• <$800 - 8 core - 16gb DDR3 - HD 6870 - "POWERFUL BUDGET BUILD"
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So I'm planning to build this really fast PC on a budget of $800, using combo deals from Newegg and Tigerdirect. It should run most games maxed on 1650 x 1080, and I use Cinema 4D / other programs which use all 8 cores to render shit fast. PARTS: HDD from my current PC w/ Windows 7 Ultimate 64 I already own an Antect Earthwatts 650w PSU which was about $65. [b]PowerColor AX6870 1GBD5-2DH Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ...[/b] Item #: N82E16814131378 Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) $20.00 Mail-in Rebate -$20.00 coupon code [b]$179.99[/b] [b]Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM[/b] Item #: N82E16835100007 Return Policy: Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy [b]$12.98[/b] 1 Dolica DOLICAHD-C100K 2.5" Hard Drive Case Item #: N82E16817996039 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$3.99 Saving $3.99 $0.00 [b]GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard[/b] [b]CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9R[/b] -$30.00 Instant -$18.00 Combo$174.98 [b]$126.98[/b] + [b]CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B[/b] Item #: N82E16820145345 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant $59.99 [b]$49.99[/b] [b]COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R1 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel ...[/b] Item #: N82E16835103099 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) [b]$34.99[/b] [b]A406-2058 ::NZXT H2-001-BK H2 Classic Silent Mid Tower Case - ATX, Micro ATX, Baby AT, 3x Ext 5.25", 8x Int 3.5", 3x 120mm Fans, 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, Black(22.9 lbs)[/b] In Stock Details List Price: Instant Savings: Price: $99.99 - $15.00 [b]$84.99[/b] [b]A79-8150 ::AMD FD8150FRGUBOX FX-8150 Processor - Eight Core, 8MB L3 Cache, 8MB L2 Cache, 3.60GHz (4.20GHz Max Turbo), Socket AM3+, 125W, Fan, Unlocked, Retail(1.14 lbs)[/b] Usually ships within 30 - 45 Days Details [b]$269.99[/b] [b]TOTAL:[/b] [b][i]$738.84[/b][/i] QUESTIONS: My main question is either to get the AMD FX 8150 or 8120? 8120 is $60 cheaper and in stock in most sites, is it worth the money and 3 weeks wait to overclock 500 mhz higher or so per core? And no, I'm not going Intel, I know the FX may be slower than expected, but for less than $300 there's no reason not to get it, since I'm gonna be using all 8 cores for pro design work, 3d rendering, and video editing. I'm planning to get whatever new gfx card card series comes out december or early next year, should I still bother getting the 6870 or downgrade to the 6790? DISCUSS.
Honestly they are not really 8 cores, they are more like Intel 4 cores with Hyperthreading. Splash your dosh on Sandy bridge as cliche as it sounds.
Aren't RAM modules now cheap as fuck now? (Like 50€< for 8GB of DDR3 RAM) Because these Corsair ones are expensive as fuck. Also no point of having a processor with 8 cores, go for AMD X4 955 or a Intel i5 2500k instead
[QUOTE=ADT;32888954]Aren't RAM modules now cheap as fuck now? (Like 50&#8364;< for 8GB of DDR3 RAM) Because these Corsair ones are expensive as fuck. Also no point of having a processor with 8 cores, go for AMD X4 955 or a Intel i5 2500k instead[/QUOTE] An i7 with hyperthreading HELPS a lot, when you're multi tasking with a load of programs open
Get an ASRock mobo because it seems bulldozer works better with them. Well just read this its pretty interesting [url]http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/315775-28-asus-crosshair-giving-biased-results-bulldozer[/url] Good luck with your system anyways
[QUOTE=BoSoZoku;32888931]Honestly they are not really 8 cores, they are more like Intel 4 cores with Hyperthreading. Splash your dosh on Sandy bridge as cliche as it sounds.[/QUOTE] the 8150 has 8 cores, but each two cores are in modules. So it's like a Quad Module based off my readings. Hyperthreading just lets idle threads take a breather while ready threads come in to work. Even still, 2600k is noticably quicker than the 8150. I'd go intel.
[QUOTE=ADT;32888954]Aren't RAM modules now cheap as fuck now? (Like 50&#8364;< for 8GB of DDR3 RAM) Because these Corsair ones are expensive as fuck. Also no point of having a processor with 8 cores, go for AMD X4 955 or a Intel i5 2500k instead[/QUOTE] They are cheap as fuck, the $126 is the combo GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 motherboard + 8gb Corsair Vengeance, then another 8gb of Corsair Vengeance, making it around $76 for 16gb of ddr3 1600 ram. Or maybe I should just get a cheaper 2nd 8gb like Gskill or something. I know I'm gonna use all the cores, even though intel would be a bit faster. I'm upgrading from an X2 6400+ anyway. Thanks on the info about the ASrock mobo, I'm still debating which one to get but that looks like it has better performance for some reason.
[QUOTE=Brt5470;32891460]the 8150 has 8 cores, but each two cores are in modules. So it's like a Quad Module based off my readings. Hyperthreading just lets idle threads take a breather while ready threads come in to work. Even still, 2600k is noticably quicker than the 8150. I'd go intel.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=overclock3d.net]Much has been made of the Bulldozer modules that each contain two cores. Judging from the performance the reason they've called them modules isn't because each one is like a dual-core processor. It's because each one is about the equivalent to a single Intel core.[/QUOTE] [URL="http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/amd_fx8150_cpu_review/12"]From here.[/URL] What I mean is it may have 8 cores but performance wise is more like a decent quad core with HT. A real cpu with 8 separate cores should be better than these AMDs, in my opinion.
[QUOTE=zenler;32889219]Get an ASRock mobo because it seems bulldozer works better with them. Well just read this its pretty interesting [url]http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/315775-28-asus-crosshair-giving-biased-results-bulldozer[/url] Good luck with your system anyways[/QUOTE] There are lots of times where one site has somehow shown that a clearly inferior product comes out on top, it's called bad testing. I'm willing to bet HardwareHeaven did inaccurate testing and the usage of an Asrock mobo is irrelevant. There are people who have bought bulldozer chips that confirm the info given from sites like Techspot, Tom's and Anandtech.
[QUOTE=zenler;32889219]Get an ASRock mobo because it seems bulldozer works better with them. Well just read this its pretty interesting [url]http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/315775-28-asus-crosshair-giving-biased-results-bulldozer[/url] Good luck with your system anyways[/QUOTE] I'm not gonna trust it on one source, but the guy seems to have a point. I would like other sites to make some updated reviews, but that dooesn't really seem likely.
Honestly, you'll be fine with a 2500k build.
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