Help finishing off my build

[Jad Chaar]

Why do you need a quad core? What are you going to use your computer for?

The AMD Athlon II X4 750k is a really good budget CPU but options like the i3-3220 and 3240 are a bit better for gaming, especially for SC2.
Otherwise you could step it up to something like a 3350p is quite a powerful quad core if you're not going to overclock, and it's also a fair bit more expensive.
So can you explain what balance of CPU performance and gaming performance you need?

And having only one stick of 4GB of RAM will effectively half the speed of the RAM until you add in the other half of a pair; for some things, this is negligible but for others it can make a difference.

I feel like the X4 will be better for the long run vs the i3.

 

[builder-inator]

I'm not really good with tech stuff but I need Quad core because I want something good and to last and I'm going to be playing heavy games while recording. I'm also going to do video production( rendering, editing etc), I'm also going to be developing, normal code, game engines and stuff. No I'm not planning to over clock but I'd like it to be possible in case something changes my mind

 

[builder-inator]

If you'd like to do the search yourselves then look at Wootware.co.za and bidorbuy.co.za, please note that they have to be verified sellers, not second hand and include a warranty/guarantee also in Johannesburg it would be cheaper but that isn't a need. It should add up to R5000

 

[cliffordcooley]

I'm not really good with tech stuff but I need Quad core because I want something good and to last and I'm going to be playing heavy games while recording. I'm also going to do video production( rendering, editing etc), I'm also going to be developing, normal code, game engines and stuff. No I'm not planning to over clock but I'd like it to be possible in case something changes my mind

In my opinion if you are serious, about getting a good CPU processing system, you would either go Intel(3rd/4th gen i5/i7) or AMD (AM3+ FX Series). The FM2 socket is designed for APU's, which is a balance between CPU and GPU performance for the common user. But then like I said to begin with, this is just my opinion.

 

[Jad Chaar]

With a $500 budget, you cant really build a futureproof PC...

 

[GhostRyder]

With a $500 budget, you cant really build a futureproof PC...

Well true, but he does not need every part which subtracts from the costs. I mean if the budget for everything was straight 500, I would say grab an A10 6800k as that's the best you can do. I still think he can get a decent FX 6 core and GPU that will power his system.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Well true, but he does not need every part which subtracts from the costs. I mean if the budget for everything was straight 500, I would say grab an A10 6800k as that's the best you can do. I still think he can get a decent FX 6 core and GPU that will power his system.

I think the Athlon X4 750K is a better buy than the 6800K. With video editing, you mainly need a good GPU, and a moderate CPU. The 6 core could work but he will need to cut back on the GPU.

 

[GhostRyder]

I think the Athlon X4 750K is a better buy than the 6800K. With video editing, you mainly need a good GPU, and a moderate CPU. The 6 core could work but he will need to cut back on the GPU.

500 bucks and outside the UD, let me see if I can throw my hat in the ring and give you some more choices!

Heres my suggestion (Note I took this off of the South Africa Amazon since that's where you said you were)
Saphire HD 7870
Cooler Master 600Watt
Corsair Vengeance Blue 1x4gb (Note put 2 of these in the car to get 2x4 to get what I recommend)
AMD FX 6300
MSI AM3+ 970

The total cost for this is $497.19 which seems to be in your budget. The processor being a new generation and a 2 more core version will offer much better performance than that of the bulldozer 4170. Also the HD 7870 is significantly higher than the HD 7770. This build will do pretty much all you could want to do with good FPS.

I managed to put these parts together in his budget? I mean I think a 7870 is plenty at the moment for that budget unless your into extreme high end gaming areas (Or more of a budget)

 

[Jad Chaar]

He can just get an AMD Athlon X4 750K + 8GB of RAM + a more reliable PSU for that same price. RAM is more important than processing power in a video editing machine. Also, you forgot the HDD and case.

 

[GhostRyder]

He can just get an AMD Athlon X4 750K + 8GB of RAM + a more reliable PSU for that same price. RAM is more important than processing power in a video editing machine. Also, you forgot the HDD and case.

You missed one part JC, he said the parts that are not listed there, are parts he does not need

 

[Jad Chaar]

You missed one part JC, he said the parts that are not listed there, are parts he does not need

Oh that makes it a lot easier lol.

 

[builder-inator]

OK now I'm really confused because one of you say this and the other say that. So I'm thinking I forget all this and just go with my build because I want to order it by the end of this week

My build:
CPU: AMD FX 4170 Bulldozer Series CPU - 4.2GHz Quad(4) Core, AM3+ Socket,12MB, HyperTran

Motherboard: MSI AMD 970A-G46 970 Chipset

Memory: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB - 1X4G DDR3-1600 CL9

Video Card: Sapphire AMD HD 7790 1024MB Graphics Card - PCI-E 3.0

Power Supply: Corsair Builder Series CX430 V2 430W Power Supply - 80PLUS Certified l

 

[cliffordcooley]

OK now I'm really confused because one of you say this and the other say that. So I'm thinking I forget all this and just go with my build because I want to order it by the end of this week

It is your build after all not theirs. The idea is not for you to do as they say, but to use what they say as advice and then make a better informed opinion on your own.

For the record, I think you are making a good call getting the AM3+ build when you have decided to get a dedicated graphics card. FM2 build seems such a waste on balance between CPU and GPU, if you are only going to replace the GPU with dedicated graphics.

 

[GhostRyder]

It is your build after all not theirs. The idea is not for you to do as they say, but to use what they say as advice and then make a better informed opinion on your own.

For the record, I think you are making a good call getting the AM3+ build when you have decided to get a dedicated graphics card. FM2 build seems such a waste on balance between CPU and GPU, if you are only going to replace the GPU with dedicated graphics.

I agree, however I think he should get a Vishera FX chip and in the 6 class because the difference in price is not enough to shake a fist over, but the performance is enough to shake a fist at.

I would highly suggest at least an FX 6300 Chip

 

[cliffordcooley]

I would highly suggest at least an FX 6300 Chip

Seems reasonable.

 

[builder-inator]

Problem with that is I would have to downgrade another part