[Build Help] Need advice on first build

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throwacc35906

New Member
Hey guys this is my first build, I need advice on whether my parts work well together or if I should switch something out. I want to spend <$1500 USD. I have 3 graphic cards because some activities I will be doing are gpu-specific and intensive. Thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CBQVCJ

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler ($15.81 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($3.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 5K1000 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ NZXT)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($23.37 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry 2 Fan Controller ($24.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1286.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-28 22:58 EST-0500
 
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ninjabubbles3

Active Member
Couple of things wrong, where to begin?

1333 memory? Nope
Wired network adapters? Nope
Three way CFX? Nope
That power supply? Nope
That CPU cooler? Nope
A 5400 rpm drive? Nope
AMD? Please don't

Here is a much better Intel/nVidia build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8Yck8d

Throw in miscellaneous stuff like fan controllers and a case, and case fans
 
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throwacc35906

New Member
New build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9DPzWZ

I've decided that 2 graphic cards will probably enough for my purposes. I've incorporated the feedback that I received and I came up with this. How does it look? Thanks

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($179.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1272.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-29 19:59 EST-0500
 
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Cisco001

Well-Known Member
i7 is better if u video editing.
One highend video card always better than 2.
I believe curtain programme use nVidia for hardware accerelation
RAM should get 2 x 8gb such that u have room to upgrade in future

No point spending money on cpu cooler and mobo, but get a cheap cpu.
 
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C4C

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here's an AMD build with the 8350. With your budget, a i5/i7 would be more efficient for editing purposes.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Pst4D
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Pst4D/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($179.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $982.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 17:51 EST-0500
 
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C4C

Well-Known Member
I happen to know that (2) R9 280X's still under perform against one 290X.

Three of them? Just step up already.

Here's a build with an Intel i7 processor and the GTX 970. Good competitor (price wise) against the 290X.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9JbRHx

As Ninjabubble3 has noted, you could go with the GTX 980 but it's almost $200 more. Likewise, you can stick it out with this card as it still performs very well.
 
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KickassBaby

New Member
First Time Build (Upgrading)

Hello, i am from Serbia i am a Hungarian and its my first time to upgrade the pc fully these are my specs, plss tell me what to buy so that i can play some new games, on this pc i runned the most new games like an a Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, Dead Space 3, Far Cry 3, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel etc. on maxed specs.

My specs
Intel Pentinum D 965 3.4Ghz Turbo
P5QPL-AM Asus Motherboard DDR2
3GB RAM DDR2 800Mhz
Nvidia Geforce Gt 630 1GB DDR3 Pci-e 64x bit.

Please tell me what to upgrade to play most of new games comming this and the next year. :)
 
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ninjabubbles3

Active Member
KickassBaby said:
Hello, i am from Serbia i am a Hungarian and its my first time to upgrade the pc fully these are my specs, plss tell me what to buy so that i can play some new games, on this pc i runned the most new games like an a Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, Dead Space 3, Far Cry 3, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel etc. on maxed specs.

My specs
Intel Pentinum D 965 3.4Ghz Turbo
P5QPL-AM Asus Motherboard DDR2
3GB RAM DDR2 800Mhz
Nvidia Geforce Gt 630 1GB DDR3 Pci-e 64x bit.

Please tell me what to upgrade to play most of new games comming this and the next year. :)
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Please make a different thread, and provide a budget
 
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