RESOLVED: am thinking of getting this PC, for both gaming and developing

General Discussions
#21

@Catharsis – Thanks for the plans you put together at PartPicker. My friend who is helping out with the purchase has some good reasoning about how much computing power is needed for the tasks that I have in front of me. But I also like the fact that with building one’s own there are definite benefits, such as knowing you what you will end up in terms of the supporting gear, and not leave the choice of mobo, power supply, etc., in the hands of companies that seem mostly interested in maximizing their short term profit over selling high-quality products. Fine points, like having matched RAM, are easier to accomplish when building one’s own.

I’m going to hit the reviews concentrating more on the supporting gear this time, and try putting something together that is solid, but looking forward to eventually getting the desired CPU and GPU, and see if I can bring this into budget. The lack of specs on the first computer I referenced, it could be a bit dicy planning on upgrading CPU & GPU sometime in the future when the other components could be weak.

@Catharsis, can you send me a link to the graphics Kickstarter project you mentioned? That sounded interesting, and I’d like to send it out via Facebook, etc., to various people I know who might be interested in checking it out.

@Riven – The funds have to be spent on upgrading.

#22

@Catharsis

I chose that motherboard over a full size one, as it was the cheapest motherboard that supports overclocking.

To my research on the G3258, there was really only one motherboard that allowed overclocking, but ASUS released BIOS updates to allow overclocking because of the release of the G3258. I believe the one I chose allows overclocking, and if he overclocked the G3258, he would for sure benefit a lot more.

A lot like to overclock the G3258, so it should be really easy to find a guide to get a stable overclock.

So the motherboard I chose was more to get the maximum power possible. if philfrei will for sure not overclock the CPU (I probably recommend at least looking up guides and deciding if you think you could do it), you could save around $20 and go for a cheaper board, that will most likely not support overclocking.

#23

Most definitely. I mentioned ATX, because if the case I have to give away (3U rack-mount) is used for the build out it would look “interesting” inside with all that extra space.

We’ll get @philfrei jamming soon enough with some new gear! ;D

Link for the Kickstarter is in my sig… hint hint… all of you… :wink: 4 days left… I can use all the help possible on getting the word out. I just couldn’t get it into the tech press which was what was needed…

#24

New computer built from parts is up and running!

I’m using an AMD FX 6300 CPU (6 cores). There is an 8-core available for a future upgrade.

I’m using a Saphire Radeon R7 260X GPU. It was listed as a good low-cost option for gaming PCs in a Toms article. (Ah, Phased recommended this GPU in an earlier post.) Upgrading to a 750 Ti can wait for a bit.

I found the process stressful and time consuming. Worst point: I case I bought (from Antec) came in with the back panel kind of misshapen, with the slots slightly skewed. Ended up forcing things in, and am hoping the angled video card doesn’t get damaged connections as a result. Was too impatient to send it back for another. Overall I like the model I got. Rookie mistake: bought the DVD drive after having installed everything else, and there was not enough clearance to put it in. Had to take out the MOBO to put in the DVD drive. Annoying. (I was hoping to use my existing DVD/CD drives, but they were not compatible.) Also, the CPU came with a fan, so the separate fan I purchased is going back.

Still, it is pretty cool having it actually up and running now. There is still the process of moving my software and files over, as well as setting up the Linux/Windows dual boot. So far, have downloaded Java and Eclipse but haven’t installed them yet. Much to do still.

I should try installing one of the games I have that wouldn’t run on the old PC. Also, have a coupon for two games from AMD according to a coupon that was sent with the Radeon GPU.

High on the agenda–figuring out how to kill all the ads that are popping up on the new browser.

Thanks, everyone!

#25

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Seperate fans have the plus point of being quieter and allowing you to overclock the cpu more. But if that isn’t a requirement then you should indeed return it.

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#26

How can much can you pay for a PC?
Are you going to buy also a monitor?

I can build one pc for you on newegg in 20 mins.

Just answer that and i can do it for you.
Also be sure to have a nice case. I recommend Thermaltake v4 or v3.

#27

Kinda late to the party. OP already built it.

#28

I wouldn’t think going from a Radeon 260X to a GeForce 750Ti would be much of an upgrade if any.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7-260X-vs-GeForce-GTX-750-Ti

#29

It is not a upgrade, but he was on a really low budget, my suggestion was a 750 TI, and a Radeon 260x if he had to really save money (almost half the price in some cases). Especially when he noted his not a huge gamer, especially not with newer games that get released.

he also said the GTX 750 TI would be a future upgrade, though by the time you decide to upgrade @philfrei , it would probably be better to try going for something more powerful then the 750 TI.

From looking at graphics cards when I was looking one for a friend, a lot of people were suggesting the Radeon 260x over the GTX 750 TI, as it was cheaper and supposedly better in some cases.

Also from my looking around, most people on tomshardware tell people to not use gpuboss as its not a reliable way to compare them.

#30

I also suggested the 750Ti as an upgrade for his old system (limited PSU).

About GPUBoss, I agree, I was being lazy.