My First Amd/ati Build

[JGTC]

evening gents,

closet geek here, just wanted you guys' blessing/comments/criticism on this build im planning on picking up this week

its a bit overkill for what im gna use it for which is just everyday computing and watching movies and tv shows. I've no real interest in gaming (current computer is a pentium 4) but i might pick up a basic FPS like cs GO or something (cod and bf series are too much for me).

tbh i went the AMD due to the everyday computing performance and i could afford a flagship piece which is always a good gimmick to get sucked into

here goes;

Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D - $210

http://www.corsair.c...eries-650d.html

one of the cleaner cases with nice cable management properties

Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX - $199

http://www.asus.com/...BERTOOTH_990FX/

good feedback with this mobo for the price with the TUF gimmicks, part of the reason i chose amd as the equivalent intel Sabertooth was $275

PSU: Corsair AX 850 - $250

http://www.corsair.c...wer-supply.html

was between this or the Seasonic 850W for $320, i thought 2nd place would be sufficient

CPU: AMD 8150 Black Series

http://www.channelpr...-fx-8150-review

just going for the gimmicks here over the 8120 ($185) it is a bit of a rort, could change mind but i think il end up with the 8150. I understand the i5 2500K/ i7 2600K is a better card for gaming, 3D and vid editing but since it was for browsing and just everyday computing i felt the 8150 suited my needs better

GPU: Sapphire HD7850 OC - $259

http://www.sapphiret...1472&psn=&lid=1

pretty set on this as the MSI version was $280 but had 3 heatpipes over the Sapphires 2 but im not pushing this system so i thought i could stinge here

RAM: Corsair 8gb (2x4gb) Vengence - $77

http://www.corsair.c...3m2a1600c8.html

HDD: Seagate Barracuda - $99

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822148840

Display: 2 x Dell Ultrasharps 23 or 24" - hopefully around $220-280 ea on sale

http://accessories.a..._monitor&~ck=mn

that's pretty much it, im a bit of a sucker for gimmicks hence the lavish motherboard and case aswell as the 8150 over the 8120 (70$ dearer)

i will defend the PSU and the motherboard as id like to keep the build as reliable as possible (based on gimmicks/features and user feedback) but that was the thinking behind the parts

righto, rip into it and let me know how much of a muppet i am

cheers

dan

Edited April 17, 2012 by squareznboxez

[R31Nismoid]

I'd forget the expensive case and put the cash towards Intel. End of the day AMD CPUs are still so far behind the pace of Intel performance it is simply a waste of your money.

So I'll put Intel numbers below...

If you look @ Case + Mobo + CPU - you have $600 to play with which give you...

CPU - Intel Core i5 2500K - $215

Mobo - Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD5-B3 Motherboard - $260

Case - CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced USB3.0 - $115

Or if you want to keep the Obsidian get the below mobo (will still be quite good, just less features)

Mobo - Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3 Motherboard - $140

Don't get too caught up with the Z68 vs Z77 chipset. I cannot see much to support one being "that much" better, just ensure you update the Z86 board

[JGTC]

cool cheers for the feedback, that was why i was thinking of getting the 8120 and OCing it, that way im $150-200 up which could go towards one of the ultrasharps.

the prob with me is that if i went intel i'd like to spec it to a i7 2600k and a nice mobo either the UD5/UD7 which would be completely beyond my means.

the budget isnt the issue, i just was trying to balance my realistic needs and my e-penis and the AMD let me think that, where as with the intel sys id have to invest $2-300 more for the similar marketing tier (not performace) products

all things point towards the i5 which bugs me becuase i want to think the AMD FX series are better for everyday computing

will seriosly consider it, thanks a heap

dan

Edited April 17, 2012 by squareznboxez

[R31Nismoid]

The 2600k doesnt get you much more than the 2500k, you'll still hit 4ghz on air (well, closer to 4.4ghz) with a 2500k.

I wouldnt say "investing" more, just allocating your funds better as you don't need a $200 case

[Grimesy]

I would do what nismoid said and get the i5.

Considering you arent going to play any of the intensive games (BF3 & MW series) i wouldnt bother with the extra outlay for a i7.

Not to mention they arent as thirsty for power, and generate less heat than the AMD bulldozer. (Better for summer)

I would also splash out and spend more on a better mobo, i have bought cheap mobos before and they dont have the best features or they just dont last long, especially if you are going to OC the CPU.