Gaming build for uncle

Joshua1187

Joshua1187

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Hey Guys,

Helping my uncle build a gaming PC. He wants good with upgradability for later. I prefer to go with AMD/Radeon, don't want to waste money with Intel. Put together a machine that's based on a tried and true setup I already built but hes looking to save money where he can. Any suggestions?

NOTE: this machine should be able to play FFXIV smoothly therefore I picked the minimum recommended card (not the minimum card) which is 5770. Also I picked the 5770 over the 6000 series to save cash. He wants at least a quadcore/4gig ram machine (I know the 955 can be OCd to the 965s speed but I don't want to bother). I picked the AM3 Mobo just in case he wants to upgrade to a hexacore setup in the future.

Here's what I have:

SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VX-2L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
Model #:100283VX-2L
Item #:N82E16814102898
Mail in Rebate Card
$119.99 $119.99

Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Model #:EA-650 Green
Item #:N82E16817371044
$89.99 -$30.00 Instant $59.99

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:Three Hundred
Item #:N82E16811129042
$69.95 -$11.50 Instant $58.45

GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Model #:GA-970A-UD3
Item #:N82E16813128519
$114.99 $114.99

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Model #:HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103727
$129.99 $129.99

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Model #:F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #:N82E16820231277
$32.99 $32.99

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD1002FAEX
Item #:N82E16822136533
$89.99 $89.99

LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader SATA Model iHOS104-08
Model #:iHOS104-08
Item #:N82E16827106326
$64.99 $64.99
Subtotal: $671.38
Newegg

After all the rebates and crap its about 610 (some don't show above).

Thanks!
 
I would change out the case. Doesn't have cable management and you can get better ones for the same price. Look into coolermaster, corsair, or nxzt.
 
Thanks Clatpon,

Other then that if there are no better options? Is there any reason this setup wont work together?
 
If you're not planning on doing SLI or Crossfire than you won't need anymore than 550w from a reliable brand.

I would suggest a Samsung F3 over that HDD. True that one may be considered faster but the F3 is regarded on this forum as the fastest 7200RPM HDD. It's also 20 or so dollars cheaper. Money you could put towards a better video card.

Also suggest one of these motherboards, same features basically, a little cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130608

With those changes you could save about 30-40 dollars and then put that towards a better video card such as 550 TI.
 
Ok I changed out the MB and the Case, with 40 dollars of rebates it brings it to $582. The plan is to leave it open to Crossfiring but I noticed with that Mobo its a 16x 4x, will that kill the crossfire power alot? Also, Benny boy, that PSU is the same price as the one I picked, but I noticed its 80 silver instead of bronze, does that make a huge difference and can it hand crossfire? Heres what I have now


Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price


Update

MSI 970A-G45 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Model #:970A-G45
Item #:N82E16813130608
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card
Note (Add)
$104.99 $104.99


Update

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:HD103SJ
Item #:N82E16822152185
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$64.99 -$5.00 Instant $59.99


Update

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:CAC-T05-UW
Item #:N82E16811119068
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$54.99 -$5.00 Instant $49.99


Update

SAPPHIRE Vapor-X 100283VX-2L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
Model #:100283VX-2L
Item #:N82E16814102898
Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail in Rebate Card
Note (Add)
$119.99 $119.99


Update

Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Model #:EA-650 Green
Item #:N82E16817371044
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$89.99 -$30.00 Instant $59.99


Update

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Model #:HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103727
Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$129.99 $129.99


Update

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Model #:F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL
Item #:N82E16820231277
Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$32.99 $32.99


Update

LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Disc Reader SATA Model iHOS104-08
Model #:iHOS104-08
Item #:N82E16827106326
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Note (Add)
$64.99 $64.99
622 - 582 after $40 rebate.
 
for 80 dollars more cant do that, would be better off taking the hit or just not CFing, gotta save the money.

See any problems with that set up? That MoBo is Phenom II X6 ready right? I cant tell based on details.
 
Joshua1187 said:
that PSU is the same price as the one I picked
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It's 1/2 the cost actually. But I suggested it because nothing was mentioned of CF and as you have since noticed, the mb was x4 for the second card.
If 2x 5770 is planned, then get the 650w. But get a board that will do at least x8/x8 so you will be able to maximixe that CF later on. Otherwise, I'd just get the original Gigabyte 970mb, the $30 PS, and put the $30 towards a bigger single card.
 
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