke placement. Its fun and gives the game more realism IMO. Yeah i KNOW MOUSE and KEYBOARDs are for the PROFESSIONAL GAMERS....but FTW...this is a MECH SIMULATOR GAME and should be played as such.

[DarkBazerker]

Heres a budget gaming build for you, its just a little over 500$.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mqLgRB

Cpu: FX4350
Mobo: Gigabyte ga-78lmt-usb3
Ram: Crucial 8gb (2x4) DDR3 1600
HDD: WD 1T blue drive
Gpu: saphire R9 380 4g
Case: Deepcool Tesseract bf mid
Psu: Evga 600w 80+ bronze
Optical drive: Lite-On dvd burner

[invernomuto]

I'm interested in a budget gaming build (no monitor) that can run MWO in FHD with medum / high detail and I'm asking for some advice.
I was thinking about these components:
- 8 / 16 GB RAM.
- AMD X4-860K
- GPU ? Here I do not have a clue. Is a Radeon R7 sufficient? I was thinking about an R7 260X 2GB...
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Mod SoFM2+ GBT F2A88XM-D3H

What do you think about this build?

Thanks.

Edited by invernomuto, 09 March 2016 - 05:46 AM.